Why was the XYZ Series so popular?

The XYZ Series popularity has never been truly thought out, and everyone is wondering why the series were so popular? and why is it still talked about today? That is the question we will be answering in today's video!
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[@Pokiiii62]

PLEASE READ: Everyone... I want to say thank you so much for the support on this video... it means so much to me that people can band together and help one another like this... your comments are so fun to read, and I apologize if I haven't gone through all of them! I didn't think I would one day have passionate fans like you guys ever. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, I've been going through a lot lately, and this all just puts a smile on my face. I'm not asking you guys to subscribe, and you don't have to at all... so if this is our last time meeting, then friends, I thank you for helping me... I love you all 😭💙

[@Jh3sd4]

No probs, still can't believe pokemon xy is a decade old

[@KaitouKiara422]

Bro your commentary is godly and all the passion u put has reached us. Stand proud brother

[@Pokiiii62]

@KaitouKiara422 thank you for the kind words... almost had me tearing up bruh 😭

[@KaitouKiara422]

@@Pokiiii62 no prob Man U deserve a sub :D

[@regigrassxD]

You gotta sub ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

[@lelouch7315]

I just realized that Pokémon xyz is probably the last time where we see trainers doing gym battles to enter the league. 💀

[@Pokiiii62]

Wait.... oh my gosh your right 💀

[@VolticWind]

The Alola League being open invitation did cheapen the experience

[@lelouch7315]

@@VolticWind yeah, that's why I don't feel the hyped when ash won alola. To me it was just another orange island thing (but with better story and animation).

[@harishhimanshu8732]

I also didn't notice this

[@harishhimanshu8732]

I also didn't notice this

[@oliverorchard6774]

What makes XYZ standout is its well thought out plot, great development for characters (specifically Ash and Greninja), and its lack of filler episodes unlike the previous 2 seasons of XY.

[@Pokiiii62]

Exactly my point!

[@missjean6822]

It was also the most engaging sending new iideas, revelations and endings

[@eglol]

Absolutely. I'd say that one of X & Y's biggest weak points is the filler episodes. Very disappointing how there's so many, especially since each ones of those episodes had potential to be a lot more interesting.

[@crafter_kid3077]

Ngl I loved some of the filler episodes. It might just be nostalgia but there were some bangers in there. The mirror cave, the pokeball factory, the gadget festival/escape room, and the Malamar hypnosis episode are all great. I think a big part of this is just how fun it was for me to see the cast interact as it always made me smile. Definitely need to rewatch these sometime soon.

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@VolticWind]

I think it helps that the XY series was the last traditional journey Ash went on before things became a lot more episodic and goofy. It was truly the last time that you could take him seriously.

[@Pokiiii62]

Yeah...too true

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@jepoyburner]

I liked Alola. It was fun and a nice changeup of the formula. Made it seem like Ash really was 10

[@magicmagical9639]

​@@jepoyburner alla was made for younger audience but xyz was still made for the older one

[@pn2294]

Well that sucks

[@raider2299]

Ash’s story arc was peak. He felt older, more matured. He failed, but got depressed. You saw how he was affected by his failures. He grew a bond with his Pokémon strong enough to rival mega Pokémon. He fought in the battle with his Pokémon, feeling the damage and having complete understanding between them. It’s sad to see Ash go now, but honestly, he probably should’ve left sooner, sun and moon just made him feel like an inexperienced child again. Watching the two shows back to back is jarring, making you appreciate XYZ even more. It truly was beautiful and how I choose to remember Ash in the end.

[@Aeenjyl]

Truly well said! 👏👏👏

[@Devilspade]

I will forever be mad that sun and moon ash won but xyz ash lost

[@reeree7326]

Just pretend Alain's mega X charzard got washed by Ash Greninja. Happy now?

[@markanine562]

That whole arc when he trained in the snowy forest cuz he lost to Wulfric was..mannn

[@reeree7326]

That was Deep! Ash gets back up and "came back stronger"@@markanine562

[@rebelblade7159]

XY felt like a love letter to longtime fans because of how Ash here really felt like he had matured as a person and trainer due to his journeys so far. And the attitude of other characters towards him reflects this, most notably that of Clemont, Sawyer and Serena who saw him as a role model and that helped in their own growth as characters. And Ash's battles here also reflected his maturity due to how clever and strategic he was throughout the series.

[@Pokiiii62]

Exactly, it developed ash's character so well

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@rebelblade7159]

@@Pokiiii62 and it felt quite natural too given Ash's journey so far.

[@MyNameIsThis15]

in alola ash kinda became stupider but it was still good just not as good

[@watchforever1724]

@@MyNameIsThis15 yeah

[@oscar22yt]

The popularity was also due to the art style and how it made ash look older

[@crestofhonor2349]

The art style debate never really came up until Sun and Moon was revealed with a radically different style and more animation friendly character designs

[@zkdelta8014]

​@@crestofhonor2349 No one on the internet is gonna bring up Pokemon's art style without something to compare it to. While the ones before XY/Z weren't that bad at the time of their inception that it didn't really warrant a comparison that would get tons of people to discuss it, the Sun/Moon art style was such a step away from the usual art style that people instantly took notice of it. If it was a good art style in the general public's opinion, then you wouldn't be hearing people talk about it or XY/Z's as much; but the general public opinion from what I'm always hearing around the internet is that the art style is a total turn off for most people. Once you have something you think is bad, you'll start to compare it to something similar that you think is good or the best.

