Pokémon Moves on From Ash With New Series Hitting Huge Streaming Numbers

The Pokémon franchise is quietly moving beyond its longtime protagonist Ash Ketchum, with a new animated series racking up huge streaming numbers on its new platform. The franchise launched as a video game in 1996 and has since expanded into trading cards, manga, anime and merchandise. The new show has become a major streaming hit since finding its new streaming home.