Ash’s inevitable trip back to Alola

[Lord Starfish]

That was a recycled paper though, as in it had the exact same images that were in a newspaper that Kukui-hakase was holding in that saga. So I don't think it counts as a hint that Alola will appear soon, but rather that it was a lazy way of reusing old animation.

Really, considering the fact that we've been seeing plenty of episodes with multiple animation directors (often a sign that the production is in trouble), and that episode 20 has seven of them which is particularly extreme... I'm surprised that this recycled newspaper seems to be the most obvious animation shortcut we've seen so far. I mean, there have been episodes that have looked fairly mediocre... but even the weakest episodes have managed to remain fairly consistently competent. Which, looking at other shows with obviously troubled productions (the infamous Dragon Ball Super episode 5 immediately comes to mind) is rather surprising.

 

[Henry's Journey]

Gotta admit I'm a bit anxious how they will deal with an episode based in Alola, gosh it would be unforgivable if they ignore Kukui, Burnet and Ash's mons in Kukui's care. I would excuse them if any of his classmates don't show up because maybe they're busy with their lives but they CANNOT ignore Ash's mons and Kukui, no, just NO.

 

[Remix2]

Really, considering the fact that we've been seeing plenty of episodes with multiple animation directors (often a sign that the production is in trouble), and that episode 20 has seven of them which is particularly extreme... I'm surprised that this recycled newspaper seems to be the most obvious animation shortcut we've seen so far. I mean, there have been episodes that have looked fairly mediocre... but even the weakest episodes have managed to remain fairly consistently competent. Which, looking at other shows with obviously troubled productions (the infamous Dragon Ball Super episode 5 immediately comes to mind) is rather surprising.

That could change with episode 20 with seven director on board the potential of legendary animation screwups are endless.

 

[AuraChannelerChris]

Maybe with 7 directors...Ash will constantly change mentalities between all his past selves every minute. One minute, he'll be idiot BW Ash. And then the next, suggest weird combinations as AG Ash.

 

[Spider-Phoenix]

Maybe with 7 directors...Ash will constantly change mentalities between all his past selves every minute. One minute, he'll be idiot BW Ash. And then the next, suggest weird combinations as AG Ash.

Go: What's on freaking Earth happened to your face, Ash?
SM Ash: What are you talking about, Go?

 

[Deleted member 384931]

It would make sense if this episode had flashbacks of Ash in the past

 

[AuraChannelerChris]

It would make sense if this episode had flashbacks of Ash in the past

If it shows his Bulbasaur I'mma riot.

 

[Twilight-Kun]

It'll be structured so Ash doesn't meet anyone familiar and they'll probably go to one of the many, many, many, many, many places SM didn't cover

 

[Deleted member 384931]

I guess Ash has to return to Alola for the Pokémon league?

 

[Rock Captain 99]

I guess Ash has to return to Alola for the Pokémon league?

It would be wonderful specially if next league winner is Gladion and Ash has to battle Gladion for exhibition match 6 vs 6!

 

[Xeogran]

After today's episode, I don't think we should be worried. Kukui definitely should appear.

 

[Sword master zacian]

After today's episode, I don't think we should be worried. Kukui definitely should appear.

As misty ,brock also appearrd in this episode in foreshadow

 

[game3524]

After today's episode, I don't think we should be worried. Kukui definitely should appear.

All of the call backs and references so far have been from the OS. I don't see how this magically means there will be references to SM or any other series.

 

[Omittime]

All of the call backs and references so far have been from the OS. I don't see how this magically means there will be references to SM or any other series.

SM is the most recent series, they can't use the "kids don't remember" excuse when it literally just ended 5 months ago.

 

[Red and Blue]

All of the call backs and references so far have been from the OS. I don't see how this magically means there will be references to SM or any other series.

Why would they only include references to OS and not the other regions?

 

[Omittime]

Why would they only include references to OS and not the other regions?

To be fair Ash mentioned nothing of his old adventures in Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova when he went there. Not even a reference to Dawn's Piplup.

 

[Red and Blue]

To be fair Ash mentioned nothing of his old adventures in Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova when he went there. Not even a reference to Dawn's Piplup.

And that can change with his second or third trips to those regions.

 

[Omittime]

And that can change with his second or third trips to those regions.

I guess, but there's really no reason to. I wouldn't say there are many key places those sagas worth revisiting for continuity purposes, unless people want to see a random old gym leader again.

 

[Pikasaur]

As long as the episode isn't on Melemele Island, Kukui doesnt have to appear.

Though i imagine if they do a "Defend your Championship" epsiode he will bring back the Alola Team for Ash to use.

 

[game3524]

Why would they only include references to OS and not the other regions?

Because they haven’t made any references to the other series when they visited Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova and I don’t buy the argument that they are holding back. Honestly, the only reason we even gotten some references so far is because the parents may have watched the OS.