I really like Pokemon for certain reasons.
While this may sound absolutly bonkers to some, Pokemon sometimes actually helps me feel confident in myself.
See when I was younger, about 12 or 13 or so when I started getting into the show, I didn't think too much of it. Until the second movie came out, I forget what it's called but it's when Ash is destined the chosen one to help calm the legendary birds and return right to the world.
When I saw that movie for the first time, it was like my mind opened up or something. I think I was like 14 at the time, or 15, but when I first saw that movie, I wanted to be like Ash. I wanted to do something great for the world too.
Now obviously I'll never be able to "save the world" so to speak, but I will be able to do something someday. I think God has something planned for me, because I always dream of doing something great for either someone or something. Basically, I wanted to make a difference in something in a way like Ash did.
So watching Pokemon sometimes, especially that movie, makes me feel more confident and strong in myself in order to do something to help make a difference. It helps me to believe in myself more too. Basically, Pokemon for me is like a pick-me-up. If I'm doubting myself that I'll ever be worth something, sometimes watching it makes me feel better and more confident in myself.
That's why I'm really into Pokemon. Being 19, people make fun of me for likeing the show still, but it's after I tell them the real reason why that sometimes they change their minds.
I know my reason behind it does seem a little strange to some people. But it's nothing bad.

Pokemon just has a really good influence on me. In fact it once influenced me to try writing a story about Pokemon and Christianity. Long story, but I'm actually thinking of starting that again.. That is if I can actually find my work.
So that's my reasons behind it.
