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Description
Professeure Pimprenelle, known in the English version as Professor Burnet, is a recurring supporting character in the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime. She is a researcher who specializes in Ultra Wormholes, the rare dimensional rifts that open in the skies of the Alola region, and more broadly in the connection between the Pokémon world and other dimensions. Her scientific background also includes the study of the Interdream Zone, a space believed to exist between the world of dreams and reality. In the anime she is introduced as a respected colleague of Professor Kukui, called Professeur Euphorbe in the French version, and the two develop a close personal bond over the course of the series.
In terms of personality, Pimprenelle is outgoing, warm, approachable, and good-humored, with a cheerful and slightly mischievous manner. She speaks in a casual, friendly tone that makes her easy to talk to, and she shows genuine enthusiasm both for her research and for the people around her. She is a devoted friend who takes care of those close to her, and she is also an avid fan of the Masked Royal, the wrestling persona secretly worn by Professor Kukui. When the Masked Royal publicly reveals his true identity, she is so overwhelmed by excitement that she faints.
Her role in the story is that of a supportive researcher and ally to the main cast. She collaborates with the Aether Foundation, assisting Lusamine and her team with their investigations, and she regularly lends her expertise during Alola's major crises, including missions involving Ultra Beasts and the events surrounding Necrozma, when the region loses its light. She takes part in efforts to restore that light and helps with the preparation of major regional events such as the construction of the Manalo Stadium and the Alola League, which she watches with great enthusiasm.
Her relationship with Professor Kukui is central to her character. The two begin as colleagues with obvious affection for each other, and they marry in a beach ceremony during the series, after which she moves into his home. At the end of the Sun & Moon series it is revealed that she is expecting a child, and in later episodes of the anime she appears as the mother of their son, Lei. She also forms a caring bond with Lillie, offering comfort and advice when Lillie struggles with her feelings about her mother, Lusamine, and she is a familiar and kind presence to the students of the Pokémon School. Her companion Pokémon is a Munchlax, known as Goinfrex in French, which is frequently seen by her side.
Over the course of the series, Pimprenelle develops from a mostly offscreen specialist into an integrated and beloved member of the Alola community. Her personal life grows alongside her professional work, as she gains a husband, a home, and eventually a family. Physically, she is depicted as a woman of medium height and slim build with tanned skin, short spiky white hair, and yellow eyes. Her notable abilities lie in her extensive scientific knowledge: she is an expert on dimensional phenomena, Ultra Wormholes, and Ultra Beasts, and her technical skill proves essential in helping Alola respond to threats that originate beyond its dimension.
In terms of personality, Pimprenelle is outgoing, warm, approachable, and good-humored, with a cheerful and slightly mischievous manner. She speaks in a casual, friendly tone that makes her easy to talk to, and she shows genuine enthusiasm both for her research and for the people around her. She is a devoted friend who takes care of those close to her, and she is also an avid fan of the Masked Royal, the wrestling persona secretly worn by Professor Kukui. When the Masked Royal publicly reveals his true identity, she is so overwhelmed by excitement that she faints.
Her role in the story is that of a supportive researcher and ally to the main cast. She collaborates with the Aether Foundation, assisting Lusamine and her team with their investigations, and she regularly lends her expertise during Alola's major crises, including missions involving Ultra Beasts and the events surrounding Necrozma, when the region loses its light. She takes part in efforts to restore that light and helps with the preparation of major regional events such as the construction of the Manalo Stadium and the Alola League, which she watches with great enthusiasm.
Her relationship with Professor Kukui is central to her character. The two begin as colleagues with obvious affection for each other, and they marry in a beach ceremony during the series, after which she moves into his home. At the end of the Sun & Moon series it is revealed that she is expecting a child, and in later episodes of the anime she appears as the mother of their son, Lei. She also forms a caring bond with Lillie, offering comfort and advice when Lillie struggles with her feelings about her mother, Lusamine, and she is a familiar and kind presence to the students of the Pokémon School. Her companion Pokémon is a Munchlax, known as Goinfrex in French, which is frequently seen by her side.
Over the course of the series, Pimprenelle develops from a mostly offscreen specialist into an integrated and beloved member of the Alola community. Her personal life grows alongside her professional work, as she gains a husband, a home, and eventually a family. Physically, she is depicted as a woman of medium height and slim build with tanned skin, short spiky white hair, and yellow eyes. Her notable abilities lie in her extensive scientific knowledge: she is an expert on dimensional phenomena, Ultra Wormholes, and Ultra Beasts, and her technical skill proves essential in helping Alola respond to threats that originate beyond its dimension.