Pokemon Best Wishes!

Pokemon Best Wishes is repetitive storytelling, adhering rigidly to formulaic progression without meaningful evolution. Plot beats feel predictable, and inconsistencies weaken continuity, such as a recurring electric companion inexplicably losing prior battle prowess or the protagonist’s failure to reference past allies, creating narrative dissonance.

While the cycle retains charm through its vibrant cast and upgraded visuals, its lack of innovation and emotional depth renders it less memorable compared to predecessors. The cyclical plot and missed opportunities for character growth highlight a disconnect between ambition and execution, leaving it a nostalgic yet flawed entry in the broader saga. Maybe it's time for a refresh!

The more I grow and get older, the more I realise how much I've 'outgrown' Pokémon. This doesn't mean that Pokémon can't be enjoyed by older audiences, in fact, Pokémon has always been a show that is incredibly easy to watch and enjoy - and the new series actually have some really great art, sound and story direction.
However, even when I saw the Black and White anime when it first aired, I knew something wasn't right. Within the first episode, despite all Ash (Satoshi) had learnt, he loses to a lvl 5 Snivy, owned by a trainer who is clearly a knock-off Gary Oak. I ... remember being so confused why Ash always needed constant reminders about Pokémon type matchups, what specific moves did and how they worked, how many Pokémon he was allowed to carry - when at this point, Ash had already visited 5 separate regions, and learnt all the basics a million times. I understood that this was simply to guide new audience members into the world of Pokémon, and explain the basics; but for some reason the writers made Ash seem like a total moron. In the Sinnoh series, Ash had an amazingly strong team, and even had a really well written and fleshed-out rival, in the likes of, Paul. This was all thrown out of the window when this series rolled around.
I've been back to watch this series since, and even compared to the original Pokémon series, Ash appears to be a mindless trainer who hardly puts any strategy into the fights, and is even surprised when one of Pikachu's electric attacks has no effect against a ground type Pokémon. Although the series EVENTUALLY picked up its pace, this is definitely the worst iteration of Ash.

Pros:
- First part of season 1
- Team Rocket storyline at the begining of Season 1
- artstyle sometimes is good
- somewhat Iris character have some good development

Cons:
- Team Rocket starting from mid season 1
- Ash had a hudge nerf at the begining,
- game story adaptation into anime,
... - were is Team Plasma???,
- Ash doesn't win neither Unova League,
- A lot of battles are ridiculous,
- Team Rocket appearance get's to annoying from mid season 1,
- The story development is being held up by corporations policy it's a tradition

Overall it's one of the most weakest Pokemon generations, the characters have little development. Ash character has suffered really the most in this pokemon generation. I am not sure why did anime writers shifted from really interesting plot, to just a shell of its former self.