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main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 146
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 58 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 17, 2016 – November 3, 2019
- Season
- Fall 2016
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- OLM
- Director
- Daiki Tomiyasu, Kunihiko Yuyama
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
58h 24m
⚡ 30 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coastal92%Kids80%Creature Taming80%Male Protagonist80%Estranged Family79%Proxy Battle79%Primarily Child Cast78%Animals76%Ensemble Cast76%School72%
TVFINISHED2016 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
ポケットモンスター サン＆ムーン• Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon
Synopsis
After his mom wins a free vacation trip, Satoshi and Pikachu are off on another adventure. This time in the tropical land of Alola. There they meet new friends, Pokémon and explore new islands. We also get introduced to Z-Rings, a device used for Z-Moves. What kind of mysterious Pokémon and challenges will come their way, and why is Kapu-Kokeko so interested in our young trainer?!
Should you watch Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 42% of 17,241 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #60 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #70 most popular anime of 2016, and #15 highest-rated anime of Fall 2016 on AniList.
Of the 34K AniList users who started it, 12.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 23.1K have finished it.
At roughly 58 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 9 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially coastal, kids, creature taming, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
146 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Director
- Daiki Tomiyasu
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Character design
- Satoshi Nakano
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Pokémon the Series: XYZ (2015)
- Watch next: Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (4)
- OP1“Alola!!” by Rika Matsumoto & Ikue Ootani · eps 1-29, 44-60
- OP2“Mezase Pokemon Master -20th Anniversary-” by Rika Matsumoto · eps 30-43
- OP3“Mirai Connection” · eps 61-90
- OP4“Kimi no Bouken” by Taiiku Okazaki · eps 91-145
Endings (5)
- ED1“Pose” by Taiiku Okazaki · eps 1-60
- ED2“Jari Boy・Jari Girl” by Taiiku Okazaki · eps 61-81, 87-103
- ED3“Breath” · eps 82-86
- ED4“Kokoro no Note” · eps 104-128
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- ED5“Type:Wild” by Shouko Nakagawa · eps 129-146
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Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon FAQ
How many episodes does Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon have?
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon has 146 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 58 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
About 58 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 73 days; at one hour a day, about 59 days.
Is Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon finished?
Yes. Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon has finished airing — the final episode aired November 3, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
Yes — the story continues in Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019).
What should I watch before Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
Watch Pokémon the Series: XYZ first — Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon is a direct sequel.
Is Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
Who animated Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon was animated by OLM and directed by Daiki Tomiyasu and Kunihiko Yuyama.
Who sings the opening of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
The opening, "Alola!!", is performed by Rika Matsumoto & Ikue Ootani.
Where can I watch Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon?
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon is listed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.