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It is considered that Pokémon is positioned in an important way over successful firms such as Harry Potter, Marvel, Hello Kitty or Winnie the Pooh.
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu are the duo that starred in the Pokémon anime for 25 years.
It will be with a delivery of 11 special episodes that Ash Ketchum and Pikachu say goodbye to Pokémon throughout 2023.
It is no secret to anyone that within the entertainment industry, Pokémon, has positioned itself as one of the most important and representative firms, since this, over the years, has had a strong impact within popular culture, video games, movies, anime and collectibles; however, like everything within our reality, This has a beginning and an end, as demonstrated by the Shinjuku station in Japan, which decided to offer a heartfelt and nostalgic farewell tribute to the protagonists of the first generation of Pokemon.
Of such an impact is the industry generated by Pokemonwhich is estimated that this franchise, is placed above other great successes such as Harry Potter, Marvel, Hello Kitty or Winnie the Pooh, an aspect by which the firm is positioned as one of the most valuable in the world, this recording estimated income in more of 105 billion dollars.
Pokémon protagonists receive farewell tribute at station in Japan
This is thanks largely to its story and endearing characters where from the beginning of the series, only the protagonists, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu and their main antagonists: Jessie, James and Meowth, have appeared regularly in each season, also counting on the presence of Misty and Brock, for the first seasons, joining the cast Serena, May, Cilan, Max, Iris, Professor, Oak, Meowth, among others. characters to which the Shinjuku station in Japan now bids farewell, ejecting various scenes, as a nostalgic and heartfelt farewell to the protagonists.
In recent weeks, it was revealed that the Pokémon firm will undergo a radical change for the premiere of the new season of its anime, confirming the end of an era, Well, the animated series of the franchise will stop having Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, for the Paldea arc and will introduce new protagonists after more than 25 years of adventures.
A new Pokémon series arrives!
Follow the adventures of two new characters and the three starter Pokémon from Paldea through the world of Pokémon! Plus, commemorate Ash’s journey with special episodes to close out the Pokémon Ultimate Journeys series.
Starting in 2023! pic.twitter.com/scdMIRIud1
– Pokémon LATAM (@Pokemonlatam) December 16, 2022
— CM Burns (@ElMaese) December 16, 2022
This is according to what was indicated by various of its official social networks, where the community was already beginning to speculate about the departure of the nostalgic protagonists, after publishing a preview of the 2023 season of the franchise anime, which will be based on the ninth generation titles Pokémon Scarlet and Purple.
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