Talk:List of Pokémon anime characters

Chloe isn't a protagonist

I mentioned in edit summary that "Chloe isn't a protagonist, she is a major recurring/supporting character" but then why are you keep reverting it @Evoboost488 ? Why are you keep adding her in "Protagonists" section? You're not even writing edit summary. Yuugone (talk) 04:26, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

I have a question, Why is not Chloe put has a character in any point of this article? 83.32.185.27 (talk) 22:17, 29 April 2023 (UTC)

Chloe is there in Supporting characters section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 03:41, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

@Master106: Chloe isn't protagonist, here is a source, stop adding her in protagonist section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 18:14, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

That is a fan wiki. Not an official source. Master106 (talk) 21:24, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

There's no official source that she is protagonist. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:19, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

I explained why Chloe is a protagonist and not a supporting character. There are many episodes focused around her and her character development. She is on Ash's side. A supporting character is a character that has little affect on the plot and are only there to advance the main characters. Chloe has her own purpose of being in the anime. Maybe we can compromise and change it from "protagonists" to "main companions" which would still include Chloe? Master106 (talk) 21:36, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

Chloe isn't protagonist, she rarely appears in the anime. She has character development doesn't mean she is protagonist. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 03:33, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

From her debut she has appeared prominently throughout the anime. Her character fits the definition of protagonist set by Wikipedia. "The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist." She affects the plot, influences the story, she faces some of the most significant obstacles, plus she has her own subplot going on making her the main protagonist of that subplot. Rotom Pokedex is on the top list and does not fit the definition and fits more with supporting character, so I think the two characters should switch places. Master106 (talk) 05:39, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

The Spanish article seems to call the section "Companions" and has Chloe in the list without any problems. Do you think that would be better? Master106 (talk) 05:44, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Please go by what reliable sources commonly label her as. A lot of what both of you've described is original research, which isn't allowed on Wikipedia. Sergecross73 msg me 12:53, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

This Dexerto article labels her as a protagonist: https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/leaked-pokemon-anime-poster-teases-new-adventures-for-ash-goh-and-chloe-1973751/

Serebii also labels her as a protagonist along with her father. Bulbapedia says she is a supporting character, though I wouldn't say fan wikis are that reliable. The official Pokemon Twitter and Pokemon's website considers her important enough to highlight her along with Ash and Goh, but I could not find a confirmation for either way. For me, I think she should be labeled as a protagonist based on all of this or move her up into the section and rename it "Companions". Master106 (talk) 14:22, 28 June 2023 (UTC)

There are many reasons why I believe that Chloe isn't protagonist:

1. All the characters that are listed in the protagonist section has travelled with Ash and has appeared in almost every episode unlike Chloe.

2. Look at the posters of Pokémon Journeys, in some posters she is in back side and in some posters she isn't even there. (both Ash and Goh are there in posters) Ajeeb Prani (talk) 08:19, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Chloe travelled with Ash and has appeared in almost every episode of Pokemon Journeys.

The posters do not say "Chloe is a supporting character". I see posters without Ash, is Ash not the protagonist? Master106 (talk) 16:21, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

Chloe temporarily travelled with Ash, they are many temporarily travelling companion of Ash and there are only 16 episodes which is focused on Chloe. And which posters are without Ash? Ajeeb Prani (talk) 16:43, 29 June 2023 (UTC)

There are many more episodes that have Chloe in it. Tracey Sketchit had 14 episodes mainly focusing on him; 5 of which are special episodes. Master106 (talk) 14:04, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

Tracey is the protagonist of Orange Islands arc, he appeared in the all episodes of Season 2 unlike Chloe who rarely appeared in Journeys. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 14:51, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

Rarely? She shows up in almost every episode of Journeys.

I think we should come up with a resolution for this. Are you fine with me renaming the section "Companions" and moving Chloe up? Master106 (talk) 06:16, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Chloe physically appeared in less than half of the episodes in Journeys (53/136, which is roughly 39%). That's definitely not "almost every episode" and She was never referred to as a protagonist on the official website or in any other official material, therefore, she is not a protagonist. Also I don't agree with renaming the section to Companions. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 13:10, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

She was never referred to as a supporting character on the official website or in any other official material, therefore, she is not a supporting character. Since you do not agree with renaming it "Companions", I think we need to resolve this dispute. I'll contact 3O. Master106 (talk) 05:22, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

Still, no one has provided any reliable sources on the matter. (Bulbapedia and Dexerto are not even close to reliable sources.) Stop wasting both of your time with this bickering and find some reliable sources. Sergecross73 msg me 00:22, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

@Master106: @Sergecross73: I found some source that lists Ash and Goh as Journeys series Protagonist but not Chloe. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 10:38, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

Great. Until someone finds a source calling Chloe a protagonist in a similar manner, it should not be applied to her. Sergecross73 msg me 15:27, 4 July 2023 (UTC)

What do you suggest should be applied to her for now? Because there isn't any sources stating she is a supporting character either. I'll try to find a source for anything. Master106 (talk) 03:57, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

I'd say leave her in "Supporting characters" section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:14, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

Doesn't matter anymore because I found an official source stating she is a protagonist along with her father, this is probably where Serebii got it.

https://web.archive.org/web/20221205021550/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/ Master106 (talk) 04:32, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

I'll wait to see what Sergecross73 says. Master106 (talk) 04:38, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

This source only lists Ash and Goh as Protagonist under the heading "Introducing the main characters and Pokémon", not Chloe and her father. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:59, 5 July 2023 (UTC)

Scroll down. It says Dr. Sakuragi and Koharu. Master106 (talk) 02:39, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

I scrolled down, It doesn't. It lists them under the heading "characters" not "Introducing the main characters and Pokémon". Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:27, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

If it were to introduce every Journeys character Chrysa and Ren among others would be on there. They are obviously meant to be listed as main characters. Master106 (talk) 02:46, 7 July 2023 (UTC)

They are alot of Supporting characters beside Chloe and her father such as Leon, Raihan, Quillon, Danika; they can't introduce everyone at once. Pinging @Sergecross73: If they wanna say anything about the source you provided. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 08:19, 7 July 2023 (UTC)

I'm not seeing where the source is saying Chloe is a protagonist. Please copy/paste the part you think verifies it. Sergecross73 msg me 20:47, 7 July 2023 (UTC)

https://web.archive.org/web/20221205021550/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/

It says in the page they are introducing the main characters meaning protagonists, and it lists Koharu and Dr. Sakuragi as main characters. Master106 (talk) 05:26, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

The section is labeled 主人公・ポケモンの紹介

It lists Satoshi, Gou, Dr. Sakuragi, and Koharu as protagonists. And then lists Team Rocket as the antagonists. Master106 (talk) 05:48, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

