Why didn't she become the main character in the anime? She's

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>>32886060
Harem.

>>32886060

>the Pokemon anime
>having a female protagonist
>ever

This is the same anime that changed all the Libre and Rock Star cosplay Pikachu to male. It ain't gonna happen.
Just look at Generations. Not a single girl protagonist was used.

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>>32886060

>Everyone else: We'll help you learn
>Lillie: Let's learn together, Ash

Lillie is waifubait; our waifu in the games, and Ash's waifu in the anime

>>32886060
>She's better then Ash
No.

>>32886086
>Just look at Generations. Not a single girl protagonist was used.
That's a good thing.

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Comedy relief Lillie

As soon as Ash was used as the protag for Advanced Generation, the anime's fate was sealed to always have Ash in it.

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>>32886060
If she became the main character of the series she would get the same treatment as Ash. She doesn't have any accomplishments and its not like she's any better with that phobia. She's better off as a companion.

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She's (A) main character

She gets the most focus and development out of all of the current companions, and is one of the three designated battlers of the group (the other two being Ash and Kiawe)

She's the deuteragonist of the saga and represents the moon, while Ash represents the sun