Pokémon the Series: XY English Sub & Dub

About Pokémon the Series: XY

Here is what Pokémon the Series: XY (ポケットモンスターXY) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by OLM (2013). The setup: Satoshi and Pikachu have arrived in Lumiose Town of the illustrious Kalos region to capture more Pokémon and continue their journey 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 fast challenges them to a battle.

Next up: However, they are soon caught up in a perilous incident when Team Rocket, following Satoshi into Kalos, cause a Gaburias to rampage through the metropolis. 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 Town on television where she recognizes a boy from her childhood.

With action at the core, 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. It will appeal most to 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. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Rica Matsumoto as Satoshi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.