Like any long-running series, the Pokémon anime has had its ups and downs, with some elements drawing immense criticism from fans. No character epitomizes the idea of the Pokémon anime's ...

Ash's journey has spanned almost the entire Pokémon world and has had a variety of companions. Yet some of his friends are more well-liked than others. Goh is considerably hated compared to Ash's ...

Goh's personality ... one of the most beloved companions in the show's history (Image via The Pokemon Company) Although she unfairly drew comparisons to Misty since Ash also wrecked her bike ...

Pokemon Journeys acts as a strong addition to the beloved franchise with fresh adventures, new characters, and the return of familiar faces. With Ash Ketchum and his new companion Goh, the series ...

The biggest fans of long-running anime and its games are in mourning over the news that the beloved duo ... all day long!) But Ash and Pikachu were defining figures of my childhood—and indeed ...

Pokemon Journeys ... moments from the video game in full animation had me on the edge of my seat. Instead, we got Ash and Goh “rapping” with Shellder on their heads – all so the anime ...

The beloved protagonist ... in-game cultural history. My feeling had always been that Journeys’ location agnosticism stemmed from a strategic storyline set-up for Ash’s departure.

Throughout 25 years of storytelling, Ash Ketchum has had numerous traveling companions in the Pokemon anime. These characters bring much of the identity of each region the protagonist treks ...

For me, Ash was, and largely still is the quintessential anime protagonist from my childhood ... mention episodes like when Ash released his beloved Butterfree so it could stay with a pink ...

Following a 26-season run, Ash Ketchum’s journey concluded in 2023. As fans bid farewell to the beloved duo, Ash and Pikachu embarked on a new adventure, leaving the spotlight to a fresh ...