Ash Ketchum/Relationships

Ash's relationships with each significant character

Lily "Leaf" Greenway
Leaf is Ash's best friend. He has known Leaf the longest out of anyone in the series (sans his parents). They have a rather long history with each other being neighbors since birth. They regulary see and hang out with each other with Leaf usually tagging along wherever Ash goes. This notion causes Leaf to also want to become a Pokemon Trainer. He is regularly teased by Leaf to the point where he is able to brush it off. However, he still gets flustered whenever they are caught in a compromising position. He is oblivious to her feelings for him.

Gary Oak
Ash's main rival and friend in both school and Pokemon Training. They met when they were 4 years old. With two headstrong individuals, it was inevitable that their personalities were going to clash, but they both care a great deal for each other, although Gary doesn't show it often, if at all. This was evident during the Mt. Moon arc when Gary shows up out of nowhere to assist with the clearing of the smoke.

William and Delia Ketchum
They are Ash's parents. William likes to tease Ash often, especially on the topic of Ash and Leaf's rather close friendship, while Delia just strongly supports it. They both care deeply for their son, with William acting as a mentor figure as well as a father figure for Ash.

Brock Harrison
He is the first Gym Leader Ash battled. After he joined the traveling party, he became the mentor figure to both Ash and Leaf, as well as the "Group Mom".

Misty Waterflower
Ash met Misty at the Mt. Moon Pokemon Center. Her first impression of him was a clumsy pervert, although that has begun to change after the Mt. Moon incident.