Kofu

Kofu is a Gym Leader specializing in Water-type Pokémon in the anime, specifically appearing in Pokémon Horizons: The Series (the current ongoing Pokémon anime series). He is the Cascarrafa Gym Leader from the Paldea region, originally introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games.

In the anime, Kofu is portrayed as a middle-aged man with a warm, hearty, and jovial personality. He is also a renowned chef (often called the "Surging Chef"), owning and running his own restaurant (the Kofu Lounge), where he specializes in seafood dishes. His character blends his dual roles as a passionate cook and a skilled battler, often showing a cheerful and enthusiastic demeanor.

He has appeared in episodes involving events like Tera Training scenarios and battles (such as a tag battle alongside a disguised Explorer against an Elite Four member), where his coaching style and attempts to teach proper battle etiquette stand out. His anime depiction stays true to his game roots as a likable, food-loving Water specialist without major deviations.