Is Ash based on Red Pokémon?

Ash is loosely based on Red, the player character from the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow as well as their remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Was Ash meant to be Red?

Ash Ketchum (AKA サトシ Satoshi in Japan) is an incarnation of Red. Prior to Gen II, Red was virtually a nameless avatar for the player to become a Pokémon Trainer. There was nothing distinguishing the two other than the fact that Ash has a slightly different variation of clothes (such as blue jacket and different hat).

Did Ash replace Red?

Not only do the two of them exist in entirely different continuities, but Ash is meant to be Red's substitute for the anime.

Who was first Ash or Red?

Long time ago, before Ash was even born, there were three Kanto pokemon trainers, one was Red, the second one was Green, and the third one was Blue (Let's assume according to anime universe, he was Professor Oak's son).

Is Ash Red's Brother?

Red Ketchum is Ash's uncle. He is the current champion of the Kanto region.

Is Ash a BETTER Protagonist Than Red?

What is Red's real name Pokémon?

Red (Japanese: レッド Red) is the protagonist of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. He is based on Red from the original Pokémon Red and Green. His full name is Isamu Akai (Japanese: 赤井 勇 Isamu Akai), which contains the Japanese word for "red" (赤 aka).

Is Ash stronger than Red?

As strong as Red is, Ash has the stronger adaptability in his favor. Similar to the experience argument, Ash can adapt to many scenarios because of his exposure to go up against different types of Pokémon within different regions of the world.

Is Red Ash's dad?

Ash doesn't have a father. He was conceived by the midi-chlorians. Trying to shoehorn Red into the main anime canon would be incredibly awkward, given the innumerable differences from the games. Making him Ash's father would be even worse.

Why does Ash have Red's hat?

After returning from Johto, Ash was given a change of clothes by his mother, and he immediately changed into them, including switching his old hat for a new black-and-red one which had a green Poké Ball symbol on it.

Why does Ash become white?

Research into ash from wildfires points to burn temperature as the main factor in determining ash's properties. With increasing combustion temperature, the charred organic material and organic nitrogen concentrations decrease, and the ash color lightens from black to gray to white.

What race is Ash?

Ash technically is Asian. He's technically Japanese. The first 4 generations (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) are meant to represent Japan. It wasn't until Unova (which is based off of the United States, namely New York I believe) that the creators started being more broad with the regions.

Who is the son of Ash?

Sato Ketchum is Ash's son. He is seen in the pokemon anime series Pokemon Heart and Soul when Celebi sends Ash, Hari and Brock into the future. His name is based on Ash's japanese name Satoshi and his team is based mainly on Red's team in the Pokemon manga apart from having a Charizard instead of Venusaur.

Who is Red vs Ash?

While Ash may have had more time to grow, Red has the reputation of being a prodigy from the start. While all of Pokemon's video game protagonists are talented trainers who help stop big villainous plans and become the very best of their region's trainers, Red retains a level of clout for being the first.

Is Red Ash's cousin?

No. Ash is based off of Red, being a small town kid from Pallet Town whose family knows Professor Oak and starts off of a Pokémon journey with a starter given to him by Oak with Oak's grandson being his arch rival. But they are not the same in personality, or skill level (or even looks, counting generation 3-6 Red).

Who was Red's rival?

Blue has a counterpart in the manga who shares his name. Like his game counterpart, Blue in the manga also has a grandfather named Professor Oak who is the Pokémon Professor and an older sister named Daisy. He is the rival of Red, and the current Gym Leader of Viridian City.

Which Ash was the weakest?

2 Torkoal. Torkoal was caught in the Hoenn region and is easily the weakest Fire-type Ash has ever owned.

Did Red catch Mew?

Red has 150 Pokémon in his collection, including one of each Pokémon featured in Generation I (except Mew); he caught several Pokémon off-screen.

What is Red's signature Pokémon?

Red's signature Pokémon. Red caught Pikachu using his Charmander. Pikachu's known moves are Volt Tackle, Iron Tail, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, and Light Screen. Charizard is Red's first Pokémon.

Does Ash ever find his dad?

The special ends with Ash finally going to meet up with his dad in Pallet Town - but things don't quite work out that way. As Ash arrives back home he finds his mum, who cheerfully informs him that his dad was just here - but that he had to leave.

Why is Ash called Red?

Ash is loosely based on Red, the player character from the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow as well as their remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Ash Ketchum was first mentioned in a video game at the dialogue of Pokémon Play It!, and his first appearance in a game was in Pokémon Puzzle League.

Why does Red never talk?

Well in Gold/Silver all he says is "..." because in Red/Blue, when you're him, you never do any talking. There was no evidence of him talking (besides answering Yes/No questions, and in that case he could just nod/shake his head), so they thought it would be weird to make him say anything before before or after battle.

Who is Ash forgotten daughter?

Brandy Barr is the long lost daughter of Ash Williams. She first appeared in Ash vs Evil Dead Season Three as a main character. She is portrayed by Arielle Carver-O'Neill.