The dubbed version of , titled " Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues! " , serves as the emotional series finale. It marks the end of Ash Ketchum’s time in the Alola region and sets the stage for his next world-spanning adventure. Plot Overview
The finale resolves several long-standing character arcs as everyone prepares for their next steps: Ash’s Departure: Pokemon Sun and Moon -Dub- Episode 146
: As Ash flies away, his classmates—Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles—chase his plane on their Ride Pokémon to say one last "Alola". The episode concludes with the revelation that Professor Burnet is pregnant , signifying that life in Alola continues even after Ash’s departure. Production & Release Details Information English Title Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues! Japanese Title Thank You, Alola! Respective Departures!! U.S. Air Date March 7, 2020 (Disney XD) Series Context Episode 146 of Sun & Moon ; Episode 1,085 overall Season Season 22: Ultra Legends Why This Episode Matters The dubbed version of , titled " Thank You, Alola
Perhaps the most emotional beat is the separation of Ash and Pikachu. For a brief moment, the anime toys with the audience’s heartstrings, playing on the recurring fear that Pikachu might stay behind. It is a classic trope, but in the context of Alola—a region defined by bonds and togetherness—it hits harder. The resolution, that they are an inseparable team, reinforces the core theme of the franchise: the bond between Pokémon and Trainer is unbreakable. It marks the end of Ash Ketchum’s time