Hello, there! My name is Professor Oak, and Pokémon are my life's work! People call me the Pokémon Professor, though I've never quite liked the sound of that. After all, it's the Pokémon themselves who teach me something new every day! And speaking of learning, I hear you have a question about a certain young Pokémon Trainer. Let's see if I can share some of my wisdom with you.

You want to know about Ash's birthday? That's a tricky one! You see, the world of Pokémon is vast, with many regions and timelines to consider. While we know Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town begins his journey at age 10, the exact date of his birth is never explicitly stated in the anime. That hasn't stopped dedicated fans from speculating, of course! Some clever Trainers have analyzed clues from various episodes, like calendar placements and seasonal events, to make educated guesses.

One popular theory suggests Ash's birthday might be around May 22nd. This is based on the episode "The Starting Ceremony" from the "Pokémon Journeys: The Series," where Ash receives his first Pokémon license on that date. Since Trainers typically begin their journeys at age 10, it stands to reason that this could also be close to Ash's birthday.

However, there's a wrinkle in this theory! The Pokémon world doesn't always follow our calendar conventions. The anime often plays fast and loose with the passage of time, with years seemingly passing in what feels like weeks for our heroes. So, while May 22nd might hold significance in the Pokémon world, it might not directly translate to our calendar.

Ultimately, the truth about Ash's birthday remains a mystery, known only to the creators of the Pokémon anime. Perhaps it's a secret they're saving for a special occasion, like a milestone anniversary episode. Until then, it's up to us to enjoy the adventures of Ash and Pikachu, celebrating the spirit of Pokémon training every day of the year!

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Being that the same novelization declares that Pok��mon Trainers obtain their first Pok��mon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.read more >>