[@BoyFromBelgium99]

*Why I think XY(&Z) was so popular:* 1. Ash was portrayed like a teenager with experience instead of a 10 year old boy that knew nothing of pokémon. 2. The animation was at it's best, every battle, scene, moment & detail was outstandingly done. It really felt like an anime. 3. There wasn't a lot of filler, and if there was, most had character development or were funny episodes in-between. 4. Amourshipping was a big thing and even the writers of the series later on confirmed that Ash & Serena would get married. 5. Ash's team was really great and all of them had at least some episodes where they really shine. 6. All of the gym battles were amazing, even better than Diamond & Pearl and Black & White. 7. Mega Evolution is such a great concept and the X & Y games were amazing as well. Most designs were really nice. 8. Greninja became more & more popular through the series with SSB4. Olympia's vision & Ash-Greninja later on only helped. 9. The music of both in-game and of the series were outstanding, next to Black & White the best we ever gotten. 10. All side-characters were explored and had a role. Even smaller side-characters like Shauna, Tierno & Trevor got explained. 11. Team Flare wasn't anything like Team Rocket, Magma, Aqua, Galactic or Plasma, they really wanted to destroy the world. 12. Everyone was hyped in the battle between Ash & Sawyer & Ash vs Alain. If Ash won the Kalos League, the world would've known it.

[@EWOODJ]

_“even the writers of the series later on confirmed that Ash & Serena would get married.”_ Umm…what?

[@xdcoolbro]

​@@EWOODJit's not real news

[@BoyFromBelgium99]

@@EWOODJ Look on the internet for Tetsu Yajima interview, you'll find out. Also Satoshi Tajiri himself said 'might' so for him it's a possibility, depending on the writers, Tajiri is only the director, not the writer.

[@DecidiousGreens]

The games suck ngl

[@khushmehta216]

Serena ❤

[@UltraInstinctShadow124]

I like this art style SO MUCH better then what we had today I wish we could get this old art style back.

[@yeetskeet3]

It’s so perfect mann

[@XiaoYing05]

This is the only one I like. I just get the feeling he is like 3 years younger in the later ones. Feels a little wrong

[@alexfrostwalker]

It was a let down for me when I saw Sun and Moon

[@Cl0udystar]

​@@alexfrostwalker 100% agree I git hooked by pokmeon because I watched the black and white anime and continued to XY and XYZ, seeing sun and moon made me stop watching pokemon because the artsyle seems too different and it doesn't attract me to watch ut so I just skipped and continued to the journeys instead

[@Percy-bx2od]

This style is the best, but I think people don’t realize how hard it becomes to animate with more complex character designs. The simplistic style of SM allowed for much more fluid animation than XYZ did

[@minou2980]

i will never ever forget my 12 year old selfs extreme hype for alola anime after this, and i remember the intro getting leaked, and being super confused why they were singing about having fun in the sun after having the most badass pokemon intro in the season before that

[@Pokiiii62]

Yeah... it was disappointing to say the least

[@5k1fr05t_chknsndwch]

I’ve bean disappointed with Pokémon’s anime starting Alola

[@minou2980]

not watched it since so i have no clue what its like, hearing that ash won the league annoyed me so much, he could of just won in XYZ lol@@5k1fr05t_chknsndwch

[@kyberstudios7358]

even though its been years and years, the immeasurable disappointment kid-me felt seeing the new alolan ash design compared to his x and y design is something i'll never forget

[@winterinvicta]

I honestly lost interest in Pokémon after Alola it's like they just peaked for no reason.

[@ericlang7987]

Can’t believe it’s over a decade since XY was out! It’s still my favorite series forever! 💙❤️

[@Pokiiii62]

SAME!! - won't change either

[@minz-the-mali]

no way

[@neelarnav7954]

YEAH ME TOO. HOWEVER, TO ME, XY still is THE BEST! because of the reasons mentioned by @BoyFromBelgium99 which I agree with.

[@watchforever1724]

Many people’s favorite

[@Garyse]

It's been 10 years _💀_

[@GreenKirby808]

I'm actually really glad that I grew up with this specific Pokemon series! The storyline was peak at this series

[@Pokiiii62]

For real man, I agree

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@ilysm_pookie000]

Same, but after I saw sun and moon I was extremely disappointed because my expectations were so high

[@GreenKirby808]

@@ilysm_pookie000 same. After sun & moon, I stopped watching Pokemon animes completely

[@watchforever1724]

@@GreenKirby808 really ?

[@Mr_Phantom880]

XY and XYZ will always be peak Pokemon for me because not only was the story engaging but the animation and art was also appealing to look at.

[@lisaslays]

xy and xyz was my first time seeing pokemon on tv when it was being aired and i agree with all this. ash looked like he had matured and the transition from black and white to xy with ash being on the plane to fly over to kalos really made me feel like all of the series beinf one complete timeline was being acknowledged by pokemon (the company).

[@Pokiiii62]

SAME FOR ME TOO!

[@lilnuggz22]

I will never forget the sheer disappointment I felt when I saw the trailer for sun and moon!!! I actually thought it was fanmade until I realized it was real. Everything I liked about XYZ was removed in Sun and Moon, the animation felt like a downgrade despite still being fairly good, in XY Ash finally felt like a mature character and they threw it down the drain in every way, with not only character design, but just his entire personality. I had a lot of hope for the final pokemon series with Ash to be like XY, but I was still disappointed :(

[@lilnuggz22]

XY was just so cool, and nothing they did after that lived up to the sheer hype I felt waiting weekly for each episode back then.

[@oscarzhan1435]

Did u even watch sun and moon? There were some moments in the series that are double xy’s maturity, i won’t spoil it, please give it a chance. I too was turned off by its art style and the first 20 episodes were horrible but it became really good in the later series.

[@lilnuggz22]

@oscarzhan1435 I watched all of it, but it felt really episodic at times, like things they did didn't matter half the time. it was decent overall and was pretty good sometimes but in my opinion didn't hit the spot xy did, or maybe I was just older and didn't appreciate it for what it was idk

[@dinosaur8682]

@@oscarzhan1435 The darker and more "mature themes" of Sun and Moon felt entirely overshadowed by how silly and childish the rest of the series felt. If they wanted to drive home deep and touching points, it would have done better in a series like XYZ that was more mature overall. I see the argument all the time of Sun and Moon supporters defending the series with their life and while we're all entitled to our opinions, half the time SM supporters feel like they can't respect people who disliked the series. Their argument is always "But it had mature themes in it!" but neglect to consider how those themes are overshadowed by how unserious the rest of the series became. I have no issue with people liking the series, but I wish SM fans would learn to respect other fans as well when we say we didn't like it.

