Ash finally leaving the Pokémon anime marks the end of an era fans still aren't over
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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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Ash Ketchum, Pokémon Wiki
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Ash Ketchum - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
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Pokemon] End of an Era :( : r/Animemes
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Is Ash Leaving Pokémon? When Is Ash Ketchum's Final Pokémon Episode?
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Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are leaving Pokémon. What's next for the series? - Vox
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