Koichi
| Koichi タケノリTakenori | |
 Karate Master inPokémon Journeys: The Series | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Unknown, possiblySaffron City |
| Region | Kanto |
| Trainer class | Karate MasterPE Black BeltRBYFRLG |
| Generation | I,III,VII |
| Games | Red, Blue,Yellow,FireRed, LeafGreen,Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! |
| Leader of | Fighting Dojo |
| Badge | Unknown |
| Specializes in | Fighting types |
Koichi (Japanese:タケノリTakenori) is aBlack Belt and the leader of theFighting Dojo inPokémon FireRed, LeafGreen,Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!. He is the only character in the games to have theTrainer classKarate Master (Japanese:からてだいおうGreatKarate King).
In the core series games
Koichi is a leader ofFighting Dojo inSaffron City. At one point, Koichi was the Gym Leader of Saffron City until his Gym lost official privileges as a result of a duel between himself andSabrina. It has since become a place where he and his students train Karate. Theplayer obtains aHitmonlee or aHitmonchan as a reward for beating Koichi.
Koichi's name was not revealed untilGeneration III. He is also known as theKarate Master (Japanese:カラテだいおうRBYFRLG /からてだいおうPEGreat Karate King).
InPokémon X and Y, the Dojo sensei (either Koichi orKiyo) can be found inLumiose City, trying to start a new Fighting Dojo at a small apartment he has rented in Centrico Plaza. His business doesn't seem to be running smoothly, however, as aBattle Girl at the apartment tells that he's only getting new students signing up by telling them he's running a dance studio.
Pokémon
Pokémon Red, Blue, andYellow
Given away
After being defeated, Koichi lets the player take one of these Pokémon:
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Given away
After being defeated, Koichi lets the player take one of these Pokémon:
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Given away
After being defeated, Koichi lets the player take one of these Pokémon:
Gallery
Sprites and models
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| Sprite from Generation I | Sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | VS model from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! |
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| Overworld sprite from Generation I | Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | Overworld model from Generation VI |
Quotes
Pokémon Red, Blue, andYellow
- Before battle
- "Grunt! I am theKarate Master! I am theLeader here! You wish to challenge us? Expect no mercy! Fwaaa!"
- Being defeated
- "Hwa! Arrgh! Beaten!"
- After being defeated
- "Indeed, I have lost! But, I beseech you, do not take our emblem as your trophy! In return, I will give you a prized fightingPokémon! Choose whichever one you like!"
- If Hitmonlee is chosen
- "You want the hard-kickingHitmonlee?"
- If Hitmonchan is chosen
- "You want the piston-punchingHitmonchan?"
- If talked to again
- "Ho! Stay and train at Karate with us!"
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
- Before battle
- "Grunt! I am theKarate Master. I am theleader here! You wish to challenge us? Expect no mercy! Fwaaa!"
- Being defeated
- "Hwa! Arrgh! Beaten!"
- After being defeated
- "Indeed, I have lost! But I beseech you, do not take our emblem as your trophy! In return, I will give you a prizedFighting Pokémon! Choose whichever one you like!"
- If Hitmonlee is chosen
- "You want the hard-kickingHitmonlee?"
- If Hitmonchan is chosen
- "You want the piston-punchingHitmonchan?"
- If talked to again
- "Grunt! Stay and train at karate with us!"
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
- Before battle
- "*grunt* I am the Karate Master! I am the leader here! You wish to challenge us? Expect no mercy! Fwaaa!"
- Being defeated
- "Hwa! Argh! Beaten!"
- After being defeated
- "Indeed, I have lost! But I beseech you—do not take our emblem as your trophy! In return, I will give you a prized Fighting-type Pokémon! Choose whichever one you like!
- If Hitmonlee is chosen
- "You want the hard-kicking Hitmonlee?"
- If Hitmonchan is chosen
- "You want the piston-punching Hitmonchan?"
- If talked to again
- "Hyah! Stay and train at karate with us!"
In animation
Pokémon the Series
A Karate Master appeared in thePokémon Journeys: The Series episodeSolitary and Menacing!. He is the current leader of theFighting Dojo inSaffron City.
