What would you want in a 5th Season?

[Wisemon]

I think you're a few ranks above me in your knowledge of X-Men, although I didn't go into nearly as much detail in my explanations as I could've...the way you did. You said everything that I was implying/thinking and then some. If it's any consolation for the time you lost, this is definitely the most impressive post I've ever read.

Both have more or less heat-based powers

I think Cyclops's optic blasts are actually a form of powerful radiant light energy, not heat energy, which is why the ruby-quartz can contain them. They might bounce off a strong enough mirror.

Both also come to look after the 'kid' of the group (Tomoki & 'Kitty' Pryde/Jubilation Lee) in their own unique way.

I didn't see anything wholesome happening between Kouji and Tomoki. In "The Island of Misfit Boys", Kouji wanted to ditch Tomoki. After that, he never talked to him again. The Kouji/Tomoki relationship is the same as the Yamato/Mimi relationship; they were both there.

In addition to being a genius, McCoy was a football star in high school, before joining the Xavier School. In spite of their size and shape, both are quite agile.

You don't have to tiptoe around it. McCoy was a fat kid like Junpei. Another interesting thought: Beast and Storm (Storm's white outfit, not the original black one) look a bit like Beetlemon (Blitzmon) and Kazemon (Fairymon).

Tomoki & Katherine Pryde/Jubilation Lee:

Perhaps the personality is closer to the girls', but you have to admit; his powers, and being the youngest of five, make him closer to Iceman outwardly. It's also uncommon to cross over genders in these comparisons.

Kouichi & Victor Creed:

I had considered this, but the Apocalypse and Archangel thing seemed too perfect. Also, both Kouichi and Angel realize the error of their ways, whereas Creed just does what he wants (often that's mercenary work).

except Kouichi never started out as a hero.

He was the twin brother of a hero. That's close enough.

Cherubimon & Sinister:

I had considered this one. It would make Lucemon Apocalypse, assuming the Age of Apocalypse, and that would make Kouichi Nathan Grey. Of course, Nathan Grey became X-Man, and he's the reason I decided to start writing for this site.

Arbormon & 'Black' Tom Cassidy:

Banshee's brother? If you're going to go that deep into the roster, and if you want someone with plant powers, why not take Alpha Flight's Medicine Man?

It gets good ratings in the US, and so they continue to dub it. It gets good enough ratings injapan, and so they continue to make new episodes.

I know, but I'm saying that it gets good ratings because the kids want to see the characters from their cards and video games on T.V..

As for Ash and anyone "fucking" in Pokemon or Digimon, the show is for little children, not young adults, teenagers, or business professionals, so there will never be "fucking" inthe show, nor will there be foul language or overly dark overtones.

I know that won't be happening. I was joking about the prospect, but that is what it would take to get me to watch again.

However, a story driven primarily by a single character could still be good -- it has been done in various mediums and styles.

I disagree. I think you need a fairly equal team. Not every kid can relate to the same character. They need different characters to choose from. If their character isn't getting equal air time, they have a right to be pissed. I like some shows that star one character. For instance, I like (liked) Yu Yu Hakusho, but only because the main character looked like me and fought street fights like me.
Alright, it's 2:30 A.M. on the East Coast, and I just spent two hours on this (I work slow), but it was worth it to me.