Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, the beloved duo who have captured the hearts of Pokémon fans for over two decades, have officially retired from their roles as the protagonists of the series. The final episode of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, titled "The Rainbow and the Pokemon Master!", aired on 24 March 2023, in Japan, marking the end of an era. https://youtu.be/8Qb-s-fGTFM While the final episode was relatively low-key, it was filled with nods to the series' early episodes and reflected on what it means to be a Pokémon Master. The story took Ash and Pikachu back to where their