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[[File:XY series poster 2.png|thumb|250px|The series poster]]
: ''This article is about the fifth [[series]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}. For other uses, see [[XY]].''
The '''''XY'' series''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|ＸＹ|エックスワイ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters XY''), known as '''Pokémon the Series: XY''' in English, is the fifth [[series]] of the [[Pokémon anime]], following after the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and based on the events of the [[Generation VI]] games. It premiered on October 17, 2013 in Japan, and January 18, 2014 in {{pmin|the United States}}, though the first two episodes were aired as a preview in the United States on October 19, 2013.
{{samename|series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Pokémon Trading Card Game#XY Series|Pokémon Trading Card Game → XY Series}}
{{redirect|XY & Z|the opening song|XY&Z (song)}}
{{move|Pokémon the Series: XY}}
[[File:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|thumb|English logo]]
[[File:XY series logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo for ''Pocket Monsters: XY'']]
 
'''''Pokémon the Series: XY''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター{{tt|ＸＹ|エックスワイ}}''' ''Pocket Monsters XY''), referred to by fans as the '''''XY'' series''', is the fifth [[series]] of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is based on the events of the [[Generation VI]] [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. It follows the {{series|Best Wishes}}. It premiered on October 17, 2013 in Japan, and January 18, 2014 in {{pmin|the United States}}, although the first two episodes aired as a sneak peek in the United States on October 19, 2013.


As with the previous three series, the ''XY'' series began with only [[Ash Ketchum]], headed off to a new region with his {{AP|Pikachu}} while wearing a new set of clothes. His previous companions, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}, left the series. Joining him this time are {{an|Serena}}, a new Trainer who previously met Ash in her childhood; {{an|Clemont}}, an aspiring inventor and scientist who is also the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Lumiose Gym]]; and {{an|Bonnie}}, Clemont's younger sister. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} continue to follow Ash and his friends through the Kalos region, and have gone back to their more traditional methods of capturing [[Ash's Pikachu]] and other Pokémon, although their appearances are less frequent, just like in the {{series|Best Wishes}}. [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] returns to her roster. This series also features a series of [[side story episodes]] following the adventures of a Trainer named [[Alain]], who is working to find [[Mega Stone]]s and defeat all [[Mega Evolution]]s using his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X.
As with the previous three series, the ''XY'' series began with only [[Ash Ketchum]], headed off to a new region with his {{AP|Pikachu}} while wearing a new set of clothes. His previous companions, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}, left the series. Joining him this time are {{an|Serena}}, a new Trainer who previously met Ash in her childhood; {{an|Clemont}}, an aspiring inventor and scientist who is also the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Lumiose Gym]]; and {{an|Bonnie}}, Clemont's younger sister. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} continue to follow Ash and his friends through the Kalos region, and have gone back to their more traditional methods of capturing [[Ash's Pikachu]] and other Pokémon, although their appearances are less frequent, just like in the {{series|Best Wishes}}. [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] returns to her roster. This series also features a series of [[side story episodes]] following the adventures of a Trainer named [[Alain]], who is working to find [[Mega Stone]]s and defeat all [[Mega Evolution]]s using his Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X.


It is currently unknown how many [[season]]s the series will be divided into for audiences outside of Japan.
A new art style was instituted at the beginning of the series. A notable difference is that the stock 'effect' backgrounds have been almost entirely removed (only appearing so far in cases where a main character captures a Pokémon or whenever Ash wins a Gym Badge). The characters are consistently drawn with fingernails. Also, the character models (as seen in the artworks) are slightly taller in comparison to the previous four series. In addition, much like the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] from [[Generation III]] onwards, a [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|''VS.'' player overview screen]] appears before starting some battles and {{pkmn|Showcase}} rounds. Similarly to ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', {{Ash}} also receives a physical redesign, now having softer and slightly smaller birthmarks on his cheeks, his hair covers the top of his ears and is spikier, and he has more locks on his forehead.
 
So far, it has been divided into two [[season]]s for audiences outside of Japan.
 
