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.”
“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!”
“It’s so hot!” Ash groans, wiping his forehead. “But that just means new Pokémon, new battles, and a new adventure!” Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1
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.
Ash and Pikachu’s jaws drop. Kiawe just shrugs. “Told ya. Doesn’t like being interrupted during reading time.” Kiawe explains that Oranguru is known as the
The episode opens on the shores of Melemele Island. The camera pans over crystal-clear water, tropical Pokémon (Wingull, Pyukumuku, and a sleeping Slowpoke) before cutting to a boat docking at Hau’oli City harbor.
Kiawe laughs it off. “Sorry, cousin! Tauros doesn’t like strangers. You must be the kid from Kanto, yeah?” “But that just means new Pokémon, new battles,
A silhouette of the Alolan islands with the text: “To be continued — Next Episode: The Guardian Deity’s Challenge! Tapu Koko’s Lightning Bolt!”
Kukui invites Ash to attend the to learn Z-Moves and the ways of Alola. Ash hesitates—school? He’s a trainer, not a student! But when he sees a group of students (Lillie, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, and Kiawe) practicing a Z-Move pose in unison, Pikachu’s ears perk up. A brilliant flash of energy erupts from their practice. Ash’s eyes light up.
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.
“Okay, I’m in!”