Ash Ketchum was the protagonist of the Pokémon anime series for 26 years, from April 1, 1997, to March 24, 2023. Following the conclusion of his journey in Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master, many fans around the world continue to care deeply about his future and hope to better understand The Pokémon Company's long-term plans for this iconic character.

We respectfully ask The Pokémon Company to:

Clarify Ash Ketchum's future role in the Pokémon anime series.

Keep open the possibility of Ash Ketchum appearing in future Pokémon anime projects, whether through guest appearances, special episodes, new series, or other formats.

Reevaluate the possibility of Ash Ketchum's return to the Pokémon anime series by considering global market trends, fan feedback, and the long-term development of the Pokémon brand.

Strengthen communication with fans around the world regarding the future direction of the Pokémon anime series.

This petition is not intended to:

Call for the cancellation of Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Reject or oppose the new creative direction and efforts that The Pokémon Company has taken for the Pokémon anime series.

Attack Pokémon Horizons or its supporters.

Demand the immediate replacement of the current protagonists.

To maintain the integrity and credibility of this petition, we oppose any form of manipulation, including but not limited to:

Using AI or automated programs to submit fraudulent signatures.

Using bots to artificially inflate signature counts.

Using multiple accounts to sign more than once.

Impersonating others or providing false information.

Engaging in any other actions intended to misrepresent the genuine level of public support.

Engaging in personal attacks.

Harassing The Pokémon Company, its employees, or members of the production team.

Disrespecting fans who hold different opinions.

We respect The Pokémon Company's creative vision for the Pokémon anime series and understand that the franchise must continue to evolve and innovate. At the same time, we sincerely hope that the company will listen to the voices of fans around the world and allow Ash Ketchum—a character who has accompanied generations of viewers—to continue having a meaningful place in the future of the Pokémon anime series.

We understand that all final creative and business decisions ultimately rest with The Pokémon Company and the production team. This petition is intended as a respectful, transparent, and constructive effort to communicate the hopes and suggestions of Pokémon fans around the world.

希望 寶可夢公司能說明小智未來定位，並重新評估其在《寶可夢》動畫系列中的發展。

小智作為《寶可夢》動畫系列的主角，陪伴全球觀眾長達 26 年，自 1997 年 4 月 1 日至 2023 年 3 月 24 日。自從他在《寶可夢 旅途》後續篇《目標是寶可夢大師》中結束這段旅程後，許多來自世界各地的觀眾仍然關心他的未來，也希望了解官方對這位角色的長期規劃。

我們希望寶可夢公司能夠：

•說明小智在《寶可夢》動畫系列的定位。

•持續保留小智在動畫中的發展可能性，不論是客串、特別篇或其他形式。

•綜合全球市場、粉絲回饋及品牌發展，重新評估小智回歸動畫的可能性。

•與全球粉絲保持更多溝通，讓大家更了解動畫未來方向。

本連署並非：

•要求取消《寶可夢 地平線》

•否定寶可夢公司對《寶可夢》動畫系列所做的新方向與嘗試。

•攻擊《寶可夢 地平線》或其支持者。

•要求官方立即更換現有主角。

為維護本連署的真實性與公信力，本連署反對任何形式的人為操縱，包括但不限於：

•使用 AI 或自動化程式大量提交連署。

•使用機器人（Bot）灌票。

•使用多個帳號重複連署。

•冒用他人身分或提供虛假資訊。

任何其他刻意扭曲真實支持度的行為。

•人身攻擊。

•騷擾寶可夢公司官方及工作人員。

•不尊重不同立場的粉絲。

我們尊重官方對《寶可夢》動畫系列的創作方向，也理解系列需要持續創新；同時，我們誠摯希望官方能傾聽全球粉絲的聲音，讓陪伴全球許多觀眾成長的小智，在未來仍能於《寶可夢》動畫系列中占有一席之地。

我們理解最終的創作與經營決策仍由 寶可夢公司及相關製作團隊決定。本連署僅希望透過理性、公開且尊重的方式，向官方傳達全球粉絲的期待與建議。