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'''Brad Van Darn''' (Japanese: '''ブラッド・キタオ''' ''Brad Kitao'') is one of the [[characters of the day]] in ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''.
'''Brad Van Darn''' (Japanese: '''ブラッド・キタオ''' ''Brad Kitao'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''. Brad is an action movie star with many female fans. He is known for starring in a movie called "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Ultra Maximum}}".


Brad is an action movie star with many female fans. He is known for starring in a movie called "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Ultra Maximum}}". {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first met the star when he approached them in disguise and handed them a bundled-up blanket. He asked them to watch it for him and then left. Inside the blanket was a {{p|Smoochum}}. Later on, he went to search for Ash and his friends to get his Smoochum back, but couldn't find them anywhere due to them having an interference with {{TRT}}. His manager, [[Vitzo]], soon found Brad and ordered him to go back to the set with him.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first met Brad when he approached them in disguise and handed them a bundled-up blanket, which was revealed to contain a {{p|Smoochum}}. He asked them to watch it for him and then left. Later on, he searched for Ash and his friends to get his Smoochum back, but he couldn't find them anywhere due to them having an encounter with {{TRT}}. Brad's manager [[Vitzo]] later found him and drove him back to the arena.


After dealing with Team Rocket and learning of the identity of the mysterious man who gave them Smoochum, Ash and the gang learned where Brad was and went there to give Smoochum back to him. However, they were confronted by his manager, who told them that Brad didn't want Smoochum anymore. When they were about to leave, Brad heard Smoochum's voice and came running. He was overjoyed to have her back. Vitzo suggested to him that he should get rid of Smoochum because he feared that his reputation would be ruined, for such an actor with manly roles should not have a cute Pokémon. He wanted Brad to have a tough Pokémon, such as {{p|Charizard}} or {{p|Houndoom}}. However, Brad explained that he could never abandon Smoochum, because it was because of her that he was able to get as far as he did in stardom.
Having saved Smoochum from Team Rocket's clutches, Ash and his friends visited the arena to reunite Smoochum with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Vitzo tried to keep Brad away from Smoochum because he feared that Brad's tough reputation would be damaged by the cute Pokémon. Despite this, Brad eventually reunited with Smoochum. Brad later left it in the group's custody as he prepared for his upcoming stage performance. Still intent on getting rid of Smoochum, Vitzo ordered two security guards—which happened to be Team Rocket in disguise—to get rid of the kids and Smoochum. Team Rocket decided to put their own plans into play and attempted to steal Smoochum.


Completely unfazed by Brad's story, Vitzo was still intent on getting rid of Smoochum. He ordered two security guards—which happened to be Team Rocket in disguise—to get rid of the kids and Smoochum. Team Rocket decided to put their own plans into play and attempted to steal Smoochum.
Seeing that Smoochum was in danger, Brad jumped into action, onstage and in front of an audience full of his fans, and fought to save Smoochum from Team Rocket, without the aid of any Pokémon. His acrobatic prowess enthralled fans, who cheered him on. After he managed to get Smoochum back, Brad told his fans that Smoochum is his real-life Pokémon. Despite Vitzo's fears, Brad's fans also loved Smoochum, and she went on to costar in Brad's movies.
 
Seeing that Smoochum was in danger, Brad jumped into action, on stage and in front of an audience full of Brad's fans, and fought to save Smoochum from Team Rocket, without the aid of any Pokémon. Thinking that it was a show, Brad's fans cheered him on. He eventually managed to get Smoochum out of the clutches of Team Rocket. Afterwards, Brad told his fans that Smoochum is his real-life Pokémon. Vitzo believed that his career was over, however, Brad's fans also loved Smoochum and she would later star in Brad's movies, as well.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
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|desc={{p|Smoochum}} is Brad Van Darn's only known Pokémon. He has given her pet names such as "Smoochy," "Smoochy-oochy," and "Smoochy-kins". She first appeared when Brad was crowded by a bunch of girls. {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} went to see what was up and Brad handed them Smoochum in a yellow towel. Suddenly, the group of girls reappeared and Smoochum ran off with {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Then, {{TRT}} appeared and captured Smoochum and Togepi. Ash and his friends arrived, however, and sent Team Rocket blasting off.
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|desc={{p|Smoochum}} is Brad Van Darn's only known Pokémon. He often refers to her by pet names such as "Smoochy", "Smoochy-oochy", and "Smoochy-kins". The pair have been together for a long time, and Brad credits Smoochum for supporting him through his toughest days prior to beginning his fledgling movie career.
 
In a haste to avoid a crowd of fans, Brad handed Smoochum to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in a yellow blanket. As the fan-girls swarmed Ash's group, Smoochum ran off with {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} to chase a {{p|Skiploom}}, which turned out to be a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] created by {{TRT}}. Team Rocket captured the three Pokémon, and [[Jessie]] took a particular liking to Smoochum's adorable nature. Ash and his friends arrived, however, and sent Team Rocket blasting off.
 
The group tried to find Brad and followed his limousine to an arena. They managed to get inside and give Smoochum back to Brad. Meanwhile, Team Rocket disguised themselves as bodyguards and escorted Ash, his friends, and Smoochum onto a stage. While Team Rocket netted the children, Smoochum was still free and refused to enter a cage. Brad saw Smoochum and tried to retrieve her when Team Rocket sent out their Pokémon. Smoochum put Team Rocket into a daze with her Sweet Kiss attack, while Ash's Pikachu sent the trio blasting off again.


