Should Ash travel alone !

[Famon]

I was wondering if Ash should travel alone this time !
It not like he will be along all the time.
The show could have random people joining Ash for sudden Ark Or Episode .
Plus , The show will have more time in focusing on the bond between Ash & his Pokemon .
Honestly , I would like if the Anime stop the cast character .
It be will better if there is no thing call non-Cast Character ! All character become both cast & referring character .
Like Shogo chara Or Sgt Frog where Any character can become a cast character any time !
For example ,
In the beginning XY series , Ash could be shown making some new friend in Lumoise city who later carry out their journey separately like the XY game itself -

 

[Satoshi Ookami]

Could be interesting... but since Best Wishes introduced character from Kalos, there's a pretty high chance she will be Satoshi's partner for Kalos.

 

[UndergroundRiver on the HighSeas]

Honestly, that would be a good idea, even if it was him and one other person.
Ash would have better relationships with his Pokemon other than pikachu :D

 

[Nolafus]

I'm not sure if that would be a good idea. I guess if the series included mini-partners like you suggested it would be interesting. I don't know, the writers would have their work cut out for them if they ended up doing that.

 

[Famon]

I'm not sure if that would be a good idea. I guess if the series included mini-partners like you suggested it would be interesting. I don't know, the writers would have their work cut out for them if they ended up doing that.

I wouldn't bet on it !
You see , We haven't heard anything about Ash's future Traveling companion !
Not even a silhouette !!!!
I mean , Shouldn't we heard some news about it ????
So it feel like ether Ash's new traveling companion will be someone shocking Or Ash going to travel along .

 

[Satoshi Ookami]

ether Ash's new traveling companion will be someone shocking Or Ash going to travel along .

Or what I said or no change in party will occur.
Just adding possibilities.

 

[Wobbu]

I wouldn't like it if Ash traveled alone. I can imagine episodes where Ash is just walking along the whole time, not saying a word. He could talk to Pikachu, but no one would have a clue on what Pikachu is saying. I guess Ash could chat it up with TR, but that wouldn't go very well.

Honestly, there needs to be a supporting crew to travel with Ash. They can add more story development and allow for less monotonous episodes. I also like to see how the writers give a different personality to the video game NPCs.

 

[Famon]

I wouldn't like it if Ash traveled alone. I can imagine episodes where Ash is just walking along the whole time, not saying a word. He could talk to Pikachu, but no one would have a clue on what Pikachu is saying. I guess Ash could chat it up with TR, but that wouldn't go very well.

Honestly, there needs to be a supporting crew to travel with Ash. They can add more story development and allow for less monotonous episodes. I also like to see how the writers give a different personality to the video game NPCs.

Who said Ash will be walking along all the time !
Instate , Ash could be shown with different character in different episode .
Some character join him for one episode and Some character can join him for couple of episode .
Like PokeSpe for example !

Example :

Suppose , Ash travel with Alexa for some episode ! But Alexa stay on another place for some Work So She & Ash goes on their Separated way .
Afterward , Ash enter a Town & heard about a popular Idol having a concert there .
In that town's Battle Club , Ash meet and defect a girl who was wearing a weird Outfit .
Later , Ash dump into that girl and turn out that girl is the popular idol that everyone is talking about .
She told Ash that she love both singing & Battling but her strict mother won't let her Pokemon battle So She usually take a disguise in order to battle various trainer & gym leader.
She begged Ash to keep her Secret and Ash agree to it .
In return , She give Ash a Back-stage concert Pass !
However , Team Rocket try to ruin her Concert So Ash help her concert to be success .
Afterward She find out that Ash's next gym is where her next concert is , She ask Ash to company her & her crew .
So , Ash travel with her and help her with her double life until they reach the next gym .
In Next gym , She lose to gym leader but Ash help her train so she can beat that gym leader .
Later , She & Ash goes their separate way but she still various appearance through out the series .
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[Orifiel]

Not a good idea.
Thus, his Pokemon and him has a high chance that he would be in danger, no matter what happens. Danger is always part of him. So, It's better if he walk together with the others.

 

[Famon]

Not a good idea.
Thus, his Pokemon and him has a high chance that he would be in danger, no matter what happens. Danger is always part of him. So, It's better if he walk together with the others.

Then he should learn to deal with those danger himself rather then depending on Some Older Brother figure like Brock/Trecy/Cilan !

Every single one Ash's rival & Friend including Bianca & Kotetsu travel along and take of care themself While Ash always need 2 bodyguards to look after him !

