The synopsis for one of the episodes of Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series indicates that the anime will bring back the legendaries of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. After Ash becomes the World Champion in Pokemon Journeys, the anime's journey shifts focus to Goh and the return of an iconic duo from the Pokemon franchise.Pokemon Journeys: The Series is the seventh installment of the Pokemon anime that premiered in 2020 in the US, and showcases the adventures of Ash and Goh with their partners Pikachu and Cinderace. The anime features all regions of the main game series, from Kanto to Galar, and the return of iconic main characters such as Brock, Dawn, and Iris. The anime also saw the return of recurring characters like Gary and Korrina. Pokemon Journeys also concludes several stories created over the years such as Ash's history with Cynthia and Butch and Cassidy's rivalry with Jessie and James. According to the synopsis of one of the anime's upcoming episodes, more familiar names will be making a comeback soon.The Twitter profile Anipoke Fandom has released the synopsis for the episode "Seize the Future!" which will air in Japan on December 2. The synopsis says that during the search for Mew, the Chasers will have to split into two groups because of problems on the island. Goh, Toki, and Asahi encounter Kyogre, the imposing ocean legendary of Hoenn. Kyogre appeared in Pokemon Generations in its Primal version, so this is not its first time in the anime. Meanwhile, Shigeru and Tsurugi will encounter Groudon, the legendary from Hoenn that is able to expand continents. Kyogre and Groudon are the legendaries of Generation 3 of the Pokemon games, having debuted in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire and returned in the Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes.
The synopsis of "Seize the Future!" makes fans curious by also questioning what Goh and the others will encounter as they proceed up Table Mountain. Goh has a dream of capturing every Pokemon possible, which obviously includes having a legendary monster on his team. During his journey with Ash, Goh meets Project Mew in Pokemon Journeys, this being an organization that travels the regions collecting valuable Pokemon information and shares his fascination with Mew.
The titles of the final episodes of Pokemon Journeys may hint at a big finale. They may indicate that this is either the end of the anime or the end of Ash's arc as the protagonist, although both alternatives are only speculation. Goh's prominent role in Pokemon Journeys raised a lot of eyebrows, making the new protagonist a controversial character among fans. Since Ash has finally realized his dream of becoming the World Champion, it remains to be seen if this will be the end of his run, or if he will find a new reason to continue battling in the Pokemon world.
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series is available to stream on Netflix in the US.