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==History== | ==History== | ||
In [[XY007]], it is revealed that Serena was sent to [[Kanto]], against her will, to attend a Pokémon Summer Camp, which was hosted by {{an|Professor Oak}}. One day, while at the camp, she got lost in a nearby forest and was startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}, falling over and hurting her knee. Then, she met [[Ash Ketchum]], who was looking for the same Poliwag and spotted Serena. Noticing her knee injury, he pulled out a handkerchief and wrapped it around her wounded knee, saying that it is a good-luck charm and that the pain would go away. However, when Serena's knee continued to hurt, Ash advised her to never give up until the end and helped her up before escorting her out of the forest. Afterwards, she returned to [[Kalos]], bringing along the handkerchief and the memory of her meeting with Ash. | |||
Serena first appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where she was forcibly woken up by her {{kal|Grace|mother}}'s {{p|Fletchling}}. In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', she attempted to practice {{p|Rhyhorn}} racing after being encouraged by her mother, a famous Rhyhorn racer herself. However, Serena's attempts at controlling her mother's Rhyhorn ended with her being sent crashing into the ground. | Serena first appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where she was forcibly woken up by her {{kal|Grace|mother}}'s {{p|Fletchling}}. In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', she attempted to practice {{p|Rhyhorn}} racing after being encouraged by her mother, a famous Rhyhorn racer herself. However, Serena's attempts at controlling her mother's Rhyhorn ended with her being sent crashing into the ground. | ||
Later that evening, Serena complained about her earlier practice leaving several scratches on her face. She sat down to watch a news report on an incident that was occurring in [[Lumiose City]]. On screen she saw | Later that evening, Serena complained about her earlier practice leaving several scratches on her face. She sat down to watch a news report on an incident that was occurring in [[Lumiose City]]. On the screen, she saw Ash trying to calm down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at Prism Tower and recognized Ash as a boy she had known in her childhood. The next day, while feeding Rhyhorn, Serena thought aloud that something interesting was going to happen and that it involved Ash. | ||
She began her Pokémon journey in [[XY003]] when she set off to [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in Lumiose City. Immediately upon arriving, Serena questioned the Professor about the boy on television and he confirmed that it was indeed Ash Ketchum. However, to Serena's disappointment, Ash had already left Lumiose City the previous day. Serena was then offered to choose her [[starter Pokémon]]. | She began her Pokémon journey in [[XY003]] when she set off to [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in Lumiose City. Immediately upon arriving, Serena questioned the Professor about the boy on television and he confirmed that it was indeed Ash Ketchum. However, to Serena's disappointment, Ash had already left Lumiose City the previous day. Serena was then offered to choose her [[starter Pokémon]]. | ||
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In [[XY005]], she finally reached [[Santalune City]] and found Ash during his gym battle with [[Viola]]. She introduced herself to him, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}, after returning his backpack when it was left behind at the Gym. At the end of the episode, she asks Ash if he remembers her, to which the episode abruptly ends. | In [[XY005]], she finally reached [[Santalune City]] and found Ash during his gym battle with [[Viola]]. She introduced herself to him, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}, after returning his backpack when it was left behind at the Gym. At the end of the episode, she asks Ash if he remembers her, to which the episode abruptly ends. | ||
In [[XY006]] she revealed that the two of them met at | In [[XY006]], she revealed that the two of them met at the Pokémon Summer Camp when they were younger. Although Ash remembered the camp, he didn't specifically remember meeting Serena, much to her disappointment. Serena quickly regained her composure and reminded him that he once told her to never give up. Hearing these words helped Ash continue his training in order to win the rematch against Viola. During the rematch, Ash was visibly becoming overwhelmed by Viola's battling strategy, but Serena yelled at him to never give up. The inspiration that he had once given Serena was now being given to him, and these words pushed him continue the battle. At the end of the episode, after winning the Bug Badge, Ash asked Serena what her plans for the future were. Serena officially began traveling with Ash and his friends in [[XY007]]. | ||