DO YOU KNOW HOW EMBARRASSING THAT IS ????
It make Ash look even more incompetent .
Even May learn to take care of herself without any bodyguard looking after her .
Plus Ash already deal with 5 villainous Team and other danger situation .
Even a complete idiot will become a Pro at handling dangerous situation if he/she goes though same experience Ash did!

 

[Orifiel]

Then he should learn to deal with those danger himself rather then depending on Some Older Brother figure like Brock/Trecy/Cilan !

Every single one Ash's rival & Friend including Bianca & Kotetsu travel along and take of themself While Ash always need 2 bodyguards to look after him !

DO YOU KNOW HOW EMBARRASSING THAT IS ????
It make Ash look even more incompetent .
Even May learn to take care of herself without any bodyguard looking after her .
Plus Ash already deal with 5 villainous Team and other danger situation .
Even a complete idiot will become a Pro at handling dangerous situation if he/she goes though same experience Ash did!

If you say it like that.
Then at my stead, his a grown up person and really have to go alone. But I should say, his pokemon are his protection after all, every pokemon Ash have is dependable as always. I've always wondered why at first Ash is only with one person then another one appeared. So, yeah, but I don't call it a bodyguard, instead an ally at least. Well, we have different opinions. It's up to you to accept what's on my mind, is it not?

 

[Famon]

If you say it like that.
Then at my stead, his a grown up person and really have to go alone. But I should say, his pokemon are his protection after all, every pokemon Ash have is dependable as always. I've always wondered why at first Ash is only with one person then another one appeared. So, yeah, but I don't call it a bodyguard, instead an ally at least. Well, we have different opinions. It's up to you to accept what's on my mind, is it not?

Well Ally doesn't need to follow Ash 24/7 !
because of this , It seem their no privacy in Ash & his co life .
When he & his traveling companion enjoy a vacation in beach , it doesn't seem as fan as A protagonist enjoying his vacation with his classmet.
Because there A protagonist & his classmets seem to have their own life so it make it more fun when they enjoy life together
I believe we could much better friendship if Ash travel all by himself like all his other rival rather then becoming some special guy who always have 2 people following him.

 

[Aquacorde]

I dunno, it seems to me like travelling with people is not so much due to his incompetence (though he tends to get in more trouble without backup; he does have a persistent gang on his tail) but more due to his social nature. It's nice to make and be with good friends, especially away from home. They're basically his family. He'd probably get lonely without constant human support from people that know him well.

 

[Famon]

I dunno, it seems to me like travelling with people is not so much due to his incompetence (though he tends to get in more trouble without backup; he does have a persistent gang on his tail) but more due to his social nature. It's nice to make and be with good friends, especially away from home. They're basically his family. He'd probably get lonely without constant human support from people that know him well.

And Why is Ash the only one with that Social Nature ???
Plus , Ash didn't got bother by Team Rocket very much during Unova .
So ,
Ether Ash travel along Or his rivals will also travel with their own friend !

 

[Rezordaxx]

They should bring Misty and Brock back just saying...

 

[Famon]

They should bring Misty and Brock back just saying...

That won't do any good !
Remember , How boring Misty was during Hoenn Saga !!!
Ya , She was stronger but Boring .
She was fun during Kento season but Writer sacrificed all those funny trait in name of maturity .
So , It would be better Ash travel with their alone rather then he traveling with another Misty Or Brock clone Or Misty returning with Brock .

 

[Elaitenstile]

The basic point is that Ash needs a companion to know his limits. And the companion does get in return, experience. Ash also gets into situations he could only solve with a companion's help many-a-time. Just saying, Pikachu wouldn't have been with Ash right now, but with Team Rocket, if it weren't for his companions.
Also, he has traded Aipom for Buizel once. This does show the other benefits of travelling with a companion.

Also, the show would be monotonous if it were a one man job.
We also know how frequently Ash becomes immature, too. It's an unavoidable aspect.

What you don't realize is, if Ash didn't have a companion, you'd have told him to read books. This also increases the number of Pokémon that can appear. It will be unfair to show only Ash's Pokémon throughout the journey, wouldn't it? Gotta catch em all, right? So just imagine why May has Blaziken and Ash has Sceptile. Simple.

Wouldn't you think Ash as the hero of the anime? If he travelled alone, that basically encourages all Pokéfans to do things solo.

 

[Famon]

The basic point is that Ash needs a companion to know his limits. And the companion does get in return, experience. Ash also gets into situations he could only solve with a companion's help many-a-time. Just saying, Pikachu wouldn't have been with Ash right now, but with Team Rocket, if it weren't for his companions.
Also, he has traded Aipom for Buizel once. This does show the other benefits of travelling with a companion.

