Preview Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon

[Jez]

I'm excited for the Hyper Training. I'm curious to see if Kojiro would be ready to exchange its precious bottle caps of his beloved collection. And the Alolan Meowth;.. I'd like to see the James's family in an episode about it... If only...

 

[CrystaI]

I'm excited by the fact that

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Lila/Anabel could appear!

But the fact is:

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Lila/Anabel is growing "older" than what she was in Emerald

Will it really be possible when the anime no more valuing any overall cross-series continuity?

Or alternatively:

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Ash is finally growing older somewhere during this season!
(Though highly unlikely, in the same possibility as the chance of Ash winning any in-game regional league)

 

[LuxrayOfTheWild]

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Ash is finally growing older somewhere during this season!

Could be. I mean, according to the games, the Island Challenge is a rite of passage that trainers can go through after they turn 11.

 

[Arceus the Dragon]

Please make this region and series great in the anime writers! The pokemon anime needs some redemption.

 

[HenryBeatz]

Well, I went and did a marathon of the ten trailers released of S&M anime + preview of S&M001/002 to see how many 7th generation mons + Alolan forms are going to appear/debut in the first episodes and lord, I think they're rushing a bit, no? the list:

Bewear
Turtonator
Bounsweet
Litten
Popplio
Pyukumuku
Grubbin
Alolan Exeggutor
Tapu Koko
Togedemaru
Yungoos
Rockruff
Rowlet
Mimikyu
Pikipek
Bruxish
Komala
Salandit
Comfey

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I mean, there are only 99 new mons including alolan forms and probably most of the legendaries and ultra beasts will be saved for movies or specials :s

 

[ii kanji]

Will it really be possible when the anime no more valuing any overall cross-series continuity?

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Regardless of the ageing aspect of this (after all, time-related elements have been consistently ignored by the anime!

I am hoping that this series will mark the return of some cross-series continuity. After all, it was only XY of all the series which had so very little.

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Besides which I find it hard to believe that the writers will forgo a chance presented like this on a platter to bring Handsome/Looker back!

 

[LuxrayOfTheWild]

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Besides which I find it hard to believe that the writers will forgo a chance presented like this on a platter to bring Handsome/Looker back!

They did in the XY series, which I thought was bit odd, considering he was in the games.

 

[ii kanji]

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They did in the XY series, which I thought was bit odd, considering he was in the games.

Oh.

 

[Hidden Mew]

I have been doing my best to avoid spoilers on the games, so I can't say whether or not the anime would incorporate elements from the games' storyline. However, I do hope that the show will be fun and enjoyable, regardless of how much of a faithful adaptation is is of the storyline. The anime tends to do its own thing more than strictly being an adaptation, for better or for worse, but the last few trailers have been really good. I like how happy and exciting the series looks and seeing all of the new Pokemon and characters is pretty awesome. As long as the series has good characters, good battles, an engaging story and is all around fun to watch, I'll probably be happy with that.

 

[Superblast]

One thing I do hope is that SM doesn't overdo it with advertising Z-moves. I get that they're Gen 7's signature shtick and all, but I really didn't like the massive overglorification they gave to Megas in late XY which ended up often replacing actual strategy. I hope we'll get to see more improvised moves and strategies like in DP and early XY, they're one of the most fun parts of the show if done right imo. Hell, Ash could even start improvising to counter other Z-moves.

 

[Syrinaris]

Of all the artwork material I've seen of Ash in the new SuMo series, this poster is definitely my favorite by far.

This depiction of him, for me, looks more like the Ash I have come to know over the course of the anime's run as I have watched him grow and mature (regardless of his numerical age) from the original Kanto saga to the end of Sinnoh, and then picking back up with Kalos. This looks like the Ash that is capable of dealing with the emotional distress of an abused Pokémon (yes, I'm referencing Chimchar). This Ash looks reminiscent of the take-no-prisoners side of Ash that emerged, and we became familiar with, through his journey in Kalos.

When that first round of artwork came out, with that look on Ash's face that seemed to suggest that he felt he looked like a complete dork doing the Z-move pose thing, coupled with the original description of the series as being centered on comedy & slapstick, that understandably upset a lot of people in the fandom.

Look, Pokémon is a product, and we are the consumers of that product. And when you've been hawking Ash to us for 20 years, the majority of those years portraying him in a certain way, (not getting into the BW thing) and then you do a sudden complete 180 in how you are presenting your product to us, that is naturally going to throw the consumers of said product off in a big way.

