Pokémon Horizons took over after the Ash era of the Pokémon anime came to an end in March 2023. Many fans were upset by the departure of Ash, and didn't give the show a fair shake. There's also those who love the Pokémon games, but never gave the anime much consideration, largely because it was aimed at kids. Now that Horizons has had a chance to prove itself, though, things have changed.