Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1 May 2026

Professor Kukui watches from his lab window, smiling. “This is going to be fun.”

The episode opens on the shores of Melemele Island. The camera pans over crystal-clear water, tropical Pokémon (Wingull, Pyukumuku, and a sleeping Slowpoke) before cutting to a boat docking at Hau’oli City harbor.

They launch a net cannon at Oranguru, who is still reading its newspaper. Without even looking up, Oranguru yawns, raises one hand, and uses . The net freezes mid-air, then reverses direction, tangling Team Rocket. Oranguru then flicks its finger, sending them blasting off into the ocean—not with an explosion, but with a calm, silent fade into the horizon. Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1

“It’s so hot!” Ash groans, wiping his forehead. “But that just means new Pokémon, new battles, and a new adventure!”

Ash laughs. “You’ve got energy, little guy. Want to come with us?” Professor Kukui watches from his lab window, smiling

Suddenly, Team Rocket’s Meowth balloon appears from behind a cliff. Jessie, James, and Meowth descend, dressed in tacky tourist shirts.

“The sun is hot, the seas are warm, and the twerp is here!” James: “To steal Alolan Pokémon is our new norm!” Meowth: “And this time, we’re startin’ with that snobby Oranguru!” They launch a net cannon at Oranguru, who

Kiawe laughs it off. “Sorry, cousin! Tauros doesn’t like strangers. You must be the kid from Kanto, yeah?”