On This Day in Anime

Ten years back, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon kicked off its run, trading the familiar road-trip structure for a school environment on Melemele Island. Ash and Pikachu enrolled in the Alola Pokémon School, encountering a cast of new friends and a more lighthearted take on training and battling. The animation style also took a noticeable turn, leaning into a more fluid, expressive look that many fans found charmingly distinct.

This shift offered a welcome change of pace for long-time viewers, emphasizing slice-of-life interactions and the sheer fun of Pokémon training. It's the kind of comfort watch that still draws in viewers looking for a nostalgic journey back to the tropics of Alola.