Also, the show would be monotonous if it were a one man job.
We also know how frequently Ash becomes immature, too. It's an unavoidable aspect.

What you don't realize is, if Ash didn't have a companion, you'd have told him to read books. This also increases the number of Pokémon that can appear. It will be unfair to show only Ash's Pokémon throughout the journey, wouldn't it? Gotta catch em all, right? So just imagine why May has Blaziken and Ash has Sceptile. Simple.

Wouldn't you think Ash as the hero of the anime? If he travelled alone, that basically encourages all Pokéfans to do things solo.

How many time Ash has to learn his limit ? Isn't 15 year enough ? and Why its only him who has to learn his limit ?
Plus , Other trainer get in trouble too so why Ash is only one who can't deal with it along while other can ?
Did you watched Pokemon chronicle ! It show that even referring character face problem but they doesn't need a Companion , they simple need the surrounding People .

Furthermore , Read What I said -
I wanted a Pokemon Anime where anybody can become a cast anytime ! They will be no such call cast or non-cast character ! In other word , Nobody will get to be special because he/she travel with Ash !
Like Kids Anime Such as , ''Sgt Frog'' Or ''Shugo chara'' !
Plus , How come Ash's Pokemon will be only one getting focus if Ash travel along .
Why ? Will all the rival , referring & Oneshot character will be dead if Ash travel along ???
Read the title -
I asked it Ash should travel alone !!!
I didn't ask if Ash should always be alone .
Ash can have friend too just like how a Normal student have friend without spending every 24/7 with them .
AND WHAT DOES ASH HAVING A SCPTITLE AND MAY HAVING A BLAZIKEN HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS ?
I rather prefer if Ash had a Tsundere female rival with Blaziken & A calm male rival with swarmpert ! That way the AG Series would be even more exciting.
But Writer focus too much of May & her contest which ruined the series .
PokeSpe character travel alone too but that doesn't Pokespe to do thing Solo.

Plus , Kids should learn to do thing Solo ! They should learn to take care of themself . Because there is a time People has to learn how to look after themself . Kids shouldn't try to be dependent like Ash because not everybody will have people watching over them in future.

It a harsh lesson But its true !
Its a good thing to trust other and work with other ! But It doesn't mean Kids should learn to be completely dependent on other like Ash & Believe that 2 or 3 people always show up and spend 24/7 to look after him .
What you asking is wrong time of Moral .

 

[DBZ fan]

Personally while i wouldn't mind idea of Ash traveling alone for awhile, being nice change of pace for once to see him manage by himself without having backbone in form of friends all the time, way i see it that couldn't last for more than few episodes(max 10).
I simply don't think he has enough stamina and appeal as character to carry anime on his own. If anything most of time i feel its his companions are one who often bring life and energy into main cast making dynamic and story worthwhile.

In my opinion there is needed additional character to who Ash could interact with and have someone on who he could rely in form of moral support and encouragement when needed, someone who would help him out and be there for him both when going through bad or good times. Who could bring order and stability into main cast creating varied, fun dynamic which can get explored making story more engaging, deeper and meaningful to follow.

They should bring Misty and Brock back just saying...

I wouldn't mind for this to happen. Its been a long time and it might be fun to see those three reunited together and go on one more journey exploring on their friendship and dreams getting sequel.

I believe reason why Ash seemed more competent in AG and DP was on good part because of familiar face and established friendship, story between him and companion(like Brock) which transfers to next region which creates environment for more cohesive story regarding protagonist in question getting carried over multiple regions through stability and continuity stable group allows .

Which helps his character to feel more experienced and remind audience of all past achievements he made making things more frelevant.

That won't do any good !
Remember , How boring Misty was during Hoenn Saga !!!
Ya , She was stronger but Boring .
She was fun during Kento season but Writer sacrificed all those funny trait in name of maturity .
So , It would be better Ash travel with their alone rather then he traveling with another Misty Or Brock clone Or Misty returning with Brock .

Personally i didn't found her boring. In Hoenn i enjoyed in Misty characterization just as much as i did in Kanto, Orange or Johto. I liked more mature, prideful note added to character definitely growing as trainer and person from early days while still being playful, sarcastic and full of spunk having great interacting with susters, Tracey, Ash or Brock and Max when helping to peace out with sister.

