Breaking News: A New Era Begins - Pokemon Fans Bid Farewell to Ash and Pikachu After 25 Iconic Years!
The Pokemon anime bids farewell to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu after an incredible 25-year journey, marking the end of an era for devoted fans in one country
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Canadian Pokemon enthusiasts say goodbye to Ash and Pikachu after 25 years, meanwhile their American counterparts eagerly await the conclusion of their adventures on Netflix, set to premiere in September.The Pokemon anime saga in Japan has now shifted its focus to new protagonists, Liko and Roy, in the captivating Pokemon Horizons series.
The departure of Ash and Pikachu may be bittersweet, but it will be intriguing to witness the evolution of the anime series with fresh characters.
While Japanese Pokemon anime fans bid farewell to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu months ago, Canadian fans are now also saying goodbye to these beloved characters after 25 years. The Pokemon anime series initially debuted in Japan in 1997 and reached numerous other regions, including the US and Canada, in 1998. Over the years, it aired on various television channels, and recently, viewers in the US tuned in to new episodes of the Pokemon anime series via the Netflix streaming service.
Netflix has obtained the streaming rights for the Pokemon series in the United States, providing a convenient method for watching the show. However, viewers in the US will need to wait until September to witness the culmination of Ash and Pikachu's adventures. In contrast, Canadian viewers with access to Cartoon Network were able to witness the final episode on July 22.
The final episode of Ash and Pikachu's journey has already aired in English in Canada, prompting Pokemon fans in the country to bid farewell to these beloved characters after 25 years. Fans have expressed their tribute to Ash and Pikachu through social media platforms and Reddit. While there remains a possibility for Ash and Pikachu to make a comeback in the Pokemon anime series, it appears that the franchise is truly moving forward.
The Japanese release of the Pokemon anime series typically precedes its availability in the English-language version, granting viewers in Japan a preview of the upcoming events. As of now, the Pokemon Horizons anime series has already reached its 14th episode in Japan. Unlike the usual focus on Ash and Pikachu, this series shifts its attention towards two fresh protagonists.
Liko and Roy are the main characters in the Pokemon Horizons anime series. The initial episodes take place in the Kanto region before transitioning to the Paldea region, where the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet stories unfold. Even though Ash's Pikachu does not make an appearance in this new series, fans can enjoy the presence of Captain Pikachu.
The Pokemon anime series took a daring step by bidding farewell to Ash and Pikachu. It will be intriguing to witness the anime's performance with a fresh lineup of characters. Those in Japan are already aware of what the Pokemon Horizons anime has in store, and soon viewers in Canada, the US, and other regions will have the opportunity to experience it firsthand.
