How do you think N will be portrayed in the anime if he ever will appear?

[Appletree]

So, what do you think how N will get portrayed in the anime if he ever appears? What voice actor/Dub Voice actor will he have? How will he interact with Ash & Friends?

 

[Achrom25tic]

Considering N is a creepy stalker manchild, I expect he'll have a softer, more childish voice with a hint of authority. I always imagined him having an Asian accent for some reason.

 

[Karamazov]

I think he'll stay true to his in-game persona and come off a bit like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. Though, I would expect his backstory might be toned down, resulting in his more creepier tendencies to be toned down as well.

 

[matt0044]

I think he'll stay true to his in-game persona and come off a bit like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. Though, I would expect his backstory might be toned down, resulting in his more creepier tendencies to be toned down as well.

How so? I mean, Paul wasn't exactly nice even to his Pokemon. Chimchar being Exhibit A. Not even the dub tried to water him down. Hell, back in Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo was a pretty ambiguous villain in the JPN version. I wish that they'd look at Paul and Mewtwo as example on how to write a complex character like N.

 

[Almonds]

N is way too complex... his backstory is not going to appeal to little kids under 10 years old, and I'm not sure they'll even understand what he's been through. They'll have to tone it down or change his story a bit.

 

[Karamazov]

I think he'll stay true to his in-game persona and come off a bit like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. Though, I would expect his backstory might be toned down, resulting in his more creepier tendencies to be toned down as well.

How so? I mean, Paul wasn't exactly nice even to his Pokemon. Chimchar being Exhibit A. Not even the dub tried to water him down. Hell, back in Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo was a pretty ambiguous villain in the JPN version. I wish that they'd look at Paul and Mewtwo as example on how to write a complex character like N.

You're right, actually. But what Paul did (overworking his team, admittedly being downright cruel to Chimchar) isn't really as controversial as child abuse, even if a lot of N's abuse is neglect and emotional. Being cruel to Pokemon happens all the time in-show. Something like N's trauma hasn't really happened in the show. So I can see them glossing over and simplifying what happened to N, but you made me think that they might put more focus on it than I thought they would.

 

[Garren]

No lie, I always hoped the anime humorized him a bit and made him the Pokemon equivalent to Katsura from Gintama, with him starting out rather stoic but eventually going off into crazy-land.

That's pretty much how he's already depicted in fan-art as it is...well, that and "misunderstood sexy guy".

 

[Eitarou]

Quite honestly, I really hope N stays away from the anime.

I thought about it, and I really don't think N's goal would make sense in the anime. Pokemon and humans can't live together? Nonsense. He'd have no proof without it being an asspull.

If he does appear (and god, I hope not), I assume he'll be changed to a generic villain or something....

 

[Feenie]

I really, would REALLY want Joel Mcdonald. Which would never ever happen. :lol:

But when N does come, I imagine that he would stay pretty much the same as his wonderful self. I would hate the series if he turned into some generic villain with no backstory or depth. THEY'D HEAR FROM ME. But um, I hope he comes and stays the exact same way he is. I'd still love him anyway, of course. But still, who wants a different N than N? HE'S SO GREAT~!!! XD

The problem with N is he's way too "dark" for such a thing as the Pokemon anime. I'd want him to appear in a Pokemon Adventures anime. That way he can retain his awesome darkness and emotional turmoil. And he'd still have his sexy look. :XD:

 

[Almonds]

On seconds thoughts, I change my mind. Summing up his dark background and complex personality, he's way too 'gifted' a character to be in the TV series. If he ever should appear, then at the very least, they should save him for a Movie. I don't want N's story be cut in several episodes and stretched over for weeks - it's not going to have much impact, and he's going to have to share the spotlight with Ash, which is going to result in a clash of seriousness and kiddiness.

However, if N were to appear in a MOVIE, then N could get all the spotlight he wants. Many of the pokemon movies had Ash play a minor role, and instead presented other movie-only characters - which many had appealed wonderfully with their own stories and characteristics. Likewise, N's backstory would be much better developed in a whole 90 minutes and his character would be much better portrayed.

Thus, my opinion is that N should stay away from the TV series. A movie would bring the best out of him.

 

[Feenie]

On seconds thoughts, I change my mind. Summing up his dark background and complex personality, he's way too 'gifted' a character to be in the TV series. If he ever should appear, then at the very least, they should save him for a Movie. I don't want N's story be cut in several episodes and stretched over for weeks - it's not going to have much impact, and he's going to have to share the spotlight with Ash, which is going to result in a clash of seriousness and kiddiness.

