“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!”
“You can’t just charge in shouting ‘Thunderbolt,’” Kukui says. “You’ve got to feel the flow of the island.” Pokemon Sun Moon Episode 1
Kukui invites Ash to attend the to learn Z-Moves and the ways of Alola. Ash hesitates—school? He’s a trainer, not a student! But when he sees a group of students (Lillie, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, and Kiawe) practicing a Z-Move pose in unison, Pikachu’s ears perk up. A brilliant flash of energy erupts from their practice. Ash’s eyes light up. “The sun is hot, the seas are warm, and the twerp is here
Professor Kukui watches from his lab window, smiling. “This is going to be fun.” He’s a trainer, not a student
Ash laughs. “You’ve got energy, little guy. Want to come with us?”