Further Observations on Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Alola, everyone. My grandfather was very ill last night, so I will probably be back again around Thanksgiving. I still have something in mind to tie in with the special Munchlax DLC; but for now, I will give further observations on both the games and anime of Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Over the first combined 24 hours of gameplay, there are many changes to the long-standing formula; and the experience is highly engaging for both newcomers and true believers alike. The graphics, sound and design are bursting with appeal to longtime fans and the trend of 1990s nostalgia.
While I admit competition from Yo-Kai Watch may have influenced some of the design choices; make no mistake: your abilities will be tested whether you're a seasoned veteran of the franchise or a newcomer wanting to try the main games for the first time after getting hooked on the "Pokémon Go" mobile game. Don't get me wrong, while some folk are getting better at arguing the merits of Yo-Kai Watch 2; I may admit the sequels are a tinge better than the original game, they didn't "wow" me.  For an intents and purposes, Sun and Moon have.

By that same proxy; there has also been a preview of the dub of the anime from a UK airing of the Volcanion movie (which I will cover once I do the numerous other ones from the Jirachi movie onward), consisting of the first 1-hour special that just aired in Japan. Most of the voices sound decent, all things considered; and Team Skull's inclusion is a prospect that intrigues me about the story. As for the overall presentation: I still don't think the redesigned art style is that bad, since it seems to fit the tone quite nicely. In essence, the Sun and Moon anime is shaping up to be a sort of anti-Yokai Watch; a sentiment that my associate Kohdok seems to agree with. I may consider covering it officially when it starts airing in the US in 2017. As more episodes air, I will definitely give you my official thoughts on the series; since my threshold to determine whether or not I'm willing to continue a show is about 3 to 5 episodes. If all else fails, I can't imagine the whole thing turning out worse than The Legend of Thunder.

As I am currently expecting to do some work on a presentation I have to give with my class next week, I will try to get out the piece I had in mind by Thanksgiving. See you, space cowboy.