Masato
Boy Aspiring to be a Pokémon Trainer
A boy from Rustboro City aspiring to be a Pokémon Trainer, and Haruka's younger brother. He has an innocent and kind-hearted personality. Since he is under 10 years old and cannot become a Pokémon Trainer, he cannot actually own any Pokémon, but harbors a strong aspiration.
Quotes
- I'm the Gym Leader, you know.
- You can tell just by looking.
- There's no way Satoshi can beat Dad.
- She's the best big sister for me.
- I knew from TV, but actually getting hit, it hurts.
- Numb, but impressed.
Trivia
- Modeled after the son of Nintendo's former president Satoru Iwata.
- Glasses shape is Wellington type.
- Under 10 years old, thus cannot become a Pokémon Trainer and cannot own Pokémon as one.
- A separate character 'Masato-kun' identical in appearance appears in AG049.
- While teasing Satoshi, he also honestly relies on him when in trouble.
- Uses support moves, battle style defensive-oriented.
Alternate names
Max
ジョンイン
小勝
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a green T-shirt with a white collar and half pants, and black-rimmed Wellington-type glasses.
- Distinguishing features
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- Wellington-type black-rimmed glasses
- Green T-shirt with white collar
- Half pants
- Iconic items
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- Black-rimmed glasses
- Pokédex (favorite book)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Innocent
- Detailed personality
- Basically an innocent and kind-hearted boy. He often acts more mature than his actual age, loves Pokémon, is quick-witted and hardworking. He sometimes teases those around him, but also has a side that honestly relies on others in pinches. He has extensive knowledge about Pokémon, but since he cannot actually own Pokémon, he learns things he didn't know during his travels.
- Keywords
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- Innocent
- Kind-hearted
- Mature
- Hardworking
- Curious
- Knowledgeable
- Likes to tease
- Strong aspiration
- Pokémon enthusiast
- Family-oriented
- Talents
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- Pokémon knowledge
- Quick wit
- Hardworking
- Skills
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- Move assistance instructions
- Pokémon Orienteering participation
- Helping with family chores
- Motivation
- To become a splendid Gym Leader like his father Senri. To battle Satoshi with Pokémon once he obtains Trainer qualifications.
- Habits
- Often teases Satoshi or Haruka, and has a standard pose of pulling Takeshi's clothes or ears to stop him from flirting with beautiful women.
- Hobbies
- Collecting Pokémon knowledge, Watching Pokémon lectures on TV or radio, Participating in Pokémon Orienteering tournaments
- Person
- Senri (Father), Haruka (Older sister), Satoshi (Travel companion)
- Disliked situations
- Not being able to become a Pokémon Trainer, Mindset of not accepting father Senri's defeat, Painful separations or conflicts
History
- Backstory
- From Rustboro City in the Hoenn region. Father Senri is the Gym Leader of Rustboro Gym, older sister is Haruka. Aspiring Pokémon Trainer at age 7, but as a minor, cannot officially own Pokémon. Accompanies Haruka and Satoshi on their journey, learning new aspects of Pokémon while dreaming of becoming a Gym Leader in the future.
- Debut date
- October 16, 2003
- Work title
- Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- AG003 'Rustboro Gym! VS Makuhita!'
Pokémon Orienteering Tournament Participation
- Significant event
- Pokémon Orienteering Tournament Participation
- Description
- Participated in the Pokémon Orienteering held on Poplar Island.
Complex Feelings Toward Satoshi's Rustboro Gym Victory
- Significant event
- Complex Feelings Toward Satoshi's Rustboro Gym Victory
- Description
- Could not accept Satoshi's victory over father Senri, temporarily took the badge, but soon apologized and returned it.
Farewell from Travels with Haruka and Satoshi
- Significant event
- Farewell from Travels with Haruka and Satoshi
- Description
- In the latter half of the four-person journey, strongly felt loneliness and aspiration as a Trainer upon parting with Haruka.
Relationships
Senri
Father
Father and Rustboro Gym Leader. Masato respects and admires him as a goal.
Mitsuko
Mother
Mother. Warmly watches over him.
Haruka
Sibling
Older sister and travel companion. Sibling relationship is generally good, but Masato sometimes finds his sister unreliable.
Satoshi
Teammate
Traveled together and supported each other's growth. Often teases Satoshi but trusts him.
Takeshi
Mentor
The role of Masato stopping his flirting with women is a standard gag.
Kasumi
Friend
Taught Masato to pull Takeshi's ear or clothes.
Travel Companions
Travel Companions: unknown
Media appearances
Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation
Anime / Supporting
2003 TV series
Pocket Monsters Side Stories
Anime / Supporting
OVA etc.
Pokémon the Movie Advanced Generation: Jirachi Wish of the Millennium Stars
Movie / Supporting
2003 theatrical release
Pokémon Best Wishes
Anime / Cameo
DP special episodes, PM2 etc.
Voice cast and creators
Fushigi Yamada
- Voice actor
- Fushigi Yamada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Amy Birnbaum
- Voice actor
- Amy Birnbaum
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
Game Freak / Nintendo
- Creator name
- Game Freak / Nintendo
- Role
- Original author
OLM, Inc.
- Creator name
- OLM, Inc.
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Masato Figure
- Item name
- Masato Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Masato Plush
- Item name
- Masato Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited