"Pokémon The Series: XYZ" anime will kick off on Cartoon Network on Feb. 20, with the first episode of the installation set for a 7:00 am ET broadcast.
The premiere was hinted when Pokémon's official website began streaming the "Pokémon XY & Z" trailer. According to the website, in the series' first episode, Bonnie will make an incredible new "Pokémon" friend while Ash will encounter a different group of villains dubbed Team Flare.
Members of Team Flare will then attempt to uncover the secret that Legendary "Pokémon" Zygarde will be holding. On the other hand, Alain will go on with his search for the source of Mega evolution as Ash and Frogadier's bond beyond "surprisingly new heights." On the whole, Ash, Pikachu and their friends will continue to explore the mysteries of the Kalos region as the legend unfolds.
"Pokemon the Series: XYZ" television anime debuted in Japan last October whereas the earlier "Pokemon XY" series began airing on Cartoon Network in January 2014. Apparently, Cartoon Network formerly aired four "Pokémon" mega evolution specials.
The earliest special premiered in Japan in April 2014 after which Cartoon Network aired the same special under the name "Pokemon: Mega Evolution Special I" in May 2014. The second installation next debuted in Japan in November the same year while Cartoon Network went on to air it last February. The third special was then relayed in Japan and on Cartoon Network on March 19 and August respectively. Lastly, the fourth special premiered last October in Japan under the title "Pokémon XY & Z" and aired on Cartoon Network last December.
Altogether, the "Pokémon" anime has been proceeding for 19 seasons. Series "XYZ" will see the development of the adventures in the Kalos region, and as Nintendo Enthusiast put it, Pokémon fans have a lot to wait for this year. According to the publication, Cartoon Network should allure those who enjoy the series.
New episodes of the "Pokémon" series will air every Saturday morning all the way through the year with The Pokémon Company advising Pokémon fans to check their local listing so as to confirm the channel and time.
Watch "Pokémon The Series: XYZ" trailer here: