Anthropomorphism doesn't require physical design change. It also doesn't require any awareness of such thing.
Having human thoughts on the inside is another way of being anthropomorphic, even if the person can't talk in English. And the Pokemon are anthropomorphic or at least close where it doesn't much matter. So they are anthropomorphic or are still aliens similar to human thinking. Same with My Little Pony, and most other anthropomorphic films and TV shows. Even those that are two-legged.
Anthropomorphism doesn't require physical design change. It also doesn't require any awareness of such thing.
Having human thoughts on the inside is another way of being anthropomorphic, even if the person can't talk in English. And the Pokemon are anthropomorphic or at least close where it doesn't much matter. So they are anthropomorphic or are still aliens similar to human thinking. Same with My Little Pony, and most other anthropomorphic films and TV shows. Even those that are two-legged.
I think it's easier to just share this: https://www.deviantart.com/another-realm/art/Alpha-and-Omega-Comparing-635511156