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'''Living on the Cutting Edge!''' (Japanese: '''斬れ味バツグン!カミツルギ見参!!''' ''Perfect Sharpness! {{tt|Kamiturugi|Kartana}} has Arrived!!'') is the 124th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,063rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 2, 2019 and in the United States on October 5, 2019.
'''Living on the Cutting Edge!''' (Japanese: '''斬れ味バツグン!カミツルギ見参!!''' ''Perfect Sharpness! {{tt|Kamiturugi|Kartana}} has Arrived!!'') is the 124th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,063rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 2, 2019 and in the United States on October 5, 2019.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Strange things are afoot on Melemele Island when all sorts of objects end up mysteriously sliced and diced with incredible precision! Everyone is perplexed as to what could be causing the strange phenomenon, but it’s soon discovered to be the work of Kartana, a newly discovered Ultra Beast that has just emerged from an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians are called into action to catch the wayard Ultra Beast, but they soon learn that Kartana’s mastery of the blade might just save the day!</i>
<i>Someone’s been slicing and dicing objects all over Melemele Island: a cabbage at Mallow’s Family Restaurant gets chopped up, a golden Viren statue is cut in half, and the trees in Lillie’s yard are shaped into perfect topiaries! These occurrences (and more) are the work of an Ultra Beast named Kartana, who can cut anything with its bladelike body. When the Ultra Guardians ask Kartana to stop its cutting spree, it ignores them—but later it saves the day by demolishing a meteor that’s barreling straight for the Pokémon School! Grateful for Kartana’s help, our heroes bid it farewell as it returns home through an Ultra Wormhole.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Overnight, an [[Ultra Wormhole]] opens up and a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} emerges to look at its new surroundings. The glistening lights of [[Viren]]'s latest development project, [[Viren Tower|Viren Stadium]], instantly attracts the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}. As Viren practices for the inauguration ceremony, showing off his gold statue to [[Viren's henchmen|his henchmen]], he orders a fireworks display. Meanwhile, Kartana promptly slices the statue in half and Viren's henchmen scramble to come up with a solution.
Overnight, an [[Ultra Wormhole]] opens up, and a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} emerges to look at its new surroundings. The glistening lights of [[Viren]]'s latest development project, [[Viren Tower|Viren Stadium]], instantly attracts the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}. As Viren practices for the inauguration ceremony, showing off his gold statue to [[Viren's henchmen|his henchmen]], he orders a fireworks display. Meanwhile, Kartana promptly slices the statue in half and Viren's henchmen scramble to come up with a solution.


The following morning, [[Aina's Kitchen]] is preparing for another busy day of customers. At the same time, the radio announces that the {{p|Stufful}} meteor shower will appear overnight. {{an|Mallow}} prepares to slice up some cabbage when [[Abe|her father]] asks her to check on the pressure cooker. As she is away, Kartana soars into the restaurant and dices up the head of cabbage into thin pieces. Mallow returns to her work bench to find the sliced cabbage, but Abe is unable to explain anything. Meanwhile, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] are preparing to leave home for [[Pokémon School]], with Lillie bidding {{p|Magearna}} farewell. Outside, [[Hobbes]] is neatening up the hedge trees and plans to make them into Pokémon {{wp|topiary}} trees. However, Kartana gets in first and cuts the hedges into geometric designs, shocking both Lillie and Hobbes.
The following morning, [[Aina's Kitchen]] is preparing for another busy day of customers. At the same time, the radio announces that the {{p|Stufful}} meteor shower will appear overnight. {{an|Mallow}} prepares to slice up some cabbage when [[Abe|her father]] asks her to check on the pressure cooker. As she is away, Kartana soars into the restaurant and dices up the head of cabbage into thin pieces. Mallow returns to her work bench to find the sliced cabbage, but Abe is unable to explain anything. Meanwhile, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] are preparing to leave home for [[Pokémon School]], with Lillie bidding {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna}} farewell. Outside, [[Hobbes]] is neatening up the hedge trees and plans to make them into Pokémon {{wp|topiary}} trees. However, Kartana gets in first and cuts the hedges into geometric designs, shocking both Lillie and Hobbes.


