I've been quite a fierce critic of the current Pokemon anime having seen opportunities missed and beloved characters done dirty, the harshest of which aimed at the removal of a regular female travelling companion and being stuck with Chloe, I don't hate Chloe, she's just wasted and this became more apparent when Dawn came back.

Dawn was the Sinnoh season's female travelling companion and one of very few to follow a complete story arc and have equal billing with Ash, I very much welcome her return and feel lucky that were seeing a four part special with her next week even if it is for promotional sake, it's frustrating to see Pokemon come in with these characters but stick with such lacklustre setups and story when spinoffs and specials are doing a much better job.
At this point I'm surprised it still holds an audience.