>>55567597Except that it didn't really, it's just that the reference to it was subtle. Then again, this is the Trashnime, made for kids. Remember that Pokemon (ashnime included) is a business, not a passion project. The primary function of Ash since the late 90s was to continuously appeal to kids, that's why Pokemon is set during an eternal summer & why Ash was eternally 10 years old. As far as the bottom line is concerned, these retarded ships do not mean shit to the Pokemon Company.
