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  • 'Pokémon' Exec Says Pikachu Was Made Ash's Starter to Make You Sad

    10 days ago - By Hypebeast

    Moving toward the end of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu's story in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series anime, one of the executives behind the Pokémon anime has now shared why their journey began 25 years ago. In an interview, director Kunihiko Yuyama shared that Pikachu was chosen to be Ash's companion to make fans sad. Instead of receiving one of the three original Kanto Starters, Ash received Pikachu and had to earn his trust and respect at first, ultimately forming an amazing bond throughout the years. "I think of Pikachu as a combination of cuteness, strength, and the ability to bring a few...
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