>>20362067He had no progress since he started and an attitude that would work on a character that gets shit done, which he isnt.
Also, he's considered the face of the franchise by outsiders when in reality he's the main character of the only big flaw the franchise has.
Which would be tolerable if the actual fans of the franchise knew that, which they don't.
And the fact is fans are so nazi doesnt help.
The only question here is how can anyone over 10 like the show unironically. But then again, this is the pokemon fanbase.
Also, he's been proven to be the type of trainer his fans hate.