Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are leaving Pokémon. What's next for the series? - Vox
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Ash Ketchum, the perpetual 10-year-old, is finally leaving the show after 25 years. It’s a breath of fresh air for the Pokémon franchise.
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Ash and Pikachu Leaving 'Pokémon,' Final Episodes in 2023
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Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series' will reunite Ash's old
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Ash Ketchum's team is coming to Pokemon Sword and Shield, pokémon
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The Generation 9 Scarlet & Violet Pokemon anime begins, and these
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Details: Release Date, Netflix
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Pokémon's new anime series announced, moving on from Ash and
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The Pokémon anime disbands Team Rocket's Jessie and James - Polygon
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Ash And Pikachu Bid Farewell As Pokémon Announces New Series
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Pokémon Leaves Ash Ketchum for New TV Show for Scarlet, Violet Games
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I Love the Terrible Pokémon
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Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are leaving Pokemon after 25 years - Xfire
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Pokémon Concierge is Psyduck propaganda for the Pikachu lover