Pokemon fans are losing it over Misty’s emotional return to the anime to celebrate Ash Ketchum’s upcoming departure from the series.
Now that he’s become a Pokemon Master after more than two decades of trying, Ash is saying goodbye to the series in Pokemon Ultimate Journeys. However, as if it couldn't get more emotional for fans, the return of Misty has pushed devotees over the edge.
Misty, who became a Pokemon Master long before Ash, is one of his closest mentors, and above all else, a friend. However, in episode 273 of the Pokemon anime series, Misty leaves to become the leader of Cerulean City Gym.
As spotted by IGN, Misty’s unexpected return in the latest episode of Ultimate Journeys has fans overwhelmed with joy (and despair), and they have been expressing their delight on Twitter.
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“The ending was just too adorable. Pikachu's always rooting for his Pikachupi,” tweeted Anipoke Fandom.
“Everything about the way Ash and Misty interact here perfectly captures the early episodes of Pokemon and I love it!” said ChikoCheez.
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“Till the end” exclaimed Lukas Thadeu, while MistyForever101 drew parallels between an episode of yesteryear and the most recent.
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Ash’s goodbye is already proving to be an emotional farewell for long-standing fans of the series. In December 2022, the 25-year reunion of Ash and Butterfree broke the internet and failed to leave a single dry eye in the room. We know you were crying, just admit it.
Just imagine, if this series is going to be this emotional already, what it’s going to be like when we actually say goodbye to Ash and Pikachu!
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