Who here has been a fan of the series since Kanto and is finally departing after all these years?

[BlueDragonfangirl]

Been a blast, minus the exciting ship Wars.

 

[Damerdal]

I was in 1st grade when I started watching the anime, finished grade school, graduated from college, graduated from medical school, and now am in residency as Ash’s journey is coming to an end.

It has been a nostalgic blast. AG and DP were my favorites, and XY drew me back into the show. A lot of enjoyable conversations with people in real life and online over the years.

I’ll stick around for the new series and see what it’s like. I think Riko/Liko has potential.

 

[Bortgreen]

What could I lose by staying? I'm curious to see how the fabled Ashless anime will be

 

[Pokeshipper_]

Maybe I will leave the serie after Ash definitely left, I think it will be right moment to do it, but I'm not sure yet, I kinda hope the next serie will flop hard, so Ash could return.

 

[SerGoldenhandtheJust]

If the new anime isn't as endearing as Ash and Pikachu are, I'd be leaving as well
DP is what I started Pokemon with, and I really hope the new series follows DP's story structure and lessons

 

[keepitsimple]

girl didn't you already make another thread announcing you were leaving :|

anyway no, i got bored and stopped following every episode of the show over a decade ago, but I'd stick around and watch casually from time to time. the recent news could possibly get me back into regular watching again

 

[Pokegirl Fan~]

I'll leave if the new series continues with the Ash anime's bad habits. As of right now its a clean slate, hopefully without pointless filler-like episodes, "comedic" evil group stalkers, and the female protagonist being a background tree while the male protagonist(s) get all the Pokemon and battles. If it can stay away from those then the new series will be way better than the Ash anime.

 

[Gingertail24]

Nah, I was honestly thinking of leaving if Ash was gonna return after JN. I've just been so frustrated with the anime lately. Even before JN.

A new face is exactly what the anime needs. Ash has run his course

 

[HoundoomFan]

I really don’t understand some Ash fans. Of course, I lost interest in Ash long ago so I don’t understand Ash fans at all, but it’s for the exact reason a lot of Ash fans say the only reason they’re still watching the anime for. You sticking around to watch the anime to watch Ash progress go nowhere? To see his personality be so flat & boring? To see him do the same thing for the billionth time? You’re saying your fine with him failing, as long as he stays as main character & promotes the games? Doesn’t really sound like you care for Ash imo. It’s not that I hate or even dislike Ash. I’m really just tired of Ash going nowhere with his goal & character stale because I used to be so invested in him when I was younger. We can see that by BW, a new character was needed instead of Ash, but sadly…

I watched starting from OS, but it sure as hell ain’t for Ash. He’s the character I’m least interested in each series starting DP, as at least other characters aren’t likely to be as stuck in a rut like Ash was & would usually give us a new personalities & backstories from them. I’m keeping my expectations low for how JN was written and Riko/Roy could just be Ash 2.0, but there is a part of me that is interested to see them FINALLY pull the plug for Ash & let new characters take hold of the MC spot.

 

[Gingertail24]

I really don’t understand some Ash fans. Of course, I lost interest in Ash long ago so I don’t understand Ash fans at all, but it’s for the exact reason a lot of Ash fans say the only reason they’re still watching the anime for. You sticking around to watch the anime to watch Ash progress go nowhere? To see his personality be so flat & boring? To see him do the same thing for the billionth time? You’re saying your fine with him failing, as long as he stays as main character & promotes the games? Doesn’t really sound like you care for Ash imo. It’s not that I hate or even dislike Ash. I’m really just tired of Ash going nowhere with his goal & character stale because I used to be so invested in him when I was younger. We can see that by BW, a new character was needed instead of Ash, but sadly…

I watched starting from OS, but it sure as hell ain’t for Ash. He’s the character I’m least interested in each series starting DP, as at least other characters aren’t likely to be as stuck in a rut like Ash was & would usually give us a new personalities & backstories from them. I’m keeping my expectations low for how JN was written and Riko/Roy could just be Ash 2.0, but there is a part of me that is interested to see them FINALLY pull the plug for Ash & let new characters take hold of the MC spot.

I understand how hard it is to let go a character you had for 25 years. Especially when said character is really important to your childhood

But man there has to be a limit. You really want to have the same issues arise again that many fans, even Ash fans, have been complaining about for years and year's. Another power scaling argument that would be 10x worst considering Ash is the world champion. Look at the corphish battle, that was a lower stake battle that still got people upset, now imagine Ash in another tournament.

Like it's clear the guy has run his course. Let him rest. I swear it's like these people want another Simpsons situation

 

[Satoshi & Touko]

minus the exciting ship Wars.

Awww, but the shipping wars have been one of the most entertaining things, especially since Gen 6 started.

 

[GarchompTheAssassin]

As a long time follower of the anime, I've 'departed' twice already and the only reason I kinda picked up PM2019 is because of old characters and for closure. I will definitely be giving the new anime a chance - Ash not being there could be a new lease of life.

 

[Dark_King25]

well, I first watched back in 2006 when the CN in my country replayed OS soo where does that make me in the genwunner spectrum?

 

[SunGodNika1997]

I don't really see myself hopping off the anime train at this point. Sad to see Ash go, but new protagonists could bring in some great new opportunities. Not sure if I'll watch weekly, but will probably binge a batch of episodes at a time, which is how I've mostly watched the anime for the past decade or so anyways.

well, I first watched back in 2006 when the CN in my country replayed OS soo where does that make me in the genwunner spectrum?

You'd be surprised how many people got introduced to the anime through reruns of OS on Cartoon Network in the mid-2000s. I think you can be considered an honorary genwunner by association.

 

[Blood Red]

I'll have to see what the new show is like. There's a small chance it could actually be worth watching, and I'm looking forward to that potentially being the case. If not...well, it's not like Ash's journey was going in a particularly entertaining direction.

 

[iraqmaster]

I might actually get back to watching the Anime now that its a clean slate...

 

[ZarudeSandstorm]

Definitely leaving. I don't see any point of 25 year old adult watching anime for kids without any excuse now. At least up until this point I had 6 excuses: Ash, Pikachu, TR that I grew up with. Now I don't have any excuse so it's pretty cringe to watch it specially since we "have to" bond with new characters. Sorry but no, I value my time.

 

[Dark_King25]

Well in my case I'll check the first few episodes before making my judgement

 

[Gingertail24]

Definitely leaving. I don't see any point of 25 year old adult watching anime for kids without any excuse now. At least up until this point I had 6 excuses: Ash, Pikachu, TR that I grew up with. Now I don't have any excuse so it's pretty cringe to watch it specially since we "have to" bond with new characters. Sorry but no, I value my time.

Why do you need an excuse to watch a cartoon? Why not just watch it because you want to....

 

[Trey pokes]

I'm watching because Pokémon is my favorite franchise and it's one of the few kids shows that continues to give me active reasons to season after season. In other words yes, I too look forward Liko and Roy and the post Ash Ketchum Era will unfold.