Ep 33. The Brockster Is In!

The Brockster Is In! is the 33rd episode of the 13th season of the popular animated TV show, Pokemon. The episode features a major focus on one of the beloved characters of the series, Brock.

In the beginning of the episode, our heroes, Ash, Dawn and Brock, arrive at the Hearthome City, which is known to be the home of the gym leader, Fantina. They soon discover that Hearthome City is celebrating its annual Pokemon costume contest, which Brock, with his fashion sense, gets excited about! He's determined to enter and win the competition, despite Ash and Dawn's less-than-confident attitudes.

The episode takes a humorous turn as Brock starts to change his personality to become more confident and charming. He starts calling himself "The Brockster" and shows off his new catchphrase, "Brock on!" at every opportunity. However, things don't go as smoothly as Brock expects when he realizes that his entry is missing from the list of participants.

Brock gets disappointed and thinks someone sabotaged his entry. However, this doesn't deter the determined "Brockster" from participating in the contest whose prize is a year's supply of Poffins - Brock's favorite snack. Ash and Dawn come up with a plan to help Brock by creating a brand new costume for Brock to enter the contest at the last minute!

At the same time, Team Rocket, the show's comical villains, infiltrates the contest disguised as judges in order to kidnap Pikachu as they always do. As the contest begins, Brock makes a stunning entrance in his new costume which is a combination of his own design and his newly found attitude. This costume is unique, colorful, and stylish, earning him thunderous applause from the audience.

However, when the contest results are announced, Fantina declares that the prize goes to the clown-like Team Rocket trio, who enter the contest for the first time. Pikachu gets kidnapped but soon rescued by our heroes, and the episode ends with Team Rocket blasting off again!

Overall, The Brockster Is In! is a fun and lively episode that highlights one of the series' beloved characters Brock and his new-found self-confidence. The humor in the episode is mostly provided by Brock's unique and funny costume, his over-the-top catchphrases and overall demeanor. The episode also seems to teach the viewers a lesson about the importance of participating in events and having fun rather than just focusing on winning, which is a good lesson to learn, especially for the younger audience of the show.

In terms of animation, the show's signature style of bright colors and sharp outlines is present throughout the episode, making it visually appealing. The characters' facial expressions are also well-done and their reactions to different situations are conveyed effectively through their expressions.

In conclusion, The Brockster Is In! is a delightful and amusing episode that showcases one of the most beloved characters of the series in a new light. It's a perfect addition to the long-running franchise and is sure to entertain both old and new fans alike.