Frankly, I’m just surprised it took us 9 generations to give us Momotaro Pokémon, given how prominent the tale is.

To me the first DLC seems to be set around in a Kimodameshi, or test of courage, where children get into a haunted place or atraction full of ghosts and other monsters to prove their bravery. Is not hard to see the deal here is to enter one to find and defeat Ogerpon along with those three starter like Pokémon. In fact I think Ogerpon is more of a trickster just acting in the role of the villain, like a theatrical act to amuse villagers and tourists.

Ogerpon's shy glance around the mask and the wicked-looking sneers of the Momotarou animal trio make me think of how when young kids play games with heroes and villains, someone has to be the villain and the one they've "chosen" to be the "villain" is more of a victim to a trio of bullies. Ogerpon being described as a hero could be seen in its good deeds performed while behind a mask in a pseudo-sentai manner. Now this is just extremely loose speculation, but it could also be a reference to the 1918 Spanish Flu Epidemic named after the one European country that wasn't directly involved in the first World War, tying it into the Iberian peninsula influence of Scarlet and Violet. Neither side of the war knew the origins of that strain of influenza and none of them wanted it to be named after their country, so they named and blamed it on a third party.

6+ month later, and after playing the main story of Teal Mask, I think this video might need a follow-up, comparing the events of the DLC to real world Oni stories

I really like how ogerpon and the other new Pokémon look, especially okidogi. It’s always nice to see where games companies get inspirations for these cool little monsters

Honestly, I'm a bit surprised people feel such a strong need to compare your research and work in any way that isn't simply anecdotal or academic, why be so competitive? Either way, I always enjoy your videos on Pokémon topics, I hope the poketuber crowd won't discouraged you guys from covering it more since I always look forward to your takes whenever Pokémon dives heavily into Japanese folklore and tradition! Excited to hear about Terapagos and it's potential inspirations later on!

Honestly, I'm more excited that you are willing to talk about Teal Mask than DLC itself because I understand your aversion to getting into pokemon content most of the time.

Finally. Quality research on Japan-inspired media from an actual expert.

The story of Urashima Tarou also includes time travel, well difference of the passage of time, and Scarlet and Violet are connected to the past and future.

I'd love to see you revisit this topic after you play the DLC. I have heard that the story of the Teal Mask is basically "What if Momotaro's tale was a real pokemon legend... and what if he was the _bad guy_ of the story?"

I like the idea of "Villains Who Aren't Actually Villains, But Villified By An Imperialist Force." So yeah... Shuten Douji is one such. Especially considering his main "crimes" are... getting drunk and spooking people while wearing a mask. And he goes out like a chump, being poisoned by samurai he welcomed into his home as guests. Villains don't violate the laws of host and guest... Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God BECAUSE of flagrant violations of Sacred Hospitality. Zeus and Hermes got treated like crap by a whole village while disguised as mortal travelers... so they turned the village into a lake and everyone who lived there into fish. Because Zeus is the god of hospitality, and you DO NOT TREAT YOUR GUESTS WITH CRUELTY.

Now I don't want to say that Avatarou Sentai DonBrothers is specifically the reason we're getting these Momotarou Pokémon but the fact we're getting them now and they were announced literally the day after the series ended seems like more than a coincidence to me.

Hey Gaijin! I just wanted to say that the reason I enjoy seeing you react to this types of things is because I know you have a legitimate love and enthusiasm for Japanese culture. It’s sincerely enjoyable to watch you nerd out about this stuff.

Click here partner.bokksu.com/gaijingoombah and use my code "GAIJIN15" to get $15 off your first Bokksu Japanese snack box! I KNOW there is more I could talk about with this trailer, but I really gotta see more of what this DLC is about before I tackle on more! Also... I don't know why I said Tuesday... This trailer dropped Monday. XD

I just started my Bokksu subscription and got the Hanabi Sakura box. And I gotta say, I was not disappointed. These snacks were great to have when I needed a nosh. And delicious too.

