Pokémon's Ash Ketchum captures world championship after 25 years

It took 25 years, but Ash Ketchum is now the very best!

The official Pokémon Twitter account announced that Ash finally won the Pokémon World Championship on Friday.

The tweet has gone viral with over 417,000 likes, 127,000 retweets, and 6,000 comments from fans who have long awaited the achievement.

According to a BBC report, Ash made his dream come true in the latest episode of "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys," where he beat former world champion Leon.

He's done it! Ash has become a World Champion! ???????? pic.twitter.com/a2jPb8pym3

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) November 11, 2022

The main character of the popular series, which first aired in 1997, Ash is a young boy who wanted to become a Pokémon Master.

His journey began when he met Pikachu, an adorable pocket monster who has electric powers.

Congratulations, Ash!

—MGP, GMA Integrated News