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  While I would have no problem with them changing the character, do you have any source that 20-30 year olds are the main demographic?
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  I'd bet there would be a huge market for a more adult/darker version of a Pokémon movie, series or games. If done right ofcourse. >
  
  Even just Pokémon Legends: Arceus did incredibly well. It had a protagonist who was ambiguously a late teen/young adult, with minor survival elements.
  They barely dipped their toe into "adult" and it's one of if not the best product they've made. >
  
  The new one, scarlet/violet, is a bit darker with the plot toward the end. It's really cool too >
  
  Isn't the main character being a teenager with seemingly 20+ years of experience a defining characteristic of these kind of Japanese games? >
  
  So is the unexpected kick ass granny, we can't play her? >
  
  Yeah but to be fair the granny is also usually a little girl as well. >
  
  Touché lol >
  
  i wanna play as a 72-year old trainer whose older than oak
  just waltzing up to claim a squirtle and he's like "for your grandson?" "no, for me. i'm gonna be the very best like no one ever was" >
  
  It’s always awkward being treated as a 10yo in the more recent games. I’ve been playing for 20+ years, there should be a “leave me alone I know what to do” option at the start. >
  
  Right?
  Explain the new pseudo-evolution gimmick, but otherwise I’ll lay down series pokedollars that I know more than you, Professor. >
  
  Bro I still remember blowing professor elm’s mind with an egg. >
  
  Lol. True. They still literally say they have no idea where the eggs come from.
  And I’m like, I left a male and female Charizard in your daycare… and came back to an egg… which hatched into a Charmander… >
  
  I want a game where you turn 25, graduate college, and now have to work tirelessly to pay back your Pokéstudent loans. You have to battle Team Nelnet or Team MOHELA throughout the game based on which game you chose. 
  The kicker is you can't afford Pokeballs or medicines until after you become the league champion and defend your title for 36 years and finally pay off your loans. If you black out after a loss and don't have enough money, you start going into the negatives. >
  
  Found Larry. >
  
  As a 40 yo player, I never thought of that but would definitely be down for some more versatile avatars. 
  Good shower thought! >
  
  I just found it odd that in the latest game, there are other "students" out in school uniform, some looking like they're in their midlife, some even looking like they're ready to retire.. but you're stuck as a teenager. It's odd seeing NPCs closer to your age than the PC. >
  
  
  you're stuck as a teenager
  
  ho-oh's curse. >
  
  Ho-oh oh no