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ポケットモンスター PiPiPi★アドベンチャー [Pocket Monster: PiPiPi Adventure] #1
ポケットモンスター PiPiPi★アドベンチャー 1 [Pocket Monster: PiPiPi Adventure 1]
In Journey I, which includes volumes 1-4 of the epic, Hazel has a crush on Almond, a Pokemon trainer. Her grandfather promises to make a love potion that will turn Almond's head -- but only if she will search the world for Pokemon for him first Hazel and friends first visit a Jigglypuff. It can sing, but can it cook? Next, it's a Pokemon holiday with loads of presents. Will Squirtle be a good host? What will Almond give Hazel? When they all visit the beach, Hazel vanishes in the water to help a Horsea. Who will tell Almond and Pikachu that she's safe?
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160 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1998
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February 14, 2014
This is one of those goofy little comics that I swear is making fun of the Pokemon universe as much as it's a tribute.
And I must say, I absolutely loved it. Was it cliche? Totally. Was it adorable? Too cute for words. Was it predictable? I have no idea how, but not at all. O.o
It was adorable, it was funny, it didn't take itself seriously whatsoever. The characters are a hoot and so over-the-top you can't help but love them.
It had some of this:
And some of this:
And a lot of this:
And can't forget this:
And I was all like this:
(Note: Most of the Pokemon and trainers in the above gifs do not appear at all. They were more for the gist of things).
I loved it. If you're an old school Pokemon fan like I am and grew up on this stuff, read this and read it now.
(My only question regarding this series is why "bonus stories"? It's not like this series has a plot for the bonuses to be outside of.)
And I must say, I absolutely loved it. Was it cliche? Totally. Was it adorable? Too cute for words. Was it predictable? I have no idea how, but not at all. O.o
It was adorable, it was funny, it didn't take itself seriously whatsoever. The characters are a hoot and so over-the-top you can't help but love them.
It had some of this:
And some of this:
And a lot of this:
And can't forget this:
And I was all like this:
(Note: Most of the Pokemon and trainers in the above gifs do not appear at all. They were more for the gist of things).
I loved it. If you're an old school Pokemon fan like I am and grew up on this stuff, read this and read it now.
(My only question regarding this series is why "bonus stories"? It's not like this series has a plot for the bonuses to be outside of.)
July 17, 2015
1) Deutsche Rezension
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Ich denke dieser Manga lässt sich am besten als "Pokemon für Mädchen" beschreiben und das ist nichts Gutes hier.
Die Hauptfigur weiß am Anfang kaum was Pokemon sind, interessiert sich nur für sie weil ein Junge den sie mag es tut (die Geschichte beginnt mit einem Liebestrank für ihn), löst im Grunde alles durch nett sein und Niedlichkeit (und ihr Kleid das sie vor allem beschützt) und ihre Pokemon (von denen eins Sprechen kann, was scheinbar keinen stört) sind alle niedliche Pokemon (Pikachu, Piepi, Pummeluff) und auch andere Pokemon die mehr als einen Gastauftritt haben sind alle niedlich (wie Knuddeluff und Tangela). Sprich genau solche Pokemon wie sie jemand aussuchen würde der denkt ein Mädchen würde sich nur niedliche Pokemon aussuchen. Wenn ein Mädchen in einem Universum wie diesem nicht Pokemon-Trainer werden will oder sich nur niedliche Pokemon aussucht ist das eine Sache aber diese Figur hier hat so viele Klischees in sich, ich bezweifele dass dies ein Zufall ist.
Und der Zeichenstil ist auch nicht besonders. Von den Pokemon sehen nur Pummeluff, Piepi und Tangela aus wie ihre Anime-Vorbilder und diese sind nun nicht schwer zu zeichnen.
2) English Review
I think this manga can be best described as "Pokémon for girls" and that is not something good here.
The protagonist barely even knows what Pokémon are at the beginning, is only interested in a boy that she likes (the story starts with a love potion for him), solves basically everything by being nice and cuteness (and her dress that protects her) and her Pokémon (one of them can talk, which seemingly bothers no one) are all cute Pokémon (Pikachu, Clefairy, Jigglypuff) and even other Pokémon that are more than cameos are all cute (like Wigglytuff and Tangela). Aka exactly the kind of Pokémon that someone would chose who thinks girls would only choose cute Pokémon. When a girl in this universe doesn't want to become a Pokémon trainer or only chooses cute Pokémon that is one thing but the protagonist here has so many stereotypes in her, that I doubt that this is coincidence.
And the drawing style is nothing special either. Of the presented Pokémon only Jigglypuff, Clefairy and Tangela look like their anime counterparts and they are not difficult to draw.
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Ich denke dieser Manga lässt sich am besten als "Pokemon für Mädchen" beschreiben und das ist nichts Gutes hier.
Die Hauptfigur weiß am Anfang kaum was Pokemon sind, interessiert sich nur für sie weil ein Junge den sie mag es tut (die Geschichte beginnt mit einem Liebestrank für ihn), löst im Grunde alles durch nett sein und Niedlichkeit (und ihr Kleid das sie vor allem beschützt) und ihre Pokemon (von denen eins Sprechen kann, was scheinbar keinen stört) sind alle niedliche Pokemon (Pikachu, Piepi, Pummeluff) und auch andere Pokemon die mehr als einen Gastauftritt haben sind alle niedlich (wie Knuddeluff und Tangela). Sprich genau solche Pokemon wie sie jemand aussuchen würde der denkt ein Mädchen würde sich nur niedliche Pokemon aussuchen. Wenn ein Mädchen in einem Universum wie diesem nicht Pokemon-Trainer werden will oder sich nur niedliche Pokemon aussucht ist das eine Sache aber diese Figur hier hat so viele Klischees in sich, ich bezweifele dass dies ein Zufall ist.
Und der Zeichenstil ist auch nicht besonders. Von den Pokemon sehen nur Pummeluff, Piepi und Tangela aus wie ihre Anime-Vorbilder und diese sind nun nicht schwer zu zeichnen.
2) English Review
I think this manga can be best described as "Pokémon for girls" and that is not something good here.
The protagonist barely even knows what Pokémon are at the beginning, is only interested in a boy that she likes (the story starts with a love potion for him), solves basically everything by being nice and cuteness (and her dress that protects her) and her Pokémon (one of them can talk, which seemingly bothers no one) are all cute Pokémon (Pikachu, Clefairy, Jigglypuff) and even other Pokémon that are more than cameos are all cute (like Wigglytuff and Tangela). Aka exactly the kind of Pokémon that someone would chose who thinks girls would only choose cute Pokémon. When a girl in this universe doesn't want to become a Pokémon trainer or only chooses cute Pokémon that is one thing but the protagonist here has so many stereotypes in her, that I doubt that this is coincidence.
And the drawing style is nothing special either. Of the presented Pokémon only Jigglypuff, Clefairy and Tangela look like their anime counterparts and they are not difficult to draw.
June 17, 2020
Oh my god, this is my childhood right here!
I ADORED this series growing up, it was beyond charming and sweet~<3 The art style was the cutest, it’s so nice going down memory lane just seeing the cover.
I ADORED this series growing up, it was beyond charming and sweet~<3 The art style was the cutest, it’s so nice going down memory lane just seeing the cover.
May 15, 2015
a bit boring
February 20, 2019
omg <3 I read these as a child and I think they actually formed me, now that I'm going back and rereading them. They make me feel like life is still precious.
April 12, 2016
"Best pokemon derivative I've ever read, definitely magical." Ok so being totally honest, this was actually much better than I remember it being when I was 10!
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