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[[File:Norman anime.png|250px|thumb|Norman in the anime]] | [[File:Norman anime.png|250px|thumb|Norman in the anime]] | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Norman is the father of {{an|May}} and [[Max]], and the husband of [[Caroline]]. | =====Pre series===== | ||
Norman and his family only recently moved from the [[Johto]] [[region]] to [[Petalburg City]] and assumed his role as the local [[Gym Leader]]. | |||
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===== | |||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Norman is the father of {{an|May}} and [[Max]], two of Ash's former traveling companions, and the husband of [[Caroline]]. | |||
Very early in his Hoenn journey, {{Ash}} arrived with May in Petalburg City in the hope of getting his first Gym battle. In ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', Ash found the Petalburg Gym and met [[Max]], who posed as if he was the Gym Leader. May stopped him and allowed Ash to meet her parents, Caroline and Norman. Norman turned out be to the real [[Petalburg City]] [[Gym Leader]]. Norman used his Pokémon, a {{p|Vigoroth}}, in an exhibition battle against Pikachu, and later to save [[May's Torchic]] from {{TRT}}. | Very early in his Hoenn journey, {{Ash}} arrived with May in Petalburg City in the hope of getting his first Gym battle. In ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', Ash found the Petalburg Gym and met [[Max]], who posed as if he was the Gym Leader. May stopped him and allowed Ash to meet her parents, Caroline and Norman. Norman turned out be to the real [[Petalburg City]] [[Gym Leader]]. Norman used his Pokémon, a {{p|Vigoroth}}, in an exhibition battle against Pikachu, and later to save [[May's Torchic]] from {{TRT}}. | ||
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He reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', and ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''. | He reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', and ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''. | ||
[[File:Norman Slaking DP.png|thumb|right|250px|Norman and family watching May compete in the Wallace Cup]] | |||
In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', Caroline joined Ash and {{ashfr}} in [[Slateport City]] to watch May compete in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]], though revealed that Norman was too busy at the Petalburg Gym, so he would be cheering her on from home. In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', Norman was watching May competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival on [[television]]. | |||
In ''[[ | In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Norman watched Ash competing in the [[Ever Grande Conference]] from the comfort of his living room. | ||
He reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!]]''. | |||
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===== | |||
Norman appeared a flashback in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''. | |||
His latest appearances saw him watching May perform in the [[Wallace Cup]] on television in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]''. | |||
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====Character==== | ====Character==== | ||
Norman cares deeply for his family, wishing his children to have some quality time and good friends. Norman is also very protective of them, often fighting even more aggressively in the process of protecting them. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] respect their father's extensive efforts to ensure a healthy relationship with them, such as coming home for lunch and playing with his children. In general, Norman is jovial and calm, but at times, he can sometimes overlook things and cannot see the actual problem at hand. | Norman cares deeply for his family, wishing his children to have some quality time and good friends. Norman is also very protective of them, often fighting even more aggressively in the process of protecting them. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] respect their father's extensive efforts to ensure a healthy relationship with them, such as coming home for lunch and playing with his children. In general, Norman is jovial and calm, but at times, he can sometimes overlook things and cannot see the actual problem at hand. | ||
Norman is very dedicated to running the Petalburg Gym, often working too hard. He and his assistant {{ho|Kenny}} handle most of the duties and the Pokémon in the greenhouse. | |||
In the broader community, Norman is quite popular for both his looks and his position as a [[Gym Leader]], having an enthusiastic fanbase in [[North Petalburg]] and an emerging image in [[Petalburg City]]. In battle, he is intensely focused and has perfected his Pokémon in both offensive and defensive tactics. Norman commonly utilizes his trio of {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, and {{p|Slaking}} to confuse his opponents because they are capable of moving at different speeds. Norman gives his opponent credit for an excellent strategy and accepts a loss as critical to personal growth. He enjoys a challenge, wanting to see his opponent struggle to overcome his strategy and sheer power. However, he does not let his children watch the battle, thinking it would distract the challenger. Max claimed that Norman was capable of entering the [[Elite Four]] in ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]''. | In the broader community, Norman is quite popular for both his looks and his position as a [[Gym Leader]], having an enthusiastic fanbase in [[North Petalburg]] and an emerging image in [[Petalburg City]]. In battle, he is intensely focused and has perfected his Pokémon in both offensive and defensive tactics. Norman commonly utilizes his trio of {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, and {{p|Slaking}} to confuse his opponents because they are capable of moving at different speeds. Norman gives his opponent credit for an excellent strategy and accepts a loss as critical to personal growth. He enjoys a challenge, wanting to see his opponent struggle to overcome his strategy and sheer power. However, he does not let his children watch the battle, thinking it would distract the challenger. Max claimed that Norman was capable of entering the [[Elite Four]] in ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]''. | ||
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|desc={{p|Slaking}} debuted in Norman's greenhouse with the rest of his Pokémon. In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power!]]'', it battled {{AP|Grovyle}} during {{Ash}}'s [[Gym]] battle against Norman, but was ultimately defeated.}} | |desc={{p|Slaking}} debuted in Norman's greenhouse with the rest of his Pokémon. In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power!]]'', it battled {{AP|Grovyle}} during {{Ash}}'s [[Gym]] battle against Norman, but was ultimately defeated.}} | ||
=====Cared for===== | |||
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| {{InactivePoké|May|Beautifly|May Beautifly with Caroline.png|bug|flying}} | |||
| {{InactivePoké|May|Skitty|May Skitty with Caroline.png|normal}} | |||
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* When May went to [[Kanto]], she left Beautifly and Skitty in the care of her parents. However, when May traveled to [[Sinnoh]] for the [[Wallace Cup]], Beautifly had rejoined May's [[party|team]]. Skitty also appeared during May's campaign in the Wallace Cup, but it is unknown if Skitty had also rejoined May's team or was just sent temporarily. | |||
====Voice actors==== | ====Voice actors==== | ||