>>47087142Such a misconception. 4Kids added hints but that's because 4Kids had no sense of subtlety. Pokeshipping hints are still present in the anime.
Take this scene for example. This is the Japanese dialogue meant to foreshadow Misty appearing in WG. Meaning the guy she likes is Ash. 4Kids actually cut this particular hint:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=QdwCRXFK7bo 