Pokemon is getting a bit dated now, but it's still an awesome game. As for the anime, it's getting a bit samey. Ash goes to new region. Ash meets up with female character from game. Female character from game enters contests instead of gym battles. Brock turns up because he and Ash are so clearly in love. Team Rocket fail at life. Borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring.

And as previously stated, Charizard > all.