KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -In Pokémon-I Choose You!, Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur Pokémon Trainer . He was forced to accept a stubborn Pikachu from Professor Oak as his starter Pokémon because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an interview, director Kunihiko Yuyama shared that Pikachu was chosen to be Ash’s companion to make fans sad. Instead of receiving one of the three original Kanto Starters, Ash received Pikachu and had to earn his trust and respect at first, ultimately forming an amazing bond throughout the years.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the original Japanese, his name was Satoshi, after the creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri. He based Ash/Satoshi on his childhood self; his early fascination with catching bugs inspired the premise of Pokémon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ash’s Pikachu (Japanese: Satoshi’s Pikachu) is the signature Pokémon of the Pokémon anime, and the first Pokémon that Ash obtained on his journey as a Pokémon Trainer, given to him by Professor Oak.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the reality, he was supposed to get a Clefairy and this very Pokemon was actually going to be the Mascot of Pokemon but seeing Pikachu’s popularity in the audience, this plan was rejected and Pikachu was selected as Ash’s first starter Pokemon and become the Mascot of Pokemon. Yep.