Brock (Pokémon)

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Brock
Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Created byKen Sugimori
Designed byKen Sugimori
Atsuko Nishida (anime)
Portrayed byDennis Kenney
Voiced by
  • Pokémon Masters
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Brock, known as Takeshi (タケシ) in Japan, is a fictional character in the

Tracey Sketchit
, due to worries that people may find him to be a racial stereotype due to his thin eyes. However, when they noticed that no one complained, they reintroduced him. He has generally been well received, with fans of the anime happy whenever he is brought back into the series.

Concept and creation

For the anime, not only was Brock established as 15, but he was given a wider range of expression. In addition, notes for the animation team detail how to handle his eyebrows, stating to not let the "chopsticks" touch.

Developed by

Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading to obtain creatures from all Pokémon species.[3][4]

Designed by

boss, Brock was introduced in Red and Blue. Due to the nature of the game's development, only one set of concept sketches were done before implementing the character as sprite art within the game.[5] Originally intended to be the game's second gym leader battle, he was changed to be the first instead for the game's final release.[6] To illustrate that Brock rarely smiles, Sugimori drew him with his eyes always closed, something he considered a rare decision.[7]

For the anime, Brock was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[8] In the anime, Brock was one of the companions to protagonist Ash Ketchum. However, he was eventually replaced with the character Tracey Sketchit. His removal was controversial, leading to fan outcry that caused him to be reintroduced to the anime.[9] Despite them noting that they like to change up the cast in general, it was also clarified that they were worried that fans may perceive Brock as a racist stereotype by Americans, specifically due to his thin eyes. This was a worry they had since the beginning of the series, and while there were no complaints, they worried that someone may eventually. Furthermore, they specifically included Tracey, wanting to include a "tall, Anglo-Saxon looking person to be on the safe side."[10] They ultimately decided to include him due to the lack of complaints and their personal affinity for him.[10] He has since been one of the most recurring characters in the show.[9][11]

Brock was voiced in Japanese by

Pokemon Live!.[17]

Appearances

In the video games

Brock is the

Misty and Blue, return in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 as tournament opponents.[18][needs update]. Alongside his Onix, Brock also appears as a sync pair in Pokémon Masters EX near the beginning of the game.[19]

In the anime

In the

Sun & Moon series, where he gets a pair of episodes.[20] Brock later appears in two more episodes of the Sun & Moon series when he reunites with Ash in Alola.[21] He makes a guest appearance in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series during the final episodes of Ash's journey.[22]

Promotion and reception

Brock has received multiple pieces of merchandise. A figure based on his depiction in Pokémon Red and Blue was released as part of the "Next VENDOR'S Innovation" series.[23] He was also included as part of Megahouse's "G.E.M." series of figures.[24] A yearly tradition of modifying the statue of a man named Hikoichi Orita [at Kyoto University after it was repeatedly vandalized in the 1990s lead to a modification being made to depict Brock, among other characters, instead. He was chosen as part of a trend, where the focus became featuring supporting characters from popular works.[25][26]

Brock has been generally well-received, identified as an "unforgettable" character by

Pokémon Yellow, due to Pikachu's weakness to his Pokémon.[32][33]

His removal from the anime was criticized by fans.[9] Brock's reintroduction in the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime was met with a lot of attention on Twitter, which ITmedia staff identified as indicative of his popularity.[34] Kotaku writer Brian Ashcraft noted the negative fan reaction to the removal of Brock and Misty from Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, particularly since the story is an adaptation of the original story that featured Brock and Misty.[35] The removal of Brock, whose skin is darker, also had fans concerned for the lack of skin color diversity.[36] Kenneth Shepard felt that, despite Ash having other companions, ending the series by reuniting Ash with Brock and Misty.[37] Brock served as an inspiration for baby names, leading to a rise in the use of the name Brock.[38]

References

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External links

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