pokemon is now working its way through Ash Ketchum’s final episodes, and the anime has the first look at its own take on the Power Rangers coming in a future episode! Ash has been on a farewell tour as he travels the world now that he has become world champion. Reunited with the likes of Misty and Brock for his latest stint, these episodes have seen him cross over the last fan favorites that fans have wanted for a long, long time to see him run into again. Now it’s just a matter of seeing which fan favorite comes back next.

Pokemon: try to become a pokemon master is now working his way through his special series, and the next episode of the series to air in Japan teases that Ash will soon be reunited with his original Squirtle and the Squirtle Squad. Except the first look at their return in the upcoming episode shows a very different look for them than before as they have become a very different kind of team, the Power Rangers! Check it out below as spotted by @AnipokeFandom on Twitter:

There are some new Power Rangers in town 😂#Anipoke pic.twitter.com/aadP0UMDBc

— Anipoke Fandom (@AnipokeFandom) February 3, 2023

Pokemon meets Power Rangers

The Squirtle Squad will make their comeback and transform into these brightly colored heroes, with the fifth episode of Pokemon: Try to be a Pokemon Master airs February 9 in Japan. The episode is titled “Burn! The Squirtle Fire Brigade!” and it begins to tease itself as such: “Ash, Pikachu and the others have come to a port city where a large crowd has gathered to witness the show of the Squirtle Fire Brigade, led by Squirtle who traveled with Ash in the past!”

The synopsis continues: “Ash and the others enjoy the show, but on the other hand, Team Rocket, who have become the managers of the Squirtle Fire Department, seems to be plotting something…?!” With the Squirtle Squad coming back soon enough to reunite with Ash and the others, it’s really starting to feel like it’s time to say goodbye to Ash’s time with the anime in general.

What do you hope to see pokemons own view of the Power Rangers? Are you excited to see the Squirtle Squad back in action in the anime? Let us know all your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even contact me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on Twitter!