Pokemon Fans are Loving Ash's Huge New Win

Ash Ketchum has come a long way since he first decided to make Pikachu the first Pokemon in his roster as he set out on his journey to becoming a great trainer. Having won the Alola Region tournament during Pokemon Sun And Moon, Pokemon Journeys has taken Ketchum to the top by having the young trainer participate in the Masters 8 Tournament. With his latest battle seeing the protagonist take on Cynthia, fans are celebrating Ketchum's latest victory and what it means for the anime adaptation's future.     

The current season of Pokemon is setting the stage for Journeys' conclusion, with the confrontation between Ash and Leon having been built throughout one hundred plus episodes. Having first arrived as a part of Pokemon Sword & Shield, the trainer that hails from the Galar Region has earned his place as the world champion, having blown his way through the Masters 8 Tournament thanks to his Charizard and his roster of pocket monsters. With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introducing a new region later this year on the Nintendo Switch, it's no surprise to see that Journeys is preparing to end to take the anime in a new direction to follow suit.

Will Ash become world champion and defeat Leon? Do you think the anime will continue with Ketchum as the lead should he claim victory? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of Pokemon. 

A Good End

To me, this was the ending of Pokémon Journeys. Very Satisfying 💙 #AniPoke

— Lumiose Trainer Zactoshi (@Zactoshii) September 16, 2022

Amazing

Pokemon Journeys Is Amazing! 💙

You Can’t Convince Me Otherwise! 👊#anipoke #PokemonJourneys

— TheLeafBlader497 🍃 (@TBlader497) September 16, 2022

The Champ is Here

CHAMPION! CHAMPION! CHAMPION! CHAMPION! CHAMPION! CHAMPION!

Ash vs Cynthia has been the best part of Pokemon Journeys. I hope Ash vs Leon won't be a very one sided match. #anipoke #PokemonJourneys #アニポケ

— Matthew (@mattbo_0) September 16, 2022

The End Game

We’re finally here. The final of the Masters 8 tournament has now been confirmed:

🌴☀️ Champion of Alola – Ash Ketchum vs 🌍🏆 World Champion – Leon – 6v6

We are now finally in the endgame of the Pokémon Journeys anime

This is it 🔥🏆 Who will win? #Anipoke

— ThePapiRaf (@ThePokeRaf) September 16, 2022

What a Time to be Alive

After 12 years,Ash finally beats Cynthia!

What a time to be a Pokemon fan ☺️

— ScorbunnyDream MAJOR CARTOON,ANIME,GAMES FAN (@scorbunnydream) September 16, 2022

The Times Are A-Changing

September 15th, 2019: Ash defeated Gladion to win the Alola League and become Alola’s first Champion

September 16th, 2022: Ash defeated Cynthia to win in the semifinals of the Masters Tournament and become the second strongest Pokémon trainer in the world

— Angel (0-1) (@Games23_) September 17, 2022

Surreal

THEY DID IT !!!!! THEY DIT IT !!!
IT FEELS SO SURREAL BUT ASH DEFEATED CYNTHIA 😭😭😭😭#アニポケ #anipoke #pokemon

— I L A ꕤ (@ARVENHlKA) September 16, 2022

That's a Top 3

TOP 3 Iconic ASH KETCHUM WINS !🏆😁 #Anipoke #アニポケ #Pokemon

— Vinayak Rajput (@vkr_02) September 17, 2022