Episodes in the ''XY'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''XY''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of XY series episodes|list of ''XY'' series episodes]].
 
==Japanese seasons==
The ''XY'' series has been divided into multiple arcs in the Japanese release, similar to the "chapters" of the {{series|original}} and {{series|Best Wishes}}.
 
* ''Pocket Monsters: XY'' (ポケットモンスター{{tt|ＸＹ|エックスワイ}}) ([[XY001]] - [[XY092]])
* ''Pocket Monsters: XY & Z'' (ポケットモンスター{{tt|ＸＹ＆Ｚ|エックスワイ　アンド　ゼット}}) ([[XY093]] - present)


==Dub seasons==
==Dub seasons==
Unlike what was previously done, when the ''XY'' series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was localized as a whole. While it is still divided into seasons, they share a common title:
Unlike what was previously done, when the ''XY'' series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was localized as a whole. While it is still divided into seasons, they share a common title:
* [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]] ([[XY001]] - [[XY049]])
* [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]] ([[XY001]] - [[XY049]])
* [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] ([[XY050]] - Present)
* [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] ([[XY050]] - present)


Episodes in the ''XY'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''XY''' on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of XY series episodes|list of ''XY'' series episodes]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
XY series poster.png|Early Japanese poster
XY series poster 2.png|Japanese poster
XYZ poster.png|Japanese poster for ''XY & Z''
XY & Z logo.png|Japanese logo for ''XY & Z''
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===Characters===
====Main characters====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:XY series logo.png|XY logo
Ash XY.png|{{Ash}} and [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
File:XY series poster.png|Early poster
Serena XY.png|{{an|Serena}} ([[XY001]]-[[XY060]])
File:Kalos starters XY anime.png|Kalos [[starter Pokémon]]
Serena XY2.png|{{an|Serena}} ([[XY060]]-present)
File:Ash XY.png|{{Ash}} and [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
Clemont XY.png|{{an|Clemont}}
File:Serena XY.png|{{an|Serena}} ([[XY001]]-[[XY060]])
Bonnie XY.png|{{an|Bonnie}}
File:Serena XY2.png|{{an|Serena}} ([[XY060]]-present)
Kalos starters XY anime.png|Kalos [[starter Pokémon]]
File:Clemont XY.png|{{an|Clemont}}
Team Rocket trio XY.png|{{TRT}}
File:Bonnie XY.png|{{an|Bonnie}}
Team Rocket trio XY 2.png|{{TRT}} alternate art
File:Team Rocket trio XY.png|{{TRT}}
File:Team Rocket trio XY 2.png|{{TRT}} alternate art
File:Giovanni XY.png|{{an|Giovanni}}
File:Professor Sycamore XY.png|[[Professor Sycamore]]
File:Professor Oak XY.png|{{an|Professor Oak}}
File:Officer Jenny XY.png|[[Officer Jenny]]
File:Nurse Joy XY.png|[[Nurse Joy]]
File:Alain XY.png|[[Alain]]
File:Mairin.png|[[Mairin]]
File:Siebold anime artwork.png|[[Siebold]]
File:Astrid.png|[[Astrid]]
File:Steven XY anime.png|[[Steven Stone]]
File:Korrina XY anime.png|[[Korrina]]
File:Valerie XY anime.png|[[Valerie]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Australian releases==
====Secondary characters====
* Pokémon the Series XY Collection 1 ([[XY001]]-[[XY023]]).
<gallery>
* Pokémon the Series XY Collection 2 ([[XY025]]-[[XY049]]).
Professor Oak XY.png|{{an|Professor Oak}}
Professor Sycamore XY.png|[[Professor Sycamore]]
Officer Jenny XY.png|[[Officer Jenny]]
Nurse Joy XY.png|[[Nurse Joy]]
Giovanni XY.png|{{an|Giovanni}}
Viola XY anime.png|[[Viola]]
Korrina XY anime.png|[[Korrina]]
Valerie XY anime.png|[[Valerie]]
Alain XY.png|[[Alain]]
Mairin.png|[[Mairin]]
Siebold anime artwork.png|[[Siebold]]
Malva XY anime.png|[[Malva]]
Astrid.png|[[Astrid]]
Steven XY anime.png|[[Steven Stone]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:XY067 Ash VS Clemont.png|thumb|250px|Ash vs. Clemont]]
* This is the only series in which:
* The ''XY'' series is the only series in which Ash has [[Ash's friends|two long-term female traveling companions]].
