Pokemon: Hisuian Snow Shares Episode One

Pokemon promised it would dish out a special anime in honor of its latest game, and its time has come! After months of waiting, Pokemon: Hisuian Snow is here and ready to watch. The miniseries dropped its first episode over on Youtube today, and its next updates promise to expand the Hisui region like we’ve never seen before.

As you can see below, the debut of Pokemon: Hisuian Snow was released today on Youtube by The Pokemon Company. At just over six minutes, the short takes fans on a journey as a boy named Alec comes to the Hisui region by boat. The vast new land leaves the boy overwhelmed, and he comes into contact with Pokemon unlike any they’ve seen before. And when a shiny Zorua makes their way to Alec, the two are surprised when they find themselves bonding.

“Revisit the past in the series debut of Pokemon: Hisuian Snow,” the premiere’s synopsis reads. “Across the Hisui region, many grow up believing people and Pokemon cannot live together. But when Alec meets a Hisuian Zorua, he may need to rethink how he views Pokemon!”

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This episode is just one of several slated to drop this summer as the Pokemon anime explores the Hisui region. Of course, fans have been able to explore the area themselves for some months now. Earlier this year, Pokemon Legends: Arceus made its awaited debut, and the open-world game has transformed the franchise. From its battle mechanics to its complex lore, Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a breath of fresh air for gamers, and this anime promises to do the Hisui region justice as its episodes roll out. 

What do you make of this miniseries’ first episode? Are you liking Pokemon: Hisuian Snow so far? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.