Sun & Moon opening theme - Alola!!

[jonathan keller]

Ash catches a freakin grubbin!!! The opening theme just spoiled it. He could get a vikavolt

 

[Shadao]

Contradiction much lol?

Not a reboot. Same Ash, same Pokemon lover as always. Same competence, love for battles etc.ž

And as you said, more continuity in a single episode than in whole of XY.

I would say it's more of Ben 10 Omniverse contradiction rather than my own (except Ash is treated much better than Ben Tennyson). Technically, Omniverse is continuity with the previous series (and has a lot more references to the past), but the art style and Ben's personality reset (as well as a few others) puts it at odds with the other series.

It's not even a lament of losing XYZ Ash anymore (as his story ended just fine). I just find it easier to view this Ash as a new incarnation. The same character yet at the same time different. That might change should they acknowledge his recent achievements in Kalos (bonus if they go beyond that) and remind us that this is indeed the very same Ash who stood up against Lysandre at Kalos darkest hour.

 

[JacobYBM]

That shot from Kameda Yoshimichi (Pikachuu fighting the evil-type Pokemon trio and then running racing the lion) is the most incredible six seconds of my life.

 

[Max1996]

That shot from Kameda Yoshimichi (Pikachuu fighting the evil-type Pokemon trio and then running racing the lion) is the most incredible six seconds of my life.

Which Pokemon are those?

 

[Fadli Yuuki]

That shot from Kameda Yoshimichi (Pikachuu fighting the evil-type Pokemon trio and then running racing the lion) is the most incredible six seconds of my life.

That shot from Kameda Yoshimichi (Pikachuu fighting the evil-type Pokemon trio and then running racing the lion) is the most incredible six seconds of my life.

is that true?

 

[Playerking]

Which Pokemon are those?

The Pokemon that the Team Skull Grunts had, except an Alola Rattata instead of Zubat. Haven't you seen the Opening yet?

 

[Max1996]

The Pokemon that the Team Skull Grunts had, except an Alola Rattata instead of Zubat. Haven't you seen the Opening yet?

Oh, I thought he referred to Dark-type there, which only Rattata is, of those three.

 

[Playerking]

Oh, I thought he referred to Dark-type there, which only Rattata is, of those three.

I can see why'd you think that. He/she must have meant evil as in they are probably the Pokemon that belong Team Skull members.

 

[Max1996]

I can see why'd you think that. He/she must have meant evil as in they are probably the Pokemon that belong Team Skull members.

Could be, though I didn't see any Team Skull grunts in the opening.
Did they ever use Salandit?

 

[Playerking]

Could be, though I didn't see any Team Skull grunts in the opening.
Did they ever use Salandit?

They did use it, yet, three of them. They could belong to Team Skull members, or maybe they're just like that random Trainer that Ash battled in the first XY Opening, meaning that Pikachu battling them isn't referencing anything that happens in the series.

 

[Tuoko]

I quite like the visuals of the opening.

 

[JacobYBM]

Oh, I thought he referred to Dark-type there, which only Rattata is, of those three.

Aku-type/evil-type Pokemon is the original name of the 'dark-type' Pokemon.

 

[Max1996]

Aku-type/evil-type Pokemon is the original name of the 'dark-type' Pokemon.

I know. Even then, of those three, only Alolan Rattata actually has that type.

 

[HenryBeatz]

Amazing new opening! It gets me hyped for the S&M anime.

 

[Johtohfiller]

That shot from Kameda Yoshimichi (Pikachuu fighting the evil-type Pokemon trio and then running racing the lion) is the most incredible six seconds of my life.

Kanada-style ftw!

I really like the dancing bit, so 70s.

 

[ii kanji]

I'm not sure if I'm still alive after watching those amazing visuals alongside the peppiest Rica song in so many years... Divine!

 

[LuxrayOfTheWild]

I really like the opening and it seems it spoiled Ash catching Grubbin.

 

[WatcherMark]

Am I wrong in thinking this is the first opening that doesn't contain the "The mysterious creatures of this planet, Pocket Monsters... Pokemon for short" text drawl?

 

[Max1996]

Am I wrong in thinking this is the first opening that doesn't contain the "The mysterious creatures of this planet, Pocket Monsters... Pokemon for short" text drawl?

I never even noticed that!

 

[Fadli Yuuki]

Am I wrong in thinking this is the first opening that doesn't contain the "The mysterious creatures of this planet, Pocket Monsters... Pokemon for short" text drawl?

it replaced with ash monologue