Review S12 EP21: Classroom Training!

[Ampharos King]

It's finally in HD!
- Ash and co. meet Zoey in Snowpoint City.
- They meet up with Abomasnow and eventually Candice. Brock explains that he was a former gym leader. The group arrive at the Trainer's School.
- "Miss Senior" instead of Senpai?
- So instead of the contest element from Rustboro's Trainer School, they have a school with older trainers that abandoned their dreams.
- Incredible 6 badges! How about explaining Ash's other accomplishments or had they already forgotten about the other story arcs?
- "The best defense is a good offense." Wasn't that supposed to be May's motto? She says that several times.
- Quiz time.
- They just had to decide to pick the mascot character as the subject of the first question.
- James, the Prince of Quizzes?
- OK, there is NO way that a person is able to answer such a question without mind reading.
- How does he do it? Mind reading.
- Ms. Senior does not fit at all.
- He's surprised about 6 badges? Would he lmfao if he finds out about Ash's other achivements?
- Zozo?
- Glameow looked so cute in its flashback.
- Mr. Honcho?
- Candice tells it straight.
- Recess time is play time! Absolutely right James.
- Team Rocket's getaway.
- Jeremiah is the Quiz King!
- Seviper faints from one Quick Attack?
- If Team Rocket has a Master's Degree in Pokemon Thievery, then why do they always fail in the end?
- Team Rocket Sinnoh Motto- Winter Version
- Buizel uses Ice-Aqua Jet.
- So Buizel's Aqua Jet freezes but not Piplup's Whirlpool?
- Most WTF blast-off in a long time.
- Key-eye? To Be Continued.

 

[PokemonHero]

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Heck, I don't have HD and it is a bit cropped, but it still looks quite good. I don't know, it feels a lot more smooth.

 

[Ampharos King]

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Heck, I don't have HD and it is a bit cropped, but it still looks quite good. I don't know, it feels a lot more smooth.

Its says "HD where available."

 

[Blue_Drifblim]

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Actually, this past week Cartoon Network fixed a lot of their HD shows. It's awesome that Pokemon is in HD widescreen now.

 

[PokemonHero]

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Its says "HD where available."

I know. I'm just saying that it looks even better than before. Now I wish that I had HD so it wouldn't be so cropped.

 

[Lethal Carnivine]

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Heh, Candice sounds like a prattling girl.

She seems to have a bit of a rural accent though.

I'm sure you know that feeling well Brock.

How is Diglett standing so far up...

Nice to see Mime.Jr is actually existing.

James, Dawn won't recgonize you even if you told her your name.

lol at everyone's expressions.

'The Prince of Quizzes'?

What the hell kind of question is this heh.

He sounds like he failed the quizzes the first time like a high-school dropout.

poor Meowth doesn't know about himself.

Wow, Jerimah just burned Ash's ass...

What is Zoey calling Candice 'Ms.Senior'?

I like that music heh from movie 6 right?

Interesting reason for Zoey's views. I can sorta understand now.

wow, that guy is so guilble.

Old fashioned alarm.

Uh duh, try using haze.

I like that old fashioned Rocket music.

The motto is pretty good.

Sounds like he's saying 'Obama'.

This was a good episode, can't wait until next week.

 

[Luna Tiger]

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They were probably waiting until the channel converted until they switched the episodes over.

Jeremiah (Darran Dunstan?) - Pokétch Company salesman

Candice's nickname for Zoey: Zo-Zo

And Candice is just as annoying as I thought she'd be. z_z *turns back into bed*

And the term is "kiai".


Mr. Honcho - teacher dude


...Okay, maybe it was worth the watch for the Ash/Brock moment.

But yet, not worth Candice's obnoxiousness. x_x Oh my god, this girl is...wtf. Shut up.

