Koko (M23): Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
Line 35: Line 35:
Al was eventually found by a single Zarude living deep within the jungle. This Zarude attempted to return Koko to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in [[Milyfa Town]] led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its wrecked state and a photo of Al with his parents realized that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al as a son and renamed him Koko. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.
Al was eventually found by a single Zarude living deep within the jungle. This Zarude attempted to return Koko to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in [[Milyfa Town]] led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its wrecked state and a photo of Al with his parents realized that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al as a son and renamed him Koko. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.


Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use [[move]]s. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his origin.
Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use [[move]]s. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his origins. However Koko begins to question his origins. When Zarude hesitates to give Koko the answer he asks for, Koko storms off to discover his true origins. However, Koko falls into a river where he is saved by Ash Ketchum. Following his recovery, Koko finds himself in the human world where he notices that Ash and his fellow humans are identical to to himself. Koko soon realizes that he's one of them. Koko befriends Ash and the latter subsequently teaches the former what it means to be human.  


===Character===
===Character===

Revision as of 14:01, 10 October 2021

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201
Koko
ココ Koko
Koko M23.png
Koko
Age 10+
Gender Male
Eye color Blue
Hair color Burgundy
Hometown Forest of Okoya
Region Unknown
Relatives Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum (parents)
Anime debut Secrets of the Jungle
English voice actor Kimlinh Tran
Japanese voice actor Moka Kamishiraishi
Wakana Minami (infant)

Koko (Japanese: ココ Koko) is a major character who appeared in Secrets of the Jungle. Raised by Pokémon, he is a human boy who believes he too is a Pokémon.

In the anime

Koko as a baby

Koko's real name is Al Molybdenum (Japanese: アル・モリブデン Al Molybden). He is the only child of scientists Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum, who were the leaders of the Biotope Company, working with their subordinate Dr. Zed. When they learned of the Great Tree's location in the Forest of Okoya and that the many Zarude living in the forest worshipped it, they decided to protect it from Dr. Zed, who wanted to destroy it in order to gain access to the secrets of the Healing Springs. Infuriated by this revelation, Dr. Zed chased the family down as they tried to escape in their car. He soon ran them off the road and into a riverbank. Stealing the data, Dr. Zed left the family to die in the ensuing explosion, but Al survived as he had drifted away from the car down the river.

Al was eventually found by a single Zarude living deep within the jungle. This Zarude attempted to return Koko to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in Milyfa Town led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its wrecked state and a photo of Al with his parents realized that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al as a son and renamed him Koko. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.

Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use moves. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his origins. However Koko begins to question his origins. When Zarude hesitates to give Koko the answer he asks for, Koko storms off to discover his true origins. However, Koko falls into a river where he is saved by Ash Ketchum. Following his recovery, Koko finds himself in the human world where he notices that Ash and his fellow humans are identical to to himself. Koko soon realizes that he's one of them. Koko befriends Ash and the latter subsequently teaches the former what it means to be human.

Character

Koko has a parent-child relationship with Zarude, calling it Dada (Japanese: とうちゃん Daddy).

Pokémon

Befriended

This is a list of Pokémon Koko has befriended in the anime.

Dada
Dada
Debut Secrets of the Jungle
Voice actors
Japanese
English Edward Bosco

Zarude, whom Koko calls "Dada", found Koko as a baby and raised him.

Zarude's known moves are Vine Whip, Jungle Healing, and Energy Ball.

Skwovet
Koko's Skwovet

Skwovet is a Pokémon that Koko befriended.

None of Skwovet's moves are known.

Moves used

Koko Jungle Healing.png
Using Jungle Healing
Move First Used In
Jungle Healing Secrets of the Jungle
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 上白石萌歌 Moka Kamishiraishi
English Kimlinh Tran
Polish Borys Wiciński
Brazilian Portuguese Cadu Paschoal
European Spanish Pilar Martín
Thai เมทินี แก้วรัตนากร


In the manga

Koko appears in the movie's manga adaptation.