Later, {{an|Professor Kukui}} prepares to teach his class how to use [[move]]s to cut objects. {{Rotom}} is intrigued by the {{wp|makiwara}} and admits that it saw one during an episode of "Alolan Detective [[Laki]]". Kukui laughs at the Nogawa reference, admitting that makiwara are often used to practice sword skills. Attempts by {{Ash}}, Mallow, and {{an|Kiawe}} fail to fully cut the makiwara, and Professor Kukui admits that even sword masters struggle to cut down makiwara. Ash decides to try again with {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Kartana suddenly appears and cleanly cuts through the obstacle with ease before disappearing without being noticed. As everyone else is befuddled, Lillie and Mallow recall their strange experiences that morning.
Later, {{an|Professor Kukui}} prepares to teach his class how to use [[move]]s to cut objects. {{Rotom}} is intrigued by the {{wp|makiwara}} and admits that it saw one during an episode of "Alolan Detective [[Laki]]". Kukui laughs at the Nogawa reference, admitting that makiwara are often used to practice sword skills. Attempts by {{Ash}}, Mallow, and {{an|Kiawe}} fail to fully cut the makiwara, and Professor Kukui admits that even sword masters struggle to cut down makiwara. Ash decides to try again with {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Kartana suddenly appears and cleanly cuts through the obstacle with ease before disappearing without being noticed. As everyone else is befuddled, Lillie and Mallow recall their strange experiences that morning.


Suddenly, {{p|Komala}} rings the school bell and the students change into their [[Ultra Guardians]] uniforms. In the Ultra Guardians' base, {{an|Lusamine}} and her staff show them a video of Kartana slicing through Viren's gold statue the previous night. Lillie instantly suspects that Kartana is an Ultra Beast, but [[Professor Burnet]] admits that she hasn't located an Ultra Wormhole. [[Wicke]] adds that Ultra Aura was detected for a moment and {{an|Faba}} affirms that the [[Aether Foundation]] is continuing its investigation. Lusamine orders the Ultra Guardians to capture Kartana before further damage is done. The still-multiplying horde of {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan}} then present the Ultra Guardians with a box of [[Beast Ball]]s before they fly out of the base aboard their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].
Suddenly, {{p|Komala}} rings the school bell and the students change into their [[Ultra Guardians]] uniforms. In the Ultra Guardians' base, {{an|Lusamine}} and her staff show them a video of Kartana slicing through Viren's gold statue the previous night. Lillie instantly suspects that Kartana is an Ultra Beast, but {{an|Professor Burnet}} admits that she hasn't located an Ultra Wormhole. [[Wicke]] adds that Ultra Aura was detected for a moment and {{an|Faba}} affirms that the [[Aether Foundation]] is continuing its investigation. Lusamine orders the Ultra Guardians to capture Kartana before further damage is done. The still-multiplying horde of {{OBP|Meltan|recurring}} then present the Ultra Guardians with a box of [[Beast Ball]]s before they fly out of the base aboard their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].


Ash orders everyone to split up, and they cover the entirety of [[Melemele Island]]. Suddenly, Ash overhears a shrill scream, which leads him to the [[Hau'oli City]] fruit markets. There, he finds [[Anela]], who is staring in shock at her sliced fruit. Meanwhile, Lillie arrives at {{OBP|Yoko|SM124}}'s salon, where Kartana has already trimmed and styled her clients' {{p|Furfrou}}. Elsewhere, {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} are locked in {{pkmn|battle}}. Rayquaza fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Deoxys transforms into its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Defense Forme}} to protect itself. The deflected attack strikes a meteor instead, sending it towards the {{pkmn|world|planet}} below.
Ash orders everyone to split up, and they cover the entirety of [[Melemele Island]]. Suddenly, Ash overhears a shrill scream, which leads him to the [[Hau'oli City]] fruit markets. There, he finds [[Anela]], who is staring in shock at her sliced fruit. Meanwhile, Lillie arrives at {{OBP|Yoko|SM124}}'s salon, where Kartana has already trimmed and styled her clients' {{p|Furfrou}}. At the same time, a {{p|Deoxys}} and a {{p|Rayquaza}} are locked in {{pkmn|battle}} in space. The Rayquaza fires a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Deoxys transforms into its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Defense Forme}} to protect itself. The deflected attack strikes a meteor instead, sending it towards the {{pkmn|world|planet}} below.