 

[ashfangirl]

Re: "Clasroom Training" Review Thread

-Wow, widescreenish.
-FINALLY, THREE YEARS LATER, WE GET TO SNOWPOINT...
-Why was Dawn yelling at them anyway?
-So, Zoey was born in Snowpoint, huh?
-CANDICE!!!
-Lol, DawnxCandice a little bit.
-What about Brock and Ash's outfits, aren't they cute too?
-Candice is a bit too optimistic...
-Who's playing Candice anyway? Sounds like I heard that voice before...
-HOW MANY SCHOOLS ARE IN SINNOH, ANYWAY???
-Nice. Candice is gonna show off Ash. ^-^
-No 5th ribbons 4 u people.
-Zo-zo. Scary.
-Zoey sounds so mature...
-Interrupt their journey? For WHAT?
-Oh, poor Team Rocket.
-BADGES!!!
-Old people are amazed.
-MOTTO?
-I remember him saying that all through Hoenn, except it was "Offense is the best Defense." Close enough, though.
-That's kinda sneaky, Candice. Studying Ash....
-*facepalm* So watching people buy watches makes you want to go out on a journey?
-Poor James, sitting with Dawn. Reminds me of Heattagshipping.
-HE DIDN'T STUDY!!!
-Press the big red button, everybody!!! XD.
-Can we stop talking about the quiz and do it already?
-WELL WHAT WAS THE QUESTION???
-Omg. James is a Conway cosplayer.
-Well, at least Ash is good at pressing big red buttons.
-Lol, buttons are tempting, aren't they James?
-*facepalm* Just press the button AFTER you hear the question.
-CLIFFHANGER!!!
-You know, I really think if Ash ever went to school, he'd pass with straight Ds. ^-^ But that's alright.
-I think my reviews are a little too long compared to everyone elses...^-^''
-Yay, back to the show...
-24- wait, how'd he know???
-Is this guy psychic or something???
-Lol, Ash looks constipated or something.
-*headdesk* and MEOWTH didn't answer???
-Muahaha, everybody.
-All you have to do is press a big red button. Does answering correctly have anything to do with battling?
-Ash looks hot lying down like that. ^-^
-BROCK CALLED ASH A GENIUS!!!
-What's up with Piplup? Is he high or something?
-Little Zoey is cute.
-Aww, I wanted to see little Candice...
-OH YEAH, I remember that.
-Relieved that she lost. Wow.
-CANDICE HAS AMP!!!
-More commercials.
-24 is an awesome number, no?
-I never did understand how they could understand the Pokemon names like "Tiny Mouse Pokemon" and "Fire Mouse Pokemon" and NOT question why there's no animals in their world...
-And we're back...
-Team Rocket is beginning to scare me with those costumes...
-This is getting a bit predictable...
-I know that voice of Mr. Honcho from somewhere...
-I just realized something! Mr. Jeremiah is played by the guy who played Baron Alberto in The Rise Of Darkrai!
-Yay! Pikachu saves the day!
-Are they playing in pieces of paper in the background of the motto???
-Oh God, Ash seems especially hot today. ^-^
-I remember that Ice Aqua Jet!
-Lol, Whirlpool looks like they're flushing all the Pokeballs down a toilet. XD.
-Simply awesome!
-WHAT IS P.I. ANYWAY???
-STOP SAYING P.I.!!!!
-EVEN THE NARRATOR SAID IT, GOOD GOD!!!
-Cool episode, 8/10.

 

[LightningKimba]

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Where have I heard Candice's voice... So familiar...

Still don't get this quiz thing. I mean, I understand speed is the important factor, similar to battles, but how is it bright to not even hear even 1/2 the question in the least? These guys are buzzing at the first two words...

 

[Coffee]

Candice's voice is annoying, but it suits her high-energy personality. Its growing on me.

Her VA sounds like Laura Bailey.

 

[Luna Tiger]

Oi, more CC/line discrepencies, when Candice calls out for Mr. Honcho, the line on the CC is, "Are you alright, Teacher?"

...And come on, Jeremiah. WHY DOES YOUR SKUNTANK NOT HAVE FLAMETHROWER? THAT IS THE BEST MOVE IT CAN HAVE. YOU ARE NOT AS SMART AS YOU SEEM TO BE.

...But awww, it's so cute~! It meows!

 

[Jukain]

Hello, letterbox. This is the HD? Dag me having a regular TV, then. You do, Brock? I didn't know Pewter was so ignored. I never got that idea from anything. Yay for adult poke school? Oh dear, remember the last time there was a poke quiz in the anime? Ummm...it's impossible to predict the outcome of a battle. Knowing all the facts isn't the same as having the skill and experience to win. How in the world did he know that? Ok, that makes sense, I guess. I still stand by what I said before. I like it when TR twists their motto around that much. Ice Aqua Jet is back. This will be an interesting battle if that screwy quiz was any indication.

