I understand what BlueLatios* is saying. I loved the Original Series, and it kept me hooked until the end (Master Quest) and even a little into Hoenn. That was roughly 9 or 9 years ago, and I am still talking about how great it was to this day. It was an extremely significant part of my childhood that has carried over to my teenage life (not that I publicize it, but it still affects me). I know I will remember it for my entire life, based on all the memories I have of Pokemon and its importance to me.
I can't see the kids watching the new generations of Pokemon remembering this show as a fond part of their childhood. Like I said before, it feels like a generic Anime just with a little better of a concept and visual appeal. It's not something they'll cherish forever; it will just glow in their eyes until they're about 10-12 years old, when liking Pokemon stops becoming "cool" and starts becoming "lame", and they'll likely forget about it forever.
Yes, Pokemon was always targeted at children. However, the Original Series brought a sense of morals and plot that could still appeal to a somewhat older audience. Albeit, it wasn't something they'd be in love with like a child would, but it could still be enjoyable to watch with your own child or something like that.
But that's not the point. Th real idea to get out of what I'm trying to say here is the Original Series brought qualities that it gave it such emotional appeal that I know that it will at least remain charished in my heart forever, and I'm sure it works that way for many others on the forum. The Anime today does not produce this quality, and it what makes it, in my opinion, rather average or standard.