Ash has had many female companions over the years, and their feelings towards him have varied quite a bit. While all are close friends of his, some, like Misty, showed a more romantic type of interest in Ash. Regardless of these girls' feelings towards Ash, Ash always remained oblivious to their interests, as he is not a character built for romance.

Over the years of the Pokémon anime, Ash has traveled with a lot of girls, and quite a few of them developed some feelings for him along the way. While many fans are likely to think back to the companion they saw with Ash first, it is an interesting question: which companion is the best match for Ash?

Looking at the major female characters from across the Pokémon anime, it's easy to decide which girls Ash had the best relationships with. While there's relatively little interest from Ash's end,...