[@oscarzhan1435]

@@dinosaur8682First off I wanted to say that I was definitely respecting him and I was by no means hurting his feelings. Yes if they wanted maturity overall, they should watch xy but the maturity was more in general rather than the extra deep and touching moments in Sun and Moon. Even though it didn’t have overall maturity, some episodes had double the maturity of an average xy episode. And our arguement is most definitely not “But it had mature themes in it!”, but I have to admit it is more of “Nah you just didn’t watch the series because of the artstyle”. Why do we think this? Well it’s really because it is partially true, many people are put off by the series because of the art style and its goofiness and then proceed to put hate about it. Even tho I do prefer XY over Sun and Moon, I have to say that the amount of bashing Sun and Moon fans got from XY stans was really unnecessary, because like you said, some fans really need to learn to respect other fans when they said that they don’t like it. I could go on and on about the tonal backlash and how the audience for Sun and Moon where all XY fans rather than the audience that they were targeted at (10 year olds lol), which all really hurt its ratings. Anyways I just wanted to make sure that he actually watched it, which is like the first step to getting your opinion valid.

[@alittlebitofeverythingyt7394]

XY was my first ever Pokemon anime series back when I was about six or seven, and it holds a special place in my heart for that. I always loved watching Ash just generally be so cool even when he wasn’t battling. It’s because of this series that Kalos always has and will be my favourite region, and it’s why I just love Pokemon so much ❤️❤️

[@Pokiiii62]

ITS AMAZING

[@Something-ln8pi]

I had the same experience, I also watched it with my sister, so yeah, this video holds a ton of nostalgia for me

[@prorandocopier7945]

I remember, around I was 5-7, in 2015-2018 I watched the anime, AND LOVED IT

[@DarthEqualizer]

Same!

[@YM-cb5yd]

XYZ had things that made it feel like a true anime, there’s so many things that make it the best series. Great vid my friend

[@Pokiiii62]

U appreciate the kind words, ym. I'm glad for your comment 💙

[@springtrap9038]

FACTS, STRAIGHT FACTS

[@leytonwalker1190]

⁠@@springtrap9038what u on about ‘facts’ he didn’t name a single thing about it😂😭

[@AnonymouslyPoignant]

I agree as well. It honestly felt like a Shonen anime back when I first watched it

[@watchforever1724]

@@AnonymouslyPoignant yeah

[@PinkNinjanerd]

XY is what got me into pokemon. The writing of the human characters was what caught my eye, which is why I pay more attention to the people than the pokemon. Clemont is my favorite pokemon anime character just because I relate to him so much as an older sibling myself.

[@Pokiiii62]

I'm glad you felt that way, clemont is also my favorite character in the xy anime as well... I heavily agree my friend 💙

[@watchforever1724]

Agreed

[@PinkNinjanerd]

@@Pokiiii62Clemont stans unite! ^^

[@hallowcrystal]

Also Serena's popularity should probably at least have a shout out. That definitely mattered at the time it was coming out when I was following the anime.

[@Omega-X]

she was peak, she wasnt useless she had her personality and the ash serena dynamic was SO GOOD i actually miss that a lot from xy that ash serena dynamic is so incredible it pushed me to rewatch it. and the fact that she had a talent and dream doesnt make her just like any other ash companion.

[@hallowcrystal]

@@Omega-X Fully agreed!

[@amead78]

@@Omega-XSerena is probably second favorite female companion. She didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life but we went on that journey with her. Her growth as a performer and as a character felt natural with all the ups and downs that she went through. Her failure at her first performance was heart breaking but she didn’t whine or complain. She picked herself up and showed that she wanted to learn and grow from it to become better.

[@thesolarhunter]

The fight scenes alone carried the series for me. Every fight reminded me of typical Shonen anime with how well animated it was. And as soon as either battle bond/ mega evolution came up it was a whole new level with how powerful each attack was.

[@Pokiiii62]

You and me both brother, the fight scenes were a spectacle

[@dj-troost528]

It actually felt like an anime instead of a kids show

[@Pokiiii62]

Exactly how I felt

[@Towec]

Coming from gen 5 being the first pokemon series I watched it was refreshing seeing ash be a more competent trainer

[@Pokiiii62]

Same, ash honed his skils well in xyz

[@xsxeno]

same here! Gen 5 was the first i watched, and the iris ash thing was always a bit annoying. Then ash becomes like an ACTUAL teen.

[@rickyronny4019]

@@xsxenofacts

[@-jay-2993]

The XYZ Anime will forever be the peak of Pokemon for me. Ash Greninja was just fire and the characters were all insanely good like Korrina and her Lucario Ragdolling pikachu in his mega evolved form, that was cool asf.

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@olisnew5167]

I miss XYZ! It's on my rewatch list for 2024.

[@watchforever1724]

Cool

[@KalosQueenSERENA]

Awesome!

[@speedupslowdown358]

Thx for reminding me of the PEAK Pokémon days of ash greninja, Sereana and ash’s relationship, ash’s maturity, and just an all around good anime. Xy and XYZ will forever be PEAK I love it and it’s movies ❤

[@Pokiiii62]

YESS!! - ITS AMAZING

[@joopvanhedel1372]

If we ever get an x ​​and y remake they should make battle bond forms for the other starters or at least mega evolution. because the other starters are completely overshadowed

[@Pokiiii62]

REALL

[@aaryaaswadhati5525]

HOLY SHIT I HAD THE SAME IDEA, they could also even add the hoopa ring thingy so we could get all the legendaries, a diancie or volcanion post game, new places to explore, an actually story focused on zygarde (they could completely revamp the story), maybe a bit new pokemon, and more mega evolutions, thats all i could ever want, xy was my firts ever pokemon game it will always have a special place in my heart ❤

[@life_w_anime]

​​@@aaryaaswadhati5525The Pokémon company can introduce the Pokémon Z version likewise there were third versions in other generations. They can add more mega evolutions like sinnoh starters. And that game can actually focus on fractions between two legendaries and Zygarde too. Actually the post game of xy really sucks. Back in those days I actually was hoping for the Pokémon Z version.

