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As with both the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} before it, the ''Best Wishes'' series begins with only [[Ash Ketchum]], headed off to a new [[region]] with his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Much like before, his previous female companion, {{an|Dawn}}, has left the series, while, unlike the previous three series, with the exception of the [[S02|Orange Archipelago]] saga, {{an|Brock}} does not join him in his journey in Unova. Instead, Ash now travels through [[Unova]] with a girl by the name of {{an|Iris}} and with one of the first Unova Gym Leaders, {{an|Cilan}}, who is also a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. | As with both the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} before it, the ''Best Wishes'' series begins with only [[Ash Ketchum]], headed off to a new [[region]] with his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Much like before, his previous female companion, {{an|Dawn}}, has left the series, while, unlike the previous three series, with the exception of the [[S02|Orange Archipelago]] saga, {{an|Brock}} does not join him in his journey in Unova. Instead, Ash now travels through [[Unova]] with a girl by the name of {{an|Iris}} and with one of the first Unova Gym Leaders, {{an|Cilan}}, who is also a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. | ||
As before, Ash receives a change of clothes. For the first time in the entire show, the [[Team Rocket trio]] also receive a change of clothes, but later change back to their original outfits. Additionally, the [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]] in Unova are designed differently than those of the regions visited by Ash before. ''Best Wishes'' is also notable for [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} not being present in all episodes outside of | As before, Ash receives a change of clothes. For the first time in the entire show, the [[Team Rocket trio]] also receive a change of clothes, but later change back to their original outfits. Additionally, the [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]] in Unova are designed differently than those of the regions visited by Ash before. ''Best Wishes'' is also notable for [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} not being present in all episodes outside of [[AG120]] and the [[EP001|first episode]], a trend that continued into the {{series|XY}} and the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. For a majority of the series, they play a significantly more antagonistic role than in any other series, displaying very little humor (although this was restored during the [[Decolore Islands]] arc). | ||
The series also saw the return of ''Who's That Pokémon?'' in the English dub of [[BW001|the first episode]], and the return of ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'' in [[BW061]] after an absence of 444 episodes. | The series also saw the return of ''Who's That Pokémon?'' in the English dub of [[BW001|the first episode]], and the return of ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'' in [[BW061]] after an absence of 444 episodes. | ||
Episodes in the ''Best Wishes'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''BW''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of Best Wishes series episodes|list of ''Best Wishes'' series episodes]]. | Episodes in the ''Best Wishes'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''BW''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of Best Wishes series episodes|list of ''Best Wishes'' series episodes]]. | ||
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==Movies== | ==Movies== | ||
{{main|Pokémon movie#Best Wishes series|Pokémon movie → Best Wishes series}} | |||
* ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' | * ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' | ||
* ''[[M15|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]'' | * ''[[M15|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]'' | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The ''Best Wishes'' title | The ''Best Wishes'' title was likely selected using words beginning with B and W as an allusion to its counterpart games, {{2v2|Black|White}}. Additionally, the katakana transcription of the English word "Wishes" (ウイッシュ ''Uisshu'') contains the Japanese name of [[Unova]] (イッシュ ''Isshu''), the region the games and anime series take place in. | ||
"Best wishes" is exclaimed at various points in the series, usually when | "Best wishes" is exclaimed at various points in the series, usually when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are saying goodbye to a recurring character or a [[character of the day]]. This carries over even to the dub. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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** Ash meets his male traveling companion in the fifth episode, when he leaves behind his Gym Leader duties to travel with Ash. | ** Ash meets his male traveling companion in the fifth episode, when he leaves behind his Gym Leader duties to travel with Ash. | ||
*** Both male companions are the first Gym Leaders of their respective regions that Ash faces and obtains badges from. | *** Both male companions are the first Gym Leaders of their respective regions that Ash faces and obtains badges from. | ||
** The sixth episode of both series feature a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that evolves via the | ** The sixth episode of both series feature a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that evolves via the [[Moon Stone]]. | ||
** Ash catches the Unova starters in the same circumstances as he caught the Kanto starters: the Water-type Pokémon follows him, the Fire-type Pokémon is abandoned by its original Trainer, and the Grass-type Pokémon is found in the wild. | ** Ash catches the Unova starters in the same circumstances as he caught the Kanto starters: the Water-type Pokémon follows him, the Fire-type Pokémon is abandoned by its original Trainer, and the Grass-type Pokémon is found in the wild. | ||
*** Also the Fire type's original Trainer tries to get their former Pokémon back after witnessing their powers, but fails. | *** Also the Fire type's original Trainer tries to get their former Pokémon back after witnessing their powers, but fails. | ||
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*** Both traveled with a Pokémon which they kept outside the [[Poké Ball]], Misty with {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} and Iris with {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. | *** Both traveled with a Pokémon which they kept outside the [[Poké Ball]], Misty with {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} and Iris with {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. | ||
