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.

Ash and Pikachu’s jaws drop. Kiawe just shrugs. “Told ya. Doesn’t like being interrupted during reading time.”

“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!” Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1

Kiawe laughs it off. “Sorry, cousin! Tauros doesn’t like strangers. You must be the kid from Kanto, yeah?”

“Okay, I’m in!”

Ash laughs. “You’ve got energy, little guy. Want to come with us?”

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. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu step off the boat,

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.”