While 25 years of Pokemon anime episodes can lead to many memories, the very first season is easily one of the most beloved. During that season, not only did Ash form his friendship with Pikachu, but also with Brock and Misty. Brock was the Gym Leader for Pewter City and gave Ash his first Gym badge. Misty was a traveler whose bike Ash stole and broke, with Misty ultimately following Ash until he repaid her. Both Brock and Misty are seen as two of Ash’s most popular companions.

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Descriptions for the first three Ash-centric Pokemon anime episodes of this final season have now been shared in Japan. While Misty and Broke won’t be in all three episodes, they do play a key role in the second and third episodes. In the second episode, Ash and Misty are involved in a story revolving around catching a Clauncher. The third episode will have Ash and Misty encountering Brock and then having to rescue him from a Hatterene.

The second episode is currently scheduled to begin airing in Japan starting February 20, while the third episode will air on February 27. Descriptions for future episodes have yet to be shared, but they’ll assumedly involve Ash, Brock, and Misty continuing their travels throughout the rest of the season. It should be a very nostalgic journey for Pokemon fans.

What’s especially interesting about these three episodes of the Pokemon anime is how simple and traditional they are. With it being Ash’s last season, some may have thought it’d be an epic journey or a tournament of some kind. Instead, it’s Ash and friends catching and having adventures with Pokemon, just as they’ve done for twenty-five years. It’s normal, and that’s perfect in many ways.

As for when Pokemon fans in the west can expect to watch these episodes, it isn’t entirely clear yet. Localization typically takes around half of a year, so it’s likely to be some time. Pokemon fans will undoubtedly hear about Ash’s final exploits online before they see the episodes themselves, unfortunately. Still, it should be well worth the wait.

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Source: Famitsu (via VideoGamesChronicle)