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[Empyrean Heaven]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

 

[Kyzon]

Chesnaught comes to mind...

Imma need you to take that back. Fav Pokemon!

 

[linkandzelda]

What are you talking about? I said we'll revisit Kanto since Hawaii is near Japan. You know like Gold and Silver did?

Hawaii and Japan are over 3000 miles from each other.

 

[Sesuadra]

Lovely ad. This (or something like this) should be aired in all regions.

It's wonderful how warm hearted it is.

 

[Laieon]

Can I have an avatar of Rowlet shooting his feather?

 

[yanipheonu]

Clothing customization is also back. SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SHIRTS

doing the lords work, man XD

 

[MANUELF]

The overworld looks sooooooo good, hopefully is N3DS enchanced

 

[Pyrokai]

I love the starters. Much better than X and Y, IMO.

 

[Eiderann]

I really like Rowlet and Litten's designs. I'm kind of disappointed they didn't do a Dark/Fire combination for Litten, but EH. At least Rowlet's rocking that adorable little leaf bowtie.

 

[MannyToons]

Wow really like these starters. I honestly think they are the best set yet.

EEEEYEEEEEH. Ok, favorite starter bases since Gen 2. I like ALL OF THEM.

 

[NBtoaster]

Cute seals have been done before. Spheal is impossible to top.

 

[Kouriozan]

Rowlet is the best already

Yep <3

 

[ChasingComets]

OP should add the JP trailer to the first post, it shows quite bit more and is pretty adorable as well.

I admit I'm going to miss the top down grid maps, but I'm excited to see Pokemon finally challenging itself with a more modern JRPG overworld and look.

 

[gardfish]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

It's definitely Hawaii lol. There've been hints since the first teaser, and the Japanese promo is all about a kid who moves to Hawaii and makes friends from Pokemon.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Hawaii and Japan are 4000 miles from each other.

You've heard of a boat? It's a video game and it's closer than Kalos lol

The concept art even showed someone that looked like Ash.

 

[FSLink]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

It's Hawaii.

The Professor's name is Prof Hala LOL

 

[Menitta]

Poppileo or whatever is gonna be big in the anime...

 

[keero16]

I think it's more likely for Kalos due to all the dropped(?) Z stuff.

Any 2nd region would be really cool though. I'm sad that they've never done that again.

 

[Eumi]

Rowlet providing that starter that can learn fly we all need. At least I hope. Plus bow ties are always a good thing.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

!! Japanese trailer is amazing. (It also has additional footage.)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2r0_F-_ClcQ

Those feels.

(please add to OP)

When he gets out of the car hnnnnnnnnnnng.

 

[Chiramii]

BRUH! Gimme that seal! Not the best starter designs, but there's been worse over the years.

 

[Supreme Stephan]

Jesus Christ these creatures are abominations...

 

[Rodin]

Overworld is a huge step compared to XY, and i'm starting to like the starters. The artworks in the previous page should go in the op, the pics already in don't make them justice.

The new legendaries look bad though, especially the Moon one.

 

[Crayolan]

What are you talking about? I said we'll revisit Kanto since Hawaii is near Japan. You know like Gold and Silver did?

I guess it's possible, but I feel like if they put Kanto in another game they'd also be obligated to put Johto due to its close proximity. Just doesn't seem realistic.

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

lol

 

[BahamutPT]

You do know Hawaii consists of 5 islands?

I do, but someone in the other thread was already talking about being too tiny and making connections to Kalos already.

The shape looks like Maui anyway (turn the image below 90º left):

 

[AcademicSaucer]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

It's Hawaii, the Japanese video confirms it.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

It's definitely Hawaii lol. There've been hints since the first teaser, and the Japanese promo is all about a kid who moves to Hawaii and makes friends from Pokemon.

Fair enough. I can dig it.

 

[Matt Attack]

The English site has more info and art.

These pics are pretty cute actually. Rowlet shooting his leaf is both adorable and badass.

 

[-Horizon-]

I don't think it's gonna connect with kanto. Kalos seems more likely since there was a whole bottom part missing and the gen not getting a 3rd version

 

[Finale Fireworker]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

You will lose that bet.

 

[FSLink]

I guess it's possible, but I feel like if they put Kanto in another game they'd also be obligated to put Johto due to its close proximity. Just doesn't seem realistic.

Again Kalos seems like the most likely, you could always just make it a plane ride or just not give a fuck about geography and go by boat since this is a fictional world anyway.

 

[dnmt]

Wow I don't like a single one of the new Pokemon shown thus far. Honestly never happened before.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Not sure which starter I'm going with, torn between Rowlet and Litten. Thanks to Wonder Trade I'll get all three rather quickly though so It's fine

 

[SuperOrez]

Too much water. The starters look awesome. I'm gonna go with Rowlet as is tradition.

 

[Rafavert]

I do, but someone in the other thread was already talking about being too tiny and making connections to Kalos already.

The shape looks like Maui anyway (turn the image below 90º left):

Guess the Moon legendary will be in Molokini.

 

[Memory]

yo the japanese ad is sick!

The feels... Such a nice and warm advert, I really like it.

 

[Caffeine]

They look awful lol.

 

[Koppai]

Yasssss, no chibi form characters. I love the cat :3

 

[MomoQca]

You can see a lot more of the region in the JP trailer



The proportions of the buildings lead me to believe there's not enough space for more than two or three gyms here and that there are more islands somewhere.

The shape of that island doesn't look remotely close to any of the Hawaiian islands... But if I had to guess, I would say Oahu due to the location of the large Pokemon city matching Honolulu's position on the island.

 

[……forgetit]

So who wants to take bets on where Alola is based on?

Coming from the name, I'm thinking Hawaii, but some of the glyphs and characters look very Maori to me so it could be New Zealand.

It's Hawaii dude

 

[Frost_Ace]

Rowlett pls don't have shit evos like chespin. PLS.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Not sure which starter I'm going with, torn between Rowlet and Litten. Thanks to Wonder Trade I'll get all three rather quickly though so It's fine

Litten eat Rowlet.

Litten wins.

 

[Namikaze1]

Definitely on Team Sun. As for starters, going with Litten.

 

[-Horizon-]

I'd laugh if it connects to Unova haha

 

[Vital Tundra]

Can't have Pokemon reveal without everyone overeacting to the designs.

Nothing really bad about them.

 

[FSLink]

I do, but someone in the other thread was already talking about being too tiny and making connections to Kalos already.

The shape looks like Maui anyway (turn the image below 90º left):

Starting off in Poke-Maui and having Poke-O'ahu be the main hub island seems to make sense to me.

 

[Ansatz]

For some reason I have a feeling Litten will turn into a fire/ghost type, please don't ruin the design (Fennekin... why)

 

[ffvorax]

I love Litten design!
I'm ok with the Sea Lion... but the Owl is terrible... is like: i have no imagination.

Interesting the new look of the game, with less chibi humans.

Lion legendary is terrible, but i love the design of the other one.

Will go with the Blue edition, like always from generation 1.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

Fire cat? Fire Pokemon are always the best!