The Last Poster Wins! [v22]

[Neo Emolga]

I've only watched a couple of the Sun/Moon episodes. I was curious to know what Alolan Raichu is like in the anime, so I watched that episode where they race with pancakes (most random idea ever). Wasn't bad but again they recycled the Raichu as Pikachu's bully theme again.

[Neo Emolga]

True, but one of the major reasons I also gave up watching the anime was because I grew tired of Ash and his story. I might have gotten used to the voice actors in time, but it was still the same kid forever and ever. It felt as though I kept waiting and waiting for his character to develop and mature, and just when I thought it was happening, boom, new region, new series, and there was a hard reset on everything, as if what happened in the previous seasons was really no longer relevant. That happened too many times for me to tolerate. It was done in such a way that it didn't even make sense anymore.

I wouldn't hold it against someone giving up a particular anime if it runs for so, so, so long and there's nothing prepared for the end conclusion that really defines the character and wraps up the overall plot. I dropped out of Bleach for the same reason. It was really good at first, but then I just got bored of it after episode 100 or something.

I just like things that have an actual ending to it. Otherwise they just run on for so long that eventually you get tired of it.

[Shruikan]

On that I agree. The Anime should have had Ash win the Sinnoh League like it was building up to all series, then replaced him with a new protagonist. Or the Kalos league. Or any of the leauges for that matter. Ash has had his time, just like Brock did. But since he's so iconic they refuse to write him out. :/
The biggest flaw with Sun & Moon is that they didn't replace Ash with Hao. He has pretty much the same personality, isn't even in the series otherwise, and even has a Pikachu!

[Chakramaster]

That's the big thing. It's not all about the challenges. Some people actually wanna see all his hard work and improvements and maturity actually GAIN something. Like a league Master title. I would've LOVED to see him win the Kalos League. Everyone was cheering for it. Heck people that hadn't kept up with the series throughout any of the XY journies suddenly heard about how well he was doing. Only to CHOKE aim the finals. No, it's not all about the adventures. Sometime, he's gotta win. It's not like winning means it's over, he's the best. There's another region out there waiting for an adventure and more trainers he yet to face. So there's tons of opportunity to take it further.

[Noblejanobii]

Oh I agree, I’d love to see him win. Both with Sinnoh and Kalos he totally deserved it. But at the same time it’s fun to watch him go through each new region with newfound determination each time. Makes me feel a little better when I screw up, because then I know I’m not the only one that let people down. Besides, the story prior to the league is more where my tastes are anyway. That’s what you need to appreciate. Personally, I don’t care about the league. It’s fun to watch but I already know he’s going to lose. I’m more in for the story and character development, which I get to see every season because it’s good stuff.

[Bulbasaur]

I need to watch the show again. I didn't even finish Season 1.

[Chakramaster]

They just need to abandon it and start focus on a PMD series. It'll be the most popular Pokémon anime yet.

[Noblejanobii]

I don't think abandoning the trainer series is the solution. You saw how popular Generations and Origin were.

[Chakramaster]

Mainly Origins, not so much Generations. Still a PMD is a top priority considering its popularity.

[Noblejanobii]

You didn't like Generations? It was insanely popular from what I've seen.

Plus, it could be difficult to do a PMD anime given that the shorts/specials they have done in the past stuck with the game plot lines. If your issue is with filler episodes that could very easily come up in these too.

Personally, I enjoy having PMD more as a video game than as a show.