At [[Bewear's den]], {{TRT}} watches Viren on his [[Television|shopping channel]] as he advertises the "Bling Bling Gold Safe", a seemingly indestructible safe. Viren orders his {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Pangoro}} to attack the safe with {{m|Thunder Punch}} and {{m|Fire Punch}}, respectively, to no effect. Just then, Kartana appears and slashes through the safe with ease. Viren recognizes Kartana as the one who destroyed his statue and demands that it own up to its deeds as his Pokémon surround the Ultra Beast. {{MTR}} is in awe of Kartana's power and [[Jessie]] declares that it would make the perfect gift for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.
At [[Bewear's den]], {{TRT}} watches Viren on his [[Television|shopping channel]] as he advertises the "Bling Bling Gold Safe", a seemingly indestructible safe. Viren orders his {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Pangoro}} to attack the safe with {{m|Thunder Punch}} and {{m|Fire Punch}}, respectively, to no effect. Just then, Kartana appears and slashes through the safe with ease. Viren recognizes Kartana as the one who destroyed his statue and demands that it own up to its deeds as his Pokémon surround the Ultra Beast. {{MTR}} is in awe of Kartana's power and [[Jessie]] declares that it would make the perfect gift for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.
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Soon after, Lusamine alerts Ash and the others to the latest Kartana sighting, this time at Viren Tower. However, by the time they reach it, Kartana has already cut its way to freedom. During the pursuit, Lillie suggests leading Kartana to the mountains to avoid more havoc in Hau'oli City. Just then, Kartana prepares to attack the Pokémon School, forcing Ash and {{p|Garchomp}} to intervene. Ash explains no one wants anything cut in his world, which Kartana appears to understand. With the Ultra Beast placated, {{an|Lana}} throws out a Beast Ball, but Kartana slices through it. Realizing Kartana is unwilling to be caught, the Ultra Guardians battle it. Kiawe sends out {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and orders it to use {{m|Flare Blitz}}, but the attack misses. Kartana then manages to cut Marowak's Ultra Guardian symbol as a warning.
Soon after, Lusamine alerts Ash and the others to the latest Kartana sighting, this time at Viren Tower. However, by the time they reach it, Kartana has already cut its way to freedom. During the pursuit, Lillie suggests leading Kartana to the mountains to avoid more havoc in Hau'oli City. Just then, Kartana prepares to attack the Pokémon School, forcing Ash and {{p|Garchomp}} to intervene. Ash explains no one wants anything cut in his world, which Kartana appears to understand. With the Ultra Beast placated, {{an|Lana}} throws out a Beast Ball, but Kartana slices through it. Realizing Kartana is unwilling to be caught, the Ultra Guardians battle it. Kiawe sends out {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and orders it to use {{m|Flare Blitz}}, but the attack misses. Kartana then manages to cut Marowak's Ultra Guardian symbol as a warning.


