Ep 19. Acting True to Form!

Ash and his friends find themselves in a theater production of "The Masked Royal Rumbles Again!" But when the star of the show, the wrestling champion Kukui, falls ill, they are forced to take on his role. Ash eagerly embraces the challenge, but his over-the-top wrestling persona begins to alienate his friends and co-stars.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has infiltrated the production, disguised as fellow actors. Their plot to steal the show's valuable props puts the production in jeopardy. It falls on Ash, his friends, and their Pokemon to stop Team Rocket and save the show.

As the performance gets closer, Ash grapples with his desire to impress the audience and his friends, while staying true to himself. With the help of his Pokemon and some sage advice from Kukui, Ash learns that there is no substitute for authenticity and that being true to oneself is the key to success.

In the end, the show goes off without a hitch, and Ash takes a step closer to becoming the best Pokemon trainer he can be.