It doesn't list them under "Introducing the main characters and Pokemon" section, they are three sections in first section they are introducing Ash and Goh under "Introducing the main characters and Pokemon" section, in second section they are introducing Chloe and her father under "Character" section and in third section they are introducing Team Rocket under "An evil organization that targets Satoshi and Pikachu" section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:49, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

The "character section" was clearly a mistake in the Javascript code, the coder forgot to take it out. They only listed those characters because they are the main characters. Master106 (talk) 05:51, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

You're saying anything to make your claims right, I provided two sources that only lists Ash and Goh as protagonist also the source you provided only lists Ash and Goh. I have wasted too much time in this discussion, If you can find any reliable source that lists Chloe as a protagonist then show us or leave her in Supporting characters section and end this discussion. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 07:16, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

Please don't accuse me of things, those are my genuine thoughts. I do not think she is a supporting character so, I am not willing to leave her in the section I believe is wrong. Master106 (talk) 03:46, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

This is all a huge stretch. You need a better source that states "protagonist" directly and literally. Sergecross73 msg me 14:23, 8 July 2023 (UTC)

I thought the official website would be enough to prove, but I'll continue searching. Master106 (talk) 03:57, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

I looked through reliable sources for several days to see if I could find something with direct confirmation of what she is. Most of them allude to her being a protagonist, but they do not explicitly say it. The only reliable source deemed by WikiProject Anime that says what she is is Behind The Voice Actors in which they say that she is a protagonist. https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series/characters/ Nothing says that she is a supporting character. I looked through pretty much everything. What should be done? Master106 (talk) 19:40, 28 July 2023 (UTC)

I don't think that's a reliable source it even lists Ash and Goh's all Pokémon as main characters. Also they listed Team Rocket trio in recurring characters section who has been appearing since episode 2 in the anime. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 03:41, 29 July 2023 (UTC)

http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Anime_and_manga/Online_reliable_sources Master106 (talk) 15:21, 30 July 2023 (UTC)

I have assessed this, and I have determined the source I found is enough. The source is deemed reliable by the WikiProject's standards. So as the only reliable source I found that explicitly says what role Chloe is. I am adding Chloe back as a protagonist until something comes up that says otherwise. I think that is fair. Master106 (talk) 04:23, 5 August 2023 (UTC)

There's only one source you provided that says that Chloe is a protagonist (which I believe is non-reliable) and I provided two sources that doesn't list her as a protagonist, so don't add her back in protagonist section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:18, 5 August 2023 (UTC)

It is reliable according to Wikiproject Anime and Manga. http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Anime_and_manga/Online_reliable_sources Master106 (talk) 03:43, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

You sources do not say she is a supporting character. I actually provided a source that lists her as a protagonist. So far there was no source I have seen that listed her as a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 03:45, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

Because the sources I provided are only introducing main characters (so it's obvious that she isn't main character). Ajeeb Prani (talk) 03:55, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

You are assuming that the sources provided by you fits with your narrative, none of the reliable sources you provided says she is not a main character. What you were doing is Original Research. Master106 (talk) 04:37, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

You also didn't provide any source from official website I'm pinging @Sergecross73: let's see what they have to say. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:40, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

We need positive confirmations here - sources needs to be stated outright. The absence of sources mentioning something is not helpful in trying to positively confirm something. That's falling into original research again. Sergecross73 msg me 11:17, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

What do you say about this source @Sergecross73?: https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series/characters/

It puts Chloe into the main characters section and is a reliable source according to WikiProject Anime and Manga. Master106 (talk) 03:27, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

It does not say protagonist, it says main characters. It's also lists 19 characters. If you think something has 19 protagonists, you need to rethink your understanding of the word's definition. Sergecross73 msg me 03:38, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

By Wikipedia's definition of a protagonist, it is a main character of a story or subplot that affects the plot. Chloe is the protagonist of her sub plot. The source only list 3 main human characters, it also lists all of the Pokemon in their parties. A main character is a protagonist. Master106 (talk) 04:25, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

The two terms are similar, but not interchangeable. The protagonist is generally the leading "character". Note singular, not plural, in definitions at Merriam Webster Dictionary or Dictionary.com. Beyond that, this discussion should not be so long and difficult. If Chloe was truly/commonly considered a protagonist, it should not be this hard to prove it. A five second Google search should have been able to confirm this for you with a very direct "(character) is the protagonist of (video game)". Please stop wasting time on this. Sergecross73 msg me 16:21, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

It is not hard that is the thing. Many articles say that she is a protagonist. But I need specific sources that are reliable according to you and the WikiProject which is far few. Many reliable articles imply she is a protagonist, but you want a direct affirmation that specifically says "protagonist". I'm sure if I tried this with the rest of the characters in the protagonists section, about half of them would be the same way. Chloe is not a supporting character. She is not in the accurate spot on the list to begin with.

On further research, the rest of the language versions of the articles names the section simply "Main Characters". That is what a lot more reliable articles puts Chloe in actually. The section was actually originally named "Main Characters". Chloe was in the section since the start, even after it was renamed, until Ajeeb Prani moved her into the "Supporting Characters" section. She was moving back and forth between both sections ever since, and by that I mean Prani was moving her back to the "Supporting Characters" section whenever someone moved her.

By that, I suggest the section should be renamed back into "Main Characters" and have Chloe moved back into that section. Master106 (talk) 01:55, 12 August 2023 (UTC)

If you wanna change the section name then you will have to move up Jessie, James and Meowth in "Main characters" sections cause they have appeared in almost every episodes ever since their debut (episode 2). But Chloe is neither a protagonist nor a main character so just stop wasting your and our time. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:44, 12 August 2023 (UTC)

She is a main character, there are reliable sources that says that including the one I linked. I'll do that. Master106 (talk) 02:34, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

But that source doesn't list Jessie, James and Meowth as main character which means it's non-reliable source, please don't move her up again unless you provide a reliable source and I or Sergecross73 agree to move her up. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 03:51, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

You just said they should be moved up. Jessie, James, Wobbuffet, and Meowth are not main characters in Journeys, but they are in other Pokemon series, so I agreed with you. The source says Chloe is a main character of Journeys. The source is reliable according to the WikiProject. Master106 (talk) 06:19, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

Re-read what I said, I didn't say to move them up I was just suggesting because you wanted to re-name the section, I actually moved once but it was looking weird so I reverted. Also Jessie, James, Wobbuffet, and Meowth are main characters in Journeys series too that's why I can't trust the source you provided. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 07:17, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