As the Ultra Guardians gasp in shock, another menace, Team Rocket inside a [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth robot]] arrives on the scene. [[James]] calls for the cutting Pokémon to come forward before he and his teammates recite their {{motto}}. As Team Rocket ends their motto with their classic finishing poses, Kartana sword skills leads the robot to collapse in half. Suddenly Lusamine contacts the Ultra Guardians again, this time to abort the mission for a more pressing matter – one of the Stufful meteor shower's comets is headed directly for them. Faba issues an evacuation order for everyone within a kilometer from the school. Kukui and Principal [[Samson Oak]] rush to the Ultra Guardians and inform them that all the other students have been escorted to safety. Principal Oak orders the Guardians to run, but Ash and {{ashcl}} declare that they cannot abandon the school. Team Rocket notices the comet quickly approaching, but {{an|Bewear}} arrives before they can enjoy the cataclysm. Bewear throws the Rocket trio into the Meowth robot, crushing the two halves together before re-launching the mecha back to the den.
Just then, Team Rocket arrives inside a [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth robot]]. Right after Team Rocket ends their {{motto}}, Kartana is revealed to have sliced the robot in half already. Lusamine contacts the Ultra Guardians again, this time to abort the mission because one of the Stufful meteor shower's comets is headed directly at them. Faba issues an evacuation order for everyone within a mile of the school. Principal [[Samson Oak]] orders the Ultra Guardians to run, but Ash and {{ashcl}} declare they will not abandon the school. Team Rocket notices the comet quickly approaching, but {{an|Bewear}} arrives before they can enjoy the cataclysm. Bewear throws the trio into the Meowth robot, crushing the two halves together, and launching the mecha back to the den.


