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.
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. Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1
Ash introduces himself. Before they can talk further, a pink, round Pokémon floats down from a nearby tree. It’s a , holding a newspaper and sipping from a coconut. It watches them with wise, judgmental eyes, then shakes its head and walks away. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu step off the boat,
Rowlet snores in response, but snuggles closer. That evening, Ash sits on the beach with
Professor Kukui, a tall, shirtless man with a lab coat draped over his shoulders, meets Ash on the beach. He explains that in Alola, Pokémon battles are different—they have Z-Moves , which require a strong bond and a special pose.
“You can’t just charge in shouting ‘Thunderbolt,’” Kukui says. “You’ve got to feel the flow of the island.”
Professor Kukui watches from his lab window, smiling. “This is going to be fun.”