Ash and his friends then tried to find Brad and followed his limo to an arena. Inside, Brad was worried about where his Smoochum was. The gang managed to get into the arena and gave Smoochum back to Brad. Meanwhile, Team Rocket disguised themselves as bodyguards and escorted Ash and his friends—including Smoochum—out of the building. Team Rocket then captured Smoochum. Team Rocket were backstage in the arena with Smoochum when the curtains of the stage opened to reveal the trio trying to capture Smoochum. Brad saw Smoochum and tried to retrieve her when Team Rocket sent out their Pokémon. Ash and his friends arrived and sent Team Rocket blasting off again. In the end, Brad starred in a film with his Smoochum.
Despite Vitzo's ideas of Smoochum, she proved to be popular with Brad's fans. In the end, Brad starred in a film with Smoochum, and soon, [[Pokémon doll|Smoochum dolls]] became a must-have item for fans.


Smoochum's only known move is {{m|Sweet Kiss}}.}}
Smoochum's only known move is {{m|Sweet Kiss}}.}}
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|ja=神奈延年 ''[[Nobutoshi Canna]]''
|ja=神奈延年 ''[[Nobutoshi Canna]]''
|en=[[Marc Thompson]]
|en=[[Marc Thompson]]
|it=Patrizio Prata
|cs=Jan Maxián
|es_eu=Jorge Saudinós
|es_eu=Jorge Saudinós
|pt_br=Figueira Júnior
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak}}
|pl=Wojciech Majchrzak}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Brad's name is a pun on real-life actor {{wp|Jean-Claude Van Damme}}. "Darn" could have been chosen for his last name because "darn" often replaces "damn" when shows or movies are edited. Meanwhile, his Japanese name, ''Brad Kitao'', is a reference to {{wp|Brad Pitt}}.
* Brad's name is a pun on real-life actor {{wp|Jean-Claude Van Damme}}, and may also be a reference to {{wp|Brad Pitt}}. "Darn" could have been chosen for his last name because "darn" often replaces "damn" when shows or movies are edited. Meanwhile, his Japanese name, ''Brad Kitao'', is a reference to {{wp|Brad Pitt}}.
 
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 3 December 2023

Brad redirects here. For the character from the game Detective Pikachu, see Brad McMaster.
Brad Van Darn

Brad Van Darn (Japanese: ブラッド・キタオ Brad Kitao) is a character of the day who appeared in The Screen Actor's Guilt. Brad is an action movie star with many female fans. He is known for starring in a movie called "Ultra Maximum".

Ash and his friends first met Brad when he approached them in disguise and handed them a bundled-up blanket, which was revealed to contain a Smoochum. He asked them to watch it for him and then left. Later on, he searched for Ash and his friends to get his Smoochum back, but he couldn't find them anywhere due to them having an encounter with Team Rocket. Brad's manager Vitzo later found him and drove him back to the arena.

Having saved Smoochum from Team Rocket's clutches, Ash and his friends visited the arena to reunite Smoochum with its Trainer. Vitzo tried to keep Brad away from Smoochum because he feared that Brad's tough reputation would be damaged by the cute Pokémon. Despite this, Brad eventually reunited with Smoochum. Brad later left it in the group's custody as he prepared for his upcoming stage performance. Still intent on getting rid of Smoochum, Vitzo ordered two security guards—which happened to be Team Rocket in disguise—to get rid of the kids and Smoochum. Team Rocket decided to put their own plans into play and attempted to steal Smoochum.

Seeing that Smoochum was in danger, Brad jumped into action, onstage and in front of an audience full of his fans, and fought to save Smoochum from Team Rocket, without the aid of any Pokémon. His acrobatic prowess enthralled fans, who cheered him on. After he managed to get Smoochum back, Brad told his fans that Smoochum is his real-life Pokémon. Despite Vitzo's fears, Brad's fans also loved Smoochum, and she went on to costar in Brad's movies.

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Brad Van Darn's Smoochum
Smoochum
Smoochum is Brad Van Darn's only known Pokémon. He often refers to her by pet names such as "Smoochy", "Smoochy-oochy", and "Smoochy-kins". The pair have been together for a long time, and Brad credits Smoochum for supporting him through his toughest days prior to beginning his fledgling movie career.

In a haste to avoid a crowd of fans, Brad handed Smoochum to Ash and his friends in a yellow blanket. As the fan-girls swarmed Ash's group, Smoochum ran off with Togepi and Pikachu to chase a Skiploom, which turned out to be a mecha created by Team Rocket. Team Rocket captured the three Pokémon, and Jessie took a particular liking to Smoochum's adorable nature. Ash and his friends arrived, however, and sent Team Rocket blasting off.

The group tried to find Brad and followed his limousine to an arena. They managed to get inside and give Smoochum back to Brad. Meanwhile, Team Rocket disguised themselves as bodyguards and escorted Ash, his friends, and Smoochum onto a stage. While Team Rocket netted the children, Smoochum was still free and refused to enter a cage. Brad saw Smoochum and tried to retrieve her when Team Rocket sent out their Pokémon. Smoochum put Team Rocket into a daze with her Sweet Kiss attack, while Ash's Pikachu sent the trio blasting off again.

Despite Vitzo's ideas of Smoochum, she proved to be popular with Brad's fans. In the end, Brad starred in a film with Smoochum, and soon, Smoochum dolls became a must-have item for fans.

Smoochum's only known move is Sweet Kiss.

Debut The Screen Actor's Guilt
Voice actors
Japanese
English Tara Jayne

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 神奈延年 Nobutoshi Canna
English Marc Thompson
Czech Jan Maxián
Italian Patrizio Prata
Polish Wojciech Majchrzak
Brazilian Portuguese Figueira Júnior
European Spanish Jorge Saudinós


Trivia

  • Brad's name is a pun on real-life actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, and may also be a reference to Brad Pitt. "Darn" could have been chosen for his last name because "darn" often replaces "damn" when shows or movies are edited. Meanwhile, his Japanese name, Brad Kitao, is a reference to Brad Pitt.


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