Episode 1: Pokemon Sun Moon

“It’s so hot!” Ash groans, wiping his forehead. “But that just means new Pokémon, new battles, and a new adventure!”

Before he can take three steps, a boy with spiky, messy black hair and a mischievous grin crashes into him—literally. The boy, , was riding a wild Tauros that got spooked by a curious Rowlet. Ash and Kiawe tumble into a fruit stand, sending tropical berries flying everywhere.

Suddenly, Team Rocket’s Meowth balloon appears from behind a cliff. Jessie, James, and Meowth descend, dressed in tacky tourist shirts. Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1

Professor Kukui watches from his lab window, smiling. “This is going to be fun.”

Alola, New Island! The Alola Region's First Step!! “It’s so hot

“The sun is hot, the seas are warm, and the twerp is here!” James: “To steal Alolan Pokémon is our new norm!” Meowth: “And this time, we’re startin’ with that snobby Oranguru!”

Ash laughs. “You’ve got energy, little guy. Want to come with us?” Ash and Kiawe tumble into a fruit stand,

A silhouette of the Alolan islands with the text: “To be continued — Next Episode: The Guardian Deity’s Challenge! Tapu Koko’s Lightning Bolt!”

“You can’t just charge in shouting ‘Thunderbolt,’” Kukui says. “You’ve got to feel the flow of the island.”

They launch a net cannon at Oranguru, who is still reading its newspaper. Without even looking up, Oranguru yawns, raises one hand, and uses . The net freezes mid-air, then reverses direction, tangling Team Rocket. Oranguru then flicks its finger, sending them blasting off into the ocean—not with an explosion, but with a calm, silent fade into the horizon.

Ash introduces himself. Before they can talk further, a pink, round Pokémon floats down from a nearby tree. It’s a , holding a newspaper and sipping from a coconut. It watches them with wise, judgmental eyes, then shakes its head and walks away.