[@aaryaaswadhati5525]

true@@life_w_anime

[@kogatenebralux1128]

And Pokemon Z. It was supposed to be a thing, but...

[@Pulse0n]

Pokémon XY&Z was what truly got me into Pokémon. It was my first experience with the anime, and was ultimately what got me hooked. I feel weird saying that Pokémon changed my life, but that’s the honest truth. Sorry for getting a little emotional there, but thank you for making this. It’s crazy to see how one series impacted so many different people. You got yourself a sub with this one.

[@ProximamonEldiosDigimon]

You don't have to apologize for anything shows like these are so good that left you simple but strong message like never give up that could help anyone who is going through many problems or any sort of thing in life and I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees XY as a show that changed many peoples lives.

[@Zyrexia]

3 reasons as to why I think it was popular was: 1. The animation style 2. Introduction to the first pokemon gimmick - Mega Evolutions and finally.... *ahem... *clears throat, *applies mouth spray, *wears a suit SERENAAAA !! And also, the best villain arc ever... like ever... ever ever... Looking back, villain arc in BW and XY were so cool, and now we beat up random kids and call them villain, they really went downhill huh? Edits: 1. Oh yeah, greninja, how could I forget about it as a competitive battler (probably because it's ability was nerfed to oblivion) 2. I subscribed, now where is my hug?

[@jordankapitany5253]

Xyz was awesome for so many reasons. Amorshipping is still pretty big, the animetors even brought serena back in journeys and made a great Gaspy ref. The only thing I think fans are disappointed with is the fact that ash didn’t become a champion in that end of that region. But it’s so obvious they weren’t done with ash 😊

[@tylerkloever4442]

Ash WAS going to win the Kalos League, but the official writing team went on a seasonal recess to enjoy personal time and to come up with possible ideas for the upcoming Sun and Moon anime. Something to note; every generation of the Pokemon anime is led by different staff of writers. The XY/Z writing staff would become the first recurring staff due to how well written, produced, choreographed, and directed the anime was. However, the anime would see great demand for the XYZ anime during the recess, so to meet that demand, the Pokemon Company brought back experienced writers from Black and White to continue the Kalos league until the recess was over. The original writers hadn't shared with this new team of writers what they had in mind for the Kalos League finale. It wasn't until afterwards that they came and said Ash was going to win the league in the original script. Once Ash lost, the Pokemon company was receiving massive threats, mostly amongst the Japanese community, for their dumb decision. The anime saw a drastic decline after the league which sucks because the Zygarde/Team Flare arc was really good.

[@dave9515]

@@tylerkloever4442 💀

[@Doggof2p]

"Never a good written rival" Paul would like to have a word with you

[@user-cr1pi4tq7u]

Idk man Paul was like an emo character put in the series only to push Ash to surpass him or make his emo side go away. Bro acted that way only because his brother lost and gave up whom he admired a lot. He was strong and rude, but nothing more than that. He was more like an anti-hero/villain than a rival to Ash.

[@Doggof2p]

@@user-cr1pi4tq7u That's exactly what they were going for with paul. To push ash to his limits and get stronger and open his eyes. If you look online you would see that paul is the favorite rival by miles. And some explain better why paul is so popular.

[@user-cr1pi4tq7u]

@@Doggof2p can't argue with that, at least Paul had an ambition and a reason for the way he acted not like Trip from Unova who had 0 reasons for the way he acted 😭😭.

[@jacobagg4355]

I think what made these series standout most is Ash. we all wanted to see our boy Ash become this mature pokemon trainer and we got that. He was brave, fierce and he knew how to handle himself when it came to the battles and the whole Ash-Greninja was awsome to see. Also i think the characters around Ash also helped a lot, we had Serena who was just in complete awe of Ash and Clemont who I belive was the best male companion since Brock and don't get me wrong I love Brock but I feel brock acted like an older brother to ash whereas with Ash and Clemont it was like a bromance. Also another character that I thought had good development is Sawyer, watching Sawyer battle ash in the league was amazing in fact it was like watching two Ash's battle against each other.. I still think to this day the xyz series should have been Ash's first league win or better yet I wouldn't have mind if Sawyer would have won. And the animation was fantastic I remember watching the trailer and I was like woah is this pokemon

[@francoperalta5986]

The Kalos series brought me back to Pokemon. To this day its still my favorite take on the Pokemon league formula for Ash.

[@watchforever1724]

When you rewatch x and y 10 or 11 years old you can’t deny the hype for the show still is there especially with the public which is crazy and I was age 14 years old

[@voidchariet2461]

honestly as a writer it felt surprisingly seeing how much growth all the characters had in xyz it was a very fun serious to watch :) (also great vid pokee!)

[@Pokiiii62]

Thanks so much friend! - it means a lot

[@a.e.7081]

Oh man, this makes me want to watch XY&Z all over again.

[@Pokiiii62]

Honestly go for it man

[@_Bloon]

Tbh I just wanna know where to watch it ;-; Edit: Turns out XY-XYZ is on Prime Video and Hulu... I'm 100% watching it.

[@TheBloon]

@@_Bloon you again!????

