I know there's been speculation on whether Ash is evil or not, n I don't know what the general consensus is on that matter... however, I just noticed on practice mode while playing with Ash as my starting character n Kim as the opposing starting character, that Kim does his usual intro animation when facing off against a villain. You know, the one where he points n his eyes glow. I forgot what he says, I know it has something to do with evil though. Hahah... the leader of the hero team being evil? I like this, n I for one believe he is evil (considering the 3 Sacred Treasures Team ending).