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When I got back into the anime I started on Best Wishes! instead of going back to where I was before. So so glad that I did that because I don't think I would actually be into the anime again if I didn't hahaha. I still have plans on going through and watching everything (I'm at the end of Johto rn) but until then I still haven't watched most of Hoenn or Sinnoh and yet I s2g I know Ash most than most people.
That said I personally enjoy Best Wishes a lot but it's definitely not for everyone. If you think you're not going to be able to just watch the anime with low expectations then honestly you'll probably not like Best Wishes. But go in with a very (and I mean very) open mind and it'll probably surprise you! It's definitely more about playing and relaxing and friendship than the rest of the series.
One thing I have notice is that those who really enjoy Best Wishes don't like XY and vice versa. Probably because they focus on different aspects on both the anime and Ash himself (though, of course, they also play with the same general idea bit too??? but yeah).
That said I personally enjoy Best Wishes a lot but it's definitely not for everyone. If you think you're not going to be able to just watch the anime with low expectations then honestly you'll probably not like Best Wishes. But go in with a very (and I mean very) open mind and it'll probably surprise you! It's definitely more about playing and relaxing and friendship than the rest of the series.
One thing I have notice is that those who really enjoy Best Wishes don't like XY and vice versa. Probably because they focus on different aspects on both the anime and Ash himself (though, of course, they also play with the same general idea bit too??? but yeah).