Another Eterna-Veilstone Gap?

[Ash-kid]

Originally Posted by An00bis

I'd have to agree. Remember that Gym Battles are a considerably smaller part of the anime then they were ten years ago, people. There are other characters and storylines that need to be explored in between each push for Ash's own. While the number of people who support Ash's journey is understandable because he's the main character, protagonist, and all around most important character there are other characters who need to have time for their archs, too.

Yes but it can happen also in a little less episodes. I'll tell you what's the problem? that in Sinnoh the gaps between the gyms are very big. Look the gaps in Hoenn region. Normal gaps. Not to much, and not too little. Here the gaps make us to wait more that we've used to (Although this happens with very good episodes).

[KibaLG8]

Originally Posted by Ash-kid

Yes but it can happen also in a little less episodes. I'll tell you what's the problem? that in Sinnoh the gaps between the gyms are very big. Look the gaps in Hoenn region. Normal gaps. Not to much, and not too little. Here the gaps make us to wait more that we've used to (Although this happens with very good episodes).

Yep. It should be about 5-20 episodes inbetween each Gym battle. That is about 5 months inbetween.

[The 4th KIRA]

Originally Posted by KibaLG8

Yep. It should be about 5-20 episodes inbetween each Gym battle. That is about 5 months inbetween.

The saga/arc would be too sort then.

[Rokroad]

I can see a gap like that coming, I don't mind it though.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by The 4th KIRA

The saga/arc would be too sort then.

Both Kanto and Hoenn had shorter gaps between Gyms. Granted they didn't have as much going on in them as Sinnoh does, but it shows the writers could make the main game region short and quick if they wanted.

[KibaLG8]

Originally Posted by The 4th KIRA

The saga/arc would be too sort then.

It wouldnt. Maybe 1 Gym would be shorter than the other 7 but if they were 20 episodes(4-5 months) apart, that would be 2-3 years(maybe even more), counting Contests, Fillers, Character Development, New Moves, Captures, Releases, Rival-Recurring Character Episodes.

[An00bis]

Yes but it can happen also in a little less episodes. I'll tell you what's the problem? that in Sinnoh the gaps between the gyms are very big. Look the gaps in Hoenn region. Normal gaps. Not to much, and not too little. Here the gaps make us to wait more that we've used to (Although this happens with very good episodes).

More is happening in Sinnoh then in Hoenn.

Back in Hoenn we only had Ash's Gym Battle Arch, May's Contest Arch, and Team Aqua / Magma Planning. Aqua / Magma was beaten pretty early compared to early Teams though. Now we have Team Galactic that's run longer then Aqua / Magma, Hunter J and her troop, Ash VS Paul, Barry, and even Team Rocket seems to be doing more then they were before. Ash didn't even have a Rival in Hoenn until the Hoenn League. Here he has two during the season and will probably have one more by time they reach the Pokemon League.

In between each Gym they check up on most of the important Characters. We all know that Dawn's going to get at least one Contest and it may or may not span multiple episodes. Dawn and Brock will probably get their own episodes, too. We'll probably see Paul at least once in between Gyms. The other Rivals seem to make a showing, too, but not always in the same episode as each other. These are things that slow down progress.

The gap here is particularly long because of Heart / Soul advertising. Now that it's over things should be moving along faster.

[AuraMaster]

Am I the only one who sees a Jasmine Cup where Dawn fights for her last ribbion?

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by AuraMaster

Am I the only one who sees a Jasmine Cup where Dawn fights for her last ribbion?

I think the last Contest will be a 2-parter against Jessie for the final ribbon.

[harryheart]

I acutally also think that the last contest will have lots of hype about it - so a 2 parter does seem likely as it is an important contest really! Last ribbon for Dawn will have a lot of hype just like how all of Ashes last Gym Badges had lots of hype about them as well. If I remember correctly they also created a few episodes around Mays last ribbon in Hoenn so I do highly expect them to do this for Dawn as well - and for Johanna to make an appearance because of the significance she holds!!!!!

But I do hope there will maybe be 1 more contest within the Suiren Contest and Dawns final one where Jessie can win one or we see Zoey, Kenny or Nando win their last ribbon however I expect Nando has all of his and possibly badges too!!!!!

So I'm hoping that with the last few contests left in Sinnoh the hype about them does rise immensley - even more than it already is which I explained about!

[KibaLG8]

Do you guys think Dawn's next Contest in Melendale Island will be a Double Performance?

[Ash-kid]

Originally Posted by KibaLG8

Do you guys think Dawn's next Contest in Melendale Island will be a Double Performance?

Maybe. it can be very nice. because Dawn lost in her last double performance contest, and maybe this time she will win.

[The 4th KIRA]

Originally Posted by KibaLG8

Do you guys think Dawn's next Contest in Melendale Island will be a Double Performance?

I forget if we've ever seen her in a Double Performance...*wonders*

Maybe. That would be interesting.

[arceus7]

she would loose the grand festival then.

[An00bis]

Do you guys think Dawn's next Contest in Melendale Island will be a Double Performance?

It would be nice if she got one more Double Performance in before the Grand Festival where it's required because ...

I forget if we've ever seen her in a Double Performance...*wonders*

... Dawn did Double Performance once before in Hearthome City's Contest. You probably don't remember because she was eliminated unusually early (in Appeals). I really expected them to do the Double Appeal thing more during the season rather then save it for the Grand Festival since they introduced it so early. In retrospect they may not have done it because Dawn didn't have many Pokemon that would pair well together.

Imagine now it'll be something like this:

Piplup and Pachirisu (they were used together before)
Buneary and Mammowswine (for twice your Ice Appeal action)
Cyndaquil being the newbie gets paired up with all others (Piplup at least once)

[The 4th KIRA]

Originally Posted by An00bis

... Dawn did Double Performance once before in Hearthome City's Contest. You probably don't remember because she was eliminated unusually early (in Appeals).

Hmm yes that might be it. If she lost so early on in the episode I don't think I'd remember her Pokemon.

Now that I recall, I remember seeing Nando's Sunflora and Kricitune perform so I guess it was a double performance.

[KibaLG8]

Originally Posted by The 4th KIRA

Hmm yes that might be it. If she lost so early on in the episode I don't think I'd remember her Pokemon.

Now that I recall, I remember seeing Nando's Sunflora and Kricitune perform so I guess it was a double performance.

Well I hope they save that after the Sunyshore Gym. I dont want the TG Arc, Filler Episodes Dawn's Contest/Pokethlon and then possibly another Filler or 2 and then Sunyshore.

[Rampardo]

Speaking of gaps.... Paul hasn't appeared since DP132, and since we know 153 is a James' episode, that's a gap of 21 episodes without Paul (almost a new record, only beaten by DP16-> DP40).

I'd say... PAUL4SUNYSHORE4SURE!

[The 4th KIRA]

Originally Posted by Rampardo

Speaking of gaps.... Paul hasn't appeared since DP132, and since we know 153 is a James' episode, that's a gap of 21 episodes without Paul (almost a new record, only beaten by DP16-> DP40).

I'd say... PAUL4SUNYSHORE4SURE!

Well Paul tends to show-up right before/during/after most gym battles.

[STICKTOPIA]

Originally Posted by Rampardo

Speaking of gaps.... Paul hasn't appeared since DP132, and since we know 153 is a James' episode, that's a gap of 21 episodes without Paul (almost a new record, only beaten by DP16-> DP40).

I'd say... PAUL4SUNYSHORE4SURE!

Wow I didn't even take notice of that. Paul could appear for a short time like he did in the Maze episode but I doubt it'll happen in the James episode.