[@_Bloon]

@@TheBloon bro are you following my comments 😭 similar name tho 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TheBloon]

@@_Bloon uhhh dont question it

[@roban2799]

What made me watch XY&Z after not having watched the Pokemon anime in many years was that amazing opening. It's incredible how energetic that song is and because of how much I was working out in my late teens i listened to it at an almost daily basis

[@samziegelman1835]

The Japanese opening was the most hype and it’s a reason to actually look into the sub rather than dub

[@mr.punisher5100]

Here's a tip maybe put a butt-ton of tags or keywords in your description and your videos might get a boost in viewership Great video by the way

[@Pokiiii62]

Thanks for the tip! - and thanks for the compliment as well friend : )

[@mintmango0]

My main reason was definitely the animation because it was the last one before the alola anime redesigns

[@Pokiiii62]

Yup same

[@honeytaro]

I had a xyz fanacc, 2016 was such a peak experience the community and friends I made are memories I'll never forget I literally remember everyone watching the last eps around the same time during its release and crying together, good times and good video man

[@Pokiiii62]

Thanks for the compliment, friend... I'm glad to hear it

[@ProximamonEldiosDigimon]

The fact people still making videos about XY and its greatness already shows how good and popular this show is a show that mean a then and now from pokemon and its anime ❤️💙❤️💙💛💛🌅🌀.

[@Pokiiii62]

It's everything to me as well 💙

[@landonluckoff2906]

Xyz took up the whole budget for the next 10 years😂

[@Pokiiii62]

For real, though 😭

[@MrBacklash35]

Yep

[@PikachuGamerSMT]

One of the main reasons I think is that it came after the Black and White/Best Wishes anime which most people hate so yeah

[@obits3]

I grew up with the original series. During the lockdowns, I binged Pokémon XY/XYZ. Since that time, I’ve casually watched all the other seasons. XY/XYZ is truly the best the Pokémon anime every has been and has the best English dub.

[@ItsHeikooo]

As a person who watched XYZ 22 times I think it was popular cuz the plot was flowing and amazing and the animation was mind blowing for its time imo

[@smashkid9196]

XY and XYZ is so nostalgic to me. I wanna go back to those times

[@Pokiiii62]

SAME MAN WE ALL DO

[@smashkid9196]

@@Pokiiii62I remember my brother tried so hard to get me into Pokemon and then one day I just randomly decided to ask for Pokemon X for Christmas and absolutely loved it. Then I discovered the anime and watched it constantly

[@aswinbalaji2939]

Why XY&Z is best & so popluar in my view: 1) Portrayal of Ash, he looked so matured and acted very intelligent. Finally he would look a bit aged, not anymore 10 year older boy stories. 2) Definitely the Artstyle and Animation would be the important pillars of this series. This kinda Animation we'd only seen in Pokemon movies or in some important battles, but here they used for every single episodes. 3) The entire Story, Battles, Animation, Art Style, BGMs.. everything, literally everything good. Title tracks were bit famous, especially the Japanese versions. 4) Seriously this entire series took care by none other than Kalos gang. There would be no mentions or appearances of Ash's previous companions, pokemons and even his experiences. Only Steven's appearances, Delia and Oak at last episode, only one time were Dawn and Piplup were mentioned indirectly. 5) Every single battles would be a high intense battles, especially engaging with Sawyer and Alain. Every single Gym battles, almost at its best. In every battle Ash would impress everyone with his unique strategies. For me, Santalune, Lumiose, Anistar and Snowbell were best. 6) Main pillar of this series was Character development, definitely the characters in this series were the best (atleast most of them). From how Clemont improve his character by travelling with Ash, how Serena became a Independent & Strong girl from a shy one. How Alain understands himself and found his redemption. How a 8-Year girl Bonnie taking care of the legendary Zygarde, her love snapped him out of Team Flare's control and even she would be the one who commands the last attack. And many more too.. 7) For each and every characters, there would be a purpose for them. None of them were just a passers-by. Every single were used very well and showed their importance. 8) For me, XY&Z was the best Pokemon story (and DP too). Yeah, it was a slow start but also steady. Fillers were very lesser ones, each and every episodes were interesting with combination of both fun and serious parts. Gym battles, Showcase, Bond Phenomenon, Mega evolution, League battles were shown brilliantly. Especially the Villan Arc, atleast for me the first time they killed the villan and entire climax would be at whole different level. Definitely the peak moments were Courmarine and Snowbell part. 9) The famous Ash-Greninja, the whole new different level of Ash's battling. The moments between them and the very moment Frogadier evolves into Greninja, XY&Z just powered up. 10) For me atleast, the group of Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie were the best group of Pokemon Anime history. How Ash led them, how they help and support each other to reach their goals. Literally they're lived up like a Family. 11) Ash improved as character, the one who inspires everyone. Even further Ash would became a light version of Chocoboy. The Rivalry between Serena and Miette for Ash were just interesting and fun too. The way Serena supported him, the way Ash supported her, the way she worried about him, the Blue ribbon and Snowbell part. Finally, Pokemon decides to give Ash a potential Girlfriend situation. They made Amourshipping as a Canon. The stunt pulled by Serena at the end, no one would expected that was coming while at the first time.. the way Serena vowed to Ash, the Kiss everything blowed our mind (and internet too) Afterall, that Serena girl stepped out for her journey to find Ash and she was the very first girl who invited by none other Ash himself. 12) Biggest ever disappointment was seeing him as the runner-up, after that hard fought battle he just lost in that final move. The one and only flaw for me in XY&Z. Goodness knows, if he would have won that battle. Afterall, XY&Z deserves more Love and respect. Some people were hating this just because of their pure jealous. Deep down, without XY&Z, Alola & Journeys would have never been succeeded. After XY&Z game and Unova series, seriously pokemon went down and lost so many fans and viewers, at that time XY&Z came for rescue and brought the people back. I swear if XY&Z came right after DP, this would have been celebrated by everyone as the best one without any hate. (They haven't made the justice by brought XY&Z after DP, afterall in DP Ash was bit matured, but in Unova he'd behave more dumb than what we seen in OG) And to Our Way! ❤️

[@I_Fennekin]

Fennekin is just so cute and I love the character development of Serena in the anime

[@Pokiiii62]

SAMEEE!! i love the little cute fox, too

[@KalosQueenSERENA]

@@Pokiiii62 I ❤Fennekin

[@al-sir]

One thing I could have some critique of Pokémon XY is the first movie Cocoon of destruction got my hopes up of the battle between the two Kalos Legends that was seen in the trailer and Kalos Gang being in the center of chaos. However those scenes from the trailer were never shown in the actual movie unfortunately. To this day I don’t know why they didn’t included those scenes.