However, if N were to appear in a MOVIE, then N could get all the spotlight he wants. Many of the pokemon movies had Ash play a minor role, and instead presented other movie-only characters - which many had appealed wonderfully with their own stories and characteristics. Likewise, N's backstory would be much better developed in a whole 90 minutes and his character would be much better portrayed.

Thus, my opinion is that N should stay away from the TV series. A movie would bring the best out of him.

I agree with this so much. A movie would be perfect for my darling! XD He could have a lot of time spent on him, there wouldn't be as much of a "kiddie" atmosphere, and the animation would look awesome. I LOVE THE IDEA OF THIS.

 

[Heartilly]

I don't know how they could change him because that would be kinda impossible, but if he ever does get shown, he won't be shown enough. And that would be a problem because N should get plenty of screen time since he is kind of a deep character. Even though I personally don't care for him.

 

[Feenie]

I don't know how they could change him because that would be kinda impossible, but if he ever does get shown, he won't be shown enough. And that would be a problem because N should get plenty of screen time since he is kind of a deep character. Even though I personally don't care for him.

I agreed with everything you said except for the "I don't care for him" part. XD

 

[Windchild]

How's he going to get a hold of one of the dragons? We've already had the two dragons from the legend of the twin Heroes... Are they going to do something crappy like say 'They had two Original Dragons...'? I hope not. And what, are they going to introduce a new character to get the other dragon? They kinda have that 'Ash shalt not useth Pokemon born of Legend' thing in place and all...

 

[Feenie]

How's he going to get a hold of one of the dragons? We've already had the two dragons from the legend of the twin Heroes... Are they going to do something crappy like say 'They had two Original Dragons...'? I hope not. And what, are they going to introduce a new character to get the other dragon? They kinda have that 'Ash shalt not useth Pokemon born of Legend' thing in place and all...

Are you talking about the movie? Cuz I don't think the movies count in the anime.

 

[Almonds]

I don't know how they could change him because that would be kinda impossible, but if he ever does get shown, he won't be shown enough. And that would be a problem because N should get plenty of screen time since he is kind of a deep character. Even though I personally don't care for him.

Which is why I suggest N being in the movie would be much better than the TV series

How's he going to get a hold of one of the dragons? We've already had the two dragons from the legend of the twin Heroes... Are they going to do something crappy like say 'They had two Original Dragons...'? I hope not. And what, are they going to introduce a new character to get the other dragon? They kinda have that 'Ash shalt not useth Pokemon born of Legend' thing in place and all...

There was Zekrom in the first episode, and another Zekrom in the 14th movie. It could be non-canon.

 

[Windchild]

True... However, that gets rid of the whole ''resolving the Heroes' conflict'' angle... That was a relatively large part of N's motivation... Just wanted to point it out...

 

[Almonds]

True... However, that gets rid of the whole ''resolving the Heroes' conflict'' angle... That was a relatively large part of N's motivation... Just wanted to point it out...

In that case, they could make a strong connection to Movie 14. They did tell the story of the twin princes in there, though.

 

[matt0044]

You're right, actually. But what Paul did (overworking his team, admittedly being downright cruel to Chimchar) isn't really as controversial as child abuse, even if a lot of N's abuse is neglect and emotional. Being cruel to Pokemon happens all the time in-show. Something like N's trauma hasn't really happened in the show. So I can see them glossing over and simplifying what happened to N, but you made me think that they might put more focus on it than I thought they would.

Animal abuse isn't controversial?

Plus, they might have N be manipulated by Ghetsis (who might not be his father) but no violence and just N believing that all humans are scum. Ghetsis could also act like he cares about N when really it's all a sham to get his son(?) to listen to him and be fooled by him.

Also, N's reason for believing in human/Pokemon segregation is because he knows nothing of the outside world and spent his whole life hating humans and resolving to correct them. It's likely that he sees Trainers (like the Player) who contradict his beliefs but he ignores them to hold onto his strong beliefs which he's not at all willing to just let go for a few decent humans. He's stubborn to accept any ideals (or truth) besides his own and even he's unaware of it. The PC, us, tries to get through to him and we do (presumedly) in the end. So his story could work even in the Anime with that in mind.

 

[Heartilly]

I don't know how they could change him because that would be kinda impossible, but if he ever does get shown, he won't be shown enough. And that would be a problem because N should get plenty of screen time since he is kind of a deep character. Even though I personally don't care for him.

Which is why I suggest N being in the movie would be much better than the TV series

Oops. I guess I missed where you said that. XD That would be good.