Professor Sebastian

Professor Sebastian シラヌイ博士 Dr. Shiranui
Professor Sebastian
Gender	Male
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Johto
Member of	Team Rocket
Rank	Scientist
Anime debut	The Legend of Thunder!
English voice actor	Eric Stuart
Japanese voice actor	Hidetoshi Nakamura

Professor Sebastian (Japanese: シラヌイ博士 Dr. Shiranui) is a member of Team Rocket who has appeared in several episodes of the Pokémon anime.

History

Original series

Professor Sebastian was the mastermind behind Team Rocket's scheme, Project R. He had designed the Evolution-Inducement Wave which causes one of Lake of Rage Magikarp to evolve into a Red Gyarados. He succeeded in capturing the rare specimen for further study in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution. Professor Sebastian later transported the Red Gyarados to a secret meeting point near Mahogany Town in Rage of Innocence. While he left aboard a helicopter without any disruptions, Project R was later foiled. His main support, Tyson, was intercepted by Lance and arrested by Officer Jenny. The Red Gyarados was later captured by Lance.

He appeared in The Legend of Thunder!, where he gave Attila and Hun the Miracle Crystal weapon, which could attract, absorb and reflect electricity, to aid them in capturing Raikou.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Professor Sebastian reappeared alongside Hun and Attila during the opening of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, where the trio were admiring their latest catch, a Rayquaza.

Character

Professor Sebastian is a calculated individual who often speaks in a steady even tone. He is particularly cold towards Pokémon and believes that they should serve humanity. Sebastian only values Pokémon as tools and specimens of study. He invests his knowledge into creating weaponry and operates alongside high-ranking individuals like Attila and Hun to achieve his utilitarian ideal.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor Japanese 中村秀利 Hidetoshi Nakamura English Eric Stuart Polish Wojciech Majchrzak Brazilian Portuguese Ivo Roberto "Tatu" European Spanish Iván Muelas (EP235-EP236) Juan Lombardero (TLoT)

Trivia

• The origin of his Japanese name is probably after the sword style Shiranui-ryu (不知火流). Humorously, Jessie refers to him as "pointy" when she meets him.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
English	Professor Sebastian
Chinese	席拉奴博士 Dr. Xílānú	Transliteration of his Japanese name.

Related articles

• Team Rocket scientists

Team Rocket in Pokémon the Series Boss: Giovanni • Madame Boss (formerly) Secretary: Matori Executives: Iron-Masked Marauder Notable members: Team Rocket trio (Jessie • James • Meowth) Miyamoto • Mondo • Attila • Hun • Domino • Rocket Scout Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper • Pierce • Gozu Scientists: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager Lower members: Team Rocket Grunts (Matori Matrix) Former members: Butch • Cassidy • Christopher Dub only: Annie • Oakley Locations: Viridian Gym • Team Rocket HQ Team Rocket Academy • Bewear's den Related: Mechas (Rocket Prize Master) • Motto • Blasting off Arsenal • Alternate World Team Rocket See also: Games • Adventures

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