THE INSPIRATION OF EVERY POKEMON (GEN 1)

[@AlmAccord]

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[@sceinceguy]

Charmander is also based on Salamanders, which are associated with fire

[@AlmAccord]

That's true, but I didn't wanted to overcomplicate things, with the video being already 20 minutes long 😬

[@MegaZillaStrikesAgain]

According to Bulbapedia, Charizard happens to be inspired by European dragons despite not being part Dragon-type in its base form. The Muk line may also be inspired by Hedorah, a kaiju from the Godzilla franchise. Also, Jynx is based on the Yama-uba which comes from Japanese mythology. I am completely against the controversy involving Jynx's original design. The Pokemon isn't meant to resemble blackface so I deemed the controversy a complete liar.

[@AlmAccord]

Thanks for the additions! The Jynx part was talking about the inspiration (not the controversy, I Even forgot about it while recording). Is just that Wikipedia translated "Ganguro" (the word especifically listed as a reference to Jynx) as Blackface, which I found weird but unique, that's why is in the video. Also, I will not acknowledge that nonsense of Charizard being a dragon 🥸

[@Goofyahhbowgart]

Hitmonlee’s design inspiration goes a lot deeper than “Bruce Lee” In fact, only his English name references Lee. Hitmonlee is actually partially based on the Xingtian and the Hindu demon Kabandha, which both lack distinct heads(which is why Hitmonlee is built like that) And his Japanese name, Sawamular, is in reference to Japanese kickboxer, Tadashi Sawamura.

[@AlmAccord]

I know that Bruce Lee is only a cool reference in his name (I said it in the video). I didn't knew about Kabandha, the inspiration that I found was pretty similar (probably both came from the same idea/origin)

[@Yae_Miko.-simp]

I saw ai hoshino,i clicked 😋😋 5:06 loved the reference :D as a big ONK fan,I appreciate I really like this video,its funny!!!

[@AlmAccord]

Thank you so much 😁 I'm very happy that I managed to make a reference (I was a fan even before the anime) and I love that some people understood the reference ❤️

[@Yae_Miko.-simp]

@@AlmAccordi am currently reading the manga,cause i finished the anime last year!

[@suyang4505]

I feel like wheezing is inspired by a smog particle.

[@AlmAccord]

Could be! But saying 'air pollution' makes it easier to explain

[@gui4816]

I'm only here for Jynx

[@AlmAccord]

And Jynx you got 😉

[@franknbeans8904]

I've heard that Pikachu is based off of a squirrel, which is probably why he has the fat body and broad tail.

[@AlmAccord]

I read about it and something like that appeared. But because it wasn't a clear nor guaranteed reference, I thought it would be more unique to say that it was unknown