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Pikachu's confession to always want to be with Ash in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! changed their relationship dynamics significantly. The scene shows a shift from Pikachu's stubborn independence to a dependency on Ash, making their bond weirder but also more heartfelt. While the moment may seem bizarre, it reveals a deeper truth about Pikachu's true feelings towards Ash and their evolving relationship.

In one Pokémon movie, Pikachu’s talking to Ash changed the foundation of their relationship in a weird way. When under attack from fellow Pokémon influenced by evil, Ash asks Pikachu why he refuses to go inside his pokéball. In a touching moment that solidifies their bond, Pikachu makes his feelings known, shocking viewers worldwide.

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is the 20th film in the anime series that also celebrated its 20th anniversary, taking inspiration from Pokémon's pilot episode under the same name.

Series as long-running as Pokémon are bound to be riddled with mysteries, and one of the biggest has huge implications for Ash & Pikachu's relationship. In 2017, Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! climaxed with Ash desperately asking Pikachu why he wouldn't return to his pokéball. Audiences were stunned when he received an answer in plain English. Since then, the reality of the scene has been the subject of heated debate.

The general consensus is that Pikachu's confession was the result of some dream state that Ash slipped into. But, while he was certainly weakened and appeared to be on the edge of blacking out, Ash didn't appear disoriented enough to hallucinate about talking animals. He was cognizant enough to protect Pikachu as best he could in his condition. It seems more likely that, in reality, Ash could always understand Pokémon--this was just the first time the audience could, as well.

’Avengers: Endgame’ aims to hold top spot for third week.

Warner Bros’ Pokémon Detective Pikachu faces a daunting task in trying to wrest the box office crown from Avengers: Endgame this weekend.

The feature is the latest instalment in the popular Japanese franchise, with Ryan Reynolds lending his voice and motion-captured face to the small rodent-like creature with powerful electrical abilities. It is the first Pokémon film to mix animation with live action.

In this story, a former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) finds a talking Pikachu that once belong to his father, and wants to be a detective.