Discover iconic Pokémon episodes that showcase the series' emotional depth and memorable character moments. From heartwarming farewells to powerful bonds of friendship, these episodes are essential viewing for any Pokémon fan.
After running for an eventful and successful 26 years and 1,300+ episodes, the Pokémon anime is one of the most iconic animated series of all time. Loosely based on the game franchise, following Ash Ketchum and his trusty best friend, Pikachu, throughout their journeys to become the very best, the series has received wide renown. It's one of the largest reasons that Pokémon is currently the highest-grossing media franchise out there.
With the mass number of episodes that make up the series, it can seem daunting to want to tackle the show for first-time watchers. However, while there may be some filler episodes that are skippable, there are a few episodes that are essential to not just the series' plot, but what makes the show the heartfelt and high-spirited anime that it is. One such episode is Pokémon Season 1, Episode 21, 'Bye, Bye Butterfree'. While this episode may not be integral to the overall plot of the series, it's a huge episode for Ash's character, as he needs to learn to let go of his beloved Pokémon, Butterfree, as he finds his mate. After struggling with the idea, the trainer has to ultimately do what's best for Butterfree so it can live the life it wants to, rather than being used as a competitive Pokémon. Pokémon Season 1, Episode 21,'Bye, Bye Butterfree' is a heart-wrenching tear-jerker for both kids and adults. It's a story that teaches children that sometimes when you love someone, you need to set them free so they can have the freedom to live the life they want to. This is one of the handful of episodes that serves as the proof in the pudding that the Pokémon series isn't just telling cute stories to entertain kids, but they're telling stories that have genuine emotional impact and can be profound. Another remarkable example is Pokémon Season 2, Episode 49, 'Charizard Chills'. One of the best plot points of the first two Pokémon seasons is the consistent conflict between Ash and his beloved Charizard. Having rescued him as a mere Charmander, the young man supported his Pokémon with the most love and affection a trainer can give. But regardless of this, Charizard still grew up to be prickly towards Ash and refused to listen to him most of the time. The plot line ends in the most satisfying way possible in Pokémon Season 2, Episode 49, 'Charizard Chills', when Ash puts his entire well-being on the line to keep his friend healthy and okay. Charizard recognized this and through this wonderful showcase of love, he bonded with Ash as not just a member of his team, but as family and listened to/respected him from then on. This episode is one of the best full-circle episodes in the entire anime. Pokémon always finds a way to wrap up its stories in a satisfying manner, but there are some that are just perfect and this storyline and episode is one of the best examples of this. It strengthened the bond between the two to almost the level Ash and Pikachu have and, because of this, he would continue to bring Charizard onto his Pokémon team multiple times throughout the series, regardless of the region they're in.
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