The first episode of thePokemonanime aired in Japan in April 1997.

That episode introduced you to Ash, Pikachu, Professor Oak, and other memorable characters.

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Pokemon Scorbunny, Quaxly, and Turtwig on a blurred out fist. You know the one.

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14"It’s Lavender."

James corrects Meowth by telling him that his hair is lavender-colored.

The Latios & Latias GX and Charizard GX Shiny Holo From The Sun & Moon Era of the Pokemon TCG.

This small exchange makes a strong point; we should always be proud of who we are.

We shouldn’t let misconceptions about us go unattended.

If your hair is lavender and someone calls it blue, you should correct them.

The Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks and Greninja ex from Twilight Masquerade in the Pokemon TCG.

That’s your lavender hair, and you shouldn’t let anybody take that away from you.

13"All The Things That Happen Each Day…Every One Of Them Matters."

This particular tidbit comes as Ash talks about why he wants to continue having adventures.

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Thus, he can’t take any days for granted, and neither should we.

12"Everybody Makes A Wrong Turn Once In A While."

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Ash, Verity and Sorrel from the Pokemon Movie I Choose You!, with the latter two standing around Ash as he holds a feather.

10"Do You Always Need A Reason To Help Somebody?"

We’re all human beings, and we all have our low points.

9"Hey, I’ll Use My Trusty Frying Pan As A Drying Pan."

James from Team Rocket frowning in the Pokemon anime.

Brock then puts his frying pan over his head and says these iconic words.

8"I Wanna Make Friends With All The Pokemon In The World.

That’s Gotta Be What It Means To Be A Pokemon Master."

Ash contemplating in the rain, Pokemon Journeys last episode

“That’s gotta be,” he says.

He isn’t quite sure yet.

Maybe we aren’t quite sure what it means to do what we do.

Ash Totodile Latios & Latios during the Tour de Alto Mare race in Pokemon Heroes.

Ash is no stranger to saying goodbye to friends.

We all leave little parts of ourselves with our friends.

No More Excuses."

Jessie, James and Meowth looking toward the screen while smiling.

We should all stand by our friends through even the most intimidating challenges.

Ash looks fierce in the pokemon xy anime.

Brock using his Drying Pan in the Pokemon anime.

Ash and Pikachu running towards a rainbow, Pokemon Journeys last episode

Ash and his Battle Bond Greninja in the Pokemon Anime.

Metapod facing off against another Metapod in the Pokemon anime

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