 

[Luna Tiger]

-WHAT IS P.I. ANYWAY???
-STOP SAYING P.I.!!!!
-EVEN THE NARRATOR SAID IT, GOOD GOD!!!

It's "kiai". I assume it means roughly "battle-mode".

Candice says something like, "Get your kiai on!" somewhere near the beginning, and Zoey says, "She wants me to battle."

So kiai is like battle-mode, battle-strength, game-face, battle spirit, etc.

 

[LightningKimba]

Her VA sounds like Laura Bailey.

If you mean the VA for Dinosaur King's female lead (Can't remember the name off the top of my head), then I do agree. I know I've heard that voice from somewhere, and DK sounds like the anime I heard it from.

It's "kiai". I assume it means roughly "battle-mode".

It's apparently a sound effect similar to "Hi-yah!" in certain Karate classes. ... Still don't get the connotation, though (That, I could've looked up the wrong term anyway.)

 

[ashfangirl]

Candice's voice is annoying, but it suits her high-energy personality. Its growing on me.

Her VA sounds like Laura Bailey.

I'm not sure, alot of voices in this ep ring a bell.


Mr. Honcho= Sounds like someone from Kirby: Right Back At Ya...Mr.Curio, maybe?

Candice= Marble, I think.(from the episode Luxray Vision)

Mr. Jeremiah= Baron Alberto.(from the movie The Rise Of Darkrai)

 

[Coffee]

If you mean the VA for Dinosaur King's female lead (Can't remember the name off the top of my head), then I do agree. I know I've heard that voice from somewhere, and DK sounds like the anime I heard it from.

Actually, no I didn't. ^^;

She DOES sound similar to me...

 

[Luna Tiger]

It's apparently a sound effect similar to "Hi-yah!" in certain Karate classes. ... Still don't get the connotation, though (That, I could've looked up the wrong term anyway.)

...Somehow, this might explain why she and Maylene are thrown together in the in-game events and the Villa interactions.

But if that's the case, then it's probably the same thing as saying, "Get your ninja on," but with martial arts (fighting) instead of sneaky-sneaky stuff.

 

[ashfangirl]

But if that's the case, then it's probably saying the same thing as saying, "Get your ninja on." but with martial arts (fighting) instead of sneaky-sneaky stuff.

Naruto much?


Still it really sounded like P.I.

 

[Luna Tiger]

I'm talking /real/ ninjas, thank you. (Or at least "real" ninjas that modern times stereotypes them as.)

And it might sound like "PI", but it's not. CC says so. Multiple times.

 

[ShinyAeon]

Candice is pretty funny...

I LOVE Snowpoint City's look. Then again, I love snow. (Will they remember that Jessie loves snow?)

Hee! Yep, Zoey & Candice's thing with Glameow mirrors the setup I toyed with for my Original Trainer story. (What...? Oh, like you don't have one. Riiiiiight. Come on, fess up - you have one in your head, if not on your harddrive. It's perfectly natural. There's nothing wrong with writing an OT story, as long as you do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.)

Ah, this is a good background issue to bring up: The Interrupted Journey (if UFO buffs will forgive me for that obscure little reference). I'll bet more trainers have to interrupt their journeys than not.

Oh man I HATE game show setups.

James is pretty funny. And awesome.

Ash sucks at classroom work, yep. James gets all intense. And Jessie is impatient with the artificial setup. NICE continuity with "The Ultimate Test."

Jeremiah, you naughty bad desk jockey! Putting down a kid just because his accomplishments made you feel inadequate. For shame! No executive washroom for you!

Whoo-hoo, it's been a while since Team Rocket tried their usual antics! Go Team!

And now, the battle! The parallels to "The Ultimate Test" are clear. It's well-camouflaged, but this is another recycling from the Indigo Era. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

James has had ballet class! I recognize that pose! :lol:

All right - marketing exec to the rescue!

Ah-hah...Jeremiah has trouble in the stress of battle, but Ash will shine now..

Yes, James, you DO have a nice butt. Good of you to point it out. :-D

Nice...whirlpool actually used for...something a whirlpool could do!

And Jeremiah learns not to underestimate the Action Guy type. Here endeth the lesson.


Nice and nostalgic. *Nods approval*


Edit: I missed saying it while typing other things, but the scene with Brock and Ash was just...perfect.