** Ash has two female [[Ash's friends|long-term traveling companions]].
* A new art style is instituted beginning in this series. A notable difference is that the stock 'effect' backgrounds have been almost entirely removed (only appearing so far in cases where a main character has captured a Pokémon or whenever Ash has won a Gym Badge). The characters are consistently drawn with fingernails. Also, the character models (as seen in the artworks) are slightly taller in comparison to the previous four series. In addition, much like the [[Pokémon games|games]] from [[Generation III]] onwards, the ''XY'' series now includes a ''VS.'' player overview screen before starting some battles.
** Ash has not captured the regional {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]].
** Similarly to ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', {{Ash}} also receives a physical redesign, now having softer and slightly smaller birthmarks on his cheeks, his hair covers the top of his ears and has more locks on his forehead, besides being spikier overall.
** The starter Pokémon that Ash and his friends obtain all came directly from the region's major [[Pokémon Professor]].
* This is the first series in which Ash has not captured the regional {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]].
** Ash begins with a companion from the previous series; he traveled to Kalos with [[Alexa]].
* This is the first series that the starter Pokémon that Ash and his friends get all came directly from the region's major [[Pokémon Professor]].
** Ash keeps three Pokémon of the same [[type]] in his party at one time, with three {{t|Flying}} types.
* The ''XY'' series shares a few similarities to the {{series|Advanced Generation}}:
* The ''XY'' series shares a few similarities with the {{series|Advanced Generation}}:
** Ash is traveling with three companions instead of two.
** Ash is traveling with three companions instead of two.
** Two of the traveling companions are siblings, with {{an|Bonnie|one of them}} being too young to have Pokémon of their own.
** Two of the traveling companions are siblings, with {{an|Bonnie|one of them}} being too young to have Pokémon of their own.
*** In addition, both sets of siblings are somehow related to the fifth Gym Leader of their respective region, and both {{an|May}} and {{an|Clemont}} tried to hide this fact at first.
*** In addition, both sets of siblings are somehow related to the fifth Gym Leader of their respective region, and both {{an|May}} and {{an|Clemont}} tried to hide this fact at first.
** Neither May nor Serena had a specific goal in mind at the beginning of their respective journeys.
** Neither May nor Serena had a specific goal in mind at the beginning of their respective {{pkmn|journey}}s, but later become inspired to pursue a career that focuses more on displaying a Pokemon's style rather than its power.
** Both were expected to pursue the same career as one of their parents: May was expected to become a Gym Leader like [[Norman|her father]], and Serena was expected to become a Rhyhorn racer like [[Grace|her mother]].
** Both began their Pokémon journeys for unorthodox reasons: May began her journey in order to travel, and Serena began her journey to reunite with Ash.
** The three older main characters have one [[starter Pokémon]] each.
** The three older main characters have one [[starter Pokémon]] each.
*** The main female protagonist chooses the {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]].  
*** The main female protagonist chooses the {{type|Fire}} starter Pokémon.
<!--** Ash does not get a recurring, designated [[rival]].-->
<!--** Ash does not get a recurring, designated [[rival]].-->
* This is the first series in which Ash begins with a companion from the previous series; he traveled to Kalos with [[Alexa]].
* The dub of episodes from ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'' up until ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]'' were first aired in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} before {{pmin|the United States}} (except the postponed episode ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'').  
* The dub of episodes from ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'' up until ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]'' were first aired in the [[United Kingdom]] before the [[United States]] (except the postponed episode ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'').  


