Geralt of Sanctuary

Pokémon Anime Accused Whitewashing

accused, anime, Pokémon, Whitewashing


Kotaku EastThe East is your share of Asian online culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.

Gym Leader Bea from Pokémon Sword and Shield appears in the most recent episode Pokémon: Wilight Wings anime. Notice anything different about the animated nature of the character?

Below is the official game art of Bea and a photo from Pokemon.co.jp:

In-game photos from event scenes:

Like the Japanese site Hachima Kikou expresses, here is how Bea appears in a new part of Twilight Wings:

As noted Hachima Kikou, there were international fans claiming that the character was well-groomed in the anime, writing such things as, "Ah, god of the whites. Bea." In Japan, some wondered if the human skin looked different due to the light and sunshine way episode they were drowned.

It was the same thing pointed that the original character's name is Saitou, the last common Japanese name. As marked Hachima Kikou, there have been claims online in Japan that maybe this character is just as smiling as Japan gyaru in an attempt to explain contrast and wrap up to date.

Uh oh……….

Leave a Comment