No Jessie, James, Wobbuffet, and Meowth are just reoccurring characters in Journeys. They don't play an active role in Journey's plot; unlike previous series. I presume that is why they aren't listed as main characters. But them being in the antagonists section is fine as well since they are antagonists. Chloe does not fit anywhere unless the "Protagonists" section is renamed back to "Main Characters". So I think it is necessary to rename that section back and to move Chloe back into that section. That is not to say she is not a protagonist, as I believe she is, but to not complicate things, I think it is necessary. Master106 (talk) 01:28, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

@Sergecross73 How do you feel about changing the name of the section back to "Main Characters" and moving Chloe back up? Since she does not fit anywhere else. Master106 (talk) 00:50, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

No, She is fine in Supporting characters section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:48, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

She is NOT a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 12:02, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

Only you believe that. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 12:18, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

No, I do not think I am the only one. So far you have not provided any and I have not found any reliable sources that state that. Master106 (talk) 12:23, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

This is Wikipedia. Every addition or change you make needs to be supported by reliable sources. There's no way around that, if you're going to edit, you'll need to abide by that. Sergecross73 msg me 16:48, 12 August 2023 (UTC)

Just found another reliable source that labels Chloe a main character. https://screenrant.com/pokemon-main-character-names-explained/#chloe-cerise-koharu-sakuragi Master106 (talk) 12:33, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

It's not a reliable source, none of the source you provided is reliable. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 13:16, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

Behind The Voice Actors and Screen Rant are considered reliable sources according to this Wikipedia Page's WikiProject. Master106 (talk) 02:41, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

Screen Rant is a fan wiki. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 09:36, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

Per WP:RSP, Screenrant is considered "marginally reliable". Its barely usable, and it's advised to not be used for contentious things. So...not ideal in a situations where it's hard to find a source for something.

Per WP:VG/S, BTVA is considered "inconclusive". So again, you've got two exceedingly weak sources being used here. Not great or persuasive for hinging your entire argument upon. Sergecross73 msg me 18:21, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

What about them? Are they reliable source? Ajeeb Prani (talk) 09:16, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

I believe so. Definitely Oricon, they're a major publication, one of the biggest Japanese authorities on music. Corocoro I've heard of and it's likely they're reliable. PRTimes I've never heard of, so hard to say. Sergecross73 msg me 13:50, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

Can I use sources from Wikiproject Video Games? I might find more sources there. Wikiproject Anime and Manga has very few sources that pertains to anime. Master106 (talk) 00:29, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

I think you should be less concerned about where she's placed and more concerned about what her entry says. Nothing in her current entry indicates any really importance or prominence in the shows. The whole article is in terrible shape. You cant's see the forest for the trees. Sergecross73 msg me 13:36, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

I don't get it, the article clearly establishes that all the 10 characters are main characters. That is 2 reliable sources that I pasted here that claim she is a main character. Master106 (talk) 02:46, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

My point was that you dont have your priorities straight. You're so worried about whether she's main/protagonist that you don't seem to be bothered that her entry is poorly written. It's very short, vague, and unsourced. And beyond that, much of the entire article suffers from similar problems. Yet you're stuck wasting all your time arguing about a trivial detail. Sergecross73 msg me 18:34, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

I do not want her in the wrong section on this Wikipedia page. I find putting things in the accurate sections on pages important to Wikipedia. Master106 (talk) 00:23, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

She isn't in wrong section cause she isn't a protagonist/main character. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:54, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

She is not a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 23:26, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

I have already provided two reliable sources that doesn't list her as a protagonist/main character but you couldn't provide any reliable source. If Chloe was really a protagonist/main character then it would not be this hard to prove it. So just stop wasting everyone's time about arguing it. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 06:21, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

We have established already that what you were doing was Original Research. I provided 3 reliable sources that stated she was a main character and 1 of them is in the green now. The only reason it was hard for me was that I was looking through the same sources over and over, I wasn't aware that I could expand my options. So far you have found no reliable sources that supports your side at all, that is 0. But 1 of the reliable sources that I have put here is in the green now so, it does not matter. Master106 (talk) 22:22, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

Did you not read what Sergecross73 said? Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:09, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Did YOU not read what Sergecross73 said? Master106 (talk) 00:58, 26 August 2023 (UTC)

They were telling to both of us. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:03, 26 August 2023 (UTC)

Does this source work? Famitsu is a green reliable source so it works right? This page says Koharu is one of the main characters. https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/24191024.html Master106 (talk) 02:22, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

This article title is Original goods such as W main characters Satoshi & Go, Pikachu, and Hibanny from the TV anime "Pokemon" are now available at Village Vanguard!, this source isn't listing Chloe/Koharu as a protagonist/main character either. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 09:23, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

Please actually read the article and not just the title... Master106 (talk) 23:25, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

Is this Famitsu article good @Sergecross73? It states that Koharu is one of the main characters. https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/24191024.html Master106 (talk) 01:03, 26 August 2023 (UTC)

What do you think @Sergecross73? Master106 (talk) 03:16, 30 August 2023 (UTC)

Stop edit-warring, none of the source you provided are reliable, just leave her where she is. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 06:36, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Sorry, accidentally edit warred. Let's pretend you did not do it too.

This source is reliable: https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/24191024.html

It lists Koharu as a main character. Look at this page, the source is colored green. That means it is most reliable. Do you understand?

If not I'll contact the noticeboard. Master106 (talk) 00:20, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

This source doesn't look reliable to me and Sergecross73 already confirmed that the sources I provided are reliable so please just leave her where she is. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 01:57, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

The article title is Original goods such as the double main characters of the TV anime "Pokémon" - Satoshi & Go, Pikachu, Hibunny, etc. are now available at Village Vanguard! but under the article it says From the latest work of the popular anime "Pokémon", the double main characters "Satoshi", "Go", "Koharu", "Pikachu", "Hibunny", and "Wanpachi" are now original goods of Village Vanguard., the article itself is not sure about Chloe that either she is main character or not. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 02:12, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Your sources does not say what her role is.

