Ash has had some tremendous highs over the years, but he's also suffered some truly embarrassing situations that are perhaps best left forgotten.

Despite leading the anime for 25 years, Ash never aged, remaining ten years old for his entire run. ... Roy, and Dot all looking much more grown up than they have done up until this point. ...

Age might be a number, but Ash has surely grown up in many ways (Image via OLM Studio) While Ash is still 10 years old, he has matured in a number of ways throughout Pokemon , which is evident in ...

Of course, while seeing Ash return as a grown-up may be satisfying for many, there’s also the chance that this occurrence may appear more strange than anything else.

Ash may not age, but we have all grown up with their friendship and adventures," she wrote. More from CBS News. Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media company files for bankruptcy, sues partner.

After all, a lot of us were around Ash's age when the series premiered and have quite literally grown up with the character. Alas, nothing lasts forever, and now we have a little more clarity ...

The original fans have since grown up, and either still keep up or have passed it onto their kids (or both). And that's why so many people are sounding off on Twitter, with the phrase " He Did It ...

Ash Ketchum, the perpetual 10-year-old, is finally leaving the show after 25 years. ... Friedman had grown up playing the games, watching the show, and eventually reading the manga.