19 Facts About the First Pokemon Anime That We All Know to be True

#1. The intro is the best intro of all time.

The version in Pokemon: The First Movie is a close second.

#2. Ash, Brock, and Misty make the best team.

Sorry Ash's new friends, you are just not that memorable.

#3. Brock will always be the ultimate wingman.

The man is so confident, he navigates through life with his eyes closed.

#4. Misty was your waifu before waifus.

A little tsundere never killed anyone.

#5. Because he is Gary freaking Oak.

Gary is who you wanted to be as a kid.

#6. No Pokemon is cooler than Squirtle.

The Squirtle Squad was so rad.

#7. "Bye Bye Butterfree" gave you a serious case of the feels.

Just let the tears flow through you.

#8. Cubone's backstory broke your heart.

We all have a special place in our hears for the lonely fellow.

#9. Mr. Mime is objectively creepy.

I don't care how well he cleans, I don't want any nightmares.

#10. Professor Oak showed us that old folks are awesome.

And it's not because they let us play with dangerous creatures.

#11. Ash's mom is pretty cool.

She reminds us why we love our mommies!

#12. Prepare for trouble...

...and make it double!

#13. This happens.

#14. Pokemon showed us the magic of adventure.

If only I could have afforded to travel the world at the age of 10.

#15. Even though Pokemon are used for battle, you should still show them love.

Because they will eat you if you don't.

#16. Even if you lose, you still win.

Take everyday in stride like Ash Ketchum.

#17. Ash's death scene hit you right in the honey nut feelios.

Pikachu's tears will break your heart

#18. Deep in our hearts, Pokemon will always make us go uguuu!

So uguu!