Great episode. It has been a while since we got to saw the characters bond. Despite this being a battle episode, the show took time to show the growing bonds between the gang. Mallow and Lillie playing with their Pokemon. (which is important, since we see Lana and Mallow a lot together, but here we see that Mallow and Lillie have developed a bond as well). There was also a scene with Lana and Ash having a good time, which we already knew, that they were close as they usually go home together, but it wasn't shown for a while, so as always, the writers don't forget (I wrote a large piece on that fact). And lastly Sophocles and Kiawe spending some time together while discussing current events. It was nice to see another pure bonding moment, which the show lacked for quite a few episodes, and it's one of the many things I enjoy seeing in the show, relationships and how they are portrayed. But the show also had some world building by some culture of Poni island, which was also nice. And at last we have the battle... Oh boy... the battle. I love how people are shit talking again without even seeing the episode āHoW dID AsH wIn wItH PiKAcHu AgaIsNt a GrOuNd tyPeā well watch the episode, Ash chose pikachu KNOWING there was a disadvantage, and turned things around because he's Ash. He won and he won fairly using strategy and wit, and that's the type of trainer he is. āAsH iS a BaD TrAiNerā doesn't work anymore, Ash in SM is the best Ash ever got. Apart from that there was also those little things like pikachu choosing steel z-crystal, which was hinted at all the way back I'm episode 25, and many other nuances that you just notice an appreciate. Truly lots of content to enjoy and think over. . . #pokemon #pokemonsunandmoon #ash #satoshi #ashketchum #rowlet #pikachu #mallow #pokeanime #lillie #kiawe #professorkukui #sophocles #rotom #popplio #litten #alola #professorkukui #rotomdex #animegirl #brock #animeedits #anime #cute #kawaii #animegirl #gladion #animation #pokeani (at Alola) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAyDNbg7Ns/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eexar6k75pnx











