Simple, me and Drak were discussing the anime, and we both came to the conclusion that he should be replaced. However, that's not up to us....yet. But anyway, should Ash be replaced?
I personally believe, yes. I think its time to give someone else the limelight, as Ash just....well....I just don't like him anymore. He learns a lot during the saga he is in, but then forgets everything the next. Its annoying, and he always loses in some way during the final matches (Sinnoh was by far the most WTF). I also believe that he should have been replaced this season, as he's not in Japan anymore (technically, Kanto and the other regions he's been to are all places in Japan). And the fact that the anime practically stated he was in Sinnoh for two years, they celebrated his 11th birthday in the Johto saga, and then claimed he was 10 again was just idiotic, in my opinion. Plus his team is getting entirely too predictable (I don't care if he catches the starters, I mean like he always has to have the flying type, etc.).
So, yes to Ash being replaced by me. As far as Pikachu....I'm not sure. It may be a given, but he is still an icon. However, I wouldn't mind if he was gone either.
Okay, enough rambling by me, Your opinions please, and Drak should have a petition soon.