Dogasu's Backpack

Dogasu's Backpack
Language	English
Status	Active
Run	2000 - Present
Date opened	January 31, 2000
Creator	Dogasu
Current owner	{{{owner}}}
Mascot	Koffing
Website	Main page

Dogasu's Backpack is an English-language fan site owned by Dogasu, self-described as "your guide for the Japanese version of Pokémon". It is most well known for its comparisons of the Japanese and English versions of the Pokémon anime. The site also contains summary guides for several popular Pokémon manga titles as well as CD and DVD guides and listings. It is one of the oldest English-language fan sites around, dating back to around January 2000.

The website's name and mascot originate from James's Koffing, which is favoured by Dogasu because it is "obscure and unloved". Contrasting the majority of modern Pokémon fan sites, Dogasu's Backpack employs no staff. All site updates are made by Dogasu, although some members of the fandom have contributed in the past. Dogasu's Backpack is hosted by Bulbagarden and is a close affiliate, with Dogasu also being the head of anime on its forums.

History

Dogasu's backpack was first opened 31^st of January 2000, under the name Dogasu’s English-Japanese Pokémon Page. The website started off as a small Geocities page, eventually moving to other free web space providers such as envy.nu and Terrashare before finally moving to Bulbagarden's domain in late 2000. The site's main features remain unchanged to this day, although the quality of Dogasu's episode comparisons have improved. Dogasu is currently rewriting some of his oldest episode comparisons.

Features

Episode comparisons

The website's episode comparisons are arguably its most popular feature. Intended for people who are unfamiliar with the Japanese version of the Pokémon anime, Dogasu's write-ups usually cover all the differences made by 4Kids and more recently TPCi in the dubbed version. These usually emphasize the amount of music, dialog and paint edits made by the dubbing companies. Dogasu's opinion is usually in favor of the Japanese version.

Episode comparisons have been completed for almost every series of the anime, with the exception of Pokémon: The Adventures in the Orange Islands and the Diamond and Pearl series. In addition, Dogasu will regularly revamp comparisons of the original series. The website also features comparisons for the movies and TV specials (such as The Legend of Thunder!), the former of which are usually updated shortly after the movie's North American premiere. Any variations on Team Rocket's motto are also included in the episode comparison they where featured in.

Recycled characters

As part of a joint effort with several members of the Bulbagarden community, the website features a list of background characters who have recurring appearances in the Pokémon anime. It is interesting to note some of these characters appearing as early as Battle Aboard the St. Anne make later appearances in episodes as recent Time Warp Heals All Wounds. Whilst a popular feature, this section of the website has not been updated recently.

External links

• Dogasu's Backpack main page

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