Pokémon the Series: XYZ English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon the Series: XYZ

Here is what Pokémon the Series: XYZ (Pokemon XY&Z) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and fantasy anime by OLM (2015). The premise: The quest of Satoshi and his companions through the Kalos region continues! After Satoshi obtains his seventh gym badge, the group is moving toward the next town when Eureka discovers an enigmatic Pokemon resting in her pochette.

Soon after, soon given the name Puni-chan, it is one that even Satoshi and Serena's new Pokemon Zukan cannot identify. However, it fast grows into apparent that Puni-chan is the target of an unexplained group clad in bright red suits known as Team Flare, aiming to capture the new Pokemon to further their agenda. When Satoshi and the gang realize that the enigmatic organization has no intention of treating Puni-chan with any decency, they take a stand in opposition to Team Flare's plans, daring to struggle back.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Pokémon the Series: XYZ follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.