is the pokemon anime still going on

by Kaitlyn Ward 7 min read
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The third and final season, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series premiered its first episode in Japan on December 17, 2021.

Will Pokemon anime ever end?

But every Pokemon Fan have request that Pokemon Anime should never come to an end. Takeshi Shudo was the chief writer of the Pokémon anime from 1997-2002. He also wrote/co-wrote the first three Pokémon movies and the Mewtwo Returns TV special.

Will there be new characters in the Pokémon anime?

The Pokémon anime has already toyed with the idea of trying out new characters in the role of the main character, as was the case with the Pokémon Origins miniseries back in 2013.

Should there be a full Pokémon anime reboot?

Pikachu and Team Rocket were still around, but there are new characters present in the story who join Ash on his adventures. A full Pokémon anime reboot seems like a smart idea, as it would attract both the old fans who watched the series back in the '90s and the new ones who explored the Kanto region in the Let's Go games.

Was the Pokemon anime ever good?

When the Pokemon anime first hit the air, it left audiences in awe with the world where all of these fantastic creatures lived, fought, and were befriended by humans. Looking back, while the anime was never terrible, it wasn’t as good when you look past the concept.

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Is Pokemon anime going to end?

The Pokémon Anime Almost Had a Bizarrely Dark Ending It seems like the Pokémon anime will go on forever, but head writer Shudo Takeshi once planned for a surprisingly downbeat ending. The Pokémon anime has been running since 1997, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

Will the Pokemon series continue?

And the stakes are higher than ever. The 25th season of the Pokemon anime is getting ready to go global, with Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series premiering around the world through 2022 and beyond.

Is Ash Ketchum still 10?

Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the Pokemon anime, whose goal is to be the greatest Pokemon Master of all time. When the show began back in 1997, Ash started on his journey throughout the Pokemon world at the age of ten, and several years later, he is still ten-years-old.

Is Ash leaving after Pokemon journeys?

Pokemon Journeys might be Ash's last season but there is no way Ash and Pikachu are ever leaving the franchise – it's as likely as Pikachu evolving into Raichu.

When was Pokemon created?

Pokémon, which is short for Pocket Monsters, is a media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori back in 1995.

How many seasons of Johto are there?

The Johto arc encompasses a total of three seasons. The first, The Johto Journeys, aired from October 14, 1999 to July 27, 2000 with a total of 41 episodes; Johto League Champions, the second season, aired from August 3, 2000 to August 2, 2001 and had a total of 52 episodes; the third and final Johto season, Master Quest, had 65 episodes that aired from August 9, 2001 to November 14, 2002. The arc had a total of 158 episodes.

What does Ash do to Pikachu?

Ash eventually pulls a severely weakened Pikachu back into his Poké Ball when the Pokémon attacks Ash, and it begins to fade when Marshadow notices the wing has dissolved. Ash is in a gray world but is brought back. Ash takes the newly formed rainbow wing and places it on top of the crystal structure.

How many Johto movies are there?

The Johto arc contains three feature-length movies and a special television movie aired as part of the second Johto season. Two of the feature-length movies tie directly into the Johto arc, while the third one foreshadows Generation III Pokémon. The special television movie is a sequel to the first Pokémon movie.

How many seasons are there in Diamond and Pearl?

Diamond and Pearl (which is another name for the Sinnoh arc) consists of a total of four seasons: Diamond and Pearl, which aired its 52 episodes from September 28, 2006 to October 25, 2007; Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension, which aired its 52 episodes from November 8, 2007 to December 4, 2008; Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles, which aired its 53 episodes from December 4, 2008 to December 24, 2009; and, finally, Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors, which aired its 34 episodes from January 7, 2010 to September 9, 2010. The arc has a total of 191 episodes.

Who does Mewtwo attack?

Mewtwo attacks and destroys the other Mirage Pokémon in one go. Then it attacks Ash, May, Misty, Pikachu and Professor Oak, but Professor Oak summons his Dragonite who protects them. Then they flee and Mew comes along. Meanwhile, Brock has arrived at Jenny’s and tells her everything; Jenny goes with Brock.

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Ash is currently traveling the world with a boy named Go, whose goal is to catch all of the Pokémon in the world, including the elusive Mew.

Another Ash Ketchum Reboot

It's likely that Ash Ketchum is about to fulfill his dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master, so why not start over with a new Ash? The Pokémon movies have already used the concept of an Ash reboot. Pikachu and Team Rocket were still around, but there are new characters present in the story who join Ash on his adventures.

Same Universe, But A Brand New Trainer Becomes The Protagonist

It's possible that the Pokémon anime could start over fresh and use a new protagonist who is unrelated to the original story. It could also go the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX route and start off with Ash giving his Pikachu to an aspiring new trainer, before he heads off into the sunset.

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