Professor Kukui

Professor Kukui (ククイ博士) is a prominent character in the Pokémon franchise. He first appeared in the Generation VII games, Pokémon Sun and Moon, and their sequels, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, as the Pokémon Professor of the Alola region. He specializes in researching Pokémon moves, often experimenting by taking direct hits from them. Professor Kukui is a passionate and outgoing individual, known for affectionately referring to the player as "cousin." He is also the founder of the Alola Pokémon League and has a masked wrestling persona known as "The Masked Royal." He sports a black topknot and goatee, a white hat with a rainbow design, and a white lab coat, typically worn without a shirt underneath. He also serves as a teacher at the Alola Pokémon School, guiding young trainers. His wife is Professor Burnet, and they have a son named Lei. In the Pokémon anime series, Professor Kukui plays a significant role as Ash's mentor in the Alola region, providing him with lodging and training facilities. He develops a deep friendship with Ash and helps him grow as a Pokémon Trainer. Professor Kukui's multifaceted roles and his love for Pokémon make him a memorable character in the Pokémon universe.