 

[Elaitenstile]

How many time Ash has to learn his limit ? Isn't 15 year enough ? and Why its only him who has to learn his limit ?
Plus , Other trainer get in trouble too so why Ash is only one who can't deal with it along while other can ?
Did you watched Pokemon chronicle ! It show that even referring character face problem but they doesn't need a Companion , they simple need the surrounding People .

Furthermore , Read What I said -
I wanted a Pokemon Anime where anybody can become a cast anytime ! They will be no such call cast or non-cast character ! In other word , Nobody will get to be special because he/she travel with Ash !
Like Kids Anime Such as , ''Sgt Frog'' Or ''Shugo chara'' !
Plus , How come Ash's Pokemon will be only one getting focus if Ash travel along .
Why ? Will all the rival , referring & Oneshot character will be dead if Ash travel along ???
Read the title -
I asked it Ash should travel alone !!!
I didn't ask if Ash should always be alone .
Ash can have friend too just like how a Normal student have friend without spending every 24/7 with them .
AND WHAT DOES ASH HAVING A SCPTITLE AND MAY HAVING A BLAZIKEN HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS ?
I rather prefer if Ash had a Tsundere female rival with Blaziken & A calm male rival with swarmpert ! That way the AG Series would be even more exciting.
But Writer focus too much of May & her contest which ruined the series .
PokeSpe character travel alone too but that doesn't Pokespe to do thing Solo.

Plus , Kids should learn to do thing Solo ! They should learn to take care of themself . Because there is a time People has to learn how to look after themself . Kids shouldn't try to be dependent like Ash because not everybody will have people watching over them in future.

It a harsh lesson But its true !
Its a good thing to trust other and work with other ! But It doesn't mean Kids should learn to be completely dependent on other like Ash & Believe that 2 or 3 people always show up and spend 24/7 to look after him .
What you asking is wrong time of Moral .

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I understand half of which you're saying as duly correct, and I never stated that Blaziken and Sceptile has anything to do with this, I was merely comparing in retrospect to your statement. There's nothing wrong in morality about that statement, however, what might be the cause of your remark is that I had directly aimed it at you and never stated that this was my personal opinion. So, I apologize for all the inconvenience I may have caused by my rather strange outburst, and I can fully understand the tacts of your reply.

Remember, they are kids. Is it expected for adults to emulate Pokémon? It's only at maturity they realize that life isn't a merry-go-round, nor is it supposed to be emulated by fictitious characters that have major exaggerations on the stature of real life. It's human nature. Don't say no to that, at least.

If kids aren't dependent... would you like that? I'm talking about kids, here. 6-10 range. Any above wouldn't feel so strongly to imitate Ash and his various antics, save for Cosplays and such. When you were a kid, what was the routine? Going to school, and staying at home. If you have a brother or sister, you can basically say you're living with them. And say your sibling wasn't your sibling, just a friend. Would you accept him/her? It's confusing, I know.

Then, would you say to your mother : "Mom, I'm packing my bags and leaving on a Pokémon journey. I'll visit you when I can!" and run off? The first thing that'd happen (remember, 6-10 years old) is that you'd get lost. Would you want that?

And about the fast-changing character idea of yours, would you really see some light in doing so, I wonder. I believe you make a point here with this, but then Ash would be shown as the main character... ALWAYS. And that will hurt the female kids, as Pokémon would invariably become boyish. You see, it goes something like this:
"Ash (the boy), with a girl and a adult presence"
I wouldn't change that. But if a certain hybrid version of your idea can be made, I'm all ears.
Like I said, yours is a good idea. Just that there are some limitations.

And Ash isn't growing up. No, he's 10. Not 15. They tried to make him mature, but brought him back below. Nope, he's never gonna grow up. Even though he's through these many journeys, he hasn't physically, nor mentally grown up. A good reason would be illustrated here.

Too many character switches, can also lead it to be a "ramble on the bamble" type of anime, where some guy just meets new people and continues on to a never ending goal.

It's also to notify you that being a "Pokémon Master" isn't the ultimatum. Kids should be brought to the notice that there are many fish on the pond. May focused on Contests, she had her own rivals. They nicely illustrated the game of contests. Brock wanted to be good with Pokémon, he's a cook, he feeds the whole crew, he takes care of em too!

And please don't excessively compare with other anime. I didn't say you did but just a warning. The story is different, the rules are different. If you think xxx is a better anime then Pokémon, so be it. Watch that instead, who's preventing you?

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive and deeply offended you, I'm trying to state fair play. Let's be friends with different opinions, and leave it at that, alright?

Cheers!