Has Pokémon Anime Ended?
The Pokémon anime has not entirely ended, but the series featuring Ash Ketchum as the main character has concluded after nearly 25 years on the air, with a new series set to start with new protagonists and Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has announced that a new series of the Pokémon anime would air, following the conclusion of a final arc that serves as an epilogue to Pokémon Ultimate Journeys, set to conclude the story of Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the anime series since its inception.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Are they still making the Pokémon anime? Yes, a new series of the Pokémon anime is set to air, following the conclusion of a final arc that serves as an epilogue to Pokémon Ultimate Journeys.
- Will the Pokémon anime continue after Ash? Yes, a new series is set to start with no Ash, no Pikachu, and new protagonists and Pokémon taking their place.
- Who is replacing Ash Ketchum? The female protagonist in the new Pokémon anime series is Liko, who is equipped with an “awe-inspiring pendant,” while the male protagonist is named Roy, equipped with a mysterious Poke Ball.
Ash Ketchum’s Story
- Is Ash no longer the main character? Yes, after 25 years as the main protagonist of the Pokémon anime series, Ash Ketchum and his beloved Pikachu are saying goodbye.
- What is Ash’s final episode? Ash and Pikachu’s final episode, “Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!“, has already aired in Japan.
- Did Ash ever become a Pokémon Master? Yes, after 25 years, Ash Ketchum finally passes the baton to the new generations after achieving his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.
New Series and Characters
- Who is Ash’s future wife? Serena is Ash’s true love in the Pokémon Anime, not Misty.
- Will Ash ever return to Pokémon? As fans prepare to say goodbye to the classic Pokémon anime and Ash and Pikachu along with it, knowing that the door is open for Ash’s return may make that farewell a little easier.
- Is the story of Ash Ketchum over? After more than 25 years, Ash’s journey has come to an end in the Pokémon Journeys finale.
Behind the Scenes
- Why did they change Ash Ketchum? They make him look younger because the series required him to be so, with the previous animations not suiting the Z-Moves and battles in the series.
- Does Ash leave his Pokémon? Ash never keeps his Pokémon for our entertainment, so that we could have more stories with different Pokémon.
Ash’s Family and Relationships
- Does Ash have a child? Sato Ketchum is Ash’s son, seen in the Pokémon anime series Pokémon Heart and Soul when Celebi sends Ash, Hari, and Brock into the future.
- Does Ash end up with Misty or Serena? As things stand, Ash is meant to be with Serena, not Misty, with something beginning between the two when they first met in their childhood.
Pokémon Anime Legacy
- What is the longest running anime? Sazae-San is the longest-running anime, with over 7,920 episodes and still ongoing, holding the Guinness World Record for the longest-running animated series in the world.
- Will Ash bring back Charizard? Yes, Ash asks if Charizard would like to rejoin him on his journey, and the answer is an enthusiastic yes, with Charizard reunited with Ash once again.