![]() The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away humans and Pokémon to eat them. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.Īccording to the Lacunosa Town legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a terrifying monster. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the Swords of Justice came in to save them- Terrakion moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, Virizion used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and Cobalion led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.Īlso at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their fire and lightning powers before disappearing. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. ![]() Their arguments split the single dragon into Reshiram, who sided with the older brother, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger brother. The brothers started to argue over their beliefs the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. They used a single dragon sometime more than 2500 years ago. In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by twin heroes. Location of Unova in the Pokémon world, according to the anime Mythological events The Battle Subway is a reference to the New York City Subway, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest. The Skyarrow Bridge is a reference to the Brooklyn Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the Boroughs of New York City. Nacrene City, with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Nimbasa City, which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to Broadway, which is located in Manhattan. One of the largest cities in Unova, Castelia City, is based on Lower Manhattan, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a vast desert. It also sounds like parts of the phrase United States of America.ĭesign concept Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world#UnovaĪlthough some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. It may also be derived from united, considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. The region's English name likely comes from the Spanish word uno or the Latin word unum (one), and the Latin word nova (new). According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance. ![]() Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ Isshu, is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", 一種 isshu, or 1種類 isshurui. ![]() 2.3.2 Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. According to Junichi Masuda, the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area. Unova is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. It was the fifth core series region to be introduced. It is the setting of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. The Unova region (Japanese: イッシュ 地方 Isshu region) is a region of the Pokémon world. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlĪrtwork of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2. ![]()
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