After 1,200 episodes, 25 years, nine Pokemon League challenges, and countless memorable moments, Ash Ketchum has become the very best, like no one ever was. Now that he and Pikachu have finally won, the Pokemon anime is moving on from the iconic duo, and introducing a new cast, set in the Paldea region. The Pokemon Twitter account made the reveal, by announcing that next month will be the end of Ash and Pikachu's journey, and that the anime will continue on with two new protagonists, with a debut set for sometime in 2023.

The announcement also highlighted some of Ash's best or most memorable scenes, so that begs the question, for those that have watched the anime, be it the first few seasons, or kept up with the series loyally, what is your favorite Pokemon anime moment?

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[JuanMena]

Can't believe I've been alive even before this anime began.
I still remember the whole "this show is satanic" situation and despite the religious rumors, it had crazy merchandising in mid 90's.

My favourite moment of the series must be the first season, when it was original and new. This should've ended with the MewTwo movie, the first one.

Something funny I just remembered, in the early 2000s, there was a radio show in my city called "La mano peluda" in which the host had phone calls with people calling and sharing extranormal situations/experiences.
When Pokemon took Mexico, that is getting more popular amongst youngsters, a lady called this show and said that a "demonic pikachu" was appearing in ger house after her kid watched the show. When she called this "demonic pikachu" appeared in front of her and tried to drag her kid. Then the host tried to do a supposed exorcism to repel the "demon pikachu" and my mom prohibited me from watching Pokemon because it was from the demon!

Wish this was a joke, but it's true and I'll see if I can find the audio of that particular call.

 

[ombus]

man.. killed the games now the anime..

 

[_v3]

Given the fact that many other animes have pulled off a main character swap, I'd say it's all in the execution. As far as nostalgia goes, I have more nostalgia for Red/Blue/Ethan/Silver given that those were the OG MCs, but I know there's gonna be a bunch of people that aren't going to be super welcoming to thr change.

 

[Kwyjor]

They wouldn't get rid of Jesse and James, though, would they?

 

[Valwinz]

well atleast the new protag looks female

 

[Asia81]

Please make them Ash and Serena's kids

 

[Ericzander]

And he still hasn't caught them all. Hell, I've caught over 90% of them and won every pokemon league up to and including the one Ash won.

I'm a better pokemon master than Ash and I'm not even retiring. Smell ya later Ash.

 

[SaberLilly]

this just has "I got a bad feeling about this" written all over it.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Good.

Time to let go of Satoshi.

 

[gnmmarechal]

about time...

 

[PopcornSweetie]

This marks the end of an era. I still can't believe it has been 25 years already...

 

[Paulsar99]

Dude has been a kid for 25 years now. He should have already been an op adult by now. Lol!

 

[r1vver]

Oh my God, they killed Kenny Ash!

 

[Maximumbeans]

They wouldn't get rid of Jesse and James, though, would they?

That’s a good question. Swapping the main character is one thing but getting rid of equally iconic antagonists, that would basically make it a completely different show.

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I haven’t watched the anime since I was a kid but this feels really weird. I’m sad but it’s also more than that. Hard to explain.

 

[CoolMe]

Haven't seen any episode after Gen 3 (it got same-y quickly)..

Why the hell hasnt Pikachu evolved in 25 years???

Because Pikachu is popular & likeable than Raichu, switching him might hurt sales of Pikachu related toys etc. Also it is a risky move in general, business-wise, since it's all about money they're happy just to keep him the way he is.

 

[KingVamp]

The first thing she does, is lose to Ash. It would be funny if Sprigatito has the same issue of not wanting to evolve.

 

[ov3rkill]

I hope to see Ash as the final boss or something in the new series.

 

[raxadian]

They should have done that at least 15 years ago. But better late that never.

 

[Panzerfaust]

Conglaturation!!!
You're winner

 

[Noctosphere]

I've followed him since the beginning
I still do to be honnest
I'll continue to watch seasons to come and i'm not ashamed of saying it