Ash Ketchum is the best pokmon trainer. Ash became the top trainer in the world after winning the Masters Eight Tournament in the latest episode of the series. In the future, the episode will be airing in the rest of the world.
Being the very best, like no one ever was, has always been Ash and Pikachu's goal since the show first aired. Look at how happy he is. The win is a good example of perseverance. There is no word on Ash's post retirement plans.
It's an important time for the franchise. The latest mainline games in the series will be released on November 18th. The second major launch of the year will take place in January.