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* This is the first episode to be | * This is the first episode to be banned since the [[AG101 (unaired)|unaired episode]] of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} back in 2004. The [[BW024 (unaired)|following episode]] was also banned. All three episodes were banned because of {{wp|2004 Chūetsu earthquake|two}} {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|earthquakes}} that hit {{wp|Japan}}. | ||
** However, unlike the unaired Advanced Generation episode, this two-parter was supposed to be important to the overall storyline while the other was a stand-alone episode. | ** However, unlike the unaired Advanced Generation episode, this two-parter was supposed to be important to the overall storyline while the other was a stand-alone episode. | ||
* Had this episode aired | * Had this episode ever aired, it would have marked the anime debuts of [[Team Plasma]] and {{p|Liepard}} and the return of [[Looker]]. | ||
** Due to Team Plasma's debut being delayed, the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Plasma Grunts}} were never actually show in their [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|original outfits]] in the anime, which they were supposed to wear in this episode. When they eventually debuted in [[BW112]], | ** Due to Team Plasma's debut being delayed, the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Plasma Grunts}} were never actually show in their [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|original outfits]] in the anime, which they were supposed to wear in this episode. When they eventually debuted in [[BW112]], they were seen using their [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|new outfits]]. | ||
* Scenes highly resembling the scenes seen in this two-parted episode's previews were later used in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'' during [[Team Rocket]]'s "Operation Tempest". | * Scenes highly resembling the scenes seen in this two-parted episode's previews were later used in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'' during [[Team Rocket]]'s "Operation Tempest". | ||
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ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（前編）
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(Japanese: ロケット団ＶＳプラズマ団！（前編） Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan! (Part 1)) is the 23rd episode of the Best Wishes series, and the 680th episode of the Pokémon anime.
This episode was originally scheduled to air in Japan on March 17, 2011, but it has been postponed, along with the original BW024, indefinitely because of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Its events have been retconned out of continuity as of BW112.
Synopsis
Major events
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
- Ash
- Iris
- Cilan
- Jessie
- James
- Giovanni
- Pierce
- Dr. Zager
- Team Rocket Grunts
- Team Plasma Grunts
- Officer Jenny
- Looker
- Professor Juniper
Pokémon
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Axew (Iris's)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Liepard (Team Plasma's)
- Krokorok (sunglasses)
Trivia
- This is the first episode to be banned since the unaired episode of the Advanced Generation series back in 2004. The following episode was also banned. All three episodes were banned because of two earthquakes that hit Japan.
- However, unlike the unaired Advanced Generation episode, this two-parter was supposed to be important to the overall storyline while the other was a stand-alone episode.
- Had this episode ever aired, it would have marked the anime debuts of Team Plasma and Liepard and the return of Looker.
- Due to Team Plasma's debut being delayed, the Plasma Grunts were never actually show in their original outfits in the anime, which they were supposed to wear in this episode. When they eventually debuted in BW112, they were seen using their new outfits.
- Scenes highly resembling the scenes seen in this two-parted episode's previews were later used in Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! during Team Rocket's "Operation Tempest".
Original
Original
Original
Operation Tempest
Operation Tempest
Operation Tempest
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