In 2022, the shocking news of Satoshi's retirement shocked anime Pokemon fans, but even after the new year, there are probably many fans who cannot accept the reality of Satoshi's retirement. Satoshi has been the main character of the anime Pokemon series for a long time. In addition to Satoshi, it can be said that the anime Pokemon series has become a long-loved series thanks to the efforts of not only Satoshi but also the many characters who play an active role with Satoshi. In addition to the charming Pokemon that appear in each episode, I believe that Satoshi's popularity has continued for so long because of the presence of many popular characters who adventured with Satoshi. So, this time, in preparation for Satoshi's retirement, I would like to take a closer look at the charming heroines who are the other face of the series that Satoshi has traveled with so far. Satoshi's achievements so far have been summarized in another article, so please check it out as well.
Kasumi
When it comes to heroines in the Pokémon series, the first name that comes to mind is undoubtedly Kasumi. Kasumi is the first heroine of the anime Pokémon series, and she adventures with Bin. Even today, she is a character who has established the image of "Kasumi as the heroine of the anime Pokémon!" for many generations of people.
Reappearing in many series
Because she is a well-known heroine, she frequently reappears in other series in which Satoshi goes on adventures with other heroines. In the latest series, she reappeared with Takeshi, attracting attention mainly on social media.
The heroine who traveled with Satoshi the longest
Having traveled with Satoshi from the Kanto region to the Johto region, Kasumi is the heroine who has traveled with Satoshi the longest. In the early Pokemon series, when there was no culture of changing heroines, she played an active role as the heroine of the anime Pokemon series for a long time.
Haruka
Haruka is the second heroine who took over from Kasumi. From the game version of "Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire," which is the basis for "Pokémon Advanced Generation," you can choose between a male or female protagonist, and Kasumi's design is based on her appearance when you choose a female one.
The movie version is very popular
Haruka in particular tends to be portrayed very cutely in the movie version, and her appearance in the movie version is more popular than the anime version. I'm sure there were many viewers who saw Haruka at the movie theater back then and fell in love with her at first sight.
Hikari
Next, Hikari played an active role as the third heroine. She is also known as the trainer of the very popular Pokemon, Piplup, and together with Piplup's popularity, she is a character that is popular with a very wide range of people.
The first double protagonist in the series
Hikari is depicted as the first double protagonist in the series, and when the anime "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl" was announced, an image visual depicting only Hikari was released, and at one point there were rumors that Satoshi would retire. As a result, Satoshi continued in the role, but unusually for the Pokémon series, the story centered on the heroine Hikari was also widely developed, and she is a character who has a strong image of being active as both Satoshi and the other protagonist Hikari.
Gaining passionate popularity
She has been the main character in many stories, and is still a very popular heroine to this day. She was also the only heroine to come to the venue to support Satoshi at the finals of the World Championships, which was depicted in the latest series. The fact that she is still featured in many scenes shows how popular she is.
Iris
Iris is the fourth heroine who adventured with us in the Unova region. As the motif of the Unova region is America, she is the first heroine in the series to look non-Japanese. She is a heroine who has been criticized for being a little different from previous heroines, but her reputation changed due to a certain appearance that will be depicted later.
Champion costume is popular
Iris was not very highly rated at first, but later she rose to become the champion of the Unova League, and the special costume she wore at that time suited her so well that she quickly became very popular. Many people said, "I don't like Iris, but I like Iris when she's champion," and she is a rare heroine whose reputation changed completely between the early and later stages.
Serena
Serena is the fifth heroine who traveled with Satoshi to the Kalos region. As the Kalos region is based on France, she is a very fashionable girl and has a cute appearance, which has earned her enthusiastic support from some fans. She is also the first heroine in the series to be depicted as having a crush on Satoshi, and "Pokémon XY," in which she appears, is known as a rare series in the anime Pokémon series that depicts a romantic relationship.
The first heroine to kiss Satoshi! ?
Especially at the end of the story, she is depicted kissing Satoshi as she leaves. I'm sure many viewers were taken aback by her sudden behavior.
Is she the mother of the protagonist of the new series?
Because of this, there is also a theory that "she later married Satoshi and became the mother of the main character of the new series." This theory is circulated because Riko, who is said to be Satoshi's daughter, has blue eyes, which match Serena's. Indeed, her actions so far have been convincing enough to make you think, "If there is a woman that Satoshi will marry in the future, it will definitely be Serena."
Lillie
Until now, one heroine has accompanied Satoshi on his adventures, but in the Alola region, Satoshi will attend a Pokemon school. The heroine this time will appear as a classmate. There are about three heroines who appear as classmates, but out of the three, Lillie is the heroine who is the most overwhelmingly popular.
Popular in a wide range of content, including Pokémon cards
In particular, Lillie's appearance with her hair tied back is called "Ganbare Lillie" and is popular among a wide range of people. Even now, Pokémon cards with "Ganbare Lillie" illustrations are traded at high prices, making her a popular character in a wide range of content.
Suiren
Suiren was a classmate of Satoshi along with Lillie. As you can tell from her name, she is a trainer who mainly handles water Pokémon, and her hobby is fishing. Like Lillie, she has a gentle personality, but she can also be a bit naive, making her a heroine who exudes a unique atmosphere.
Highly popular with her family
Suiren's mother and sister are also very popular, and Suiren is often introduced together with these characters. Since she is more often seen with the Suiren family than alone, it can be said that she is an occasionally bleak character, as a standalone heroine.
Mao
Mao also appears as Satoshi's classmate. She is a character with an appearance that is typical of the Alola region, which is based on Hawaii, and her clothing is also similar to that of the local area. She is portrayed as a cheerful, big sister-like character who can do many things, and can be said to be one of the few characters with a mature personality in the Alola region, where many characters have a slightly younger mental age.
Good at cooking
In the Pokemon series, he is often in charge of the standard cooking scenes, and his position in the story seems to be like a second Takeshi. Although he is a character who often succumbs to the overwhelming popularity of Lillie, there are many fans who say "Mao is my favorite," and he is also a character who receives passionate instructions from some fans.
Koharu
Koharu is the last heroine in the anime series in which Satoshi appears. Satoshi has become a series that depicts a lot of interactions with Go, and her position is more like Go's heroine than Satoshi's heroine, so she is a heroine who has been overshadowed by the many heroines who have appeared.
The last heroine!
She didn't have much interaction with Satoshi, so she wasn't one of the heroines who received much attention, but there's no doubt that she's the last heroine in the anime Pokemon series.
Summary
What did you think? In commemoration of Satoshi's retirement from the anime Pokemon series, we've put together a list of the heroines that Satoshi has traveled with so far. Many heroines who represent the Pokemon series have appeared. There's no doubt that Satoshi's popularity has continued for so long because of their achievements, not just Pokemon.
