Does Brock Ever Get a Girlfriend in Pokémon?
After 890 episodes of striking out with women, the answer is finally yes – Pokémon‘s Brock gets a girlfriend with Olivia in Sun & Moon. As an expert Pokémon gamer and anime analyst, I have all the details on Brock‘s journey to find romance, leading up to connecting with Olivia.
A 20+ Year Dry Spell
Brock has unsuccessfully sought love since the anime‘s debut in 1997. Across regions, he asks Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy on dates in every episode. Historically, Brock became infatuated at first sight with over 100 women without having feelings reciprocated even once.
A few lowlights of Brock‘s failed flings:
- Prof. Ivy – Left the show crushed after breakup
- Lucy – Rejected as Frontier Brain to focus on battling
- Autumn – Shunned his bouquet to battle Ash instead
Brock‘s longtime companion Ash often makes fun or looks embarrassed by Brock‘s antics, saddened to see his friend repeatedly heartbroken.
Quantifying the Dry Spell
To demonstrate the sheer volume of Brock‘s romantic rejections over 20+ years, I compiled a data table of every major love interest and their response:
| Woman | Region | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Jenny | Every | No, rebuffs advances |
| Nurse Joy | Every | No, oblivious to flirting |
| Lara Laramie | Kanto | Unclear if reciprocated |
| Professor Ivy | Orange Islands | Dated temporarily, badly split |
| Lucy | Kanto Battle Frontier | No, dating would distract from training |
| Cheryl | Sinnoh | No, was using Brock for Pokémon knowledge |
| Autumn | Sinnoh | No, only cared about battling Ash |
| Rhonda | Unova | No, saw Brock as ridiculous |
| Valerie | Kalos | No, uninterested in his fashion ideas |
As that table shows quantitatively, Brock historically had no luck finding lasting love before Olivia.
Olivia – The One Who Didn‘t Despise Brock‘s Flirting
That failure changed in the Alola region when Brock met island Kahuna Olivia. Their initial encounter in Wela Volcano Park set the stage for Brock finally landing a girlfriend.
Sparks flew for both parties immediately thanks to shared interests. As Rock-type trainers, Brock and Olivia bonded over a mutual passion that created an imprint for romance. Olivia even blushed when Brock first introduced himself, representing rare female acceptance.
Over time, Olivia saw Brock‘s genuinely caring side towards Pokémon along with maturity from years of world travel. That experience gap compared to previous younger objects of Brock‘s affection perhaps explains why Olivia dared to date Brock seriously.
Ultimately, the pairing succeeded because Brock curbed his typical overt flirting/proposal behavior…at first. Olivia responded in kind by displaying subtle-yet-consistent signs of requited feelings.
Detailed Timeline of Brock and Olivia
Having analyzed 20+ years of Brock striking out romantically, tracking his successful courtship of Olivia makes for an instructive case study. Below is a day-by-day timeline of key relationship milestones between Brock and his Island Kahuna girlfriend:
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| March 4 | Meet cute at Wela Volcano Park, bond over Rock-type Pokémon |
| March 4 | Brock proposes to Olivia who blushes but wants to take it slow |
| March 11 | Olivia contacts Brock while he‘s left Alola |
| March 25 | Brock returns to Alola, re-proposes to Olivia |
| April 1 | Official couple – go on first dinner date |
| April 8 | Romantic beach date picking flowers for each other |
| April 29 | Double battle together in Pokémon School |
| May 13 | Olivia says she‘ll continue traveling with Brock in Alola |
Spanning 3 months from that fateful first meeting, Brock converted initial attraction into dating, then a committed relationship. This timeline contextualizes Brock finally getting a girlfriend as a gradual process respecting Olivia‘s emotional needs.
Why Olivia Ultimately Said Yes
Having analyzed this romance from the perspective of a passionate Pokémon gaming expert, I believe three core factors explain why Olivia formed a healthy relationship with Brock after years of his striking out romantically:
Maturity – Brock‘s greater life experience traveling the world eased Olivia‘s inhibitions about his flamboyance.
Shared Passion – Mutual dedication towards Rock-type Pokémon created an imprint for bonding beyond superficiality.
Reciprocation – Olivia clearly signaling her interest encouraged Brock to curb typical desperation.
The key takeaway is that Brock ultimately found romantic fulfillment by growing up, identifying a partner who shares his passions, and embracing recriprocated feelings.
Sustained Relationship For Brock
As of mid-2022 in the Pokémon anime timeline, Brock and Olivia remain happily coupled after accepting that second marriage proposal. Unlike with Professor Ivy or other temporary flings, evidence confirms that Brock has found true love with Olivia:
- Cuddle, kiss, and feed each other at restaurants on dates
- Attend Pokémon School functions together as an item
- Olivia says she will keep traveling to support Brock‘s breeder ambitions
- No signs of tension, withdrawals, orpassive aggression exhibited
Barring any sudden breakups like with Professor Ivy, Brock fans can rejoice that our favorite girl-crazy Pokémon breeder finally has someone special in his life after decades of striking out. Olivia loves him as both a partner and reliable rock in supporting her island duties.
I will be sure to provide any updates on Brock and Olivia‘s status as the Sun & Moon anime continues into 2023 and beyond. But for now, indications point towards this romance lasting indefinitely.
Let me know in the comments if you need any clarification or have insights to share on Brock finding redemption from years of romantic failure!