Ash and the other Guardians use their Ride Pokémon to reach the fast approaching comet. The quickly formulate a plan to rapidly cool the comet to make it brittle before crushing it into smaller fragments. Lillie orders Snowy and {{p|Altaria}} to use {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} respectively and Lana has {{p|Dragonair}} add its own Ice Beam to the freezing combination. Frost begins to encase the comet so Ash and Mallow have Rowlet and Tsareena use {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Magical Leaf. Kiawe and Sophocles follow up with a Slash attack from Charizard and {{p|Metang}} tries a {{m|Metal Claw}}. However the efforts only destroy the ice surrounding the comet and it continues to descend towards the school. Kartana decides to take up the challenge. It soars upwards and it cuts the comet into smaller fragments. The remnants make a landing in the nearby ocean and the resulting splash makes a rainbow appear in the sky overhead. Kartana notices the rainbow and prepares to slice it as well, but Sophocles admits that even it can't cut a rainbow. Lusamine makes an urgent call through to the Ultra Guardians and is instantly relieved to see that they are uninjured. Burnet scolds them for making such a rash move, before adding her gratitude. Everyone's attention soon averts to a newly opened Wormhole, courtesy of Kartana's own sword mastery. Burnet and the others are mildly impressed, and Kartana's display adds more information to the Aether Foundation's Ultra Beast database. As Kartana leaves the [[Alola]] [[region]] for its Ultra Space home, the Guardians all thank Kartana for its assistance.
Ash and the others use their Ride Pokémon to reach the comet. They decide to rapidly cool the comet to make it brittle before crushing it into smaller fragments. Lillie orders Snowy and {{p|Altaria}} to use {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, respectively, while Lana has {{p|Dragonair}} add its own Ice Beam. As frost begins to encase the comet, Ash, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles's Pokémon follow up with their own attacks, but their efforts only destroy the ice and not the comet. Kartana then soars upwards and cuts the comet into smaller fragments, which land in the ocean and cause a rainbow to appear in the sky. As Lusamine and Burnet check on the Ultra Guardians, Kartana opens up a new wormhole by itself with its slicing abilities and uses it to leave the [[Alola]] [[region]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* The {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying.
* The {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|wild Meltan}} are revealed to be multiplying.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their eighth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
* The Ultra Guardians attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, but fail as it slices the [[Beast Ball]] to pieces.
* The Ultra Guardians attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, but fail as it slices the [[Beast Ball]] to pieces.
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* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* {{an|Faba}}
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hobbes]]
* [[Hobbes]]
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:<!-- {{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Kartana}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Kartana}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]])
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
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* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{an|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Meltan|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OBP|Meltan|recurring|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; multiple)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna|anime}})
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})
* {{p|Kartana}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Kartana}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Normal and Defense Forme}})
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Normal and Defense Forme}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The [[Ultra Beast]] that appears in today's episode is...?''
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The [[Ultra Beast]] that appears in today's episode is...?''
** Host: [[Professor Burnet]]
** Host: {{an|Professor Burnet}}
** Choices: {{p|Kartana}}, {{p|Buzzwole}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, {{p|Guzzlord}}
** Choices: {{p|Kartana}}, {{p|Buzzwole}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, {{p|Guzzlord}}
** Answer: Kartana
** Answer: Kartana
* As of this episode, {{p|Melmetal}} is the only {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon}} that has yet to make an appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} constantly repeats random fragments of the phrase "{{tt|また、つまらぬものを斬ってしまった|Mata, tsumaranumono o kitte shimatta}}" (''"Once again, I have cut a worthless object"'') in reverse. This phrase is often said by {{wp|samurai}} in old {{wp|Samurai cinema|samurai movies}}, as well as by Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a character from the manga and anime series ''{{wp|Lupin the Third}}''. The English dub translates this line as ''"Once again, I cut a worthless object."''
* {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}} constantly repeats random fragments of the phrase "{{tt|また、つまらぬものを斬ってしまった|Mata, tsumaranumono o kitte shimatta}}" (''"Once again, I have cut a worthless object"'') in reverse. This phrase is often said by samurai in old samurai movies, as well as by Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a character from the manga and anime series ''{{wp|Lupin the Third}}''.
** Its voice actor, [[Daisuke Namikawa]], is also the same voice actor for Goemon Ishikawa XIII as of 2011.
** Its voice actor, [[Daisuke Namikawa]], is also the same voice actor for Goemon Ishikawa XIII as of 2011.
** In addition, the animation in {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} is in the same style as ''Lupin the Third''.
** In addition, the animation in {{TRT}}'s {{motto}} is in the same style as ''Lupin the Third''.
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* Kartana [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] twice, first when it slices the background at the end of Team Rocket's motto, and then when it cuts a hole and appears from the black background at the end of the episode.
* Kartana [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] twice, first when it slices the background at the end of Team Rocket's motto, and then when it cuts a hole and appears from the black background at the end of the episode.
* The English dub title is a play on the phrase "living on the edge".
* The English dub title is a play on the phrase "living on the edge".
* This episode marks the last appearances of {{Ash}} and {{an|Lillie}} in their [[Ultra Guardians]] uniforms.
* This is the last episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'' to feature a [[Character of the day]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the first preview for this episode, when {{an|Kiawe}} is shown riding on his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} after Kartana, he is seen in his normal clothes rather than his [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] uniform. This is corrected in the actual episode.
* In the first preview for this episode, when {{an|Kiawe}} is shown riding on his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} after Kartana, he is seen in his normal clothes rather than his [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] uniform. This is corrected in the actual episode.
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is shown with its Ultra Guardian symbol before the animation of the symbols appearing starts.
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is shown with its Ultra Guardian symbol before the animation of the symbols appearing starts.
* After the Ultra Guardians say Ult Roger, Primarina’s bow is colored red instead of yellow.
* After the Ultra Guardians say "Ultroger", Primarina's bow is colored red instead of yellow.
* When {{an|Bewear}} throws Team Rocket back into their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth robot]], the edges of {{MTR}}'s front ears are cream colored instead of black.
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
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|zh_cmn={{tt|鋒利無比!紙御劍登場!!|Perfect Sharpness! Kartana has Arrived!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|鋒利無比!紙御劍登場!!|Perfect Sharpness! Kartana has Arrived!!}}
|nl={{tt|Op het scherp van de snede!|On the cutting edge!}}
|fi={{tt|Kehityksen kärjessä, veitsen terällä!|At the forefront of evolution, at the knife's edge!}}
|ko={{tt|뭐든지 벱니다! 종이신도 등장!!|Cut Anything! Kartana Arrives!!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vivendo no fio da navalha!|Living on the razor edge! / Living in a decisive moment!}}
|pl={{tt|Życie na ostrej krawędzi!|Life on cutting edge!}}
|ru={{tt|На острие атаки!|On the spearhead of attack!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Viviendo al filo del peligro!|Living on the danger edge!}}
|he={{tt|!לחיות על הקצה החד|Live on the Cutting Edge!}}
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SM123 : A Fiery Training Camp Trick!
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
SM125 : A Timeless Encounter!
Living on the Cutting Edge!
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SM124   EP1063
斬れ味バツグン!カミツルギ見参!!
Perfect Sharpness! Kamiturugi has Arrived!!
First broadcast
Japan June 2, 2019
United States October 5, 2019
English themes
Opening The Challenge of Life
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending 心のノート
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 野田泰宏 Yasuhiro Noda
Assistant director 野田泰宏 Yasuhiro Noda
Animation directors 金振英 Kim Jin-Yeong
黃星元 Hwang Seong-Won
朴唱煥 Park Chang-Hwan
No additional credits are available at this time.

