Next month, the entire run of Pokemon the Series: XY will be available to watch on Netflix. This includes the first series–as well as Kalos Quest and XYZ–and like previous Pokemon animated projects, XY is a loose adaptation of the Pokemon X and Y games released for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console.
Once again starring Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, XY is set in the Kalos region of Pokemon and several characters from the game make an appearance here. Traveling alongside his new friends Clemont–the Gym Leader of Lumiose City’s Gym–and Bonnie, Ash explores the region, uncovers new Pokemon, and discovers the power of Mega Evolution. Team Rocket also makes several appearances, but as you’d guess, their schemes are quickly foiled by the end of each episode. The series will be added to Netflix on June 1 (via Comic Book).
Overall, you can expect to binge on a lot of Pokemon animation here. The first series ran for 48 episodes, Kalos Quest ran for 45 episodes, and XYZ wrapped up the saga with a run of 47 episodes. There were a handful of special episodes, as well as feature-length movies set during this era of Pokemon. The series is available on DVD, just in case the episodes don’t appear on your local Netflix, due to licensing restrictions.
You can also pick up the manga adaptation–which features fantastic art by Satoshi Yamamoto–with each volume retailing for $7-$11 each. As for the films, all three XY movies are available as a bundle on a single Blu-ray for $17.35 (was $25). This includes Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, and Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokemon XY Manga & Anime
Pokemon the Series: XY comes during an interesting time for the franchise, as ahead of the launch of the Switch 2, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be released in late 2025. The new game is set in X and Y’s Paris-inspired metropolis of Lumiose City, a hub of activity inhabited by both people and Pokemon.
While plot details are scarce for now, we do know that the gameplay will evolve the ideas introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as there’ll be new battle mechanics to master and Mega Evolutions will also play a prominent role.