The title says "such as the two main characters" while within the article it says "the main characters", it is clear that the article considers Koharu a main character. The title makes sure to say that it is listing a few of the main characters. While the body makes sure to say that it is all the main characters that it is listing. Master106 (talk) 05:58, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

The source you provided says double main character in both title and inside the article meaning it is referring to Ash and Goh only and the source I provided doesn't list Chloe as a protagonist meaning she isn't a protagonist. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 06:03, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Again we have established multiple times that you are doing Original Research with your sources. Just because they didn't say she was a main character does not mean it is saying that she is not one. Master106 (talk) 03:02, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Don't you know what double main character means? Sergecross73 were telling to both of us that we are doing original research because our sources were non-reliable before also the reliable source you provided says "double main characters" not just mine and you need to read Wikipedia:OR this article says Wikipedia articles must not contain original research. On Wikipedia, original research means material—such as facts, allegations, and ideas—for which no reliable, published source exists., the sources I provided are reliable meaning they are not original research. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:06, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

The latest source you provided is reliable but it says double protagonist (as I mentioned above) also the reliable sources I provided says The new series of anime “Pokémon” has double main characters: 10-year-old boys Satoshi and Gou go on an adventure journey and Satoshi & Gou's double protagonists explore the world! The key visual for the new series of anime “Pokémon” has been released!! meaning only Ash and Goh are protagonist/main character of Journeys series, so please leave Chloe in recurring characters section and I don't want any more discussion in this topic. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 16:21, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

No. I'm glad you agree the source listing Chloe as a main character is reliable. Now, can you put her in the "Main Characters" section now? Please. So we can end this. Master106 (talk) 03:05, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

I'm not going to do that because the sources doesn't say so. One more thing if you wanna get permanently block again then go ahead and move her up again when your current block expires. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:37, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

The source says that she is a main character. Master106 (talk) 01:14, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

I'm pinging @ValenciaThunderbolt: and @DecafPotato: since you guys edit Pokémon related articles, what do you guys think Chloe should be listed at "Protagonist" section or "Recurring characters" section, they are reliable sources that only introduces Ash and Goh as double main characters. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:06, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

I don't speak Japanese fluently, so I can't really evaluate the sources on my own other than Google Translate, but I will say that from my own perception of Journeys (as someone who hasn't really watched it), the character isn't a "main character" like Ash and Goh, but is a "protagonist" in the sense of the other characters included in the section (like Sophocles in Sun & Moon). DecafPotato (talk) 13:05, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Since you believe that Chloe isn't a main character then you shouldn't call her a protagonist cause according to Wikipedia's protagonist definition A protagonist is the main character of a story. moreover I think comparing Chloe to Sophocles is unfair to him because Ash wasn't traveling in Sun & Moon series he only travelled to other islands of alola region. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:58, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

I'd definitely say that she is a recurring character, as she has only been on a handful of excursions with them. ValenciaThunderbolt (talk) 13:13, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

Yeah, I think maybe it would be best if she were moved to the protagonists section. Master106 (talk) 00:57, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

Found a reliable article in the green that says Chloe is a protagonist. It says she became a protagonist in Master Journeys which lines up with my thoughts. What do you think @Ajeeb Prani:? https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/noticias/anime-pokemon-habria-confirmado-nueva-evolucion-eevee-1028815 Master106 (talk) 07:06, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

@Master106: I haven't looked into the latest source you provided because you're keep coming with new sources besides If Chloe was really a protagonist/main character then it wouldn't take this long to prove it. Moreover till now you have only provided one reliable source which is from famitsu but this source is in my favour because the source says Original goods such as the double main characters of the TV anime "Pokémon" - Satoshi & Go, Pikachu, Hibunny, etc. are now available at Village Vanguard! and From the latest work of the popular anime "Pocket Monsters", the double main characters "Satoshi", "Go", "Koharu", "Pikachu", "Hibunny", and "Wanpachi" have become original goods of Village Vanguard. also the sources I provided says Satoshi & Gou's double protagonists explore the world! The key visual for the new series of anime “Pokémon” has been released!!, Surprisingly, it has been announced that this time's Anipoke will be a double protagonist consisting of Satoshi and the new character Gou!! Let's introduce the two protagonists right away! and The new series of anime “Pokémon” has double main characters: 10-year-old boys Satoshi and Gou go on an adventure journey, all the reliable sources have listed Ash and Goh as double protagonist/main character and you have been saying two things about my source You sources do not say she is a supporting character. and Again we have established multiple times that you are doing Original Research with your sources. Just because they didn't say she was a main character does not mean it is saying that she is not one. so let me tell you per WP:OR my sources are not original research in fact what you are doing is original research and my source doesn't say what Chloe character is but it does say "double protagonist" or "double main characters", so just leave her in recurring characters section. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 11:40, 1 October 2023 (UTC)

No, that is completely wrong. I keep coming up with sources and you keep rejecting them, I have already long proven my claim. While you have never proved your claim. You keep holding onto your Original Research claims. The latest source specifically claims Chloe is a protagonist. The Famitsu article lists Chloe as a main character so, it supports the idea that she is a main character, not a supporting character. None of the sources you provided says that she is anything. Interpreting articles in a way that favors you without the article explicitly saying what you have interpreted IS Original Research. I am not doing Original Research because I am going off of what the articles actually say. She does not belong in the recurring characters section, she belongs in the protagonists section because my latest source claims that she is a protagonist. It is very clear that she should be in that section, but you would not let that go.

Also the messages I sent to you on the talk page wasn't pestering, I was following the Wikipedia rules on what to do when someone does not respond.Master106 (talk) 02:18, 3 October 2023 (UTC)

Don't refactor the meaning of "Original research" to justify your claim and read WP:OR what you are doing is original research because your sources are non-reliable ([1][2][3][4][5]) and I'm saying it again that famitsu lists Ash and Goh as double main characters (same as the sources I provided) which means Chloe is not a main character and I don't want any more discussion on this topic. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 10:38, 3 October 2023 (UTC)

@Ajeeb Prani Nothing what I am doing is Original Research. What you were doing actually was. The Famitsu article literally lists Chloe as a main character.

Also you still have not said anything about my latest reliable source, which states outright that Chloe is a protagonist: https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/noticias/anime-pokemon-habria-confirmado-nueva-evolucion-eevee-1028815

Again, it is very clear that she should be in the protagonists section. Now I ask again, do you agree that she should be moved to that section? Master106 (talk) 22:26, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

No, I don't agree that she should be moved to protagonists section and never will per my comments above so stop wasting your time and energy here. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 12:32, 6 October 2023 (UTC)

If you do not agree even after I provided clear evidence, then maybe I should ask the other editors then. Master106 (talk) 03:36, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

Evidence? You shouldn't count non-reliable sources and original research. I have another reliable source from PR Times that simply lists Chloe and her father as new characters and Ash and Goh as double main characters. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 07:52, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

Your source does not say she is a supporting character. Also this source is from Journeys. From my latest source, it states she became a protagonist in Master Journeys. Master106 (talk) 08:49, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

This source is from Japanese company and in Japanese version Pocket Monsters (2019) isn't divided into multiple seasons (Journeys, Master Journeys, Ultimate Journeys). Ajeeb Prani (talk) 09:55, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Hey @ValenciaThunderbolt: and @DecafPotato:, I found a source that directly states Chloe is a protagonist: https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/noticias/anime-pokemon-habria-confirmado-nueva-evolucion-eevee-1028815

