Just as stylistic choices for the anime could be considered, it’d also be fair to point out that a lot of the universe was designed in line with the RPG elements of the games - and 6 was the maximum amount that made sense on the small Game Boy screens.
I’m definitely going further to rationalize everything in-universe here than I ever have in my head and everything just came out naturally with no prior thought or exposure to other fan theory.
Really everything I posted is wild speculation, but it’s a fun exercise to try to make sense of how the world in Pokemon works according to the anime and games. Not many fantasy universes are arguably akin to a utopia like Pokemon, but still have darker elements at play - with real world parallels if you look closely enough.
Oh, absolutely 6 was because of the game boy limitation, but in universe I think coming up with the wackiest of reasons is great. Sort of like the ‘ash is in a coma’ one.
I think the six pokemon limit was just because the most popular belt style could hold 6 pokeballs on it.
-total fan theory
It’s a regulation thing for Trainers and the League, normal people don’t have to worry about it.
Just as stylistic choices for the anime could be considered, it’d also be fair to point out that a lot of the universe was designed in line with the RPG elements of the games - and 6 was the maximum amount that made sense on the small Game Boy screens.
I’m definitely going further to rationalize everything in-universe here than I ever have in my head and everything just came out naturally with no prior thought or exposure to other fan theory.
Really everything I posted is wild speculation, but it’s a fun exercise to try to make sense of how the world in Pokemon works according to the anime and games. Not many fantasy universes are arguably akin to a utopia like Pokemon, but still have darker elements at play - with real world parallels if you look closely enough.
Oh, absolutely 6 was because of the game boy limitation, but in universe I think coming up with the wackiest of reasons is great. Sort of like the ‘ash is in a coma’ one.
Huh, never heard that one. I love it 😂
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, god. That’s like the original pokemon horror meme that I remember from 4chan. It’s a really fun ride.