If the marketing folks had thought to put out their artwork with this portrayal of Ash first, and then afterwards made their release blurbs about how the show was also going to focus some more on comedy with some slapstick thrown in here and there for good measure, I don't think most folks in the fandom would have become so upset over it. It probably would have been more like - we understand the basic foundation of the show is being built on a serious tone, but then they're going to make a concerted effort to include more humor into the show.

All things considered, I am feeling pretty positive about how they're portraying Ash to us on the new poster. I'm slowly getting used to how they've redesigned him but I know, for me, I'm going to have to see the actual full-length episodes to be able to really process the change fully. The clips are nice, but they bounce back and forth between various scenes and I just need to see the full scenes play out.

 

[SammyW27]

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I'm excited by the fact that Lila/Anabel could appear!

"could" being the keyword there. Doesn't mean it will.

If they couldn't use the World Tournament to bring back old characters in BW (Dawn and Cynthia don't count since it hadn't been long since we saw them), I doubt they'll use the Battle Tree to.

Besides, it's been so long--and so unimportant--I bet a lot of people don't care. Arceus knows the kids this show is made for wouldn't get it...

Oh, I'm not against it. In fact I'd be all for it. But the way the producers seem to refuse to bring back old friends unless they're desperate or lazy (depending on how you look at it) gives me much pause in getting my hopes up

 

[Keshav]

They won't be able to adapt this:-

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"I am not your mommy"
(It was said to Lillie by her very own mother, the boss of Aethar foundation)

 

[ii kanji]

I doubt they'll use the Battle Tree to.

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But doesn't she have a plot-role? Or a post-game? Or something?

That being said the points you make are absolutely valid and until and unless some serious cross-series continuity is brought back I too will remain cynical that it ever will...

 

[Nicolas721]

I've put all my continuity hopes in the Anime's 20th anniversary, thanks to

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Ash's Pikachu. If it was Pikachu with the OS cap and the SM cap I would not care, but it's a Pikachu with ALL of Ash caps. There has to be something that celebrates all series.

 

[Linkpre]

Not the biggest fan of the anime nowadays but I am actually kinda interested in seeing where this series goes. I mean of course I'd rather not see Ash and Team Rocket there, but the new characters seem cool. Let's see where it goes.

 

[SandyBoi]

I don't really know where I should post this, but here:

 

[IncineROAR]

For irony purposes, I hope Ash catches an Alolan type Rattata/Ratticate (he can trade it away or release it afterward).

 

[Playerking]

Here are some summaries of the Sun and Moon anime, which Dephender translated. There are also new images as well.

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From the first image.

The new anime TV series finally starts!!
Currently airing on the TV Tokyo Network every Thursday at 6:55pm!!
(on November 24th there will be a 1 hour special)

Ash's fully powered adventure starts!
Ash's adventure around the Alola region starts at last! Let's enjoy this new journey with full power together with Ash, who can't stop his excitement over these new experiences!!

He sets off on his adventure from the Pokémon School!

The new Pokémon are all really intriguing!!

From the second image.

Half of the 2-page spread is missing.

from the Pokémon School
The school is the point of departure for the adventure!? What is this "Pokémon School" in the Alola region that Ash attends?

Everything he sees is new! Ash is super excited!!
These are the Alola islands, which are are surrounded by sea! Ash gets super hyped at seeing this all new scenery and these Pokémon he's never seen before! It would be a real waste to just go back to the Kanto region! So with that said...

He gets admitted to the Pokémon School!
This is the school of your dreams, where you learn and play together with Pokémon! Ash goes to school from Professor Kukui's house, which means his school life now begins!

A slapstick school life with Pokémon and friends!!
His friends at school all love Pokémon as well! They all give him a warm welcome! From here on, every day will be full of fun!
A Tauros Race against Kiawe

Lots of laughs from Poké-puns!?
Principal Oak just can't stop telling Poké-puns! He's funny, isn't he!?
Ash: Uh... sure.

From the third image.

A full-powered finisher! Z-Moves!!
Ash: I'll definitely master using them!!

In the Alola region, there are "Z-Moves" that let you use super powerful attacks. Ash obtained a Z-Ring, which you need to initiate these moves! Now Pikachu gets even stronger!?

He obtained a Z-Ring from Tapu Koko!!
Tapu Koko, who is said to be the guardian deity of Melemele Island, appeared before Ash and handed him a Z-Ring, passing incredible power to him...!

These are super awesome attacks acquired through the "Island Challenges!
Z-Moves are powers that can only be used by those who have passed the tough training in the "Island Challenges" on the islands in the Alola region. Will Ash master these moves!?

Ash strikes an intimidating pose together with Pikachu, and the Electric Z-Move "Gigavolt Havoc" bursts forward!

A Presentation of Pokémon: They're all really intriguing!!

