After 25 years and over 1,200 episodes, Ash Ketchum retires as the Pokémon anime's protagonist, replaced by new characters Liko and Roy, marking the end of an era for longtime fans.
The Guide #231: How the hunt for the next James Bond became the franchise's best marketing tool
The search for the next James Bond remains unresolved, with numerous frontrunners rising and falling amid prolonged public speculation and franchise management changes.