Ash finally leaving the Pokémon anime marks the end of an era fans still aren't over

It was announced on Friday, December 16, that beloved characters Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will not be the protagonists of the Pokémon franchise’s next anime series.
It was announced on Friday, December 16, that beloved characters Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will not be the protagonists of the Pokémon franchise’s next anime series.

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