Do you agree she should be moved to the protagonist section? What do you think? Master106 (talk) 03:42, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

They already disagreed with you.[6][7] Ajeeb Prani (talk) 05:31, 9 October 2023 (UTC)

From my interpretation they agreed with me. But, something new popped up since then, I found a new source and I want the go ahead and make the edit. So this is a different response entirely. I also want their opinions because you clearly are ignoring a reliable source that clearly goes against your argument and would not back your defiance with evidence. You know, if you provided to me a source that stated she was a supporting character, I would have agreed with you. But you did not, and in my search for sources I found many articles that supports my claims and 0 articles that supports yours. So I think it is best for her to be moved into the section where she rightfully belongs, the Protagonists section. Master106 (talk) 08:35, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

You are saying anything they completely disagreed with you, even Sergecross73 disagreed with you whom you contacted through Wikipedia:Third opinion and they rejected your first four sources and I don't wanna discuss on this topic anymore cause you're a time sink editor. Also I already proved my claim all the reliable sources lists Ash and Goh as double main characters/protagonist, you are clearly ignoring the word "double", If Chloe was a protagonist then the reliable sources would have listed them as "triple protagonist" or simply "protagonist" without using the word "double". Ajeeb Prani (talk) 10:09, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Since you said You know, if you provided to me a source that stated she was a supporting character, I would have agreed with you., I searched for it and found a source that says Chloe (Japanese: コハル Koharu) is a major supporting character who appeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series., now let's put end to this conversation because there's no point of discussing it any further. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 06:04, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

No they didn't, they disagreed with you and Sergecross73 was neutral in the conversation. So no, Sergecross73 did not disagree with me. Also you can't claim I'm a "time sink editor" when you ignored my reliable source in the green that completely goes against your side.

Also is this source that you provided a reliable source in the green? Can you provide me a list to confirm. I won't accept just any source since my source claiming she is a protagonist is a reliable source in the green.

I'm going to contact Editor Assistance. We'll see what they say about this. Master106 (talk) 03:52, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

I'm saying it again ValenciaThunderbolt and Sergecross73 disagreed with you, I have already provided you links and you're saying anything that's why you are a time sink editor and don't expect any more reply from me here because this is last reply. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 04:11, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Ajeeb Prani Look, I think we need to come up with some kind of consensus that fits both sides of the argument. I was thinking of changing the page to just have 3 sections "Companions", "Antagonists", and "Other Characters". Companions would list Ash, Misty, Brock, Tracey, May, Max, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Lana, Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, Mallow, Rotom Pokédex, Goh, Chloe, Liko and Roy. I think that is a good compromise. Do you agree? If not then we'll have to come up with something else. Master106 (talk) 03:43, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

No, I don't agree with this cause Chloe is a temporarily travelling companion (same as Todd Snap, Cheryl, N, Alexa, Sawyer etc). All the characters are fine how they are listed currently and I won't change my decision ever so just stop caring where she is listed (that's what Sergecross73 and Xavexgoem told you). Ajeeb Prani^🦜✍🏻 08:16, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

I disagree that she is temporary since she was a companion throughout 3 seasons of the anime. Can you propose a consensus now and cooperate with me? Master106 (talk) 02:30, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

What do you mean by "propose a consensus"? What are you wanting Ajeeb to provide, here? Xavexgoem (talk) 14:54, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

A consensus. I read your response on your page and thought this would be the best course of action going forward. Ajeeb is probably going to continue to avoid my sources no matter what despite how reliable they are. I figured we maybe could come to an agreement. I believe Chloe should be moved up with the rest of the main characters like she should be. I want to know what Ajeeb is okay with. Master106 (talk) 22:58, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

Are you comfortable with the idea that you may never come to an agreement, and that there is no solution? Xavexgoem (talk) 20:27, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

No, I'd be more comfortable if there is an agreement and Chloe is moved up with the rest of the main characters; where she should be. Master106 (talk) 02:28, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

So the consensus you seek is that he agrees with you, and you want him to make that proposal? Xavexgoem (talk) 04:38, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

I want some kind of consensus. It does not matter who purposes it. As I've said, I want Chloe to be moved back up with the rest of the main characters, where she belongs. As long as we have a consensus that fills that criteria, I'd be more comfortable. Master106 (talk) 08:51, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

So the consensus you seek is that he agrees with you? Xavexgoem (talk) 00:58, 3 November 2023 (UTC)

The consensus I seek is something we can agree on together. Master106 (talk) 09:41, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Out of 136 episodes Chloe has travelled with Ash and Goh in 28 episodes which is 20% so she definitely is a temporary traveling companion. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 05:14, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

28 episodes is a lot of episodes to be considered temporary. That is even more episodes than Tracey Sketchit. Master106 (talk) 02:27, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Tracey has travelled with Ash and Misty in 33 episodes which is more than Chloe and 92% of Orange archipelago arc/season 2 and Tracey was a protagonist only in season 2. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 02:59, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Chloe still was in a considerable amount of episodes and was featured in 3 seasons. Master106 (talk) 08:45, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Members of Rising Volt Tacklers have appeared and travelled with Liko and Roy in all 27 episodes of Pokémon Horizons (same amount of episodes as Chloe) and they will keep appearing in the series, so what do you think are they protagonist too? Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 09:00, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

I suppose they are. Can we just come up with a consensus that we can agree on? Master106 (talk) 09:45, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

No they are not, both Pocket Monsters (2019) and Pocket Monsters (2023) has double protagonist, 2019 has Ash and Goh & 2023 has Liko and Roy. Also as I have already said that I'll never agree with moving Chloe in protagonist section because she isn't a protagonist so it's better for us that you end your argument here. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 09:51, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

According to my sources, Chloe is indeed a protagonist. Master106 (talk) 23:34, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

I found two more sources that lists Chloe/Koharu as a supporting character and I also found one more reliable sources that list Ash and Goh as dual protagonist of Pocket Monsters (2019). I hope you will agree with me now. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 07:57, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

First 2 sources are unreliable. Third one does not even say she is a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 02:18, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

But the third source says that Pocket Monsters (2019)/Pokémon Journeys series has only dual/double main characters/protagonist (that's what all other reliable sources say) and you are keep ignoring this. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 05:05, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

It does not say Chloe is a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 02:30, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

I'm saying it again, but it does say that Pocket Monsters (2019) has only double protagonist/main character which means Chloe is not a protagonist also I have provided three sources that says Chloe is a supporting character. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 03:05, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Just because Ash and Goh are protagonists does not mean Chloe is not one. I have not seen a single reliable source from you that says Chloe as a supporting character. Master106 (talk) 08:44, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