[@Pokiiii62]

Ahhh I see

[@4rtistPeter]

Megaevolutions, son... They appear in response to cool plot twists. (And fairy type)

[@colinshadow2]

The gen 6 seasons of the anime got me into Pokémon in the first place, and thats part of the reason why i love it, but it was also just great for all the reasons you mentioned.

[@pulsjax8003]

Animation/artstyle, Mega evolutions, Serena and the shipping with Ash but actually having a foundation to stand on within the lore and throughout the series, Greninja, good rival, Ash getting to the finals, etc

[@justawalkingtrashcan]

I have so much nostalgia for this series, from watching these episodes airing on YTV, to always dealing Pokemon cards in Grade 1, to re-binging the series when it was on Netflix as a 10 year old, this series is why I got into Pokémon in the first place. This makes me want to rewatch the series again as a broke teenager lol

[@growlithegames7421]

Everyone here in the comments is point more a more details and points but I just like to say one of the best things about XYZ was the OTS, e.g. that fucking intro with the drums and the electric guitar is just... Beautiful.

[@2Horrible]

pokemon legends z-a we are so back

[@Pokiiii62]

YESSIRRRR

[@jamclone]

The concept of special bond forms is just so awesome to me. They to me feel like a perfect blend of what makes Pokemon, well, Pokemon: trainers bonding along a grand journey, intense battles that scratch the same itch that Ash Greninja does, and a way of making the star of your team that bit more special and personal. I know that having bond forms for all fully evolved pokemon that can change in loads of ways would be awful game balance and require a lot of work, but at least in concept it just sounds so cool. Imagine battling someone online and both people use powered up bond form favourites in a final standoff. So cool. Now, to anyone who sees this, what would your bond form be? Mine would be a Steel/Ice Glaceon.

[@Pokiiii62]

SAME FRIEND, I AGREE HEAVILY

[@amedhi4881]

Steel/Ice Glaceon sounds awesome! Mine would be a Water/Flying Blastoise who would shoot air out of his chest and use the air to fly and attack

[@jamclone]

@@amedhi4881 The possibilities for a water/flying blastoise are endless. Imagine a more nimble, lighter frame blastoise with the ability to rocket jump from the front and back to reach enemies from the skies or directly tackle them? Man, I love this sort of stuff

[@etoilefurina]

the reason i love xy and xyz so much is because it’s so nostalgic to me, i have very fond memories of coming back from school and watching it, i think i rewatched it about 14 times? lol

[@Pokiiii62]

SAMEEE I've rewatched it so many times

[@bluedragoncl3333]

I would say another big reason would be that there was a jump in birth rates in 2007 so they would just start getting into Pokémon around the time X and Y were released and just like how a lot of people’s favorite Pokémon is their starter. Their favorite show was the first one they watched.

[@Acronix]

I watched the intro after this and got shivers. Man nostalgia hits so hard this was peak childhood 😢

[@Pokiiii62]

Literally

[@melly_melon8924]

Watching this video brings me so much nostalgia, i remember loving XYZ when i was a kid, singing the opening songs in the car with my siblings, gushing over ash greeninja vs charzard for hours with my friends... Black and white was my introduction to pokemon, but the only pokemon series that really stuck with me was XYZ, i'm so glad other people also have the same amount of appreciation as i have for it... it really brings me back to my childhood days

[@Pokiiii62]

When life was peak 😭

[@giovannifrancis9695]

Definitely my favorite pokemon seasons... so many great memories with that group in kalos... times that don't come back 🥹

[@brent4536]

Sinnoh was Pokémon’s peak

[@Pokiiii62]

Valid opinion

[@jacobgale4792]

Agree XYZ right behind it tho

[@yoshi_chuck05]

What I think the XY and Z Anime is the chu and the story. The story Ash and Pikachu in a new adventure is nothing like I’ve seen before! It’s got great battles, new world, and new Pokemon of course. Just like Misty and Brock these three new friends are unforgettable with their stories and characteristics like Serina and her journey to become a fashion icon at the Poke-fashion contest and going against Team Rocket with Jessie, Clemot who makes these gadgets and does his best to solve the problem but ends up spontaneously explode when things go wrong, and his sister Bonnie who likes to ask other girls who will take care of his “big brother”. And the humor in this show is also very fun to watch! After watching the Indigo series and coming back to it years later with this show, this has been both me and my brother’s favorite show! And don’t get me started with the battles! They get SUPER HEATED! And as someone who never played any of the games back then (besides Pokemon let’s go Eevee and Scarlet) this is a huge improvement with everything I knew about Pokemon and how the fights work! They introduced Mega evolution so well that it’s super cool and I get super excited to see what their mega evolution looks like! And the movies are also super cool too!

[@sython3582]

There's 5 main reasons. First of all, the storytelling is on point and doesn't feel rushed or drawn out. From the first episode, it takes it slow in the best way possible by bringing us through the story and giving us everything at the correct time without over and underwhelming us. Second is the character development of not only humans but also pokemon. Ash and his friends grew so much in this show and bonded over even the smallest things. And the way the pokemon even grew was amazing. Third was the animation. Every attack carries weight behind it and feels real. Fourth is that the rival and villains are extremely well written. Alan wasn't a total douche bag like everyone else and actually encouraged Ash to fight him without coming off as pretentious, cocky, or arrogent. And team Flare is a group where you can understand their motivations and at times can side with them. And fifth and finally. That goated as hell intro song for XYZ. 🎵I stand tall 'cause I know I'm a winner. Knock me down. I'll just get up again. You've met your match, ya. I'm no beginner. Pokemon. Pokemon. Gotta catch 'em all.🎵 God damn. Every time that song comes on, my heart just starts pumping with excitement.

