Anime Digest
Akio/Alec, a young boy, remembers the first time his father took him to the Hisui region as they traveled there by boat. Akio/Alec meets a Hisuian Zorua in the wild. The people of Hisui believe that Pokémon are hostile and cannot coexist with humans — just like in the game — but Akio/Alec’s encounter with the adorable little fox causes him to reconsider that belief.
The Feel-Good Part
The lighting and color scheme have a lovely muted appearance and warmth, which is aesthetically appealing for viewers. The animation style is good, and the episodes capture the tranquillity and mystery of wandering through the wild areas in Legends: Arceus. The first episode captures the viewer’s attention with the animation. The art style has an expert work blending the Pokémon and human character designs. The characters in this series stray from the typical tropes of Pokémon artwork and into a distinctive visual style with masterful flair, in contrast to previous Pokémon media that frequently struggled to strike a balance between human and Pokémon designs. Everything comes together to produce an engaging and visually appealing experience.
The Disappointing Factor
The anime did not explore a few plots, such as a Zoroark going insane after seeing its dead child in the first episode. There is not any major disappointing factor in this anime.
In-Depth Analysis
Based on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the animated miniseries Pokémon: Hisuian Snow has a unique plot. The three-episode anime will take place in Hisui (later known as Sinnoh), the area of the Pokémon universe that served as the setting for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which was made available for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year. Arceus emphasizes the danger Pokémon posed to humanity in the past by allowing wild Pokémon to attack trainers directly and much of the game’s story focuses on how people fear Pokémon due to their powers. Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, on the other hand, demonstrates how humans’ capacity for violence and brutality is a threat to Hisui’s Pokémon. The anime excels as a character study and is entirely dedicated to its lead character learning new things and changing significantly because of his encounter with Zorua. Akio/Alec is the main focus of the anime’s development, and we get to see firsthand how his interactions with the Hisuian Zorua change his perspective on Pokémon and himself as a person, as well as how this experience inspires him to persuade others to do the same. The side characters do not get much screen time. The anime presented their attitudes toward Pokémon as understandable without coming across as antagonistic, nor does the anime try to portray Akio/Alec as entirely correct. The anime is so serene, contemplative, and in tune with nature. Through its softened background music but fully expressive visuals, it creates a world that is just as captivating as the best Pokémon video games and left me wanting more. Though some viewers may be disappointed by the show’s relatively brief runtime, three episodes are ultimately the ideal number to fully develop the plot. There is never a dull moment. There are no unnecessary dialogues or setups. But, the story is told entirely through the characters’ interactions, with powerful suspenseful moments and brilliant themes serving as the story’s compass.
Star Power
Akio’s voiceover is by Koki Uchiyama in Japanese, and Alec’s voiceover is by Chris Hackney in English. They did a great job with their voice modulation.
Overall Opinion
Whether you are or not a Pokémon fan, it is still a fantastic web series with a great plot and exciting scenes. They created the anime with as much passion and heart as its other series.
