Ash Ketchum finally becomes a Pokémon League Champion

Since the start of this amazing anime in 1997, Ash Ketchum has always wanted to be the very best, like no one ever was, and he finally has achieved his goal as Ash becomes a Pokémon Champion in the latest episode of the Pokémon Sun & Moon series.

As he traveled across the land with Pikachu meeting new people and Pokémon who have become his friends and rivals, he became a champ for the very first time in the Alola League tournament by beating Gladion in the final match in an intense fight. Because of that, many fans who have followed the series since the beginning are expressing their feelings after having seen Ash accomplish his dream.

Anything’s possible when you believe in yourself, Trainers. 😉 🏆 pic.twitter.com/kee0Wshv1m

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) September 15, 2019

NEWS: After 22 years, Ash Ketchum has Finally Become a Regional Pokémon Anime Champion

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— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) September 15, 2019

The first Ash English voiceover

Congratulations to Ash Ketchum on winning the Pokémon League from Ash’s ‘younger’ self, circa 1998…yup, hard work, determination, good friends, and a bit of luck pay off! #pokemon #ashketchum #winning pic.twitter.com/JhgRcGJBEy

— Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) September 15, 2019

Hey, Ash! It’s your younger—but still the same age—self, Ash Ketchum! Congratulations on winning the Pokémon League! I wanna say I always knew you could do it, but really? I didn’t. I only knew that to achieve your goals, you had to train hard—and that is true, but along the way I’ve found out the importance of constantly learning, and challenging yourself, and being open to new experiences. That, by helping others, you help yourself. And mostly: it’s not winning that counts, but how you play the game. But man, it sure feels good to win. Congratulations, and keep up the good work. I gotta go—Mom’s making dinner with Mr. Mime. Catch you later!

Junichi Masuda, Pokémon composer and director at Game Freak

おめでとう！
Congratulations!

— 増田順一@Pokémon (@Junichi_Masuda) September 15, 2019

This has over 9000 likes! Congrats!

— Sean Schemmel liked a Tweet.™️ (@SeanSchemmel) September 15, 2019

グラジオとの激闘を制し
アローラポケモンリーグの
頂点に輝いたのは #サトシ🏆

実はポケモンリーグで優勝したのは
今回が初めてなんです💡

サトシ、本当に本当におめでとう✨✨#アニポケ #サトシ優勝おめでとう pic.twitter.com/SXvmLwZX6G

— アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) September 15, 2019

Ash Ketchum has been a part of millions of lives & while many stop watching the Pokémon anime Ash continued to be a role model trainer for new generations. He's lost every Pokémon League to teach children it's ok to lose & today he finally won. What a day to be a Pokémon fan 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Gzbf9j08N9

— Aero @ Future Connected Replay (@ActualAero) September 15, 2019