The long-running Pokemon anime series reaches it’s eighteenth season in Pokemon XY. After 800+ episodes and multiple creature & character introductions, Ash & Pikachu continue their journey to catch them all, this time in the Kalos region.

Pokemon is an 1997 anime series, it is produced by OLM Inc and licensed by Viz Media. It is currently available on DVD.

Ash preparing for an battle.

In Pokemon XY Ash & Pikachu head to he Kalos region once again meeting new friends, new Pokemon, and being followed by Team Rocket. Ash, Pikachu, and his new party of Pokemon prepare for a new round of gym battles, as well as other challenges.

Ash with his trusted Pikachu.

THE GOOD: Pokemon XY continues the traditional Pokemon anime formula, and still manages to keep the attention of kids and loyal longtime older fans as well. XY’s crisp animation gives the Pokemon anime some fresh new light and fantastic visuals. The show still provides some light hearted fun and some comedy good for a few laughs.

Ash and his Kalos region friends.

THE BAD: Pokemon XY uses the same formula as previous series, which means nothing much changes beyond new characters and Pokemon being introduced into the franchise.

Same game, different story.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Pokemon XY continues the formulaic run of the franchise, while not necessary a bad thing, nothing really changes in the eyes of older viewers because of this. The light hearted fun is still pretty much the same and provides younger and more seasoned fans enough to stay invested into the series for years to come. Otaku Dome gives Pokemon XY Sets 1 and 2 an 75 out of 100.