Why is ash leaving pokémon?

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu leaving Pokémon, will no longer be the main characters in 2023. After finally becoming the very best like no one ever was, Ash Ketchum's 25 year journey in the animated Pokémon TV series will soon be coming to end as the series will focus on brand new characters next year.

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2024-01-19 18:29:53

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Why did ash leave bulbasaur?
Bulbasaur was separated from Ash in Island of the Giant Pokémon-along with Pikachu, Charmander, and Squirtle-after a group of Gyarados sent them flying with Dragon Rage. During the separation, Bulbasaur was pessimistic about their Trainers whereabouts, believing he may have abandoned them.
2024-01-12 09:52:46

Why did ash leave lycanroc?
Following Ash's decision to travel the world, he left Lycanroc, along with his other Alolan Pokémon, with Professors Kukui and Burnet, before heading back to Pallet Town.
2023-08-05 05:12:54

Did ash leave squirtle?
Squirtle was separated from Ash in Island of the Giant Pokémon-along with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charmander-after a group of Gyarados sent them flying with Dragon Rage. During the separation, Squirtle remained relatively good-spirited, though was shown to be worried when Bulbasaur suggested they were abandoned.
2023-05-13 09:19:25

Is ash leaving forever?
According to anime director Kunihiko Yuyama, Ash's departure from Pokemon will only be temporary. Speaking to Spring 2023 issue of Otomedia magazine (via Dogasu), Yuyama said that Ash will return in the future.
2023-03-20 17:10:37

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