Introduction

Of course, the Pokémon series is better known for its creatures than for its human characters. However, that's not to mean that there are no interesting human characters in Pokémon.
Welcome to Spark Needle, a fansite dedicated to Volkner (Denji) and Flint (Ooba) from the Pokémon series. The former a Gym Leader and the latter an Elite Four, they appeared for the first time in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006). They made a big comeback two years later, in Pokémon Platinum; their debut in the anime is very recent.
Although they're constantly teasing each other and arguing over petty things with often hilarious outcomes, these guys are truly inseparable and support each other through the good times and the bad. Even though they are completely different persons, they're a bit too much inseparable...huh.

This website is meant to be a complete tribute to their characters and their relationship; we have informative pages, essays, media and fan content. There also is a fanlisting that you can join to show your support for these characters, be it as friends or something more.
Of course, there are lots of unmarked spoilers, so know what to read.

Updates and stats on fire

Last content update: July 8, 2010
So, Flint made one more appearance in DP180, which was aired in Japan on June 10. And I learned this only yesterday. Whoops? Anyway, here we have the synopsis, the screencaps and the usual notes. You can also download the episode, if you wish so.
Also, things that could be of your interest: the dubbed version of DP165 is scheduled for airing in the USA on July 24. :D
See more updates at the updates archive.

The fanlisting currently counts 13 members (plus 0 more waiting for approval) and was last updated on July 18, 2010. It runs thanks to the script Enthusiast.
Spark Needle is listed at The Fanlistings Network and The Anime Fanlistings Network.

Shining, shocking sponsors

Spark Needle is a part of blind-dreaming.net, the homeland of the sprouting heads, and its hall of changes. It was made for the OTP shrine marathon over at Amassment. Here are some banners, because banners are pretty.

Boring disclaimer: Volkner and Flint, as well as Pokémon, are property of Nintendo, Creatures Inc. and GAME FREAK Inc. 1995-2010, and I am in no way affiliated with any of them, duh. What I'm doing here is just running a fansite. This website and its original content and layout are property of mine (dubiousdisc) unless otherwise specified and are not to be reproduced prior my explicit permission.