If Chloe was a protagonist then the sources wouldn't have used the word "double protagonist". Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 08:56, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Well considering Chloe is a protagonist according to other sources I have provided, it would have and it did. Master106 (talk) 09:43, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Your sources are non-reliable and original research. Ajeeb Prani 🦜 ✍🏻 09:48, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

No, I actually checked. The sources I provided are highlighted green as most reliable according to Wikipedia. My sources also actually directly says the things that I am saying. Master106 (talk) 23:33, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

I've made a response of my talk page. Xavexgoem (talk) 17:00, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Hey, @Someonewhoisusinginternet, how about I edit the page so that the characters are sorted by just their debut generation instead? Will you be fine with that? I noticed some other anime character list articles are listed like that, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary. Master106 (talk) 07:35, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

@Someonewhoisusinginternet, is it okay if I edit the page so that the characters are sorted by the series they debuted in instead? Master106 (talk) 20:42, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

It's a good idea but I can't agree with this because many characters have appeared in different series/generation than their debut series such as Ash, Team Rocket trio, Ash's travelling companion etc. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 15:32, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

Sorry for the late reply. I had a lot on my plate in the past week.

@Someonewhoisusinginternet, how about I specify that they debuted in the series? So section titles like "Debuted in the Original Series" and "Debuted in the Diamond and Pearl Series". Master106 (talk) 22:56, 2 December 2023 (UTC)

You mean you wanna replace the section titles from "Protagonists", "Rivals", "Gym Leaders" etc to "Debuted in the Original Series", "Debuted in the Diamond and Pearl Series" etc? Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 15:20, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Yes. Master106 (talk) 00:36, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

No cause it'll just create confusion. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 15:14, 11 December 2023 (UTC)

I do not think it will. Master106 (talk) 03:35, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

What is so confusing about having characters grouped in by their debut series? Master106 (talk) 03:36, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

The current listing lists characters by their role in series so I think it'll be confusing. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 04:33, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

I am suggesting to change it, so that it lists the characters by their debut series instead of by their role in the series. Master106 (talk) 14:31, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

@Master106 You need to stop reverting or you'll find yourself blocked. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 17:14, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Why are you reverting my edit that we agreed on? Master106 (talk) 23:30, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

You said it shouldn't be named "Original Series" so I changed it to "the first series". What else is the problem? I want to make this massive edit so, please provide me with ways you think the edit should be improved. Master106 (talk) 23:34, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

When did I agree with you? Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 11:05, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

A month ago. Please provide me with ways you think the edit should be improved. Master106 (talk) 00:47, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

I don't understand why you are thinking that I've agreed with you, I clearly disagreed with you however the problem with your edit is you mixed Japanese and English names of the series. You used "Advanced Generation" which is Japanese name of the second series & "Journeys" and "Horizons" which are English name of seventh and eighth series respectively. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 03:55, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

I checked for the English title. It is apparently called "Ruby and Sapphire". Would you prefer I edit it so it says "Ruby and Sapphire" instead of "Advanced Generation"? I do not think the other series had the Japanese names. Master106 (talk) 06:57, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

Go ahead. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 11:44, 16 January 2024 (UTC) I think you should ask other editors about making this big change too. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 12:50, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

@Master106 What about Gym Leaders, Antagonists and other sections; are you not gonna move them in series-wise section? Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 03:29, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

They are all organizations. So, I feel it would fit better for them to be separate to the series sections. The Japanese article does the same thing. Master106 (talk) 02:02, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

I suppose I could make the same change but move the organizations into the sections as subsections. So Rising Volt Tacklers in Horizons, Team Galactic in Diamond & Pearl, Hoenn Gym Leaders in Ruby & Sapphire, etc. Master106 (talk) 02:10, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

There's a problem with that though, some members of certain organizations did not debut in their organizations respective series. Master106 (talk) 02:31, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

I narrowed it down to just antagonists as separate. Master106 (talk) 03:36, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Sorry but the current listing looks terrible actually I agreed with you to see how it will look like so I'm going to revert it so I request you to don't revert it back. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 05:05, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

It does not look terrible. We need a consensus. This is a consensus. I will revert it back. And I suggest to edit it in a way you like instead of re-reverting it. Master106 (talk) 06:21, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

@Master106 It will be counted as edit warring if you do so. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 06:23, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

No it won't. Stop being difficult. Master106 (talk) 06:24, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

How about a section simply labelled Pokémon Trainers? Take all the trainers from the other sections as well and put them in that section. Master106 (talk) 16:34, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Elite Four Section

I think for the Elite Four section, they should be separated by regions like Sinnoh and Kalos. Because if one of the Elite Fours from the previous region appeared in Horizons, for example Glacia, Phoebe, Sidney of Hoenn Elite Four (all of which failed to debut in the Generation III anime), they should be catalogued under each region. I know you won't like it, but this is a suggestion I had in mind. 2604:3D09:992:4200:E0BC:94EC:DF8D:54FE (talk) 16:22, 12 June 2023 (UTC)

I don't think that's necessary because in some region only one member of Elite Four has appeared in anime so a section for a single character doesn't look good. Ajeeb Prani (talk) 09:13, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Oh, okay then. It is a shame that Kanto (Lance was Elite Four before becoming Champion), Sinnoh and Kalos had all four members of the Elite Four in their respective regions were shown in the anime. But I do think that if the other Elite Four members appear later on in the anime (Glacia, Phoebe, Sidney, Marshal, Grimsley and Shauntal), then I think they should be separated by regions. However, I do understand your reason. 2604:3D09:992:4200:E0BC:94EC:DF8D:54FE (talk) 16:45, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Quick notes on writing sentences on Wikipedia

Make sure when writing sentences, do not leave sentence fragments. 2604:3D09:992:4200:D11D:A128:B34C:C95D (talk) 07:26, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

"Pokemon Leagues" are proper nouns and that includes mentioning regions (e.g., Johto League). If the word "league" appears on its own, then you can use lower case. 2604:3D09:992:4200:3840:5499:4D11:4A40 (talk) 17:15, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

I also had to mention that Solar Beam is a Grass-type move as to avoid confusion. Also, if there are more than one voice actor in either English or Japanese, separate with either commas or semi-colons. I had to put in a comma between two of Wobbuffet's English voice actresses. 2604:3D09:992:4200:D99A:F3FD:6FF4:ED09 (talk) 06:46, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

Also when mentioning characters, try and mention their backstories and what their roles were like in their debut and some of the later episodes. I know you can't really summarize as Bulbapedia does all the work but at least provide an overview of their origins as well. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:3D09:992:4200:4879:6BE6:BDBD:6F8F (talk) 15:24, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

