Koko

Koko he is a human boy who believes he too is a Pokémon.

Age 10+ Gender Male Eye color Blue Hair color Burgundy Hometown Forest of Okoya Region Unknown FAMILY Chrome Molybdenum (father; deceased) Phossa Molybdenum (mother; deceased) Dada (adoptive father) FRIENDS Ash Ketchum Ash's PikachuAl Molybdenum, better known by his nickname Koko, is one of the main protagonists appearing in MS023: Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle. Koko is a kid with spiky burgundy colored hair and tan skin covered in white paint markings that resembles Zarude's. He has turquoise eyes. He also wears a big dark brown loin cloth that covers his lower half on his body along with wearing four big brown bands on both his arms to resemble the vines wrapped around Zarude's arms. He wore an orange outer shirt, a blue shirt, dark blue shorts, when he is in Milyfa Town.

He also wears a pendent necklace which belongs to his late mother: Phossa Molybdenum.

Koko also bears a very strong resemblance to his late father: Chrom Molybdenum. Personality

Due to his upbringing by Zarude, Koko often speaks in Pokémon speech such as Zarude and was unfamiliar with human vocabulary until later on he learned how to speak both Pokémon speech and Human vocabulary. His behavior mirrored that of a Zarude; often running on fours, growling when startled, using his heightened senses to locate objects, swinging from tree branches and vines. Koko initially was uncertain with his identity as he noticed the difference between himself and other Zarude. Ten years prior to the events of the movie, Al Molybdenum was born as the only child of scientists Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum, who were the leaders of the Biotope Company. They researched the mysteries of the healing spring water in the Forest of Okoya, seeking to locate its source. Chrom and Phossa eventually managed to acquire a sample of the spring water and were able to find its source, the Great Tree hidden somewhere deep in the jungle. However, when they realized the great tree was a sacred place to the troop of Pokémon called Zarude living there, they decided to put their research on hold until they could find a way to approach the matter in a way more respectful to the tree's residents. This enraged Zed, who was unable to persuade Chrom to change his mind. Returning to his office, Zed recorded a video log about the project's postponement, only to suffer a psychotic break during the recording, trash the office and decide that he should lead the Biotope Company instead.

Zed then pursued Chrom and Phossa in his car, running them off a road and causing a fiery wreck, leaving Chrom and Phossa wounded. Before Zed could reach them, they sent their son Al down a nearby river inside a cradle to protect him with their research contained in Phossa Molybdenum's pendant, Zed stole their sample of the spring water along with the research of the Great Tree and left Chrom and Phossa to die in the subsequent explosion when their wrecked car exploded, swearing he would rebuild their work from scratch.

Al Molybdenum was eventually found by a single Zarude living deep within the jungle. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude attempted to return Koko to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in Milyfa Town led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its abandoned state and a photo of Al with his parents, Zarude realized that the parents are dead or missing and that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al Molybdenum as a son and renamed him Koko. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.

Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use moves. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his originDada is a nicknamed Zarude appearing in the "Secrets of the Jungle". He is Koko's adoptive father. Ten years prior in Secrets of the Jungle, Zarude and its fellow troop members lived in the Forest of Okoya. The Zarude often terrorized the Pokémon living in the jungle, attacking them and stealing their food under the pretense it was the law of the Zarude. One day, lured by the sound of crying, Zarude arrived at a riverbank, where he came across a lone human infant. Arriving to the heart tree, The troop told him no one is allowed into their territory despite Zarude coming to the Elder in order to speak with him about the child Zarude brought to the troop. Elder Zarude told him what Zarude will do with the child, if Zarude leave the infant behind, the child will not survive without a parent to take care of it.

Despite the protests of his pack, The Zarude instead choosing to go into exile by withdrawing from the troop and find the child's parents. However, an attempt to leave him in Milyfa Town led to Al nearly walking in front of a car, forcing Zarude to save him and keep searching. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its abandoned state and a photo of Al with his parents, Zarude realized that the parents are dead or missing and that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al Molybdenum as his own son and renamed him Koko. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing which is child's blanket, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.

Over the next ten years, Dada and Koko lived in the jungle together. Oblivious to his true nature, Koko believed he was also a Zarude and became frustrated by his apparent inability to use moves. When Dada hesitated to tell Koko the truth, Koko stormed off to discover his true origins. That night, Dada met with Koko, only to discover he befriended a boy named Ash Ketchum. Realizing he was a human and not a Pokémon, Koko demanded Dada to tell him the truth. Dada accepted and led the boys to a nearby abandoned research facility containing a picture of Koko's birth parents. After explaining how he and Koko met, Dada left, telling his son to decide what to do with the information he received.

The next day, Dada and his former troop members came across Dr. Zed attempting to uncover the secret of the Heart Tree's healing powers. Dada and the Alpha Zarude attempted to fight Dr. Zed's robot, but were injured and forced to flee. After regrouping with the others, Dr. Zed began attacking the Heart Tree. Despite Dada's warnings, the other Zarude chose to fight and protect the Heart Tree. With no other options, Dada turned to the jungle Pokémon to help him stop Dr. Zed. The Pokémon initially rejected Dada's request, but accepted after seeing how he desperately he wanted to keep Koko and the forest safe.

Dada and the jungle Pokémon fought off Dr. Zed, but Dada was fatally wounded when he protected Koko from the robot's attack. The other Zarude took Dada to the healing spring, but its restorative properties were weakened when Dr. Zed attacked the Heart Tree earlier. Almost dying, Dada admitted to Koko that he was proud to be his father despite being insecure about his ability to be a parent. Desperate to save his father, Koko managed to successfully use Jungle Healing and save Dada's life.

After Dr. Zed's defeat, the Zarude worked with the jungle Pokémon and the Biotope to restore the damages done to the jungle. When Ash said his farewells to everyone, Koko revealed that he wanted to leave the jungle and go on a journey of his own. Feigning anger, Dada argued with Koko and told him to do whatever he wanted. Before Koko left, Dada and the jungle Pokémon gathered together to say goodbye.

Sometime later, Dada fed the jungle Pokémon the Berries he had grown in his and Koko's garden. He then spotted a Shiny Celebi, the jungle's guardian, confirming to him that peace had returned to the jungle.