James

James is one of the main members of the Team Rocket trio (alongside Jessie and Meowth) in the Pokémon anime series. He serves as a recurring antagonist, constantly scheming to capture rare Pokémon—most famously Ash's Pikachu—though their plans almost always end in comedic failure, often with the iconic "blasting off again!"

Appearance: James has distinctive shoulder-length periwinkle/lavender hair with a prominent fringe, green eyes, and typically wears the classic Team Rocket uniform: a white long-sleeved shirt with a large red "R," black undershirt, white pants, black boots, and matching gloves.

Personality and background: Unlike the more aggressive Jessie, James is generally the softer, more sensitive, and kindhearted member of the group. He's dramatic, flamboyant, often effeminate in mannerisms, and has a tendency to cross-dress for disguises (frequently impersonating Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, or even Jessie). Despite being part of a villainous organization, he genuinely loves and cares deeply for his Pokémon, showing a gentle and empathetic side—he rarely mistreats them and often bonds closely with species like his various Grass- or Poison-types.

His backstory reveals he comes from an extremely wealthy family but ran away to escape an arranged marriage to a controlling fiancée (Jessebelle, who resembles Jessie) and a stifling, unloving upbringing. This led him to join Team Rocket after a brief time with a bike gang, seeking freedom and camaraderie.

Overall, James provides much of the trio's comic relief through his over-the-top reactions, loyalty to his teammates, and surprisingly competent (yet unlucky) moments as a trainer, making him one of the more endearing and layered "villains" in the series.