Living on the Cutting Edge! (Japanese: 斬れ味バツグン!カミツルギ見参!! Perfect Sharpness! Kamiturugi has Arrived!!) is the 124th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,063rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on June 2, 2019 and in the United States on October 5, 2019.

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Blurb

Someone’s been slicing and dicing objects all over Melemele Island: a cabbage at Mallow’s Family Restaurant gets chopped up, a golden Viren statue is cut in half, and the trees in Lillie’s yard are shaped into perfect topiaries! These occurrences (and more) are the work of an Ultra Beast named Kartana, who can cut anything with its bladelike body. When the Ultra Guardians ask Kartana to stop its cutting spree, it ignores them—but later it saves the day by demolishing a meteor that’s barreling straight for the Pokémon School! Grateful for Kartana’s help, our heroes bid it farewell as it returns home through an Ultra Wormhole.

Plot

Overnight, an Ultra Wormhole opens up, and a Kartana emerges to look at its new surroundings. The glistening lights of Viren's latest development project, Viren Stadium, instantly attracts the Ultra Beast. As Viren practices for the inauguration ceremony, showing off his gold statue to his henchmen, he orders a fireworks display. Meanwhile, Kartana promptly slices the statue in half and Viren's henchmen scramble to come up with a solution.

The following morning, Aina's Kitchen is preparing for another busy day of customers. At the same time, the radio announces that the Stufful meteor shower will appear overnight. Mallow prepares to slice up some cabbage when her father asks her to check on the pressure cooker. As she is away, Kartana soars into the restaurant and dices up the head of cabbage into thin pieces. Mallow returns to her work bench to find the sliced cabbage, but Abe is unable to explain anything. Meanwhile, Lillie and Snowy are preparing to leave home for Pokémon School, with Lillie bidding Magearna farewell. Outside, Hobbes is neatening up the hedge trees and plans to make them into Pokémon topiary trees. However, Kartana gets in first and cuts the hedges into geometric designs, shocking both Lillie and Hobbes.

Later, Professor Kukui prepares to teach his class how to use moves to cut objects. Rotom is intrigued by the makiwara and admits that it saw one during an episode of "Alolan Detective Laki". Kukui laughs at the Nogawa reference, admitting that makiwara are often used to practice sword skills. Attempts by Ash, Mallow, and Kiawe fail to fully cut the makiwara, and Professor Kukui admits that even sword masters struggle to cut down makiwara. Ash decides to try again with Pikachu, but Kartana suddenly appears and cleanly cuts through the obstacle with ease before disappearing without being noticed. As everyone else is befuddled, Lillie and Mallow recall their strange experiences that morning.

Suddenly, Komala rings the school bell and the students change into their Ultra Guardians uniforms. In the Ultra Guardians' base, Lusamine and her staff show them a video of Kartana slicing through Viren's gold statue the previous night. Lillie instantly suspects that Kartana is an Ultra Beast, but Professor Burnet admits that she hasn't located an Ultra Wormhole. Wicke adds that Ultra Aura was detected for a moment and Faba affirms that the Aether Foundation is continuing its investigation. Lusamine orders the Ultra Guardians to capture Kartana before further damage is done. The still-multiplying horde of Meltan then present the Ultra Guardians with a box of Beast Balls before they fly out of the base aboard their Ride Pokémon.

