kantoskies
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Only one of these things is possible at a time.I just want Ash and Serena’s kid as protagonist and/or good writing
Also, I'm going to say something kind of out there, but I feel like there's no need to return to the old format of the show. I'm not necessarily going as far as to say "Satoshi is totally leaving after this series, guys!!" since that is always brought up towards the end of each series and is always laughable, but I also don't totally rule it out either. But I'm kind of getting vibes that we aren't returning to the old format any time soon:
- The main anime isn't really interested in advertising the new games, at least not like how it used to be. We have things like Twilight Wings and that upcoming Legends: Arceus animated web series that seem to be more of the dedicated "animated adaptation" than the mainline anime. Oh sure, this has been a thing for years (Origins, Generations, Evolutions) but this is the first time the main series isn't even really trying to follow the games, at least not as closely as before.
- The idea of "Satoshi travels around the world, encounters most of his previous friends and his most well-remembered rivals" is probably the best way for this show to end
- There is clearly some decision the Rocket trio isn't used as much anymore
- The show has been running for 25 years, while I know that's not the longest-running show ever, it's nothing to sneeze at
Most of these reasons could be used to argue that the "Journeys" formula could be here to stay instead of going back to region-specific stories. Like I said earlier in this thread, I'm sure the more episodic formula is easier to plan from a writing perspective compared to a series like Diamond&Pearl where it was much tighter and also had a time limit (ie ending right as the Generation V games came out). I'm not saying I think the show is definitely ending at the end of this year, and I know there's flaws in this logic. I know with this franchise the thing that makes most sense and the thing that actually happens aren't usually the same thing, and this could all be completely meaningless.
What I'm saying is this time next year, if the current series is still running (maybe with some episodes in the new region and with the new Pokemon added in) I won't be surprised. If the mainline anime has ended I won't be surprised. If they go back to "Satoshi + girl playable character + gym leader travel around the new region for 3 years and vaguely follow the games' story" I'll be somewhat surprised.