The world of Pokémon was always full of adventure and mystery, but the identity of Ash’s father continues to baffle fans. After 23 years and many more theories, the anime’s best kept secret could be revealed thanks to the 23rd film in the franchise.
Is about Pokémon: the secrets of the jungle, the film that premiered on December 25 in Japan and has become a trend on social networks. The reason? For the first time, the Pallet Town coach mentioned his dad when he was chatting with Koko.
According to the first translations, the talk takes place when Koko reveals that he was raised by Zarude: a unique eighth generation Pokémon that is characterized by its aggressiveness, but with a strong paternal instinct.
After this revelation, Ash explains that he feels identified by the relationship that the young man has with the Pokémon that raised him from childhood. In fact, he even mentions that he reminds him of his own father, implies that he was a part of his life.
Pokémon fans have never had a chance to see Ash’s father in the anime, but it has been alluded that both he and Grandpa explore the world to become the best trainers in the world.
The movie director, Tetsuo Yajima, spoke with the Japanese medium Oricon about parenting and parenting as central themes of the new story. In his words, his outlook on life changed for him after he became a father, so he wanted to reflect that on the tape.
Learn more about the latest Pokémon Koko movie. Photo: Toho Animation
Pokémon: secrets of the jungle – official synopsis
The story of the new film takes place in Okoya Forest, a Pokémon paradise protected by strict rules that prohibit outsiders from setting foot inside. This is how we meet Koko, a boy who was raised by Pokémon, so he considers himself one and treats the mythical Zarude as his father.
Ash and Pikachu meet Koko during an adventure. Unlike other movies where the link between a human trainer and his Pokémon is focused, now the story focuses on the theme of a human raised by pokémons.
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