Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master: Ultimate Journeys: The Series

To Be a Pokémon Master serves as the final arc of the long-running Pokémon Journeys: The Series, which aired in 2023. Produced by OLM for TV Tokyo, this eleven-episode miniseries was designed to provide a definitive conclusion to Ash Ketchum’s journey, a narrative that began in 1997. The production aimed to honor the franchise's legacy by reuniting Ash with his original traveling companions, Misty and Brock, while reflecting on the relationships and growth he experienced over his twenty-five-year tenure as the series protagonist.

The creative direction for this final chapter focused on nostalgic closure, bringing back legacy characters and iconic themes to resonate with longtime viewers. The series was met with significant emotional reception from fans globally, as it marked the transition of the television series to a new generation of protagonists. By centering the narrative on the core values of friendship and the pursuit of mastery, the studio successfully balanced the series’ history with a sense of finality that satisfied the expectations of its dedicated audience.