I had a suspicion that Ogerpon was based on Shuten-Douji. Makes me wonder if it has a bigger, stronger transformation of some sort based on Shuten as he's seen when Minamoto-no-Raikou encountered him. It also makes me wonder about what would be exclusive to Ogerpon, like an ability alluding to Shuten-Douji's drunkenness, or maybe a signature move based on where if it's fainted on the same turn it uses it, the user gets attacked by its mask as an allusion to how Shuten's severed head attacked Raikou.

Right when I saw The Teal Mask DLC, I was like "Gaijin's DEFINITELY gonna make a video on the DLC" and I was right!

I can't wait for part two of this. these are always something good to learn about.

I think Ogrepon's mask kind of looks like a hero mask considering how it's shaped, I think the story of the teal mask might be one of revised history, where the villainous dog, monkey and pheasant took over a town protected by Ogrepon, kicked it out, and demonized it. I feel like an example of this is the masks at the festival, which depict the dog pheasant and monkey as Sentai heroes, and the mask that Ogrepon wears being warped into an Oni mask. I'm open to being wrong but that's what I've read into it.

I immediately picked up on Terapagos's long flowy tail, and thought "Oh yeah! That's probably a minogame! Those turtles from Japanese folklore that got algae on their backs and have very long lifespans." But the Hiroshima Taro story completely flew over my head! I think it would fit nicely with Scarlet and Violet's past and future motifs, what with the dragon palace's time shenanigans. Wonder what kind of paradox pokemon we'll get to see in that dlc. If not, I'm perfectly happy with the marine exploration theme! A special someone in my life was a big fan of sharks and other sea creatures since he was a little kid, after all. 🦈

I first saw the tale of Momotarou referenced in a anime a rom com anime Maid Sama I'm so happy Pokemon is doing there own take on it.

Glad you made a shoutout to the coincidental references to Avataro Sentai Donbrothers! 😊

Always nice to hear more about folk stories you haven't heard before. One thing I will drop my 2 cents on is regarding our new turtle. While yes it will be part of the 2nd DLC, we're still missing our culprit of the terastalization phenomena who is mentioned in Area 0: a place brimming with energy and dazzling geometric crystals that not only allowed the paradox pokemon to our world, but also the ability to change the types pokemon. Then you look at its shell with gem like patterns each having the symbol of various pokemon types. It HAS to be related to all of that somehow not unlike Necrozma and Z-crystals, or Eternatus and Dynamax.

The 2 Pokemon dlcs are based on the 2 Japanese taros myths? Neat.. reminds me of den o...wonder if we'll ever get stories based on the stories kintaros and ryutaros are based off of

You Know what's Ironic; The Fact that this ONI Pokemon; is ACTUALLY FEMALE; That's right; SHE'S 100% Female!

Watching this after the DLC dropped and this vid was right in some parts, and wrong in others

I agree 1:10 Pokémon is a wholesome environment any kind of negativity towards each other and the franchise isn’t allowed in the true fanbase 👍👍👍

The masks made me remember that in Pokémon ORAS they have their own Power Rangers/Super Sentai called the Hoenn Coexistence Force and most towns have their own color

I was waiting for YOUR analysis of this trailer! Yeah, I knew this DLC was about MOMOTARO THEMED, but I knew you would find about it that I didn’t noticed!

It's been almost 8 years since I've been to Japan. I miss all the festivals and the food. Thankfully I have a REALLY good paying job now, so I'm planning on saving up and Japan will be my next vacation. Also, speaking of Avataro Sentai... Possible cultural analysis?

I love you Gaijin and all that you do! ❤ Keep being awesome!

