Evidently, the Japanese is implying that they both have father complexes... and suddenly, it all makes sense.

Or it could be that they are the only two Gym leaders that look like ninjas.

Punchme said:
Or it could be that they are the only two Gym leaders that look like ninjas.

Aside from Koga? And I don't think "Hayato" looks very ninja-like with his Bermuda shorts on.

its amazing 4kids never editted the clothing of these two

It literally says "Father-con Confrontation."

So it's "My dad is sexier than your dad!"?

greendragonmegaman said:
its amazing 4kids never editted the clothing of these two

fail....janine never appeared in the anime....I swear when ash goes to johto for the battle frontier (if he does) make her appear!!! koga has a sister that made two appearences but his daughter doesnt!? and why would they edit the clothing?

Hyperion_Zero said:
So it's "My dad is sexier than your dad!"?

Possibly, but more than likely, it's just alluding to the fact that these two are kind of "an item" in HGSS, but that they both have "father issues," in that they both walk in their father's shadows. It's not really a "let me have sex with your dad" thing.

Though that would be kinda funny.

They're an item?!

... cute.

lolipiece said:
fail....janine never appeared in the anime....I swear when ash goes to johto for the battle frontier (if he does) make her appear!!! koga has a sister that made two appearences but his daughter doesnt!? and why would they edit the clothing?

Because they edited everything else that has to do with japan except the bon festival

mukman said:
these two are kind of "an item" in HGSS

I didn't know that. I guess I should pick it up. Eventually.

greendragonmegaman said:
Because they edited everything else that has to do with japan except the bon festival

"These donuts are delicious and totally not rice balls!"

bvgtynkgb said:
Aside from Koga?

Ahem

He retired to become E4 leaving his daughter (fucking Janine in his place) so technically he doesn't count in Gen 2.

if you read pokemon special then you would know that this image is most likely related to the event where they faced each other for a battle.

yappa08 said:
if you read pokemon special then you would know that this image is most likely related to the event where they faced each other for a battle.

Yes, but the artist is still making reference to the fact that both of them idolize their fathers.

mukman said:
Yes, but the artist is still making reference to the fact that both of them idolize their fathers.

The same thing was said in Pokemon Special.

neopika336 said:
The same thing was said in Pokemon Special.

Good to know. Most Pokemon fans in America don't have access to Pokemon Special except by import... or boring chapter summaries.

mukman said:
Good to know. Most Pokemon fans in America don't have access to Pokemon Special except by import... or boring chapter summaries.

Mangafox.com uploads fairly recent chapters.

Hyperion_Zero said:
So it's "My dad is sexier than your dad!"?

no, it's "my dad's a better ninja than your dad"

From the remakes (at the fourth floor of the Celadon Departmen Store):

Falkner: Out of all the Trainers
out there, the best Trainer would
have to be my dad.

Janine: Ha!
You don't know a thing!
The best Trainer in the world is Koga,
one of the Elite Four!
Namely--my dad!

Falkner: You are mistaken.
My dad treats Poké...

Janine: Please stop this!
Why don't you just admit that my dad
is the true Trainer!

Falkner: You were listening, right?
You agree my dad is
greater, right?

YES / NO
--------
YES

Falkner: You do?
Just as I thought!
You know something?
I'm sure we'll enjoy talking about
my dad!
Here is my number!

Ethan registered Falkner
in the Pokégear!

Falkner: Give me a call on Saturday
morning if you want to hear about
my dad!
--------
NO

Falkner: You don't?
I thought you were smarter than that.
Oh, well.
You'll change your mind eventually.

(Janine: Bah!)

Falkner: So, you did change your mind.
You now think my dad
is greater?

YES / NO
--------

mukman said:
Most Pokemon fans in America don't have access to Pokemon Special except by import... or boring chapter summaries.

VIZ Media's recently started publishing Adventures again, though with a bit of fan-noticeable censorship...