A silhouette of the Alolan islands with the text: “To be continued — Next Episode: The Guardian Deity’s Challenge! Tapu Koko’s Lightning Bolt!”
Kiawe explains that Oranguru is known as the “wise sage of the forest” and rarely gets involved in human affairs. “Unless you’re doing something stupid,” Kiawe jokes. “Then it’ll just stare at you until you feel dumb.”
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
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu step off the boat, both sweating and fanning themselves. Unlike the cool breezes of Kanto or the sharp air of Kalos, Alola’s humidity hits them like a wave. Pikachu’s cheeks spark with irritation.
“You can’t just charge in shouting ‘Thunderbolt,’” Kukui says. “You’ve got to feel the flow of the island.”
“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!” A silhouette of the Alolan islands with the
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.
That evening, Ash sits on the beach with Pikachu, watching the setting sun turn the ocean gold. A small Rowlet lands on his shoulder, tired and hungry. Ash offers it a berry. The Rowlet falls asleep mid-bite, tipping over.
Ash and Pikachu’s jaws drop. Kiawe just shrugs. “Told ya. Doesn’t like being interrupted during reading time.” “Then it’ll just stare at you until you feel dumb
Alola, New Island! The Alola Region's First Step!!
Rowlet snores in response, but snuggles closer.
Kukui invites Ash to attend the to learn Z-Moves and the ways of Alola. Ash hesitates—school? He’s a trainer, not a student! But when he sees a group of students (Lillie, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, and Kiawe) practicing a Z-Move pose in unison, Pikachu’s ears perk up. A brilliant flash of energy erupts from their practice. Ash’s eyes light up.
“Okay, I’m in!”