Quite frankly, I don’t like it when people compare how others do their content. The reason I go to watch your stuff is because you’re not only genuine with your love and passion for Japan; but I know your research is very accurate. You cover the deeper significance and the cultural impact, where as others just talk about what they represent. That’s why when I see anything new that SCREAMS Japan, I flock to your channel cause I can’t wait to see you dissect it all. I really enjoy your analysis Gaijin Goomba! ❤

I can't wait for this to come out to see the full Pokemon spin on Momotaro. I think one of my favorite takes was from Secret World, where Momotaro, the dog, the pheasant, and the monkey were -also- all oni, just from a rival clan, and disguised themselves so they'd be lifted up as heroes for wiping out the local oni clan they were at odds with.

I think Blueberry academy is gonna be a combo of that japanese myth + atlantis since there were some leaks describing gen 9's codename as "Project Atlantis"

I’m here to learn more about the game more specifically culture, the culture behind it. This is all new, I didn’t make it. I got more to learn why I now here. Keep the work up. Teach me about this!!!! It what I love.

The idea that a lost, troubled child becoming an oni fits really well with the mourning behind the hats, bibs, and scarves. Almost like the design of all for is meant to evoke a grief for all the children that were never given a fair shot in life, shunned as unwanted troublemakers, petty criminals, or nuisances, and masked by history. The kids that were never afforded the luxury of being kids. The kids whose faces no one cared enough to remember. The kids who had no one left to remember them. I think you're spot on with your theory and I agree that the re-examination of oni as a trope in Japanese culture that is happening right now might be a significant part of the story these pokemon character designs and trailer are telling.

Because the finale was last week... Absolute integrity and perfection personified.. Sonoi A Beautiful Rose has its thorns.. Looking to know love! Sononi! When my interest is caught, nothing gets in the way! Sonoza! The Jaws that have snapped awake... Don Murasama! Able body and dragon muscled! Don Dragoku! and Don Torabolt! Bidding Farewell to the Transient world... Saru Brother! The Manga Master... Oni Sister! The fastest getaway alive! Inu Brother! One Faithful Pheasant! Kiji Brother! Born from the Peach! Don Momotaro! Avataro Sentai! Donbrothers!

Man, I was WAITING for a video like this. Thank you, Goombah-sensei

THANK YOU for having a well, researched video and having a nuanced take on the cultural inspirations of these new Pokemon!

I love how much effort the Pokemon company does with the cultural references in there games and man for dlc for the "Spain" region feels awkward and kinda out of place. With that said I'm excited for this and seeing how they handle all of this.

I love your pokemon theories and culture dives! I don't care about who does it first and what not. I just love how good your stuff is and really well done!

I love Ogrepon’s design. It looks ominous and mysterious, but also kind of cute.

Yeah. Let's not get into dumb flame-wars about 'who done it first', just let us enjoy the content for what it is :3

honestly i think those three are gonna be thw villians due to one you mentioning their darker and kinda evil looking color schemes and we know their ability poison chains i believe is what its called but if you make contact to them they alway poison you that seems very underhanded i think which also fits douji story

So basically "Pokemon fans, yes you know the exact ones I'm talking about. I don't care about your discourse, only you care and thats your problem"

Yeah gonna be honest here. The first thing I thought of when this was announced is "Oh hey! Maybe this is like those tales about kids being at a festival taking a wrong turn and being spirited away".

Nice reference to Donbrothers. Also the indigo disc pokemon? If you look in the book, it mentions that Heath saw a pokemon that shined more brightly than gemstones. The image of the pokemon looks almost the same as the turtle pokemon!.

Dear Gaijin, I know you have your own theories about future Pokémon stuff and I completely understand your love, passion, and earnestness towards them. Everyone has their predictions about this because they love Pokémon SO MUCH!! I'm so excited for these DLCs and I am looking forward to all the cultural influence they have. Seeing them makes me think of the saying "Does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?" Also, I didn't think Okidogi was a dog, it looked more like a cross between a bear and a cat.

