When it was first announced that Ash would be departing the series, fan reaction was mixed.

Has Ash’s Departure Been Good for the Anime?

It was immediately clear that whatever followedPokemon Journeyswas going to need to be pretty different.

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In that sense, replacing Ash was the only move available.

The one critique which holds some weight is the idea that the world isn’t being as thoroughly explored.

But, ultimately, it doesn’t need to.

Ash grinning while Liko looks sad.

To succeed,Horizonsneed only appeal to its target demographic, which is children under the age of 10.

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