Why is Pokémon not in Big 3?

Pokémon isn't in the "Big 3" because that term specifically refers to Shonen Jump's three biggest battle manga/anime (Naruto, One Piece, Bleach) from the early-mid 2000s, while Pokémon is a massive franchise with its core in video games and the trading card game, not primarily anime, targeting a younger demographic and existing outside the specific Shonen Jump context that defined the "Big 3".
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Why is Pokemon not in the Big Three?

Because "Big 3" was how Shounen Jump described their biggest franchises that were running simultaneously: Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece. These are all great, but that's what the Big 3 are when discussing anime. It's not an arbitrary designation, it is a specific reference.
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Why is DBZ not in Big 3?

Dragon Ball isn't in the "Big Three" (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach) because it's from a different era, predating them by over a decade and serving as the foundational influence ("grandfather") for those later series that dominated the early 2000s manga/anime market, with the Big Three defined by their simultaneous popularity and similar launch periods. 
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Who is the weakest in the Big 3?

There's no definitive "weakest" in the Big 3 (Naruto, One Piece, Bleach), as it shifts with power scaling and character development, but many fans currently place Naruto (post-Kurama loss) as the weakest due to losing his strongest power source, while others argue for Luffy or even the series Bleach itself being "weaker" in scope, but generally, Ichigo (Bleach) is seen as strongest, and Luffy (One Piece) or Naruto (Naruto) are debated for the bottom, with Naruto often cited as weakest currently in raw power.
 
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Why was episode 38 of Pokemon banned?

On 16th December 1997, more than 700 Japanese people have seizures and hospitalized after they watched Pokémon anime episode 38 called "Denno Senshi Porygon" which is that banned episode of pokemon in worldwide after the episode aired once in Japan and it caused seizures and photosensitive epilepsy.
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Why is Pokémon not for Christians?

Pokémon advocates for practices identical to those used by sorcerers, necromancers, mediums, psychics, spirit/ghost hunters, and shamans. These practices are clearly prohibited across the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, and across church history.
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What is episode 69 of Pokémon?

The Pi-Kahuna. S1, E69: When Ash wipes out during a surfing attempt, Victor rescues him and tells him about Humungadunga, a giant wave that sweeps through every 20 years; Ash and Pikachu try to give Victor the confidence he needs to catch the giant wave.
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Which anime got a 9.9 rating?

A 9.9 rating is incredibly rare and usually applies to specific, highly impactful episodes of anime, not entire series, with recent examples in 2025 including episodes from One Piece (like #1144), My Hero Academia (S8 Ep 8), and Solo Leveling achieving this near-perfect score on IMDb, demonstrating peak moments in popular ongoing shows, though often dipping slightly over time as more fans rate them. 
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What is the #1 weakest Pokémon?

FAQs. What is the weakest rare Pokémon? The weakest rare Pokémon is Cosmog. It's a psychic-type Legendary Pokémon with the same base stat total as Magikarp.
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Is Goku canonically dumb?

Goku was never dumb in Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z. He was naïve but was always quick to learn new things. The dude was an orphan from the mountains who had never seen another person besides his grandma and still assimilated to living in the city and using machines and capsules and such.
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Why is DBGT so hated?

Dragon Ball GT is disliked for its tonal shift away from DBZ, sidelining major characters like Gohan, inconsistent writing and plot holes (like the Black Star Dragon Balls), unappealing character designs (Kid Goku, Pan), and a perceived failure to live up to the source material's stakes, often feeling like a lesser sequel lacking Akira Toriyama's direct creative input, though some fans appreciate its darker tone or specific arcs like Baby.
 
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Is kale basically broly?

Yes, Kale is widely considered the Universe 6 counterpart to Broly from Universe 7, as both are shy Saiyans with immense, uncontrollable power linked to the "Legendary Super Saiyan" myth, manifesting as a berserker state with green hair and immense strength, serving as a deliberate parallel created by Toei for Dragon Ball Super. While Broly's power comes from Great Ape genetics and rage, and Kale's from a similar mutation, they share personality traits and power-up mechanics, though Broly's power is often depicted as far exceeding Kale's.
 
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Who has autism in Dragon Ball?

