Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the first games of Generation 9, and that means the next series
of the Pokemon anime after Pokemon Journeys ends, is likely to be based on those games.
We don't know a ton about Scarlet and Violet yet, but what we do know is that the main theme of the
games, appears to be the past VS the future. Or, tradition VS innovation. But they mean the
same thing, really! For example, Pokemon Scarlet's professor, Professor Sada, is styled to look like
the past. Whereas Pokemon Violet's Professor, Professor Turo, is styled to look futuristic.
Another example is Pokemon Scarlet's Legendary Pokemon, Koraidon, is designed to represent the
past, and its name even translates to 'ancient ride dragon'. Whereas, Pokemon Violet's Legendary
Pokemon, Miraidon, is designed to represent the future, and its name even translates to 'future
ride dragon'. So, as you can see, with Pokemon Scarlet representing the past, and traditions,
and with Pokemon Violet representing the future, and innovations, that leaves a lot of
territory for the next anime series to explore. And I think Ash and Goh are the perfect vessels
to tell this story. Just think about it! Past and future... tradition and innovation...
Ash and Goh! Ash Ketchum is the original first ever main character of the series. He truly
represents the past. Ash's entire presence in the anime is about learning from his endless
past experiences and his many past friends, to make himself stronger. Ash doesn't really know
much about technology or futuristic things. On the other hand, he has a deep respect and admiration
for the past! From ancient legends, to Aura wielding, to so much more! Ash Ketchum is the
perfect character to represent Pokemon Scarlet! Because Ash is all about the past, and traditions!
On the other hand, Goh is the new future main character of the series! His character represents
the future and innovation, perfectly! Goh's entire presence is about technology and data! His dream
heavily involves researching and data-collecting, in regards to catching all the Pokemon. He knows
tons about technology! Plus, Goh's phrase, which he has said on many occasions, is 'the future is
in the palm of my hands!' Goh is even based on Pokemon GO, the most futuristic and innovative
game in the whole series! Goh is absolutely the perfect character to represent Pokemon Violet,
because he is all about the future and innovation! The two main protagonists of Pokemon Journeys,
Ash and Goh, represent the themes of the next anime - Past and Future, Tradition and
Innovation - so unbelievably perfectly! These two characters could be used in such creative ways,
to explore the story of Scarlet and Violet! Maybe with these differences between Ash and Goh,
being at the forefront as the main focus of the next series, it could lead to some really exciting
and interesting development, and interactions, between Ash and Goh. Maybe they could be
on different sides of the story at some points, maybe they could have disagreements,
arguments, maybe Ash and Goh - at some point - will be in conflict, because of their differences
in ideologies! Ash could side with Professor Sada and Koraidon, whereas Goh could side with
Professor Turo and Miraidon! I just genuinely feel like this could make for such an exciting
story! I mean, the two current characters are literally made for the next series! I know
that a lot of people really don't like Goh too much, but maybe putting Goh in the next series,
where he could have a really interesting story, in conflict with Ash, could show his character
in a completely new light! And it could make a lot of people appreciate him more! Because,
we'll see another side of him! All I know is, Ash and Goh would be the perfect vessels
to tell the story of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet! So, I guess we'll have to wait and see if
the writers will let them stick around, for the ride! Let me know your thoughts on this
topic in the comments below! Do you think Ash and Goh should stick around for the next series? Or
do you have slightly different ideas? Be sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed my speculation,
it's really quite fun making videos about the next anime series, because we know absolutely
nothing about it! So there is a lot of room to have fun exploring! Thank you all
so much for watching, and I'll catch you all... IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN THE NEXT ONE!