Ep 33. Butterfree and Me!

Ash and his friends are back on their journey through the Unova region, and in this episode, they find themselves reminiscing about the past. Specifically, Ash and his Pikachu are thinking back to the time when Ash had a Butterfree that he had to say goodbye to.

It all starts when Ash and his friends come across a field of Butterfree. This prompts Ash to think about his own Butterfree, which he released so that it could go mate and start a family. Ash is feeling a bit nostalgic about his old friend, and Pikachu feels the same way. The two of them decide to take a walk and think about the good times they had with Butterfree.

Meanwhile, Iris and Cilan are having their own adventures. Iris is excited to catch a glimpse of a legendary Pokemon she's been hearing about, while Cilan is more focused on trying some local food. However, their plans are put on hold when they receive news that Ash and Pikachu have gone missing.

When Iris and Cilan finally catch up with Ash and Pikachu, they find them sitting in a field, lost in thought. Ash explains to his friends what he's been thinking about, and Pikachu nods in agreement. Suddenly, they notice that the Butterfree in the field are starting to act strange. They're flying erratically and crashing into each other.

Ash and his friends realize that something must be wrong with the Butterfree, and they decide to investigate. They follow a group of Butterfree to a nearby waterfall, where they find a Butterfree caught in some vines. They quickly rescue the Butterfree and bring it back to the other Butterfree.

The rescued Butterfree turns out to be a male, and he's reunited with his mate. This prompts Ash to think about his own Butterfree again, and he decides that he wants to go visit it. Pikachu agrees, and the two of them set off on their own adventure while Iris and Cilan continue with their own plans.

When Ash and Pikachu arrive at the meadow where Ash released his Butterfree, they find that it's changed quite a bit since they were last there. There are now skyscrapers and buildings in the area, and the meadow itself has been paved over with concrete. Ash is sad to see that the area has been developed, but he's determined to find his Butterfree.

After a bit of searching, they finally find Ash's old friend. The two of them have a heartfelt reunion, and Ash is happy to see that his Butterfree is doing well. He also meets Butterfree's mate and their children, who are all happy and healthy.

Ash spends some time catching up with Butterfree, and he even helps it teach its children some moves. Pikachu also gets in on the fun, and the two of them have a great time playing with the Butterfree family.

Eventually, it's time for Ash and Pikachu to say goodbye again. As they walk away, Ash looks back at his old friend and reflects on the great memories they shared. Pikachu nudges him, and the two of them continue on their journey through the Unova region.

Overall, this is a heartwarming episode that will appeal to longtime fans of the Pokemon series. It's a nice break from the usual battles and captures, and it allows Ash and his friends to reflect on their past adventures while also making some new memories. And of course, seeing Ash reunited with his old Butterfree is sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who grew up watching the series.