The Pokemon Sun and Moon anime series has been airing since 2016, but it will soon come to an end. Thanks to the newly released episode titles and summaries for the last three episodes of the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime series, we know that it will be ending in Japan on October 27.
The final three episode titles are "Conclusion! Gaogaen VS Nyaheat!!", "Alola's Strongest Z! Kapu-Kokeko VS Pikachu!!", and "The Sun, the Moon, and Everyone's Dreams!" The summary for the final episode of the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime series teases that Ash will be coming to a "decision" - presumably to leave the Alola region and resume his adventures in the Galar region, where brand new Pokemon will await.
Not only will Ash find new Pokemon to catch in the Galar region, but he will also have a brand new partner who will play a significant role in the new anime. It's been revealed that the new Pokemon anime character is named Gou (seemingly inspired by Pokemon GO), and his partner Pokemon is a Scorbunny. Gou is being treated as a main character alongside Ash, so it appears Ash's time as the sole lead protagonist of the Pokemon anime series is coming to an end.
Rumors have said that Ash won't be in the new Pokemon anime, but we know now that's not the case. However, it is possible that he will be phased out over the course of the series. After all, Ash won a Pokemon League Championship in the Sun and Moon anime, which was the one major feat he hadn't accomplished. But maybe Ash will use this new confidence to return to regions he failed at in the past and try to win Pokemon League Championships there as well.
It's been suggested that the new Pokemon anime series won't focus exclusively on the Galar region, but will instead span multiple regions from the Pokemon universe. That has yet to be officially confirmed or denied, but if so, it would make sense for Ash to try to win the championships that he was unable to in the earlier seasons of the Pokemon anime.
Fans will just have to wait for the new Pokemon anime series to air. There's no official premiere date at this time, but it shouldn't be too much longer after the Pokemon Sun and Moon anime series wraps up on October 27.
Source: ComicBook