Kiawe
Alola's Young Flame User
A student at Pokémon School in the Alola region and a boy who specializes in Fire types. His family runs a ranch, and he excels with Fire-type Pokémon. He harbors a blazing passion and is a hot-blooded aspiring Island King.
Quotes
- My body, spirit, full power! All of the Z, become blazing flames like Akala's mountains and burn! Dynamic Full Flame!
- My body, spirit, full power! All of the Z, soar as the blazing winds over Akala's earth! Final Dive Crash!
- Gives a stern look to the excited Ash, but actually doesn't mind deep down.
- Endlessly adores his sister Hoshi.
- While helping at the family ranch, has mastered handling Z-Moves.
Trivia
- The only classmate at Alola region's school to pass the Grand Trial and possess a Z-Ring.
- Has a past where he was controlled by a Snubbull as a child, becoming a trauma.
- Dislikes airplanes but is fine flying in the sky on Charizard.
- At home, is sweet to his sister Hoshi and spoils her.
- Voice actor Kaiji Ishikawa also voices young Kiawe.
- Has a side where he can do some cooking.
Alternate names
Kiawe
Kiawe-kun
Alola's Flame Wielder
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black short hair and warm gaze. Has a traditional Alolan appearance and is the tallest among his classmates in the series.
- Height
- About 180cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Gentle smile
- Intense burning passion felt in his expressions
- No scars
- Iconic items
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- Fire-type Pokémon
- Z-Ring (Firium Z, Flyinium Z)
- Ranch work clothes
- Bond with Charizard
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- A proud hot-blooded guy who is caring, serious, and sincerely devoted to his family ranch and mastering Z-Moves. Adores his little sister and is extremely siscon. Has a strong competitive side, sometimes becomes emotional, but is kind at heart. He can also quietly watch over Ash's growth.
- Keywords
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- Hot-blooded
- Sense of responsibility
- Family-oriented
- Siscon
- Serious
- Competitive
- High pride
- Kind at heart
- Honest
- Talents
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- High affinity with Fire-type Pokémon
- Z-Move mastery
- Ranch management knowledge
- Leadership
- Skills
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- Pokémon battles
- Cooking
- Studying at Pokémon School
- Intensive training
- Aerial combat (flying on Charizard)
- Motivation
- To become an Island King and protect the Alola region
- Habits
- Adores his sister Hoshi and uses a 'big brother' tone when calling her.
- Favorite foods
- Home cooking, Fresh milk from the ranch
- Favorite colors
- Red, Orange
- Hobbies
- Helping at the ranch, Battle training
- Person
- Sister Hoshi, Ash (classmate and friend)
History
- Backstory
- Runs a ranch on Akala Island with his family and has been close to Fire-type Pokémon since childhood. In childhood, was controlled by a Snubbull, which became a trauma. As a Pokémon School student aiming to become Island King, continues to grow while honing skills with Ash and friends.
- Debut date
- November 17, 2016
- Work title
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Passing Alola Grand Trial
- Significant event
- Passing Alola Grand Trial
- Description
- The only student to pass the Grand Trial, becoming a standout with a Z-Ring
Strong bond with Charizard
- Significant event
- Strong bond with Charizard
- Description
- Possesses the special skill of flying through the air on Charizard
Alola League participation
- Significant event
- Alola League participation
- Description
- Battled Ash and others in the tournament, achieving results in the league
Reappearance in PM2
- Significant event
- Reappearance in PM2
- Description
- Reappears in interactions with Goh and as support for Ash
Relationships
Shib
Father
Meek and modest ranch owner. Kiawe's father.
Amara
Mother
Strong-willed and bold personality. Kiawe's mother.
Hoshi
Sibling
Reliable younger sister whom he adores immensely.
Kiawe's Grandfather
Grandparent
Deceased former Island King and Charizard's previous partner.
Ash
Teammate
As island comrades, they hone each other and support mutual growth
Mallow
Teammate
Fellow Pokémon School classmate, often acts together
Lillie
Teammate
School classmate, shares Z-Move mastery and trial experiences
Gladion
Rival
Competing in island tours and Alola League
Pokémon School
Pokémon School: unknown
Ultra Guardians
Ultra Guardians: unknown
Media appearances
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Anime / Supporting
Started in 2016
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Anime / Supporting
Started in 2019
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Anime / Supporting
Started in 2023
Voice cast and creators
Kaiji Ishikawa
- Voice actor
- Kaiji Ishikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Sun & Moon
Rikako Aikawa
- Voice actor
- Rikako Aikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood
Fumiko Takekuma
- Voice actor
- Fumiko Takekuma
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood - SM Episode 107