New news on the characters of the movie! This update is from the Japanese website so these names can possibly change in the dub version. But first, an updated synopsis of the movie:
"The Diamond Ore Country is a beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokemon" Carbink live in peace and prosperity. In this country, a giant diamond known as the "Sacred Diamond" can be found. The Sacred Diamond has played the role of an important energy resource throughout the ages. However, the princess of the Diamond Ore Country, Diancie, currently does not possess this power. Having encountered Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu, Diancie sets out on a journey to save her country; a journey in search of the "Life Pokemon" Xerneas, seeking its sacred power. Along the way, Rocket Gang, the thief named Marilyn, and a Ninja thief attack Diancie. Can Diancie save its country? And what is the fate of Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu! Along for the journey are the parent-child combo of Milis and Argos, but on the journey, they find a cocoon where the "Destruction Pokemon" Yveltal, which is said to have once eradicated all life in the Kalos region, sleeps..."
And here are the new human characters:
Marilyn Flame, a thief who owns a Delphox. She's one of the movies human antagonists.
Ninja Riot, a ninja who owns a Greninja. He's one of the movies human antagonists.
Milis Steal, one of the human protagonists who owns a Chesnaught. She is the daughter of Argos Steal.
Argos Steal, one of the human protagonists. He's the father of Milis Steal.
There's also a group of named Carbink: Daii is the elder of Diamond Country Ore. The other three are named Majima, Knight, and Joker who are butlers, assumingy to Diancie.
MY THOUGHTS:
Well it's nice to see that the Starter Trainers are indeed going to be part of the plot. And of course, the Starter trainers all look and most likely share a theme with their main Pokemon. Marilyn looks like she's some kind of witch, Ninja is self explanatory, and though Milis doesn't look like a fighter her father Argos does (kind of surprise he's not the one with Chesnaught, though I suppose it could be the family Pokemon). Also, "Steal" is their last name? Japan (or Serebi), are you sure the word you're looking for isn't "Steel", as in the metal, as in what it looks like Chesnaught is wearing (even though he's part Fighting-type).
It's interesting that they're giving some more than usual attention to Carbink. I expected that they may be one Carbink who's important to the plot just to have a Carbink in there, but as it turns out they're including four of theme who have unique designs. Also, how old does a Carbink have to be to be considered an "elder"? Carbinks can be hundreds of millions of years old, so how old is the elder here compared with the 3 butlers? Also the wording of the synopsis is a but confusing. Are Marilyn and Ninja working with Team Rocket or are all three working on their own, each trying to catch Diancie for their own purposes?
The synopsis seems to be indicating that Ash and Pikachu are going to be put into a dangerous situation (you know, like every other movie), but don't really explain what they're in danger of. It just asks what is going to happen to Ash and Pikachu. And this is before the part where they mention Yveltal.
Eitherway it's beginning to shape up... though I still don't see where the Mega Evolutions come in. I rewatched the newest trailer and noticed the person with the Key Stone Earring does not look like any of the characters introduced, so we still have at least one more new character yet to be seen.
Edited on 03/08/2014 1:08am
