Due to this, fans could often feel as if the characters did not evolve.

Since fans were able to see the protagonist’s everyday life,any slight personality change felt almost non-existent.

Still, when his initial and final versions are compared, the drastic change he went through becomes noticeable.

Ash looking sad on an orange striped background.

This could be proven by his drastic change in strategy as the series progressed.

There are many Pokemon Ash Ketchum had the opportunity to catch, but for whatever reason, didn’t.

Here are some that would’ve been particularly great.

Ash standing in front of Latias and Beedrill, two pokemon he should’ve caught.

As such, his character development would often be downplayed to retain his childish personality.

His determination, bravery, and skills as a trainer have no equal.

Ashis and forever will be one of the best trainers inPokemon’s history.

Ichigo from Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is shocked.

His development can be hard to pinpoint, but he is no doubt a complex and unique character.

Ash and Pikachu running with smiles on their faces. Behind them, the arena for the Masters 8’s tournament can be seen.

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Pokémon (1997)

Ash Ketchum, a ten-year-old from Pallet Town, embarks on an adventure to become a Pokémon Master. With his first Pokémon, Pikachu, Ash sets out to capture and train Pokémon while battling other trainers in Pokémon Gyms to earn badges. Joined by his friends Brock and Misty, Ash consistently thwarts the plans of the nefarious Team Rocket, all while making new friends and encountering Pokémon across various regions.

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