[[XY007]] was when Serena revealed why she began her journey in the first place. After seeing Ash on TV, she decided that she would begin a Pokémon journey in order to return the handkerchief he | [[XY007]] was when Serena revealed why she began her journey in the first place. After seeing Ash on TV, she decided that she would begin a Pokémon journey in order to return the handkerchief he used to mend her knee injury. After she returned the handkerchief, Ash remembered their encounter and called her the "Straw Hat Girl". Later on, Serena helped teach Ash how to ride and race on a Rhyhorn when he expressed an interest in Rhyhorn Racing. While doing so, Serena's opinion on Rhyhorn and Rhyhorn riding quickly changed when the Rhyhorn were very friendly towards her. Later, while she was helping Ash learn to ride, she called out similar words Serena's mother had yelled to her during her Rhyhorn riding lessons at home. At that moment, Serena realized that she had misjudged the sport of Rhyhorn racing and that perhaps she did not hate it as much as she thought. The next day, when Ash goes racing and is captured by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]], who are after Pikachu and the competing Rhyhorn, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie come to his rescue. While Clemont destroys the device controlling the cages keeping the Rhyhorn, Serena has her first Pokémon battle, commanding Fennekin to use [[Ember (move)|Ember]] on them. The Rhyhorn then sent the trio blasting off. At the end of the episode, she gives Ash a pouch of cookies, saying it was her way of thanking him. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
Revision as of 03:01, 23 November 2013
- If you were looking for the charcter from Hoenn, see Serena (Hoenn).
| Serena セレナ Serena | |
 Artwork from XY series | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Honey |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Kalos |
| Relatives | Grace (mother) |
| Game counterpart | Serena |
| Anime debut | Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! |
| English voice actor | Haven Paschall |
| Japanese voice actor | Mayuki Makiguchi |
Serena (Japanese: セレナ Serena) is a traveling companion of Ash who debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
History
In XY007, it is revealed that Serena was sent to Kanto, against her will, to attend a Pokémon Summer Camp, which was hosted by Professor Oak. One day, while at the camp, she got lost in a nearby forest and was startled by a Poliwag, falling over and hurting her knee. Then, she met Ash Ketchum, who was looking for the same Poliwag and spotted Serena. Noticing her knee injury, he pulled out a handkerchief and wrapped it around her wounded knee, saying that it is a good-luck charm and that the pain would go away. However, when Serena's knee continued to hurt, Ash advised her to never give up until the end and helped her up before escorting her out of the forest. Afterwards, she returned to Kalos, bringing along the handkerchief and the memory of her meeting with Ash.
Serena first appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, where she was forcibly woken up by her mother's Fletchling. In Lumiose City Pursuit!, she attempted to practice Rhyhorn racing after being encouraged by her mother, a famous Rhyhorn racer herself. However, Serena's attempts at controlling her mother's Rhyhorn ended with her being sent crashing into the ground.
Later that evening, Serena complained about her earlier practice leaving several scratches on her face. She sat down to watch a news report on an incident that was occurring in Lumiose City. On the screen, she saw Ash trying to calm down a rampaging Garchomp at Prism Tower and recognized Ash as a boy she had known in her childhood. The next day, while feeding Rhyhorn, Serena thought aloud that something interesting was going to happen and that it involved Ash.
She began her Pokémon journey in XY003 when she set off to Professor Sycamore's lab in Lumiose City. Immediately upon arriving, Serena questioned the Professor about the boy on television and he confirmed that it was indeed Ash Ketchum. However, to Serena's disappointment, Ash had already left Lumiose City the previous day. Serena was then offered to choose her starter Pokémon.
In XY004, Serena chose Fennekin, received a Pokédex, and started her journey. Later that day, she continued to travel with Fennekin, but didn't want to camp out for the night after seeing some wild Venipede. She was attacked by a wild Vespiquen that she mistook for a person, only for Fennekin to scare Vespiquen away. Afterward, Serena met a Nurse Joy who told her where to find the nearest Pokémon Center.
