After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum Has Made History

[Aachintya31]

I guess it's a nice conclusion to the main anime continuity. He became the world number with his first Pokemon.

 

[CloverDragon03]

The VA has no authority over the franchise and its direction. Ash had a goal, and he's achieved it. TPC literally confirmed that. He's the quote "Top trainer in the Pokémon world".

Ash has said multiple times in Journeys that becoming World Champion is another step toward becoming a Pokemon Master. A goal and a dream are different

 

[Sniper670]

Ash has said multiple times in Journeys that becoming World Champion is another step toward becoming a Pokemon Master. A goal and a dream are different

Ash's Journey has come to a close

 

[CloverDragon03]

Ash's Journey has come to a close

THEY’RE ACTUALLY RETIRING ASH WTF I WASN’T READY FOR THIS

 

[SilentLyfe]

Ash's journey has come to a close

Gonna miss him.

 

[Aachintya31]

Even though I never cared this looks bad.

 

[Kisaragi_Megumi]

Ash's Journey has come to a close

 

[SilentLyfe]

Oh my god. Someone posted a clip of episode 136 and I’m crying:

Spoiler

BUTTERFREE!!!

 

[Arceus0x]

I hope they make a worthy successor

 

[Sniper670]

Oh my god. Someone posted a clip of episode 136 and I’m crying:

Spoiler

BUTTERFREE!!!

Damn

 

[TartaChocholate]

I'm actually happy, let Ash go out in such a high note. His journey might not be over, but he will be remembered as the world champ.

 

[Sniper670]

Ash English VA

 

[TartaChocholate]

Ash is also getting a miniseries for himself as well so it's not goodbye just yet.

 

[Arceus0x]

Ash is also getting a miniseries for himself as well so it's not goodbye just yet.

yeah 11 episodes to tie loose ends. Misty's gonna be there too it seems at least for an episode

 

[Arceus0x]

also the miniseries is gonna have a new animation style

 

[TartaChocholate]

I think it's great. I mean, if they are focusing more on Ash's character this is a good way to give closure. Despite Ash becoming champion I did think that having just 1 to 3 episodes of the anime to close the entire Journeys plot threads and then conclude Ash's journey and character of 25 years of anime was too little.

 

[Marshadow29]

Ash's Journey has come to a close

tpci is..evolving? まさか.

 

[Undylan]

If this is the end of Ash, does that mean the end for Jessie, James and Meowth?

I'm not sure I can be ready to say goodbye for the latter....

 

[Arceus0x]

If this is the end of Ash, does that mean the end for Jessie, James and Meowth?

I'm not sure I can be ready to say goodbye for the latter....

i wouldn't mind this ending

(this is canon to one of the mangas btw)