Pokémon the Series: XY English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon the Series: XY

Pokémon the Series: XY (ポケットモンスターXY) blends action, adventure and comedy by OLM (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Satoshi and Pikachu have arrived in Lumiose Metropolis of the illustrious Kalos region to capture more Pokémon and continue their adventure toward becoming the very best. Meanwhile, a genius inventor named Citron and his little sister Eureka wander the metropolis when they run into Satoshi who rapidly challenges them to a fight.

More of the story: However, they are soon caught up in a perilous incident when Team Rocket, following Satoshi into Kalos, cause a Gaburias to rampage through the city. Far away in the quiet Vaniville Town, a young girl named Serena slogs through daily Sihorn riding practice at the behest of her mother, a professional Sihorn racer. After practice, she sees the events unfolding in Miare City on television where she recognizes a boy from her childhood.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Satoshi (Rica Matsumoto) and Pikachu (Ikue Ootani) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 93 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Pokémon the Series: XY follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Rica Matsumoto voicing Satoshi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.