Hot off the official drop of a promotional poster celebrating all the seeing plenty of Pokémon's Ash through the impacts he's had on other trainers and Pokémon. That is, through his friends, acquaintances, and even enemies, his impact will not diminish in his absence.
Ash Has Elevated Each and Every One of His Companions
To honor Ash's memory as well as his place in Pokémon lore, @anjohink's piece features all the companions who his met on the way to the top. There are fan-favorites, and perhaps Ash's oldest colleagues, Misty and Brock. Without Ash, these two Pokémon gym leaders wouldn't be half as popular as they are today. There's also Kiawe and Clement, both of whom demonstrated Ash's ability to get along with anyone. Kiawe was Ash's friend but also his rival. Still they both found a way to compete and encourage one another. Clement is the personification of the term "geek." However, despite his enjoyment of science and technology, he and Ash were still able to bond. @anjohink's inclusion of all companions provides an interesting and simple, but completely satisfying visual history of Ash.
Even Ash's Voice Actress Was touched By This Pokémon Tribute
The fanart was so touching, that even Ash's current voice actress responded with a kind Tweet. Whether considered a piece of Pokémon fan art or a tribute to Ash Ketchum's work as a Pokémon trainer, @anjohink's work is not only a mesmerizing visual history of Ash's development from a "starter" trainer to perhaps the greatest trainer of all time. In portraying that progression, fans see and understand just how far his come over the decades, and just as far as he can go if he puts his mind to it.
Source: @anjohink, Sarah Natochenny
