Kukui also laughed about Ash's strategy when his Pikachu was able to jump the water hurricane using both its Thunderbolt and Quick Attack as electric platforms, during Ash's battle with Misty. Later, after this was resolved, Kukui met up the Ultra Guardians, Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw Lunala recovering. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the Rockruff which he befriended was actually his. Hearing how Kiawe wished to have his grandfather attend the ceremony, Kukui thought his grandfather was still proud of him. Regardless, he asked of the other students to help Ash in the class and heard how Kiawe was teaching Ash about the Z-Moves. SM060: Getting a Jump on the Competition! Much to his surprise, Burnet and Ash invited Kukui to watch Masked Royal's match. The rest of the class also wondered about Ash's progress on the island. Looking at the photo, Kukui muttered "Rory". This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 00:21. After school was over, Kukui and Ash were walking back to their house. Kukui was glad about Ash's determination, noting he had to take on the Island Kahuna's Grand Trial to obtain them. Galar League Gym Leaders - Milo • Nessa • Kabu • Bea/Allister • Opal • Gordie/Melony • Piers • Raihan Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals. Quickly charges the move gauge in a sandstorm. Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Adventures, https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Keiichi_Nakagawa?oldid=1287794. After the grunts were defeated, Ash wondered about the Inferno Overdrive move Kiawe's Turtonator used. In the end, Kukui showed the class how Lillie was able to touch Stoutland. Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but happy character. As of SM141, all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity. Later, he told the heroes that many people saw their fireworks display to soothe down Blacephalon and Xurkitree, and were asked to make that performance once again.[67]. In addition, he is a childhood friend of Molayne and DJ Leo. They were surprised to see Lunala in the treatement room, as it was wounded during the battle against the Blinding One. As a part of their task, Kukui sent the class to observe the Pokémon habitats. Kukui welcomed his class to Manalo Stadium. Like others, Kukui was shocked that Ash dived from a cliff to save Pikachu, but was relieved that Tapu Koko rescued both of them. They arrived in time to help Gladion and Lillie evade the rubble falling on them, and swore to help them in rescuing Lusamine. Keiichi Nakagawa (中川慶一 Nakagawa, Keiichi) is a Japanese voice actor for Pokémon. Eventually, Pikachu's Z-Move proved to be superior to Guardian of Alola and managed to defeat Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory. He announced the class would battle the two Gym Leaders, and explained if they win a battle, they would get a Gym Badge. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a Torracat. Ash was interested in what Kiawe was doing and was told he was running a ranch and had a lot of chores to do. [37], Kukui was teaching class when Mallow explained she had to leave. During class, Kukui had everyone make a sculpture of their out of clay, and made his critique on some of the works. Kiawe sent Marowak against Gengar, which made Kukui note that Ghost-type moves were effective against Ghost-type Pokémon, and assumed the match wouldn't last long. At the end of the next episode, he handed Ash a new Pokédex, which then got inhabited by a Rotom. Like Rotom Pokédex, he enjoys watching the television show Alolan Detective Lakiand try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Refreshes the number of times the user can use its quick moves by three. The heroes acknowledged that, and Kukui became proud of them, until he saw Ash falling into water. Ash was surprised Rotom behaved unusually, but Rotom dismissed that, thinking that was just Rotom's behavior after rebooting. [11] Kukui took the class to the principal's office, where they had to choose which egg would they take care of. He noted how Pikachu was much faster, due to Sophocles' training. Eventually, Pikachu's Z-Move proved to be superior to Guardian of Alola and managed to defeat Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory. [78], As the class performed a drama play, Kukui was in charge of the lighting of the play, and watched the play as well. ", his mask was shredded during the collision of his and Ash's Z-Moves and finally exposes his real face without his glasses and hat. My Pokemon life: Chapter 1 - A strange start, My Pokemon life: Chapter 4 - Killing Reality, https://pokemonfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Professor_Kukui_(Forever)?oldid=492274, Pokémon Trainer (formerly), Pokémon Professor, Pro Wrestler, Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a Lucario. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked Molayne to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. He made a TV broadcast, announcing that the Alola Pokémon League would soon start, and invited all the trainers to participate. Later, DJ Leo took everyone into his house, as they all were Kukui's friends. Kukui and Ash let Professor Burnet analyze Nebby. [62], Kukui was at the classroom when a Dewpider went past by him. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his Gym and Pokémon League battles in other regions, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Instead, Naganadel targeted the attack on the ground, raising dust so Tapu Koko would be distracted. He is the regional Professor of the Alola region. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He eventually arrived to school, and greeted everyone with "Hey everyone" instead of the usual "Alola". Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in Battle Royals. He has been shown to be also break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!, when he was completely shocked at the notion that Kiawe had stolen Ash's missing Electrium Z. After drying the Cutiefly wings, Kukui witnessed Elder give Ash his own Firium Z for gratitude. Kukui noted Rowlet was motivated for the next fight, and Burnet suggested learning a new move. Kukui was surprised to see Ilima, and a moment later, he and Samson Oak spoke with him. Soon, in a suit, Kukui sent Braviary, as his partner to accompany him to the altar, while Burnet was accompanied by her Munchlax. Afterwards, he traveled to Kanto, where he challenged the Indigo League, defeating the Gym Leaders and making his way to Lance. His wrestling appearance bears a strong resemblance to El Fuerte in the Street Fighter series and the real life WWE superstar Rey Mysterio. Pirates - Monkey D. Luffy • Sanji • Nami • Usopp • Roronoa Zoro • Nico Robin • Franky •Tony Tony Chopper • Brook • Jibe • Portgas D. Ace (deceased) Kukui prepared to summon his final Pokémon, but suddenly, Tapu Koko appeared and knocked the Poké Ball from his hand. [39], Kukui also introduced both Brock and Misty at the newly built Cerulean City Gym to his students. However, Nebby did not return Ash and Pikachu, so the group split to find the two.[42]. Nevertheless, after everyone finished their meal, Ash, Pikachu and Kukui went to the Island Kahuna, Hala. That night, Professor Burnet was impressed on Masked Royal's actions, and wanted Kukui to meet him, which made the latter nervous. In A Dream Encounter!, Kukui told Ash about Professor Burnet and her research on Ultra Wormholes. English voice actor. Braviary appeared in a flashback in SM137, where he was seen defeating Guzma's Golisopod. Young Justice/The Team - Kon-El/Conner Kent/Superboy • Kaldur'ahm/Aqualad/Aquaman II (formerly) • Richard "Dick" Grayson/Robin I/Nightwing (formerly) • Wally West/Kid Flash I (deceased) • Bart Allen/Impulse/Kid Flash II • Tim Drake/Robin III (formerly) • M'gann M'orzz/Megan Morse/Miss Martian • Wayne Corbett/Alien Guardian Kukui prepared to summon his final Pokémon, but suddenly, Tapu Koko appeared and knocked the Poké Ball from his hand. The next day, Kukui announced to the class they would play Pokémon Base and introduced the teacher, the Pokébase player Oluolu. Ash and Pikachu ran off, but lost Litten. During his class's sleepover in A Dream Encounter!, Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house. Though this was to prepare Sophocles for the upcoming Vikavolt Race, Kukui was still disturbed by Vikavolt's close presence. As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired with Ash's newly-returned Naganadel to help Ash and Pikachu blow back a giant Shiny Guzzlord back to Ultra Space with the combined force of two Gigavolt Havocs. Voice Actors Characters TV Shows Movies Video Games Shorts Attractions Commercials. Olivia said it was a normal thing for Rockruff to leave on its own before evolving, but Ash said Rockruff was hurt when he saw him, which surprised Kukui and others. Ash and Rotom came to the house, after encountering Litten. Kukui admitted he couldn't find a solution, either.[13]. Kukui high-fived Tapu Koko, while Ash sent Pikachu out. He also placed a doll to have Rockruff play with. Family: Join the online community, create your anime and manga list, read reviews, explore the forums, follow news, and so much more! When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. He is the regional Professor of the Alola region. This made Ash more excited, due to knowing that he would battle Masked Royal as Kukui in the exhibition match. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names. His Incineroar used Malicious Moonsault Z-Move, to defeat Machamp, Decidueye and Primarina. [71] Ash went with Kukui and Burnet to do some shopping. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a Tapunium Z, a legendary Z-Crystal for the guardian deities' exclusive Z-Move, Guardian of Alola. With the help of Tapu Lele, both sides' health were restored. Once the Grand Trial battle started, Kukui acted as the referee and wondered how Ash would deal with Hala's Crabrawler and Hariyama, due to their impressive strength. Gender: Lucario reappeared in A Full Battle Bounty!, where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his Full Battle with Ash. Kukui introduced the class to Faba, who was on behalf of Lusamine to promote science. The Journey Continues! Professor Kukui is a young man with a muscular physique, who has dark eyes, black hair, a black man bun and a goatee. As a disguised Masked Royal, and like Professor Sycamore, Kukui is an adept battler as he demonstrated his battling skills against three Trainers in a handicap as well as Ash and his friends with the use of his Incineroar, much like how Sycamore battles using his Garchomp. He usually likes to add the names of moves into conversations every now and then, much like how Samson Oak uses Pokémon-related puns. [52] Kukui, Ash and Burnet were walking at the beach, and encountered Team Rocket's Mareanie, who was quite sad, which prompted them to took her inside their house. Professor Kukui debuted in Alola to New Adventure!. While the former was disappointed that Kukui could not meet the Masked Royal, she still admired the Masked Royal, and exclaimed how she loves him as a fan, which made Kukui blush. After that, Masked Royal made his victory pose, and helped Burnet back on her feet, which made her blush. Samson appeared to explain Komala just had a bad dream. Although he was sad over the loss, Kukui quickly cheered up with Litten helping regain his confidences.