>>23057814you hit the spot. This is the reason why XY is being so slow and boring to me. What is the point of a Pokemon anime without a rival who will make Ash stronger and challenge Ash to a new level?
I understand amour and Ash being Alpha is cool and entertaining but if I don't see Ash having a rival who's better than him or make Ash lose, it just seems like Ash is the best in Kalos or something.
Eh, eitherway XY is still great but still losing to DP because of the aspect of rivalry alone.
Pic related might make the best rivalry if it ever happens. I mean allen is working for lysandre and Ash is the hero so im pretty sure its bound to happen.