There’s a few details about the DLC I noticed. For one thing, the three animals I have a dark purple item on each of them, (The dog has a scarf, the monkey, a headband, and the bird tassels.) But on each of the items Looks like the Pokémon symbol for poison type. Also, concern was mentioned in this video about them, possibly being antagonistic because of the coloring, I think that might be because they’re becoming corrupted. Pokémon scarlet and violet are all about the ideals of traditions in the past or technology in the future. And since neither one of the DLC seems to be game version specific. I am curious as to whether or not, the story of the DLC will be because the three aren’t being worshiped anymore. We saw something kind of similar in sword and shield with Calyrex. The people of the new regions village had forgotten about a D&D. Pokémon they used to worship, and thus that Pokémon had lost much of its powers. I think something similar might end up happening with the DLC Pokémon.

Really happy to see you covering this.

I'm personally not big on the 3 momotaro animal based pokemon, really just not designs I like, but it's neat to know the ideas of them all, and how it could maybe be turning traditional ideas of Oni being evil on it's head. I do like what someone else said in the comments too; With the menacing looks the trio are giving, and Ogrepon looking rather innocent in the glimpse we see behind the mask.. pushed into being the 'villain' of the old story by a bunch of bullies, but not really bad or evil, and behind the mask has built a more heroic reputation since those days. The trio may end up the antagonists because they feel their turf as the perceived 'good guys' is being encroached upon by Ogrepon's good deeds. Just speculation of course, going to be an interesting time thinking about stuff till the DLC drops.

That's a lot of Anime and Tokusatsu masks! Kamen Rider W Fangjoker form and Xtreme form! Plus, Accel trail form. With all the Showa Ultraman that's rad as hell!!!

Gaijin Goombah's expression at 4:46 is PRICELESS! LMFAO

Y'know that "Oni represent people marginalized by the Yamato Court" angle is pretty funny to consider when one of the most popular "Oni" characters right now is Kaido's Son Yamato from One Piece.

Once again your analysis is top notch. And I cant wait to see your take on the the indigo disk.

Just keep doing what you do best. I like to listen and learn from different perspectives.

Can't wait for the 2nd part

I still need to finish Pokémon Scarlett, but I'm still excited before the DLC. Thanks for the cultural insight.

Since you mentioned the Donbrothers, I would almost wonder if you would end up doing a review of that show. Though given how heavily Toei seems to strike channel for covering their works, I don't think it would be best.

great video dude, very fun to watch

I was hoping to see you cover this!!!

You never disappoint, GG! Keep up the good work! You're doing so well!

Always enjoy your stuff bro.

It's curious that you deducted it being summer due to the apples. All the varieties of apple cultivated in my area ripen in October.

Great video. Thank you for making it. It’s interesting to learn how Oni are being studied on a historically and cultural basis.

I like the cultural aspect more than the theories.

Welcome back to the world of Pokémon goomba it’s been awhile

As a member of the poketuber community I'd like to thank you for your research and input. Always love hearing your cultural breakdowns

I had a feeling you were gonna talk about this as soon as I learned about what the inspirations for it were!

I've just subscribe to your channel since you're so awesome and I happen to be a huge Pokemon fan to back from Generation 6 2013 that's how I started Pokemon games on the 3DS

really is quite interesting how ogerpon do's really fits with this all nicely, her being seen by some of the older people in the village as some evil monsters that the three heroes along with pecharunt but when looked deeper seeing that they were more people who where a lot more selfish and where more false heroes for lack of a batter word fitting the base of oni and other monsters like tsuchigumo where seen as presentation of the people who did not want to bend the knee or seen as outsiders, always interesting to see things like this in games. keep up the great work Goombah :). i would say Gaijin but i don't want to say great work outsider so ya, anyhow i wish you all the best i always love learning form your videos :)

Really appreciate the knowledge!

Granted Gaijin, you aren't the first the guy to comment on the Teal Mask DLC and it connections to Japan. However, you add your more in-depth knowledge to this topic than most. So there's that.

Love the donbrothers acknowledgement and to help with your redemption theory, Don 47: DonNo Conference, that episode of donbrothers mentions why the team is based on the story of momotaro and has an oni on the team

We have community boards in Australia to, most suburbs and or towns have them. Usually in shopping centres or sometimes libraries, where ever lots of people will often pass through. Used for community events, things individuals want to put up, sell, offer etc.