*** Are the only female traveling companions who do not own a [[Pokédex]]. | *** Are the only female traveling companions who do not own a [[Pokédex]]. | ||
** Additionally, this is the first series since the original series in which Ash wore his attire from the | ** Additionally, this is the first series since the original series in which Ash wore his attire from the following series in the final episode. | ||
* ''Best Wishes'' is the first anime series that did not premiere on the same day its respective games were released since the original series. | * ''Best Wishes'' is the first anime series that did not premiere on the same day its respective games were released since the original series. | ||
* Its first Japanese opening theme, {{so|Best Wishes!}}, is currently the longest running opening theme which hasn't been re-mixed. | |||
* Its first Japanese opening theme, | * This is the first series in which all episodes that were originally aired in Japan were dubbed. Previously, the {{series|original}} had four [[banned episodes]] ([[EP018]], [[EP035]], [[EP038]], [[EP250]]) and the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} dubs each skipped recap episodes ([[AG120]], [[DP048]], [[DP120]]). There were two unaired episodes in the ''Best Wishes'' series (intended to be {{OBP|BW023|unaired}} and {{OBP|BW024|unaired}}), but they were also unaired in Japan. | ||
* This is the first series in which all episodes that were originally aired in Japan were dubbed. Previously, the {{series|original}} had four banned episodes and the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} dubs each skipped recap episodes | |||
* With the beginning of this series, many attacks have had their visual appearances changed (for instance, {{type|Fire}} attacks and {{m|Stone Edge}} are now rendered in CGI, while [[physical attack|physical]] {{type|Steel}} attacks make the corresponding body part steel-colored rather than white). {{m|Hyper Beam}} has also been changed considerably, to match how it looks in the games. | * With the beginning of this series, many attacks have had their visual appearances changed (for instance, {{type|Fire}} attacks and {{m|Stone Edge}} are now rendered in CGI, while [[physical attack|physical]] {{type|Steel}} attacks make the corresponding body part steel-colored rather than white). {{m|Hyper Beam}} has also been changed considerably, to match how it looks in the games. | ||
* ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', the final episode of ''Season 2: Episode N'' aired in Japan during the same week that ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', the first episode of Episode N aired in the United States. | * ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', the final episode of ''Season 2: Episode N'' aired in Japan during the same week that ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', the first episode of Episode N aired in the United States. | ||
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** In which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is not part of the regular cast. His only appearance in this series was in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. | ** In which [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is not part of the regular cast. His only appearance in this series was in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. | ||
** In which there are no [[boss fantasy|boss fantasies]]. | ** In which there are no [[boss fantasy|boss fantasies]]. | ||
** | ** In which none of Ash's Gym Battles are interrupted by Team Rocket. | ||
** In which extra Pokémon Ash caught were not sent to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] in [[Pallet Town]]; instead, they were sent to the laboratory of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]], [[Professor Juniper]]. | ** In which extra Pokémon Ash caught were not sent to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] in [[Pallet Town]]; instead, they were sent to the laboratory of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]], [[Professor Juniper]]. | ||
** In which Ash actively cycles his Pokémon between those in his [[party]] and in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]], though only with the Pokémon he caught in Unova. | ** In which Ash actively cycles his Pokémon between those in his [[party]] and in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]], though only with the Pokémon he caught in Unova. | ||
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** After the Pokémon League ended, Ash and his friends still journeyed in the respective region for a while. | ** After the Pokémon League ended, Ash and his friends still journeyed in the respective region for a while. | ||
** Team Rocket changes their outfit during the series, but changes back to the white uniforms they've worn from previous series. | ** Team Rocket changes their outfit during the series, but changes back to the white uniforms they've worn from previous series. | ||
* This is the series in which Ash has the fewest Gym battle rematches, having only one. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' | ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' | ||
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|zh_yue=寵物小精靈：超級願望 '' | |zh_yue=寵物小精靈：超級願望 ''Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng: Chīukāp Yuhnmohng'' | ||
|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝超級願望 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Chāojí Yuànwàng''{{tt|*|Taiwan}}<br>精灵宝可梦超级愿望 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon Chāojí Yuànwàng''{{tt|*|Mainland China}} | |zh_cmn=神奇寶貝超級願望 ''Shénqí Bǎobèi Chāojí Yuànwàng''{{tt|*|Taiwan}}<br>精灵宝可梦超级愿望 ''Jīnglíng Pokémon Chāojí Yuànwàng''{{tt|*|Mainland China}} | ||
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|nl=Pokémon-serie: Zwart en wit | |nl= Pokémon de Serie: Black and White<br>Pokémon-serie: Zwart en wit | ||
|fi=Pokémon-sarja: Musta ja valkoinen | |fi=Pokémon-sarja: Musta ja valkoinen | ||
|fr=Pokémon, la série : Noir | |fr=Pokémon, la série : Noir et Blanc | ||
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|ko=포켓몬스터 베스트위시 ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!'' | |ko=포켓몬스터 베스트위시 ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!'' | ||
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|pt_br=Pokémon, a Série: Preto e Branco | |pl=Pokémon: Czerń i Biel | ||
|pt_br=Pokémon A Série: Preto e Branco<br>Pokémon, a Série: Preto e Branco | |||
|ru=Покемон сериал: Чёрное и Белое ''Pokémon serial: Chyornoye i Beloye'' | |ru=Покемон сериал: Чёрное и Белое ''Pokémon serial: Chyornoye i Beloye'' | ||
|es_eu= | |es_eu=Serie Pokémon Negro y Blanco | ||
|sv=Pokémon Serien: Svart & vit | |sv=Pokémon Serien: Svart & vit | ||
|th=โปเกมอน แบล็คแอนด์ไวท์ "การเดินทางแห่งโชคชะตา" ''Pokémon Black and White Journey of Destiny'' | |th=โปเกมอน แบล็คแอนด์ไวท์ "การเดินทางแห่งโชคชะตา" ''Pokémon Black and White Journey of Destiny'' | ||