Ash Ketchum, the popular trainer from thePokemonanime series, has finally been crowned World Champion in the latest episode ofPokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. This victory brought an end to a 25-year-long mission to become the best Pokemon trainer and marked an important milestone in the history of thePokemonanime.
The eternal 10-year-old boy began his quest to become the very best Pokemon trainer in 1997 when thefirst episode of thePokemonanimeaired in Japan. With his faithful Pikachu, Ash Ketchum faced multiple opponents, from Gym leaders to the infamous Team Rocket. Despite his best efforts, Ash struggled to secure major victories, winning his first Pokemon League title in 2019 with the 22nd season of thePokemonanime.
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After battling for over 25 years, Ash Ketchum was crowned World Champion during the latest episode of thePokemonanime. Duringepisode 1219 ofPokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series“The Finals IV: Partner” which aired today in Japan, the Pokemon trainer managed to win the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokemon World Coronation Series. With this victory, Ash became World Champion and finally reached his goal of becoming the best Pokemon trainer in the world.
In the latest season of thePokemonanime, Ash explored the Galar region ofPokemon Sword and Shield. He managed to climb the ranks of the World Coronation Series, a global event featuring the best trainers from across the world. The final battle to win the title of Pokemon World Champion saw Ash battle againstPokemon Sword and Shield’s Leon. The two fought an intense battle, resulting in both having a single Pokemon left standing. As Ash’s Pikachu faced Leon’s Charizard, the strength of their attacks awaken legendary Pokemon Eternatus. Ash and his Pikachu managed to defeat both the legendary Pokemon and Leon, earning the title of Pokemon World Champion.
This victory fulfills Ash’s long-awaited dream of becoming the best Pokemon trainer in the world. However, this doesn’t mark the end of Ash’s journey in thePokemonanime.Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Seriesstill has three episodes to air before the end of the season. The next episode of thePokemonanime, titled “Project Mew,” will air on November 25 in Japan. The date of its worldwide diffusion hasn’t yet been announced. The Pokemon Company hasn’t shared details about a possible 26th season that could bring Ash and his friends to Paldea, thenew region of the upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Seriesis available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
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