[@reesoot]

As someone who was introduced to the franchise from Indigo League, but grew up watching XYZ premiere every weekend on Cartoon Network, it was my absolute favorite show and I still adore it till this day. It’s still so unique even compared to alot of the newer ideas in the pokemon franchise. Amazing stuff, definitely plan on rewatching it since the announcement of Z-A today !

[@dailyclipsofpokemonunite]

ok but can we talk about the scene where bonnie saved squishy with her song bro I was on the floor crying

[@Pokiiii62]

THAT SO WAS AN AMAZING SCENE AND SAD..

[@watchforever1724]

@@Pokiiii62 love it too

[@watchforever1724]

Kinda sad we never see squishy again

[@dailyclipsofpokemonunite]

@@watchforever1724 he said that when Bonnie became a trainer they’ll find each other again

[@godtiermiku]

XYZ had Mega Evolution which was the best ever mechanism that Pokemon introduced + I will never forget the iconic battle of Ash Greninja vs Mega Charizard. It was Pokemon at its finest.

[@Pokiiii62]

FOR REAL THOUGH, also W miku pfp, best girl 🔥

[@godtiermiku]

@@Pokiiii62 MEGAS ARE BACK

[@Pokiiii62]

@@godtiermiku YESSSSSSS I SAWWWW

[@Churro_EYT]

From what I remember from the XY series, is that it was the first time since Sinnoh where Ash was completely shown to be an experienced Battler aswell as a an Experienced Travel conpanion. He was also more mature, and had his goals set, showing himself as the leader of the group while the mentor of the group (Clemont in this case) also looked up to him. Not to mention the not so hidden romantic feelings Serena felt for Ash, aswell as her amazing character development that led to her being an amazing Pokemon performer

[@TheChornick]

I think mega evolutions just went hand in hand with the quality and intensity of the battles. The battle quality and animation was really the main reason in my opinion. Mega evolutions helped amplify it. Ash-Greninja was the coolest Pokemon to watch as well. The mature ash catered to an older audience as well as the female companion being infatuated with him. It made viewers wonder if this series was the one he will finally win a league. The story felt like it had way more direction than most series and even the filler episodes for the most part had interesting concepts like the mirror world. The rival was cool, having his own series and was legitimately the only one that could stop ash from winning the tournament due to how strong Ash was portrayed. Only someone like Alain made sense without using another Tobias like character to ruin it. Even after everything I just stated the list goes on. Things were just different with this show compared to others.

[@kiyoku_exe]

def agree xyz was such a good show for multiple reasons. Serena is one reason. But Ash is the real reason. It was the first time the Anime portrayed Ash in a way that seemed like a coming of age, mature, almost master-level character where it seemed actually possible for the first time that Ash would finally accomplish his goal of becoming a Pokemon master. Unfortunately they reversed this in Sun and Moon and made him even more childish than he was before. But in XYZ, it was like a culmination of everything he had learned thus far was actually going into his character development and applying to the plot. Ash was finally forming an actual relationship with a girl. Ash and Pikachu felt like experienced Pokemon/trainers approaching the master-level with Ash-Greninja, mega evolution, and overall expertise in comparison to new trainers like Serena and others, that really showed how much Ash had truly grown, and people liked the fact that they could see how Ash had finally grown as a trainer after all these years.

[@jakejake11112]

I didnt watch this series till lockdown. Back in 2013 I was just at the age where Pokemon was losing me. I didnt enjoy gen 5 as much as gen 4, the BW anime was unwatchable and I just lost interest. During lockdown, I binged the whole series, and man did I regret not watching this back then. I felt like a kid again. Greninja was one of my favourites back when I played XY (I had no prescence in the community at the time, so i didnt know he was hated when leaked, then loved after release etc.) So cool to see

[@makomuru]

I freaking LOVE XYZ!! I remember watching it and talking to my friend about it. His favorite pokèmon was Greninja BECAUSE of this anime! I love the story, the characters, the pokemon, the animation, and the music.. all of it is just *perfection..* ✨ I physically remember the first time I bought a Netflix subscription I immediately started watching XYZ.. I love everything about it.. Mega Evolution is by far the best gimmick in Pokèmon!!

[@iaingilmore5199]

i was 6 when the first episode debuted on tv and it was stunning. a large part of my childhood was coming home to watch X and Y. i recently rewatched it and am reminded why i still love both pokemon and anime. a truly amazing introduction to the franchise.

[@Flox4444]

i have one word to describe as to why. Creative. the X and Y forms are truly, creative and shaped the future of pokemon games in the future as we stand. not only did the X and Y forms make a big entrance as the concept was extremely awesome, but it also started a chain for pokemon to keep trying to make something as revolutionary as the X and Y forms. obviously, they failed. even up to this day, i'm looking forward for the X and Y forms to come back.

[@trle964]

havent watched the vid yet but its popular because it targets young teens. the animation was on par with other big animes that it got the recognition it deserved.

[@Pokiiii62]

Exactly what I said in the video

[@Rengoku_Animates]

this was my first ever pokemon related thing that i watched, and the nostalgia just came flooding back in so much. God i wish i could watch this show over and over again I love this show so much this introduced me into pokemon overall

[@sketch6067]

great video! you went very in-depth and explained everything very well, as well as bringing up actual resources and statistics. you have a great voice for content creation. xyz was definitely my favorite season and now that ash is gone, i dont think thats gonna change lol new sub here :) keep it up!

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@KsiOlajigglyOlatittiesDiabetes]

You forgot to mention that XYZ Ash is the BEST Ash PERIOD

[@wyawarD9677]

i love love LOVE XYZ. sometimes my brain feels sour on it (mainly because of toxic shippers and because a lot of XY fans hated the SM series) but i do really love XY and XYZ.

[@Pokiiii62]

Same, I love it so much man... I even remember being a kid and watching the league it was PEAK

[@Zenduted]

Your growing fast! This will be worth it soon

[@akagies_miria]

dude what the hell ive been binging your videos nonstop and u have like 700 subs. u deserve more!!!

