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'''Bright Lights, Big Changes!''' (Japanese: '''コンビ解散！？サトシとロトム''' ''Splitting Up the Combination!? {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and Rotom'') is the 98th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,037th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 25, 2018 and in the United States on March 28, 2019. | '''Bright Lights, Big Changes!''' (Japanese: '''コンビ解散！？サトシとロトム''' ''Splitting Up the Combination!? {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and Rotom'') is the 98th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,037th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 25, 2018 and in the United States on March 28, 2019. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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<i>When Rotom Dex catches a continuity error during the filming of <em>Alolan Detective Laki</em>, the cast and crew are so impressed that they invite it to join the show and help Laki solve cases! Ash is thrilled, until he realizes the international shooting schedule means Rotom will have to leave… | |||
While our hero sadly considers this option, a serious conversation with Laki reminds Rotom that its real dream is to be the best Pokédex in the world—and when Ash tries to be strong and send his friend off to pursue an acting career, it decides to stay and study rare Pokémon with him instead!</i> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The following day, Ash reports the news of Rotom's new role to {{ashcl}} at the [[Pokémon School]]. {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lana}} are thrilled, while Ash admits that he is becoming tired of Rotom's non-stop Laki impersonations. Rotom retaliates and mimics Ash’s voice; Rotom then imitates {{an|Kiawe}} when he's fired up, which Kiawe fails to recognize as himself and instead finds it creepy; and Rotom finishes off with an embarrassing, over-the-top, cutesy imitation of Mallow, causing her to turn red from embarrassment and angrily retort that she would never say those things while Lana tries not to laugh. After seeing Rotom's incredible mimicry, {{an|Sophocles}} comments that Rotom lacks any individual appeal. The blunt comment strikes Rotom's core and leaves it speechless. Sophocles puts on a pair of sunglasses and explains to Rotom that a first-rate actor has their own appeal and an understanding of character. The girls reaffirm Sophocles advice – that Rotom should just be its regular self. The class decides to practice several Alolan Detective Laki scenes with Rotom, with Ash playing Laki, {{AP|Pikachu}} as Smeargle, while Kiawe and {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} act as the antagonists. Ash goes off script and challenges Kiawe to a {{pkmn|battle}}, but Mallow stops the rehearsal. Everyone praises Rotom for at least staying in character. | The following day, Ash reports the news of Rotom's new role to {{ashcl}} at the [[Pokémon School]]. {{an|Mallow}} and {{an|Lana}} are thrilled, while Ash admits that he is becoming tired of Rotom's non-stop Laki impersonations. Rotom retaliates and mimics Ash’s voice; Rotom then imitates {{an|Kiawe}} when he's fired up, which Kiawe fails to recognize as himself and instead finds it creepy; and Rotom finishes off with an embarrassing, over-the-top, cutesy imitation of Mallow, causing her to turn red from embarrassment and angrily retort that she would never say those things while Lana tries not to laugh. After seeing Rotom's incredible mimicry, {{an|Sophocles}} comments that Rotom lacks any individual appeal. The blunt comment strikes Rotom's core and leaves it speechless. Sophocles puts on a pair of sunglasses and explains to Rotom that a first-rate actor has their own appeal and an understanding of character. The girls reaffirm Sophocles advice – that Rotom should just be its regular self. The class decides to practice several Alolan Detective Laki scenes with Rotom, with Ash playing Laki, {{AP|Pikachu}} as Smeargle, while Kiawe and {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} act as the antagonists. Ash goes off script and challenges Kiawe to a {{pkmn|battle}}, but Mallow stops the rehearsal. Everyone praises Rotom for at least staying in character. | ||
Later, Rotom and Laki practice the scene where the pair decide to join forces and solve mysteries together. George is pleased with Rotom's performance, but points out that it will need to add more gestures to make its acting more impactful. Rotom happily accepts the criticism and is thrilled when George reveals that Rotom role will be called "Rotom, the Amazing Pokédex". George makes an even bigger announcement - the production team will be filming overseas for the next season. Rotom is excited, but then notices Ash standing in shock. George explains that they will likely be overseas for half the year, but that time may extend to years if audiences like the series development. Ash is furious and refuses to let Rotom leave him. Rotom replies that Ash never {{pkmn2|caught}} it, and that it's technically free. Ash throws two | Later, Rotom and Laki practice the scene where the pair decide to join forces and solve mysteries together. George is pleased with Rotom's performance, but points out that it will need to add more gestures to make its acting more impactful. Rotom happily accepts the criticism and is thrilled when George reveals that Rotom role will be called "Rotom, the Amazing Pokédex". George makes an even bigger announcement - the production team will be filming overseas for the next season. Rotom is excited, but then notices Ash standing in shock. George explains that they will likely be overseas for half the year, but that time may extend to years if audiences like the series development. Ash is furious and refuses to let Rotom leave him. Rotom replies that Ash never {{pkmn2|caught}} it, and that it's technically free. Ash throws two {{i|Poké Ball}}s at Rotom in frustration, however the Pokémon dodges and swats them away. Ash storms off, with his Pokémon trailing behind. | ||