Sometime beforeAsh andGoh arrive at the Dojo, Karate Master is challenged byBea who has been challenging several Fighting-type Pokémon Trainers around the world. When Ash goes to open the tip to see his battle with Bea, Ash is surprised by the defeat of his Hitmonchan.
When Ash decides to face Bea, he gives up the Dojo for them to battle, Karate Master reveals to them about the fame Bea achieved in theWorld Coronation Series and as aGym Leader in theGalar region. During the battle, he explains Bea's strategies to Goh and assesses the battle as a whole, and notes that the same strategy that Bea used against him, she used against Ash in their battle. When Bea finishes the battle, she thanks the Master for using the arena.
Soon after, he tells Goh that it was time for them to battle. Presumably, Goh wins the battle as it is later revealed that Goh received aHitmonchan from the Dojo.
He remained unnamed inPokémon the Series, and was only referred to as Karate Master (Japanese:空手大王) in the credits.
Pokémon
On hand
Hitmonchan is one of the Pokémon that the Karate Master used in the battle against Bea. He is revealed to have lost to herGrapploct.
None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.
At Dojo
Several Hitmonchan are seen training in the Dojo. They are given to Trainers who win a battle against the Karate Master.
None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.
Several Hitmonlee are seen training in the Dojo. They are given to Trainers who win a battle against the Karate Master.
None of Hitmonlee's moves are known.
Given away
Hitmonchan is a Pokémon that Goh received as a prize after defeating the Karate Master inSaffron City'sFighting Dojo.
None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 間宮康弘Yasuhiro Mamiya | |
| English | Kyle Hebert | |
| Arabic | شربل أيوبCharbel Ayoub | |
| Catalan | Francesc Pujol | |
| European French | Jean-Michel Vovk | |
| Hebrew | גל בר-אוןGal Bar-On | |
| Indonesian | Hari Suseno | |
| Polish | Robert Jarociński | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Rodrigo Oliveira | |
| European Spanish | Miguel Ángel Muro | |
Pokémon Origins
Koichi appears briefly inFile 3: Giovanni.Red defeated him in a battle off-screen, and as a reward, Koichi let Red take either hisHitmonlee orHitmonchan.
Pokémon
| Debut | File 3: Giovanni |
|---|
Hitmonlee andHitmonchan are Koichi's only known Pokémon. After being defeated by Red, he allowed Red to pick and take one of them.
None of Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan's moves are known.
In the manga
Pokémon Zensho
Koichi appeared inPZ07, where he was instead referred to as the "Dojo Master". He toldSatoshi howShigeru had recently beatenSabrina, who was now trying to rescue theSilph Co. fromTeam Rocket.
Pokémon
 Hitmonchan ♂ | Hitmonlee ♂ | Machoke | Primeape |
Pokémon Journeys
Karate Master appeared inSolitary and Menacing!. As in theanimated series, he observed the battle betweenAsh andBea, but unlike in the animated series, he was never challenged byGoh.
Pokémon
 Hitmonchan ♂ |
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タケノリTakenori | Alternative reading of 武徳butoku (martial virtues) |
| English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian | Koichi | FromKōichi, a masculine Japanese name |
| German | Junichi | FromJun'ichi, a masculine Japanese name |
| Korean | 무덕Mudeok | From 무덕 (武德)mudeok (martial virtues) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 武德Wǔdé | From 武德wǔdé / móuhdāk (martial virtues) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 武德Móuhdāk |
Karate Master
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Catalan | Mestre Karateka | |
| Chinese | Cantonese | 空手道大王Hūngsáudouh Daaihwòhng |
| Mandarin | 空手道大王Kōngshǒudào Dàwáng | |
| Finnish | Karatemestari | |
| French | Grand Karatéka | |
| German | Karate-Meister | |
| Italian | Maestro di karate | |
| Korean | 태권도 대왕Taegwondo Daewang | |
| Polish | Mistrz Karate | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Mestre de Caratê | |
| Spanish | Maestro Karateka | |
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