Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the fourth major installment of the long-running anime franchise, has arrived on Netflix with its full 146-episode run available in English dub and subtitles. The series, animated by OLM, follows Ash Ketchum as he attends the Pokémon School on Melemele Island in the tropical Alola region, embracing a more lighthearted and slice-of-life approach compared to its predecessors.
This iteration notably sees Ash living with his mother and attending school, focusing on learning about Pokémon and developing bonds with his classmates and their partners. While it maintains the core creature-taming action, the Alola series is often praised for its humor and character interactions, offering a distinct feel within the Pokémon anime continuity. It follows the events of Pokémon XYZ and precedes Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
With a MAL score of 7.02, Sun & Moon represents a significant shift for the franchise, offering a more relaxed adventure for Ash and Pikachu. Its complete availability on Netflix makes it an accessible binge for fans seeking to revisit the Alola region or explore this particular chapter of the enduring series.