In manga and anime Dragon Ball franchise is Kaylah, Kayla and Tommy are autistic in the Spencer family members of the Spencer bloodline generations.
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What is the rarest Pokémon ever?

The rarest Pokémon ever depends on the category, but in games, event-exclusive Mythicals like Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, or specific Clone Pokémon (Charizard, etc.) from Pokémon Colosseum are incredibly rare due to limited distribution, while the Pikachu Illustrator card is arguably the rarest collectible item, with only ~20 known copies, selling for millions. In-game, rare finds like Feebas in early games or specific 100% IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO also qualify for rarity.
 
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What Pokémon is 0001?

Pokémon 001 is Bulbasaur, the Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon, and the first entry in the National Pokédex, known for having a plant bulb on its back that grows with it, evolving into Ivysaur and then Venusaur.
 
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Why was episode 35 of Pokémon banned?

The banned firearms episode is episode 35. American censors had a problem with Kaiser pointing a revolver at Ash's skull.
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Who is Ash's weakest Pokémon?

Ash's weakest Pokémon is often debated, but frequent contenders are Pidgeotto/Pidgeot, Unfezant, Palpitoad, Scraggy, and Torkoal, usually due to low battle performance, few wins, or being babies/underutilized, with Pidgeotto often cited for never winning a battle, while Unfezant and Palpitoad are criticized for poor showings in Unova/Sinnoh.
 
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Who is No. 1 powerful Pokémon?

By far the most naturally powerful Legendary Pokémon, with 720 points, Arceus is the closest thing the Poké-world has to a God - and as such, has powers you won't find with any other.
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What is the stupidest Pokémon?

There's no single "dumbest" Pokémon, as it's subjective, but common contenders based on design, uselessness, or Pokedex entries include Stunfisk, Lickilicky, Vanilluxe, Trubbish/Garbodor, and Klefki, often criticized for being uninspired "item" or "garbage" designs, while Slowpoke, Magikarp, and Bidoof are known for being weak or silly in battle, though sometimes beloved for their iconic stupidity.
 
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Which is the best R+ anime?

The "best" R-rated (or mature) anime is subjective, but top contenders often cited for their storytelling, impact, and mature themes include Devilman Crybaby, Attack on Titan, Berserk, Psycho-Pass, Perfect Blue, and Vinland Saga, alongside action-packed hits like Chainsaw Man, Goblin Slayer, and classics like Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell, focusing on intense violence, psychological depth, complex morality, or mature situations.
 
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What does oi oi oi mean in anime?

In anime, "Oi oi oi" (オイオイオイ) is a very informal, emphatic way to say "Hey! Hey! Hey!" or "Come on!" used to grab attention, express disbelief, annoyance, or playful exasperation, similar to "You've got to be kidding me" or "Whoa there," often with an angry or serious tone, depending on context. 
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What is rank 1 anime?

There's no single "No. 1" anime, as it varies by personal taste, but Attack on Titan, One Piece, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood consistently rank at or near the top on major platforms like IMDb, with Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen also extremely popular currently. "Anime No. 1" often refers to the highest-rated or most-watched series, with many lists featuring these top contenders alongside classics like Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, and Naruto.
 
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Is there a banned episode of Pokémon?

The globally banned episode "Dennō Senshi Porygon", which aired only once on Japan's TV Tokyo on December 16, 1997, features a series of rapidly alternating red and blue frames that provoked epileptic seizures in hundreds of children.
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What is TM 69 in Pokémon?

TM69 in Pokémon varies by game, often being Rock Polish (Gen 4-7, BDSP, Black/White) which sharply raises Speed, but becomes Psycho Cut in Sword/Shield (a physical Psychic move) and Ice Punch in Scarlet/Violet (a powerful Ice move), craftable after defeating Atticus. Its location shifts, from caves like Mount Coronet (Platinum) and Chargestone Cave (Black/White) to specific spots requiring bike abilities (Sword/Shield) or crafting (Scarlet/Violet).
 
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How old is Ash in Indigo League?

Ash Ketchum is officially 10 years old during the Indigo League season, as he starts his Pokémon journey at that age, but fans estimate he'd be closer to 11 or 12 by the end due to the time elapsed in episodes, though the anime never shows him aging past 10.
 
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