In XY005, she finally reached Santalune City and found Ash during his gym battle with Viola. She introduced herself to him, Clemont, and Bonnie, after returning his backpack when it was left behind at the Gym. At the end of the episode, she asks Ash if he remembers her, to which the episode abruptly ends.
In XY006, she revealed that the two of them met at the Pokémon Summer Camp when they were younger. Although Ash remembered the camp, he didn't specifically remember meeting Serena, much to her disappointment. Serena quickly regained her composure and reminded him that he once told her to never give up. Hearing these words helped Ash continue his training in order to win the rematch against Viola. During the rematch, Ash was visibly becoming overwhelmed by Viola's battling strategy, but Serena yelled at him to never give up. The inspiration that he had once given Serena was now being given to him, and these words pushed him continue the battle. At the end of the episode, after winning the Bug Badge, Ash asked Serena what her plans for the future were. Serena officially began traveling with Ash and his friends in XY007.
XY007 was when Serena revealed why she began her journey in the first place. After seeing Ash on TV, she decided that she would begin a Pokémon journey in order to return the handkerchief he used to mend her knee injury. After she returned the handkerchief, Ash remembered their encounter and called her the "Straw Hat Girl". Later on, Serena helped teach Ash how to ride and race on a Rhyhorn when he expressed an interest in Rhyhorn Racing. While doing so, Serena's opinion on Rhyhorn and Rhyhorn riding quickly changed when the Rhyhorn were very friendly towards her. Later, while she was helping Ash learn to ride, she called out similar words Serena's mother had yelled to her during her Rhyhorn riding lessons at home. At that moment, Serena realized that she had misjudged the sport of Rhyhorn racing and that perhaps she did not hate it as much as she thought. The next day, when Ash goes racing and is captured by Team Rocket, who are after Pikachu and the competing Rhyhorn, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie come to his rescue. While Clemont destroys the device controlling the cages keeping the Rhyhorn, Serena has her first Pokémon battle, commanding Fennekin to use Ember on them. The Rhyhorn then sent the trio blasting off. At the end of the episode, she gives Ash a pouch of cookies, saying it was her way of thanking him.
Character
Serena has a love for fashion and clothing. An early example of this is in XY003, when she spent a lot of time carefully selecting an outfit, but was troubled over which of two hats looked best. Serena then asked her mother, who selected a beret, but she promptly tossed the beret aside and picked up the other hat, saying that whatever her mother chose was certain to be the unfashionable one. Her interest in being stylish could also be a reference to the option of customizing the player character in the games. Later, in XY007, Serena expressed excitement about visiting the clothing boutiques in Lumiose City.
Since the start of the series Serena has proven to be a kind and polite girl. However, in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! she was openly rebellious towards her mother. She refused to wake up when her mother ordered and gave a sassy response to her mother's call to watch the news. This tumultuous relationship was best demonstrated when Serena's mother made her practice Rhyhorn riding, which she had hated doing.
In addition, Serena met Ash personally before he started his journey, revealed in XY006 to have been during her time attending Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp when the two of them were younger. At that time, Serena had fallen in the forest and injured her knee to the point she could no longer walk. Ash stumbled upon her and tied a handkerchief around her wound. He then helped her stand up and took her back to the campsite, telling her to never give up. Their encounter left a strong impression on Serena, to the point where she was able to remember Ash when she saw him on the television.
Pokémon
On hand
 Fennekin |
Voice actors
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Trivia
- Serena took the longest out of Ash's traveling companions to join his group after being introduced: seven episodes.
- Serena is the first female character to not get herself or her bike shocked by Pikachu at the start of the series.
- Misty, May, and Dawn had their bikes electrocuted, and Iris and Bonnie were directly shocked.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | セレナ Serena | From serene. |
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish |
Serena | Same as Japanese name. |
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