This character list page

I personally do not agree with this premise as I felt that the Gym Leaders, Elite Fours and Frontier Brains (all the ones that appeared in the show at least) should have been kept, given that they were established in the games before transitioning to the anime. Sure some were one offs and only appeared in flashbacks and others had a few appearances, but it makes the page feel very incomplete. Sure, the character profiles cannot be overdetailed, but this looks unfinished. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:3D09:992:4200:F0D1:C89D:CBB7:54C (talk) 06:52, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

I agree. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 08:28, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

I'm curious but are you agreeing with most of the gym leaders and Elite Four members (all the minor ones) cut from the list is a good idea or are you agreeing with the fact that the current list looks incomplete and unfinished and the list should have kept all the Gym Leaders and Elite Fours (regardless of being minor characters or not). 2604:3D09:992:4200:B08A:A565:1615:6BCF (talk) 06:03, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

I'm agreeing with the fact that the current list looks incomplete and unfinished but I'm against adding long paragraphs. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 10:10, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

I do want to add back the Gym Leaders and Elite Four, and sure I would be more than happy to try and not make the paragraphs long while maintaining the significant roles they had, but I know someone will try and scrap them because they think the list would be "bloated". 2604:3D09:992:4200:B889:34C1:8240:6D12 (talk) 05:06, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

This list has historically suffered a bloat problem (I mean have you seen the old byte size?) and the characters in question are the definition of minor recurring characters at best. I'm trying to make this list have an actually reasonable read size, and adding those guys would bloat it. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 11:44, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

I personally disagree. These characters are often minor, only appearing for an episode or two before never reappearing again. If this were any other series, I'd tend to agree, but there's been so many Gym Leaders and such who have barely a role beyond a plot device that it's just going to clog the list to include them all. That's also not to mention that if we were to include every minor game character who appeared in the anime, this list would be exponentially clogged beyond belief. I've done my best to curate the list to as many of the more reoccurring characters as I could, but if we were to include those Gym Leaders, they'd be, like, a sentence or two at most and just make the list messier to read than it already is. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 17:33, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

So, all eight Kalos Gym Leaders (apart from Korrina and Clemont) only appeared in one or two episodes, despite the fact that they also appeared several more times most notably during the Team Flare arc? Most of the Sinnoh Gym Leaders that had at least a story arc and/or appeared more than twice in the show besides Volkner (Roark, Gardenia, Maylene, Fantina, Candice) counts as one or two episode appearances? What about other Gym Leaders (Brawly, Lenora, Chili, Cress, Burgh, Morty)- they had more than two episode appearances as well. What makes you think that these Gym Leaders I mentioned count as "minor, only appearing for an episode or two before never reappearing again?2604:3D09:992:4200:B889:34C1:8240:6D12 (talk) 05:04, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

@2604:3D09:992:4200:B889:34C1:8240:6D12 You're interpreting my "one or two episodes" comment a bit too literally. Sure they've got more than two, but how many beyond that? For the most part, it's very little. They're literally the equivalent of "minor recurring character." Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 11:07, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

I've looked at the list, and I've seen a lot of typos, grammatical errors and sentence fragments (e.g., look at Hau's, Cameron's and Stephan's profiles and tell me if this is the correct sentence structure), and some information is missing (e.g., you're profile on Flint implies he's a one-off character when he's clearly not and he even appears in Journeys, and you removed Korrina's role where she gives Ash a Mega Glove and helped him obtain a Lucarionite- she had more to do in Journeys that just be a PWC opponent for Ash to beat). On top of that, some of the villains you removed are actually secondary (not minor) characters (e.g., Charon of Team Galactic, Bryony, Aliana, Mable and Celosia of Team Flare) Showmewhoyouare (talk) 16:31, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

@Showmewhoyouare I haven't had a chance to go through some of the characters a second time, as other edits have reverted my work or re-added characters I initially removed and thus never rewrote. As such, there's some stuff I still need to get to here. In any case, most of those antagonists you mentioned don't have too much of a significant role. I can see an argument for the Flare Admins, but they'd have to be grouped together instead of as individuals to avoid clogging the list if I did given their individual roles are quite small. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 17:17, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

You grouped Mars, Jupiter and Saturn together so I don't see a problem with grouping the Flare admins, but they still have a significant role in aiding Team Flare with the destruction. I usually use Bulbapedia as my source as well as rewatch the episodes and try to use my own words (no copy pasting). Showmewhoyouare (talk) 18:25, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

I think this list should maybe be the significant characters. Also, I think this list should also be more accurate. I think Chloe is clearly a protagonist, but one person disagrees so, we need a list that everyone can agree with. Master106 (talk) 05:29, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

@Master106 Don't you start again or I'll have to report you. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 08:23, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I was satisfied with my edits and you came along and broke Wikipedia rules and reverted perfectly good edits. Why? Master106 (talk) 11:23, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I assume you might have reverted out of habit. I implore you to actually take a look at my edits. Like it fixes all the problems the page has been having, every character isn't all over the place. It looks nice and compact and people know where to look instantly to find information on the page. It is a lot more organized. Master106 (talk) 11:32, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I did check your edits before reverting, they didn't improve the article. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 12:36, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Why do you think it did not improve the article, because I believe it does? Master106 (talk) 12:44, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I have to concur with someonewhoisusingtheinternet. Putting all of the supporting cast into an "Allies" section is OR due to the fact that this kind of classification is not official. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 20:47, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

@Pokelego999 What do you propose I do? I am trying to combine all of Ash's people/Jimmy and Marina all into one section. While the Rising Volt Tacklers takes care of Liko's. That way the page won't be a mess and be more accurate. I could move everyone up and put Jimmy and Marina, N, Mairin, Rotom Pokédex, and Chloe Cerise in the main section, but someonewhoisusingtheinternet will most likely not let me do that. Master106 (talk) 17:40, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Just leave it as it is. Trying to group up characters like this will likely just make it more confusing and possibly OR due to the fact these characters lack association under a group "Allies" banner. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 20:45, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

It's wrong and a mess as it is. Master106 (talk) 22:03, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

I don't see anything wrong with the list? It still needs improvements to sourcing which I plan to getting around to soon, and the only real improvements beyond that I can see is a reordering of categories to make things clearer, such as moving the Antagonists after most of the other categories in order. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 22:05, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Jimmy and Marina, N, Mairin, Rotom Pokédex, and Chloe Cerise are main characters. Jimmy and Marina in Pokémon Chronicles, N in Pokémon Adventures in Unova and Beyond, Mairin in the Mega Evolution specials, Rotom Pokedex in Sun & Moon, Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures and Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends, and Chloe Cerise in Pokémon Master Journeys, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys and Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. The antagonists splits the protagonist sections. Liko and Roy are Rising Volt Tacklers members, but that could be fixed if The Rising Volt Taklers are moved after that. My edit fixes all that as it combines everyone together so, that there were no problems. Maybe it could be reworked, but I want a better and more accurate page. Master106 (talk) 22:17, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

