Greenlit: Predictions for the Pokemon Anime: Why Ash Might Win the Kalos League

[Altairis]

Hi! I have watched almost every episode of the Pokemon anime, and after the episode that aired today (yesterday?) in Japan, I want to write an article that talks about the evolution of the Pokemon anime and why Ash (who is currently battling in the finals, the farthest he's ever been) has a good chance of winning the Kalos League next Thursday. Of course, this is speculation, and I mainly want to get people hyped because I think that the more recent episodes are really, really good.

Basically, I want to cover something like:
- Ash's current team for fans that have not seen the anime this season
-- Some information on Ash-Greninja and how its transformation was given a name ("Bond Phenomenon") in a recent anime episode
- The rivalry with Alain from the Mega Evolution specials; information on him and his Mega Charizard X for newcomers
(next section)
- Comparison of Pokemon battles from this season and from previous ones; how these have changed
- The focus the show has put on Ash-Greninja and Ash's development
- The title for the next episode: "Kalos League Victory! Ash's Ultimate Match!!"--does this indicate his victory or not?

Seems kinda short but there's a lot of information in there. Also, if anybody else wants to add anything or help write (if approved ofc), that's cool with me too.

 

[gimmepie]

I'll wait for someone more familiar with the anime to comment, but at this stage it sounds good to me.

 

[sCam]

I've watched the last 4 episodes of Anime and the only thing I wonder is how Ash can "Bond Phenomenon" with Greninja and have such a strong bond with him other than Being "Bond Phenomenon" with Pikachu. Other than that I approve of your article. If you can explain this to me, It'd be awesome!

 

[Powerflare]

I've watched the last 4 episodes of Anime and the only thing I wonder is how Ash can "Bond Phenomenon" with Greninja and have such a strong bond with him other than Being "Bond Phenomenon" with Pikachu. Other than that I approve of your article. If you can explain this to me, It'd be awesome!

As far as I understand, Sycamore told Ash that a Pokémon has to have the latent ability in order for Bond Phenomenon to occur. Pikachu can't transform solely because of its bond with Ash because it doesn't possess the potential for the transformation. I'm guessing the ability is pretty rare, so that is what makes Ash's Greninja unique compared to other Greninja. This is a nice detail, because it debunks the idea that Ash somehow loves Greninja way more than his other Pokémon and also explains why "Ash-Pikachu" doesn't exist.

 

[Rivvon]

As someone who hasn't watched the anime in a long time, I'd like to read this. Definitely sounds interesting to see how battle have changed compared to previous seasons and how that ties into Ash potentially winning a league. This gets my approval.