Juan

Juan is the Gym Leader of Sootopolis City in the Hoenn region in the Pokémon anime (specifically appearing in the Advanced Generation series, episodes like "The Great Eight Fate!" and "Eight Ain't Enough!").

In the anime version, he is portrayed as a sophisticated, elegant, and charismatic gentleman who specializes in Water-type Pokémon. He's a celebrity in Sootopolis City, famous for putting on spectacular artistic shows and performances with his Pokémon (similar to a Coordinator style, as he has a past as a Pokémon Coordinator). He treats battles as an art form, emphasizing grace, finesse, and beauty in how his Pokémon move and fight.

Juan is polite, hospitable (he even hosted Ash and his friends for an elaborate meal), and deeply passionate about both battling seriously to win and showcasing the elegance of Water Pokémon. His ace Pokémon is Milotic, and his team includes others like Sealeo, Seaking, Luvdisc, and Whiscash during his Gym battle with Ash.

He's depicted as a refined, dashing figure popular especially among the locals (and many female fans), with a mentor-like role in the broader lore (he was Wallace's teacher), though the anime focuses on his time as the active Gym Leader while Wallace was Champion.