It's the end of the world as we know it
And I feel fine
Michael Stipe of R.E.M, "The End Of The World As We Know It".
This is it. After 1 and a half years of watching and hundreds of eps, the time has come to see the final episode of the original series.
Pokemon Master Quest Episode 68 "Gotta Catch Ya Later!"
** Brock doing his thing was funny this time 'round instead of just annoying, thanks to the wacky animation.
Welcome back Misty's sisters, still as stereotypical valley-girl as ever.
* Misty's very wide eyes
Wow Misty's very sad about how she can never see Ash again. Possible Pokeshipping
** Good action scene.
* Ha I like Misty being a mom to Ash. "Don't forget your morning ritual. Take a bath, and brush your teeth".
Woah don't be creeps Brock/Misty.
*** The entire farewell of Ash/Misty/Brock, from the montage, to them walking down the windings roads and sharing goodbyes, to the lovely bit with them leaving in the sunset, to Ash sobbing (rare) was beeeyoutiful. The animation, dialogue, and such combined perfectly to create one of the most lovely bits in the show, almost movie-quality. I have no shame in admitting I got Misty (ha) eyes. Even the cheesy music in the background didn't ruin it. Well-done, guys. Goodbye, Misty and Brock, see ya in like a couple eps.
And then of course we get Brock holding a riceball and saying it's an onion. Classic 4K!DS.
Ash's obsession with Gary is showing again. Gets informed he's at the Pokemon Center and immediately bursts out of the door.
Wow it's Ho-Oh! cool.
*** Nice, the action scene with Ash climbing out of the pit was really intense, and his use of the forks/handkerchief was also creative and added emotional resonance.
** Good old Delia with the "change your underwear" gag.
Closing Thoughts:
An excellent farewell to Misty and Brock, and definitely a top 10 episode!
I was hoping for an episode like this to pack on the feels, and it really delivered. Throughout, the episode carried lots of emotional weight, but it was the middle part, with Ash and Misty and Brock giving their farewells, which ranks as a contender for the best scene of the show. The use of little touches like the return of Misty's bike, as well as Ash seeing Ho-Oh once again, were great, and gave a nice feeling of completion.
And as well, the final action scene, with Ash climbing out of the hole, was very intensely done, very creative, and emotional as well.
Of course, this really should've been the final episode with Ash, it was a perfect jumping off point for a new protagonist, but of course they had to have him come back for the money. But with an episode this good, why should I complain? 9/10.