=== In other languages ===
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 01:21, 1 October 2015

This article is about the fifth series of the anime. For other uses, see XY.
If you were looking for the series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see Pokémon Trading Card Game → XY Series.
XY & Z redirects here. For the opening song, see XY&Z (song).
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Japanese logo for Pocket Monsters: XY

Pokémon the Series: XY (Japanese: ポケットモンスターＸＹ Pocket Monsters XY), referred to by fans as the XY series, is the fifth series of the Pokémon anime and is based on the events of the Generation VI core series Pokémon games. It follows the Best Wishes series. It premiered on October 17, 2013 in Japan, and January 18, 2014 in the United States, although the first two episodes aired as a sneak peek in the United States on October 19, 2013.

As with the previous three series, the XY series began with only Ash Ketchum, headed off to a new region with his Pikachu while wearing a new set of clothes. His previous companions, Iris and Cilan, left the series. Joining him this time are Serena, a new Trainer who previously met Ash in her childhood; Clemont, an aspiring inventor and scientist who is also the Gym Leader of the Lumiose Gym; and Bonnie, Clemont's younger sister. Jessie, James and Meowth continue to follow Ash and his friends through the Kalos region, and have gone back to their more traditional methods of capturing Ash's Pikachu and other Pokémon, although their appearances are less frequent, just like in the Best Wishes series. Jessie's Wobbuffet returns to her roster. This series also features a series of side story episodes following the adventures of a Trainer named Alain, who is working to find Mega Stones and defeat all Mega Evolutions using his Mega Charizard X.

A new art style was instituted at the beginning of the series. A notable difference is that the stock 'effect' backgrounds have been almost entirely removed (only appearing so far in cases where a main character captures a Pokémon or whenever Ash wins a Gym Badge). The characters are consistently drawn with fingernails. Also, the character models (as seen in the artworks) are slightly taller in comparison to the previous four series. In addition, much like the core series Pokémon games from Generation III onwards, a VS. player overview screen appears before starting some battles and Showcase rounds. Similarly to In The Shadow of Zekrom!, Ash also receives a physical redesign, now having softer and slightly smaller birthmarks on his cheeks, his hair covers the top of his ears and is spikier, and he has more locks on his forehead.

So far, it has been divided into two seasons for audiences outside of Japan.

Episodes in the XY series are numbered with the prefix XY on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the list of XY series episodes.

Japanese seasons

The XY series has been divided into multiple arcs in the Japanese release, similar to the "chapters" of the original series and Best Wishes series.

  • Pocket Monsters: XY (ポケットモンスターＸＹ) (XY001 - XY092)
  • Pocket Monsters: XY & Z (ポケットモンスターＸＹ＆Ｚ) (XY093 - present)

Dub seasons

Unlike what was previously done, when the XY series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was localized as a whole. While it is still divided into seasons, they share a common title:

Gallery

  • Early Japanese poster

    Early Japanese poster

  • Japanese poster

    Japanese poster

  • Japanese poster for XY & Z

    Japanese poster for XY & Z

  • Japanese logo for XY & Z

    Japanese logo for XY & Z

Characters

Main characters

Secondary characters

Trivia

  • This is the only series in which:
  • The XY series shares a few similarities with the Advanced Generation series:
    • Ash is traveling with three companions instead of two.
    • Two of the traveling companions are siblings, with one of them being too young to have Pokémon of their own.
      • In addition, both sets of siblings are somehow related to the fifth Gym Leader of their respective region, and both May and Clemont tried to hide this fact at first.
    • Neither May nor Serena had a specific goal in mind at the beginning of their respective journeys, but later become inspired to pursue a career that focuses more on displaying a Pokemon's style rather than its power.
    • Both were expected to pursue the same career as one of their parents: May was expected to become a Gym Leader like her father, and Serena was expected to become a Rhyhorn racer like her mother.
    • Both began their Pokémon journeys for unorthodox reasons: May began her journey in order to travel, and Serena began her journey to reunite with Ash.
    • The three older main characters have one starter Pokémon each.
      • The main female protagonist chooses the Fire-type starter Pokémon.
  • The dub of episodes from A PokéVision of Things to Come! up until Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike! were first aired in the United Kingdom before the United States (except the postponed episode An Undersea Place to Call Home!).

In other languages


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