As unlikely as it is for companions to make full and proper return trips anymore, is there any you think have the staying power to return to Ash's side a second time round?
Judge by potential lasting power (can their arc continue another region?) agency (can they contribute more uniquely than a new character?) characterisation (will their personality keep developing and sticking out, can they gain further chemistry with Ash and another companion?) and of course plain old simple favouritism.
Judge by potential lasting power (can their arc continue another region?) agency (can they contribute more uniquely than a new character?) characterisation (will their personality keep developing and sticking out, can they gain further chemistry with Ash and another companion?) and of course plain old simple favouritism.