Ash orders everyone to split up, and they cover the entirety of Melemele Island. Suddenly, Ash overhears a shrill scream, which leads him to the Hau'oli City fruit markets. There, he finds Anela, who is staring in shock at her sliced fruit. Meanwhile, Lillie arrives at Yoko's salon, where Kartana has already trimmed and styled her clients' Furfrou. At the same time, a Deoxys and a Rayquaza are locked in battle in space. The Rayquaza fires a Hyper Beam, but Deoxys transforms into its Defense Forme to protect itself. The deflected attack strikes a meteor instead, sending it towards the planet below.

At Bewear's den, Team Rocket watches Viren on his shopping channel as he advertises the "Bling Bling Gold Safe", a seemingly indestructible safe. Viren orders his Electivire and Pangoro to attack the safe with Thunder Punch and Fire Punch, respectively, to no effect. Just then, Kartana appears and slashes through the safe with ease. Viren recognizes Kartana as the one who destroyed his statue and demands that it own up to its deeds as his Pokémon surround the Ultra Beast. Meowth is in awe of Kartana's power and Jessie declares that it would make the perfect gift for the Boss.

Soon after, Lusamine alerts Ash and the others to the latest Kartana sighting, this time at Viren Tower. However, by the time they reach it, Kartana has already cut its way to freedom. During the pursuit, Lillie suggests leading Kartana to the mountains to avoid more havoc in Hau'oli City. Just then, Kartana prepares to attack the Pokémon School, forcing Ash and Garchomp to intervene. Ash explains no one wants anything cut in his world, which Kartana appears to understand. With the Ultra Beast placated, Lana throws out a Beast Ball, but Kartana slices through it. Realizing Kartana is unwilling to be caught, the Ultra Guardians battle it. Kiawe sends out Marowak and orders it to use Flare Blitz, but the attack misses. Kartana then manages to cut Marowak's Ultra Guardian symbol as a warning.

Just then, Team Rocket arrives inside a Meowth robot. Right after Team Rocket ends their motto, Kartana is revealed to have sliced the robot in half already. Lusamine contacts the Ultra Guardians again, this time to abort the mission because one of the Stufful meteor shower's comets is headed directly at them. Faba issues an evacuation order for everyone within a mile of the school. Principal Samson Oak orders the Ultra Guardians to run, but Ash and his classmates declare they will not abandon the school. Team Rocket notices the comet quickly approaching, but Bewear arrives before they can enjoy the cataclysm. Bewear throws the trio into the Meowth robot, crushing the two halves together, and launching the mecha back to the den.

Ash and the others use their Ride Pokémon to reach the comet. They decide to rapidly cool the comet to make it brittle before crushing it into smaller fragments. Lillie orders Snowy and Altaria to use Powder Snow and Ice Beam, respectively, while Lana has Dragonair add its own Ice Beam. As frost begins to encase the comet, Ash, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles's Pokémon follow up with their own attacks, but their efforts only destroy the ice and not the comet. Kartana then soars upwards and cuts the comet into smaller fragments, which land in the ocean and cause a rainbow to appear in the sky. As Lusamine and Burnet check on the Ultra Guardians, Kartana opens up a new wormhole by itself with its slicing abilities and uses it to leave the Alola region.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Kartana

Trivia

Errors

  • In the first preview for this episode, when Kiawe is shown riding on his Charizard after Kartana, he is seen in his normal clothes rather than his Ultra Guardian uniform. This is corrected in the actual episode.
  • Sophocles's Vikavolt is shown with its Ultra Guardian symbol before the animation of the symbols appearing starts.
  • After the Ultra Guardians say "Ultroger", Primarina's bow is colored red instead of yellow.
  • When Bewear throws Team Rocket back into their Meowth robot, the edges of Meowth's front ears are cream colored instead of black.

Dub edits

In other languages



SM123 : A Fiery Training Camp Trick!
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
SM125 : A Timeless Encounter!
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