If you can find sources citing them as main characters, I'd be happy to move them myself, but I'd say it's better not to make assumptions about main character status. As the Volt Tacklers issue, I'd say that's a reasonable enough change given they're main characters of their given season, though I'd say that may be subject to change depending on how the long term plays out, though that remains to be seen. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 22:27, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Well, I already know for sure about Chloe Cerise as I already have articles for Chloe Cerise being a main character in my quite lengthy discussion with Someonewhoisusinginternet. I admit, I assumed the others as they are to their respective seasons and specials. But I'll try to find articles for the others, especially Jimmy and Marina. Master106 (talk) 22:35, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Here are articles for Chloe Cerise and Jimmy and Marina:

Chloe Cerise:

https://screenrant.com/pokemon-main-character-names-explained/#chloe-cerise-koharu-sakuragi

https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/24191024.html

https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series/characters/

Jimmy and Marina:

https://shikimori.one/animes/1525-pokemon-crystal-raikou-ikazuchi-no-densetsu

I'll look for the rest at a later time. Master106 (talk) 23:05, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

All of them are unreliable source, did you forget the above discussion? Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 03:13, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

@Someonewhoisusinginternet Screen Rant is reliable for verifying information, and iirc Famitsu is fine as well. Can't speak for the other two since I can't check them rn. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 03:34, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

@Pokelego999 In the above discussion an admin said that Screen Rant is marginally reliable and Famitsu doesn't say that Chloe is a protagonist, it says From the latest work of the popular anime "Pokémon", the double main characters "Satoshi", "Go" Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 03:57, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Haven't had a chance to check the sources yet, but yeah, Famitsu doesn't help then. SR I'd say would normally be reliable, but for something like this, I wouldn't rely on it alone. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 20:39, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

He is lying, the Famitsu article lists Koharu as a main character. Master106 (talk) 03:57, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Can you stop making false accusation on me? The article says "double main character" also Pokelego999 can check the source themselves. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 04:16, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

The article lists her as a main character. I agree, they can see for their self. Master106 (talk) 17:06, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

It literally lists her as a main character. Master106 (talk) 03:55, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

I'm not seeing where the source is saying Jimmy and Marina are protagonist. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 09:57, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Alain is the protagonist of Mega Evolution specials not Mairin, she appeared as a supporting character also N only appeared in a few episodes of Black & White series as a supporting character and aren't you the one who said Rotom Pokedex is on the top list and does not fit the definition and fits more with supporting character, so I think the two characters should switch places so now why do wanna move Rotom Pokédex in protagonist section? Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 09:39, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Which Wikipedia rules did I break? Don't make false accusation on me. Someonewhoisusinginternet (talk) 12:34, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Reverting an edit that is not vandalism without explanation. Master106 (talk) 12:43, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Okay, let me explain my edit. I have the page split in 2: protagonists and antagonists. With protagonists, I have "Allies" which means allied characters that go up against the antagonists. They don't necessarily have to know each other, as in the case of Jimmy and Marina, who do not know Ash but still fought against Team Rocket, the same organization Ash fights against. I also retain the other organizations under the section. However, I did move in Brandon into the "Gym Leaders and Island Kahunas" section, renaming it "Gym Leaders, Frontier Brains and Island Kahunas". Master106 (talk) 07:21, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Frontier Brains don't need special distinction if Brandon is the only one on the list Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 20:48, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I've been rewatching the series and there are some recurring characters I think should be on this list: Alexa, the Kalos Journalist Ash met during Decolore Islands and also appeared during XY, Reggie (Paul's older brother) since he appeared in Maylene's story arc, watched Paul's loss against Brandon, the Lake Acuity battle and watched the Sinnoh League battle between Ash and Paul and would later watch Cynthia vs Iris and Ash vs Steven battle in Journeys, and other villains such as Charon of Team Galactic (he is a recurring secondary villain and played a part in the story along with Mars, Jupiter and Saturn), Team Flare admins (Bryony, Aliana, Celosia, Mable), all of which are secondary antagonists alongside Xerosic (none of the above mentioned are minor characters). What do you think? Showmewhoyouare (talk) 05:43, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Any New Characters that Should go on the List

I know we are in the Horizons anime, but I think since the show is ongoing, we need to start adding additional key characters (e.g., Gym Leaders, Elite Four). Some characters introduced in Horizons are recurring characters such as Nemona, Iono, and Brassius. What do other suggestions do you have? Showmewhoyouare (talk) 01:14, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

As of now we don't know who's going to be a significantly notable part of the show, so I'd hold off on this until we get some more re-appearances on other characters. All the characters who have big roles are already on the list for the time being, so I don't see a need to rush this. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 01:37, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

Okay, but those are some examples of recurring characters. What do you think about some suggestions I have? Alexa, the Kalos journalist - the one who inspired Ash to go to Kalos in BW, was also a recurring character throughout XY

Charon of Team Galactic (he is a recurring secondary villain and played a key part in the DP story along with Mars, Jupiter and Saturn)

Team Flare admins (Bryony, Aliana, Celosia, Mable), all of which are secondary antagonists and key contributors to Team Flare alongside Xerosic

Reggie- Paul's brother, since he played a key role in the Ash vs Paul rivalry and what caused Paul to become a jerk prior to DP.

Tupp, Rapp, Zipp, Plumeria- recurring members of Team Skull since they appeared in Sun and Moon throughout the show and sort of played a part in building up to Guzma's debut.

Roark - besides an obstacle for Ash (4 episodes of Oreburgh), we had 2 episodes in Canaclave since we learn that Roark's father Byron was revealed Showmewhoyouare (talk) 01:46, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

You're forgetting about Scott from Battle Frontier, I think he should also be added. M S Hassan 📬✍🏻 14:20, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

I think there should be a focus on refining this article and cutting down on the cruft and fluff before we decide to add more content to the page. Even as an inclusionist myself, there doesn't need to be an entry on every character that has made only a handful of appearances which don't have much of an impact on the anime. CaptainGalaxy 12:58, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

I think they should be added. M S Hassan 📬✍🏻 14:15, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

This list needs to be cut down and overhauled as is, there's no reason for this much cruft.--Kung Fu Man (talk) 19:35, 24 August 2024 (UTC)