Ash Ketchum was a famous Pokémon trainer from Pallet Town in the Pokémon Universe. He traveled the world, catching Pokemon and beating gyms. He was the cousin of Gash Ketchum, who was inspired by him to become a trainer himself. ("Pokémon Stop")
Behind the Screens[]
Ash is the protagonist of the Pokemon anime, and was based on the protagonist of the first video games as well.