Pokemon: All of Ash's Companions from the Anime
Although many film and cartoon adaptations of video games miss the mark, Pokemon is a gaming franchise that has managed to buck the trend. While the games are a cultural phenomenon, the anime series is extremely popular too. Since it first began airing in 1997, the still-running series spans over twenty-four seasons and over a thousand episodes. The anime explores the regions and Pokemon seen in the games, and some characters from each title also make appearances in the TV series.
The show centers on Ash Ketchum, a ten-year-old kid from Pallet Town who is on a mission to be a Pokemon master. Joining him is his cute Pokemon companion Pikachu. Through thick and thin, Ash and Pikachu stick together, but they are aided by a rotating cast of human companions. They may have varying personalities, but they all help on his quest to become the greatest Pokemon trainer ever.
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The original series introduces viewers to Ash Ketchum as he begins his journey. He pairs up with Pikachu, but they are slow to warm up to each other. It's not long before Ash has his first human companion Misty, who, along with her three older sisters, is the leader of Cerulean City Gym, specializing in Water-Type Pokemon. After Ash and Pikachu destroy Misty's bike, Misty follows them, vowing to never leave their side until she is repaid what she is owed for her bicycle.
Soon after, Misty and Ash cross paths with Brock, who is the leader of the Pewter City Gym. Brock, who has aspirations of becoming a skilled Pokemon breeder, is the next person to become Ash's companion. Both Misty and Brock are gym leaders that can be found in the games Pokemon Red and Green, as well as their remakes. The
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