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Show: Pokémon
Episode: 107
Year: 1999/2000

Writer(s): Atsuhiro Tomioka

Many people who've watched the Pokémon anime often write off the Orange Archipelago arc as "just some stupid anime filler arc" without ever paying attention to what it's purpose was. Beyond it giving Ash the chance to fight a diet Elite 4 since his evil doppelgänger from the Nightosphere robbed him of the Indigo League victory it also managed to give Ash some much needed growth as it helped him better connect with his Pokémon since the pacing of the Indigo League Arc was kinda wonky. By far though the greatest thing that occurred in its time was Ash finally earning back Charizard's respect as he once again regains loyalty to the boy who saved his life as a Charmander. After battling with a very strong Poliwrath owned by a trainer named Tad, Charizard ends up being trapped in ice from its Ice Beam and Ash has to revive it back to full health.

If it were any other trainer putting up with a Charizard that doesn't give two fucks about listening to them and only cares to either sleep or try to burn them to death he'd either be abandoned or killed. Fortunately Ash is a better person than I, and so much more forgiving! I admire Ash's determination here as he tries desperately to keep Chairzard alive and warm while its flame reignites. No matter how raw Ash's hands get he never abandons Charizard despite what an asshole he's become because he believes that deep down Charizard still has the kind and determined heart he had when he was a Charmander. I know I joked about calling Chairzad a sociopath and all, but really he's more like an angsty rebellious teenager, only with the better means to commit arson. All he needed was his authority figure to show him respect and stop treating him like he's still a baby Charmander.

Watching Charizard finally obey Ash's commands as he rescues Pikachu from Team Rocket's drill is just awesome. A wonderful combo of Pokemon and trainer overcoming their enemies. I also have to give props for Ash's rematch against Tad, finally putting him and his Poliwrath in their place! It is just such a wonderful feeling after having to put up with Charizard's bullshit for so long, and it almost makes up for him costing Ash the Indigo League! As an extra helping of epicness this was the last epsiode to air before the theatrical debut of Pokemon 2000: The Power of One, showing just what an obedient Charizard could do against something like Moltres!

Pokemon is owned by Nintendo, Gamefreak and The Pokemon Company.

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Description
Show: Pokémon
Episode: 107
Year: 1999/2000

Writer(s): Atsuhiro Tomioka

Many people who've watched the Pokémon anime often write off the Orange Archipelago arc as "just some stupid anime filler arc" without ever paying attention to what it's purpose was. Beyond it giving Ash the chance to fight a diet Elite 4 since his evil doppelgänger from the Nightosphere robbed him of the Indigo League victory it also managed to give Ash some much needed growth as it helped him better connect with his Pokémon since the pacing of the Indigo League Arc was kinda wonky. By far though the greatest thing that occurred in its time was Ash finally earning back Charizard's respect as he once again regains loyalty to the boy who saved his life as a Charmander. After battling with a very strong Poliwrath owned by a trainer named Tad, Charizard ends up being trapped in ice from its Ice Beam and Ash has to revive it back to full health.

If it were any other trainer putting up with a Charizard that doesn't give two fucks about listening to them and only cares to either sleep or try to burn them to death he'd either be abandoned or killed. Fortunately Ash is a better person than I, and so much more forgiving! I admire Ash's determination here as he tries desperately to keep Chairzard alive and warm while its flame reignites. No matter how raw Ash's hands get he never abandons Charizard despite what an asshole he's become because he believes that deep down Charizard still has the kind and determined heart he had when he was a Charmander. I know I joked about calling Chairzad a sociopath and all, but really he's more like an angsty rebellious teenager, only with the better means to commit arson. All he needed was his authority figure to show him respect and stop treating him like he's still a baby Charmander.

Watching Charizard finally obey Ash's commands as he rescues Pikachu from Team Rocket's drill is just awesome. A wonderful combo of Pokemon and trainer overcoming their enemies. I also have to give props for Ash's rematch against Tad, finally putting him and his Poliwrath in their place! It is just such a wonderful feeling after having to put up with Charizard's bullshit for so long, and it almost makes up for him costing Ash the Indigo League! As an extra helping of epicness this was the last epsiode to air before the theatrical debut of Pokemon 2000: The Power of One, showing just what an obedient Charizard could do against something like Moltres!

Pokemon is owned by Nintendo, Gamefreak and The Pokemon Company.

1001 Animations is from

Regulas314