'Injured Pokemon' Depicts the Post-Battle Scars the Monsters Suffer
Matt Ho — August 21, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: jublin & blog.thaeger
Talented artist Jublin is here to remind folks why battling pocket monsters is a really bad idea with a series of pictures dubbed 'Injured Pokemon.'
When you really think about the whole concept of Pokemon, it's actually got a gritty, dark undertone. Think about it: humans who capture creatures who then get pitted against each other in a grueling duel. Of course, it's all fun and games in the cartoon, but the series dubbed 'Injured Pokemon' will show you the realities of the battles that occur. Each of the characters is depicted as being beat down to the point where telling them to tough it out wouldn't be an option. Poor Pikachu has to stand on crutches, while Charmander has his tail snapped in half. Hopefully Ash will quit soon.
When you really think about the whole concept of Pokemon, it's actually got a gritty, dark undertone. Think about it: humans who capture creatures who then get pitted against each other in a grueling duel. Of course, it's all fun and games in the cartoon, but the series dubbed 'Injured Pokemon' will show you the realities of the battles that occur. Each of the characters is depicted as being beat down to the point where telling them to tough it out wouldn't be an option. Poor Pikachu has to stand on crutches, while Charmander has his tail snapped in half. Hopefully Ash will quit soon.
Trend Themes
1. Post-battle Injuries - There is opportunity for companies that create more realistic depictions of the physical damage that occurs in battles in cartoons and video games.
2. Dark Depictions of Popular Characters - There is opportunity for artists and designers to create darker, grittier versions of popular children's characters.
3. Realistic Interpretations of Fictional Characters - There is opportunity for artists to create more realistic renditions of fictional characters that are traditionally shown in a cartoonish style.
Industry Implications
1. Animation and Comics - There is opportunity for the animation and comic book industries to create more realistic and darker depictions of popular characters.
2. Video Games - There is opportunity for video game developers to create more realistic battle depictions and injuries in their games.
3. Fan Art and Merchandise - There is opportunity for fan artists and merchandise creators to offer more realistic and dark interpretations of popular characters.
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