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Anti_Gendou commented at 2016-04-18 00:56:45 » #1934868
Serena was the best Ash of the series anyway.
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Serena was the best Ash of the series anyway.
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darkliger01 commented at 2016-04-20 00:20:49 » #1935994
@ LG_Negi:
Only because anime has a tendency to break that rule; prime examples being Goku (Dragonball), Naruto, and even Luffy (One Piece).
The only reason this is okay in most other cartoons or anime, is because 1) said cartoons/anime are based around plots that are only relevant to each individual episode, often to the point of being random on purpose 2) important plot points are very spaced out, and 3) there's a no apparent end-goal given for the primary plot or character(s), only ending if and when the show is cancelled.
It doesn't work for Ash because 1) while the majority of the anime's episodes are filler, it revolves around a set path; 2) there a large number episode where supposed progression and character development are seen; and 3) Ash has a stated goal set, to become a Pokemon Master.
The problem is that Ash has yet to come significantly close to reaching his goal; his overall journey (from the day he left Pallet Town to now) has clearly gone on for a long period of time. And after each region, it always seems he resets his progress, with the only key differences being that he has more Pokemon total, and he has his memories of his former companions (with instances of the previous series' main lady making a return cameo).
All it would take to ease the minds of viewers who have been there from the beginning is for Ash to show noticeable growth both physically and mentally, because the "no-aging" formula doesn't work for him.
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@ LG_Negi:
Only because anime has a tendency to break that rule; prime examples being Goku (Dragonball), Naruto, and even Luffy (One Piece).
The only reason this is okay in most other cartoons or anime, is because 1) said cartoons/anime are based around plots that are only relevant to each individual episode, often to the point of being random on purpose 2) important plot points are very spaced out, and 3) there's a no apparent end-goal given for the primary plot or character(s), only ending if and when the show is cancelled.
It doesn't work for Ash because 1) while the majority of the anime's episodes are filler, it revolves around a set path; 2) there a large number episode where supposed progression and character development are seen; and 3) Ash has a stated goal set, to become a Pokemon Master.
The problem is that Ash has yet to come significantly close to reaching his goal; his overall journey (from the day he left Pallet Town to now) has clearly gone on for a long period of time. And after each region, it always seems he resets his progress, with the only key differences being that he has more Pokemon total, and he has his memories of his former companions (with instances of the previous series' main lady making a return cameo).
All it would take to ease the minds of viewers who have been there from the beginning is for Ash to show noticeable growth both physically and mentally, because the "no-aging" formula doesn't work for him.
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