If you're like me, you love Pokemon. And if you're also like me, you were disappointed in the Pokemon anime's earlier story arc, Best Wishes. Ash's journey around the Pokemon world was smooth sailing for 13 years, but when he and Pikachu set foot in Unova, the show saw a seismic shift in the pursuit of shaking things up. While the show's creators should be commended for taking chances, many of the changes made weren't all that popular.
Thankfully, the newer XY arc has thus far proven much more enjoyable. The characters are likable, the tone is in line with the show as we know it, and it's funnier than Best Wishes was. I've written about the pitfalls of that arc before, now let's look at how it's mistakes were atoned for . Seeing as it's been half a year since it's October 2013 premier in Japan, and the 17th movie is about to open there, it's time to review what has worked in XY to rectify the problems with the Best Wishes arc.
Thankfully, the newer XY arc has thus far proven much more enjoyable. The characters are likable, the tone is in line with the show as we know it, and it's funnier than Best Wishes was. I've written about the pitfalls of that arc before, now let's look at how it's mistakes were atoned for . Seeing as it's been half a year since it's October 2013 premier in Japan, and the 17th movie is about to open there, it's time to review what has worked in XY to rectify the problems with the Best Wishes arc.