Ash returns to the Pokémon School in a sulky mood the following day. His classmates immediately notice Ash's odd behavior and that Rotom is missing. {{an|Professor Kukui}} enters the classroom and escorts the class outside to study Pokémon feathers. Ash, with a stick in hand and his Pokémon walking behind him, leaves the group to begin his own feather expedition. The class are left perplexed and Kukui signals that something has is amiss with Ash. Pikachu soon spots a yellow feather on the ground and Ash then asks for Rotom to identify it. Ash quickly realizes that Rotom is no longer with him. Elsewhere, Laki finishes a new scene and returns to his actor's chair to relax. In the other chair, Rotom lies in exhaustion. Laki asks it about his performance, and Rotom wakes up and exclaims that it was perfect. Rotom then perks up after Laki invites it over to his house to get to know each other better. | Ash returns to the Pokémon School in a sulky mood the following day. His classmates immediately notice Ash's odd behavior and that Rotom is missing. {{an|Professor Kukui}} enters the classroom and escorts the class outside to study Pokémon feathers. Ash, with a stick in hand and his Pokémon walking behind him, leaves the group to begin his own feather expedition. The class are left perplexed and Kukui signals that something has is amiss with Ash. Pikachu soon spots a yellow feather on the ground and Ash then asks for Rotom to identify it. Ash quickly realizes that Rotom is no longer with him. Elsewhere, Laki finishes a new scene and returns to his actor's chair to relax. In the other chair, Rotom lies in exhaustion. Laki asks it about his performance, and Rotom wakes up and exclaims that it was perfect. Rotom then perks up after Laki invites it over to his house to get to know each other better. | ||
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===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
[[File:WTP SM098.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]] | |||
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chatot}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotom Pokédex]]) ''(Japan)'' | [[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chatot}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotom Pokédex]]) ''(Japan)'' | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | * {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}) | ||
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** Choices: {{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} | ** Choices: {{Ash}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} | ||
** Answer: Ash | ** Answer: Ash | ||
* The clapperboard that {{an|Mallow}} holds up has the number "98" written on it, which could be a reference to this episode being the 98th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. | * The clapperboard that {{an|Mallow}} holds up has the number "98" written on it, which could be a reference to this episode being the 98th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. However, in the English dub, it is only the 97th due to [[SM064]] being skipped. | ||
* Ash [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] when he shoos away Rotom's flashback of himself in this episode. | * Ash [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] when he shoos away Rotom's flashback of himself in this episode. | ||
* [[Harper and Sarah|Harper, Sarah]], {{an|Lana}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and an {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Eevee}} narrate the preview for the [[SM099|next episode]]. | * [[Harper and Sarah|Harper, Sarah]], {{an|Lana}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and an {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Eevee}} narrate the preview for the [[SM099|next episode]]. | ||
* The final scenes featuring Alolan Detective Laki are filmed outside [[Alola]] at a location that closely resembles {{wp|London}}, {{wp|England}}, featuring {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}, the {{wp|Palace of Westminster|House of Parliament}}, and {{wp|Big Ben}}. | * The final scenes featuring Alolan Detective Laki are filmed outside [[Alola]] at a location that closely resembles {{wp|London}}, {{wp|England}}, featuring {{wp|Westminster Bridge}}, the {{wp|Palace of Westminster|House of Parliament}}, and {{wp|Big Ben}}. Coincidentally, the next [[region]] of [[Galar]] is based off of {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}. | ||
* The episode dub title is a play on the phrase "bright lights, big city". | * The episode dub title is a play on the phrase "bright lights, big city". | ||
* {{Ash}}, {{Rotom}} and [[Laki]] read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub. | |||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
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{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B | {{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B | ||
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智和洛托姆要拆夥了！？|Ash and Rotom Are Splitting Up!?}} | |zh_cmn={{tt|小智和洛托姆要拆夥了！？|Ash and Rotom Are Splitting Up!?}} | ||
|ko={{tt|콤비 해산!? 지우와 로토무|Splitting Up the Combination!? Satoshi and Rotom}} | |||
|nl={{tt|Felle lampen, grote veranderingen!|Bright lights, big changes}} | |||
|pt_br={{tt|Holofotes brilhantes e grandes mudanças!|Shiny spotlights and big changes!}} | |||
|es_la={{tt|¡Luces brillantes, grandes sueños!|Bright lights, big dreams!}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes focusing on Rotom Pokédex]] | [[Category:Episodes focusing on Rotom Pokédex]] | ||
[[de: | [[de:Die große Chance!]] | ||
[[es:EP1041]] | [[es:EP1041]] | ||
[[fr:SL098]] | [[fr:SL098]] | ||