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I do like the idea of using some episodes to showcase what former traveling companions are doing in other regions every few episodes. I really don't think that they could handle a multiple casts covering different regions, but if the main focus was still on Ash's journey in Galar and episodes set in other regions were more like side stories akin to Chronicles, that might work. I don't know if they'll actually focus on all of the previous traveling companions, but that would be a neat way to showcase the different regions, as well as potentially giving everyone a chance to shine without forcing them to show up in Galar.
I'm also reminded of the reactions when the first SM poster showed up and a lot of people were worried that the series would become completely focused on Ash's attempts to graduate. While SM does have a slice of life vibe to it, the school has ultimately been just a background and an excuse of Ash to stay in one place for most of SM. The point is that we might think that focusing on different regions could be some huge change like a reboot, but it might be just a gimmick or at least nothing as major as I think a lot of fans think it is.
I'm also reminded of the reactions when the first SM poster showed up and a lot of people were worried that the series would become completely focused on Ash's attempts to graduate. While SM does have a slice of life vibe to it, the school has ultimately been just a background and an excuse of Ash to stay in one place for most of SM. The point is that we might think that focusing on different regions could be some huge change like a reboot, but it might be just a gimmick or at least nothing as major as I think a lot of fans think it is.