As has been previously teased, the final arc of thePokemonanime featuring Ash as its protagonist will see the Pokemon trainer once again joined by his friends Misty and Ash. The Pokemon Company has confirmed that there will be eleven final episodes starring Ash. The first of thesePokemonepisodes is set to begin airing in Japan starting next week, prompting an announcement of what fans can expect. While Misty and Brock aren’t in this first episode, both fan-favorite characters have been confirmed to join soon thereafterWhile 25 years ofPokemonanime episodes can lead to many memories, the very first season is easily one of the most beloved. During that season, not only did Ash form his friendship with Pikachu, but also with Brock and Misty.Brock was the Gym Leader for Pewter Cityand gave Ash his first Gym badge. Misty was a traveler whose bike Ash stole and broke, with Misty ultimately following Ash until he repaid her. Both Brock and Misty are seen as two of Ash’s most popular companions.RELATED:Ash’s Pokemon Adventures Aren’t Over Just YetDescriptions for the first threeAsh-centricPokemonanime episodesof this final season have now been shared in Japan. While Misty and Broke won’t be in all three episodes, they do play a key role in the second and third episodes. In the second episode, Ash and Misty are involved in a story revolving around catching a Clauncher. The third episode will have Ash and Misty encountering Brock and then having to rescue him from a Hatterene.
The second episode is currently scheduled to begin airing in Japan starting February 20, while the third episode will air on February 27. Descriptions for future episodes have yet to be shared, but they’ll assumedly involve Ash, Brock, and Misty continuing their travels throughout the rest of the season. It should be a verynostalgic journey forPokemonfans.
What’s especially interesting about these three episodes of thePokemonanime is how simple and traditional they are. With it beingAsh’s last season, some may have thought it’d be an epic journey or a tournament of some kind. Instead, it’s Ash and friends catching and having adventures with Pokemon, just as they’ve done for twenty-five years. It’s normal, and that’s perfect in many ways.
As for whenPokemonfans in the west can expect to watch these episodes, it isn’t entirely clear yet. Localization typically takes around half of a year, so it’s likely to be some time.Pokemonfans will undoubtedly hear about Ash’s final exploits online before they see the episodes themselves, unfortunately. Still, it should be well worth the wait.