[@Pokiiii62]

awww... it means a lot, friend... I appreciate the kind words 😭💙

[@TheGamerninja15]

My personal headcanon is that the whole story of XYZ was originally going to be for Pokemon Z. Also I find it unique that Ash-Greninja has the letters XYZ in his body! I guess XYZ literally was the "Ash-Greninja Show" and this one of the reasons for my only criticism of this show two of Ash's team members for Kalos suffered a lot because of it like Goodra and Noivern despite the fact that Noivern was the first baby Pokemon on Ash's arsenal to ACTUALLY evolve.

[@lasercraft32]

Why was it so popular? Well, to put it simply, it was just overall really high quality. The animation was great, the plot was great, the characters were great. It was just _really good._

[@the_ejumper_0804]

The dialogue was so bad though

[@lasercraft32]

@@the_ejumper_0804 Bruh that's true of every Pokemon series, and most anime dubs in general.

[@gamingcat9867]

Honestly two things that I remember from the series was that the intro absolutely slapped and the first episode with inkay and malamar freaked me out so much I never finished it.

[@LuigiFunTime7665]

Awesome video & keep up the good work & i remember watching Pokémon xyz series a very long time ago & i really enjoyed it a lot now but I can really imagine if I was in a Pokémon anime I will teach the character about Pokémon weakness & have an awesome Pokemon battle & that will be awesome in my personal opinion

[@Pokiiii62]

Thanks so much for the comment... I hope you come and watch some more of my vids in the future, if not then thank you for the kind words friend!

[@toneeyyhh]

XYZ and Sun and Moon have to be my favorites of the Pokémon series.

[@Pokiiii62]

Very valid my friend

[@Kiirabu197]

Sun & Moon is so underappreciated due to people being scared of change in the artstyle. Animation only improved throughout and there were so many memorable characters, honestly the best show to watch during summer break or something.

[@kausly]

6:05 WOAH, I agree that he's a good rival, but Trip easily takes the cake for me, he's a genuinly really good written and thought out rival that actually had a good reason to be rude and backed up his trash talk and talk, unlike 90% of rivals in the series and talk trash and then just lose easily

[@luxrayever]

You literally cannot just say "trip easily takes the cake" when Paul also exists lol

[@David-fe6dw]

This will always be my favorite Pokémon anime and it holds a special place in my heart. Whenever I get bored or wanted to watch something I go to that show.

[@Pokiiii62]

Same friend... it's such a comfort show 😭

[@speedyracerxd]

I thought the intro was an absolute banger. I remember hearing that beginning bit and feeling pumped for the rest of the episode

[@friendlyneighbourhoodsloth]

the only bad thing about xyz that i can think of is that ash didn't win the pokémon league

[@KaitouKiara422]

For me I fckn love serena performance and the whole kalos queen arc. It feels so magical when I watch it as a kid

[@Pokiiii62]

She was a boss

[@KaitouKiara422]

@@Pokiiii62 YES SIRR

[@himaxx_x]

Man I love Pokémon Xy & Xyz, I love Indigo league but I really grew up on this one, and Sun and moon! Each have their own special charms that I love, Pokémon Xy and xyz has a great story And great characters and sun and moon is fun and goofy and I love the idea of Ash being a regular kid in school. My favourites 💕

[@SuperSayianFrog]

You make such good videos man I can just sit down and watch them so close to 1k!

[@Pokiiii62]

These words that you guys tell me mean so much to me.... it makes me happy knowing that I can make people happy.. I'm so excited and I hope I can reach it soon! (THANK YOU) 💙

[@SuperSayianFrog]

@@Pokiiii62 You deserve it man! ♥

[@ZoraVisions]

Xy and sun and moon will always be peak for me. Sun and moon being my top one

[@crestofhonor2349]

Yup. Two best series. Although I think you'll like the newest series. Been watching it in JP and it's great so far

[@satoshiserena4843]

XYZ had the best writing, best cast, best battles. Too bad Ash was hosed out of winning the Kalos League. He should have won it. The writing went downhill after XYZ ended. Plus I felt Ash was at his most mature in Kalos.

[@MortChrist]

Pokeboomer slowly catching up on the anime here, going through DP right now. Thanks for the video, looking forward to XYZ.

[@crestofhonor2349]

You'll notice the animation get so much better. Once you watch XYZ and Sun and Moon, everything older, especially the first few seasons, will look stiff and lifeless in animation

[@Pokiiii62]

Your in for a ride friend

[@MortChrist]

@@crestofhonor2349 Oh I have already noticed. My rose tinted Pokemon glasses lean more towards the game than the show, as the show stopped being aired consistently around gen 3 here. But thanks.

[@ivanzoneBR]

It was my first introduction to the pokemon anime and I hardly think I'd be so engaged with pokémon today, if I didn't watch specifically this series, alongside all the reasons you pointed out I love the show because it had a real sense of adventure, seeing the gang exploring the region, camping, training, meeting people and a lot more, the sense of family the 4 main characters have, Serena being the prime example having jaw-dropping performances and having a crush on Ash, led to so amazing moments that truly made this implied romance special and the progression overall was great, most fillers were good and its just a great quality anime series all around specially with the beautiful art style and animations.

[@lotabcm]

its popular and just got the Z game we've been talking about for years kalos fans are up 🔥🔥

[@Pokiiii62]

WE ARE GOING ALL THE WAY UP

[@xae548]

The first three episodes literally has Ash jump off a tower obviously the rest of the series would be peak

[@JediJess1]

Ash literally jumps off the Prism Tower's peak (likely their equivalent of our Eiffel Tower) without hesitation or a second though to catch and save Pikachu... IN THE SECOND EPISODE! I knew when I started watching X&Y, this series felt different, and it's definitely my favorite in the series! The Indigo League Theme Remix helps too!

[@DragonKing-te9wy]

I wish there was a season following Serena and her quest in the (?)Hoenn region. That would have been a great branch off.