Pokémon retired Ash and Pikachu at the perfect moment - Polygon

With Ash Ketchum leaving the Pokémon anime, it’s time to find a new Poké protagonist. The timing of his retirement makes perfect sense; with Violet and Scarlet out, there’s no more need for Ash.

Thanks for everything Ash and Pikachu (1997-2023) by matiriani28 on DeviantArt

Who would win in a fight, Pikachu or Kirby? - Quora

Reflections on 20 Years of Pokemon - Feature

The Pokémon series, from 1997 to 2023. A whole 25 years of fun Adventures. I had so much fun following Ash and Pikachu (now looking forward to Liko & Roy's journey). : r/pokemonanime

Pokémon Journeys: The Series (TV Series 2019– ) - News - IMDb

New Pokemon anime: New Pokémon Anime 'Pocket Masters' announced with new protagonists as Ash retires

Pokémon Journeys: The Series (TV Series 2019– ) - News - IMDb

Here's What Happens in Ash's Final Pokémon Anime Episode

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Thank You, Pokemon's Ash and Pikachu! by DavinciMartinezGames on DeviantArt

Why did the Pokémon anime creators eventually replace hand-colored cel animation with digital colored animation in 2002? - Quora

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