In the Alola region, there are lots of Pokémon we don't know yet! Let's check out the Alolan Pokémon that will appear in the anime together with the newest Pokedex, the "Rotom Pokedex"!

Rotom: Type Electric/Ghost
A mysterious Pokémon that can enter appliances like vacuum cleaners and refrigerators. When its form changes, so does its type.
Rotom changed form as it entered a Pokedex!!

The Pokedex undergoes a startling super evolution!?
The Rotom Pokedex is the newest model of the Pokedex, and is a Pokedex that a Rotom entered, which makes it able to talk!
The Pokedex Ash has always dreamed of, one that can talk with him!

The Rotom Pokedex: It can speak to humans, so it's more handy that ever! It's perfect support on an adventure, too!
Looking up Pokémon will be fun now, huh?

It will appear in the anime from the episode airing November 24th and on!!

From the fourth image.

The Sea Lion Pokémon Popplio
Type: Water
Partner: Lana

Lana's partner and a swift swimmer. It can produce balloons of water from its nose.
It dashes down the beach by sliding with its entire body.

The Fire Cat Pokémon Litten
Type: Fire

A wild Pokémon that hangs out around the Pokémon School. It specialises in Fire type moves like Ember.
It can attack by using the hairballs it makes through grooming itself as fireballs!

The Grass Quill Pokémon Rowlet
Type: Grass/Flying

It can obviously fly, and its legs are powerful as well. Ash meets a Rowlet that lives in a forest!
It's a colossal glutton, and ate all the berries and fruit in one helping!

It will appear in the anime from the episode airing November 24th and on!!

The Blast Turtle Pokémon Turtonator
Type: Fire/Dragon
Partner: Kiawe

Its shell, which resembles sharp rocks, explodes when attacked! Kiawe's partner.
Kiawe can use Z-Moves. He finishes battles with Inferno Overdrive!

The Roly-Poly Pokémon Togedemaru
Type: Electric/Steel
Partner: Sophocles

Its round body makes it look like a spiky ball! It really likes Ash's Pikachu!
Since it can produce electricity, it can also be used as a power generator!

The Fruit Pokémon Bounsweet
Type: Grass
Partner: Mallow

A Pokémon that smells as sweet as fruit. Mallow's partner.

The Puppy Pokémon Rockruff
Type: Rock
Partner: Professor Kukui

It lives at Professor Kukui's house. It's a very friendly Pokémon.

From the fifth and final image.

The Strong Arm Pokémon Bewear
Type: Normal/Fighting

It may look cute, but it's super strong! When Ash encountered one in the forest, he just barely avoided getting attacked!
It's got Team Rocket!? Where could it be going...?

The Disguise Pokémon Mimikyu
Type: Ghost/Fairy

It wants to be popular like Pikachu, so it imitates one. It's a rival to Ash's Pikachu!
Meowth is seized by a nightmare! This Pokémon is seriously scary.

The rouges of Alola: Team Skull!!
Trainers dressed in black that force Kiawe and Charizard to battle them. We'll present their Pokémon as well:

The Toxic Lizard Pokémon Salandit
Type: Poison/Fire

It attacks by releasing poison gas from the base of its tail.
Attacking with the Fire type move "Flame Burst"!

The Loitering Pokémon Yungoos
Type: Normal

It's a big eater, and possesses fangs that can crunch anything, no matter how hard it is.
If it bites onto you with these fangs, will you be unable to escape!?

What are Ride Pokémon!?
In the Alola region, People and Pokémon live lives where they help each other out. By using Pokémon's help, people can go to all kinds of places!
Rotom Pokedex: There are all kinds of Pokémon, roto.

Sharpedo
Cross the sea at super speed! Ash tries this out immediately!

Tauros
A Land Ride Pokémon that people can ride on, and which sometimes also pulls wagons to transport them.

Wailmer
Its round and big body is perfectly stable even while in rough water out at sea!

Lapras
A very smart Pokémon that loves ferrying people over water and can even understand human speech!

Spotted! Melemele Island's Guardian Deity: Tapu Koko

The Land Spirit Pokémon Tapu Koko
Type: Electric/Fairy

A very special Pokémon said to exist somewhere on Melemele Island. People call it a guardian deity.

It rarely shows itself!
It rarely ever appears before people, but for some reason it seems to have taken an interest in Ash.

Why does it give Ash a Z-Ring?
Has it realised Ash and Pikachu's prowess thanks to its mysterious guardian deity powers...?

The adventure in the Alola region is going swimmingly! Don't miss the anime info next issue!

Also, it looks like the Team Skull Grunt's own so far are some of those salamander things, Yungoos and Zubat.


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