EP 21

Bye Bye Butterfree

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

1 Fans

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 21 of 276, this marks the Indigo League's first major emotional milestone after earlier episodes established Ash's team and rivalries. Following the more lighthearted and supernatural tone of 'The Ghost of Maiden's Peak,' this episode pivots sharply into character-driven storytelling, permanently altering Ash's roster and setting a precedent for the series' willingness to use departure as a narrative tool. It deepens Ash's maturity arc heading into the mid-season stretch toward the Pokémon League.

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EP 21

Bye Bye Butterfree

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

1 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 21 of 276, this marks the Indigo League's first major emotional milestone after earlier episodes established Ash's team and rivalries. Following the more lighthearted and supernatural tone of 'The Ghost of Maiden's Peak,' this episode pivots sharply into character-driven storytelling, permanently altering Ash's roster and setting a precedent for the series' willingness to use departure as a narrative tool. It deepens Ash's maturity arc heading into the mid-season stretch toward the Pokémon League.

QUICK TAKES

©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com