Teal mask: I have arrived. From boot up til end credits, I'm always at a climax for storytelling. Indago Disk: Mind if I real you in with plot lines? Meanwhile, Pokemon Kintaros is busy sleeping. XD

KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST MAN BRINGING CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE I don't know what to without your videos😁😁😁😁

Another nice video for the Pokémon franchise. Yes!

That was a great video I enjoyed watching it, I through when the teal masks was revealed it was about journey to the west , even though I watch others I love how more indeth you go .

I don't care about who's theory is "right" etc. either! I'm just here for the vibes, man. c:

I’d love to see a future video where you collaborate with a few artists to design Pokémon based on things that you have yet seen represented in Pokémon… Like a few Pokémon based on some legends yet covered, or some seriously scary yokai for example…

Something neat saw someone else notice is the symbols and their positions on Indigo Disc's shell match up with biomes in the Scarlet/Violet game world. This could be a reference to some creation myths based around the world resting on the back of a turtle or similar creature. Or maybe Game Freak simply likes Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

Thank you for the video.

I'm glad Gaijin makes a Sentai reference.

Great video!

I'm glad to see some more Japanese mythology back into the Pokémon franchise. And also: Seeing as both the DLC kind off are set outside of Paldea, it fits. ^^ Though does that mean that these DLC are set in either Kanto; Johto; Hoenn or Sinnoh? Or maybe a new Japanese based region that we have yet to know (Imagine the DLC being the first look of gen 10!! \(OwO)/ )? ^w^)/b

i'm super exited for this dlc, I hope we get to do some fun sheningans.

Oh yeah! Here we go! Momotaro!

Thank you Gaijin!

I can't wait till next time 😩

Fantastic video! While I've seen plenty of others discussing the Momotaro origins, you really connected the dots to other myths I didn't know about. More importantly, your point about re-contextualizing the oni seems to me like a PERFECT concept for this generation/DLC to tackle. I've found the common thread among the main story arcs of SV to boil down to, "don't believe what you've been told - find out the truth for yourself." Just as in real life, the lore of Paldea is full of unreliable narrators because the winners control the narrative of history. As a result, our journey reveals that almost all of the powers that be are corrupt, incompetent, or, well, unreliable. Believing in myth at face value, without context of when and where and why that myth was told, can have disastrous impacts on the micro- and macro-scale. Essentially... Scarlet and Violet ask us to think critically, question authority, and seek the treasure of truth! Well, at least as much as we can, being (in game) kids. xD Also, with that layer of connection to the "oni" oppressed by the Yamato... I feel just a bit more vindicated in my theory that this is going to be in a modern-day Sinjoh, and analogous to Tohoku. Though maybe TPC will surprise us, since we can't believe everything at face value!

What I also find interesting is, isn't the pokemon *Sawk & Throh* based on the *Red and Blue Oni* in the same story, or is that a different tale?

I thought I knew about this but I was wrong thanks for teaching me more because it is always fun to learn more

I'm really glad you were able to go back to Japan. I bet you gave your foster family big hugs.

I have seen plenty of poketubers cover this but I rarely look at the comments so I never noticed any “they did this first” or such Im just glad to watch their thoughts on the game. Thanks for covering the DLC Gaijin!

4:48 wait you mean to tell me tornado potatoes are japenese?! I always that they were a everywhere thing we get them on Canada day

I knew I seen them from somewhere but I could not for the life of me remember so thanks for that lol

Looking forward to the DLC so much I had to get my Toku file ready for the Den-O/Donbrothers references.

Keep up the good work I haven't missed a single video I was watching you guys for When you were still part of game theory Dang that was a long time ago So keep up the good work and remember it's just a theory a game theory thanks for watching

Ogrepon sounds like ogre pawn so maybe it’s not the true villain