Trivia

  • Koko is notably the first human in the anime to be depicted using a Pokémon move, as he uses Jungle Healing to help Dada recover from his injuries.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ココ Koko Possibly a reference to Koko, a famous gorilla
English, French, German,
Italian, Polish, European Spanish
Koko Same as his Japanese name
Korean 코코 Koko Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 可可 Kěkě Transcription of his Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese Zaza From Zarude
Russian Коко Koko Transcription of his English name
Thai โคโค่ Koko Transcription of his Japanese name

Al Molybden

Language Name Origin
Japanese アル・モリブデン Al Molybden From アルミニウム aruminiumu (aluminium) or アルゴン arugon (argon) and モリブデン moribuden (molybdenum)
English Al Molybdenum From aluminium and molybdenum
French Al Molybdène From aluminium and molybdène (molybdenum)
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿尔·毛利布登 Ā'ěr Máolìbùdēng Transcription of his Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese Alan Molibdênio From alumínio (aluminium) and molibdênio (molybdenum)
Thai อัล โมลิบเดน Al Molybden Transcription of his Japanese name


Movie characters
Human protagonists
AliceAsh Ketchum (M20)AudreyBarazBiancaCallahanCarlitaCoreyDamosDianaDianeEricFergusHarrietJack WalkerJuanita
KarlKathrynKidd SummersKimiaKokoLisaLizabethLorenzoMannesMarenMargoMelodyMerayNeeshaNewton Graceland
Professor LundRafeRaleighRebeccaRisaRowenaSamSheenaSidSir AaronSorrelTonioTorenTory LundTowaVerityYuko
Human antagonists
AlvaAnnieArgus SteelButlerCherieCrossDamonDoctor ZedGalenGooneGrings KodaiIron-Masked MarauderLawrence IIILeviMarcus
MerilynMillis SteelMolly HaleOakleyPokémon huntersPokémon poacherRiotThe PhantomZero
Pokémon
ArceusArticunoCarbinkCelebi (M04)Celebi (M13)CobalionDadaDarkraiDeoxysDialgaDiancieEntei (M03)Entei (M13)GenesectGiratina
Ho-OhHoopaJirachiKeldeoKyuremLatiasLatiosLucarioLugiaMagearnaManaphyMarshadowMew (M01)Mew (M08)Mewtwo (M01)
Mewtwo (M16)MoltresPalkiaPikachu (M20)PikachutwoRaikouRayquazaRegiceRegirockRegisteelReshiramShayminSlowking
Spiky-eared PichuSuicune (M04)Suicune (M13)TerrakionUnownVictiniVirizionVolcanionXerneasYveltalZapdosZekrom
ZeraoraZoroarkZorua
Others
AliciaAllegraAstridBanksBaron AlbertoBlock BotBogieBonjiCarolChrom MolybdenumCTV news crewDabuDavidDionaDonuke
Dr. FujiDundeeFlamelFreddyGabuGhrisGlacineGodeyGurūHeroes of Truth and IdealsHoytInfiJasonJennyJoeJudy
KaiKakoKanataKatoKellieKevinKikoKing of the People of the ValeKyleLaylaLeekuLucianneLuisLuisaMakoMalin
ManukeMarcus's soldiersMauryMayor OliverMeredithMeta GroudonMewtwo's creatorsMiaMilesMimiMirandaMisakiMoose
Mother and daughterMr. WhiteNevaNikolaOld Man DomŌyamaPegPeople of the WaterPhossa MolybdenumPokémon Baccer teams
Queen IleneQueen RinRavineRaymondRickRossSchuylerSharonShepShunSpencer HaleSylvanTakaTammyTanner
TappTatsukiThe Marina GroupTobiasTownesUschiZabu


Project Anime logo.png This movie article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of Pokémon animation.