>>22548087Honestly I don't think XY has lived up to DP yet. I know it's a matter of preference and all but amourshipping doesn't really make up for how awesome Paul was to me. I'm all for amourshipping but I'm watching the anime so one day I can see Ash become pokemon master and retire the show, which then I can finally relieve myself and finally graduate pokemon once and for all.
I know Alan is a contender for the "next Paul" but I have yet to see it happen so who knows. But to answer your question, XY has given me a temporary treatment but not a cure. It might sound weird as fuck but sometimes I have dreams where I imagine "what would've happened in those 3 years if BW didn't reset Ash?".
Yes, I'm a huge fan of the anime and support by buying RAW DVD's even after I downloaded them and even buy pokemon anime goods just to support (Except for BW was airing)
I just really hope XY Ash keeps up the awesomeness and keep dominating with how much praise he has gotten by everyone.