>>54751758That show felt like where Ash would naturally end up after years of traveling and losses. He’s got a relaxed confidence during his battles and inspires the rest of the cast. But still has the same old enthusiasm for exploring, or fun stuff like Clemont’s science projects. Yajima wanted him to be more like a hero, where before he was often a novice or underdog.
It is really sad that the last few series felt so weird and detached, before ultimately removing him altogether.