[whimsical music playing]
[narrator] Adventure is calling...
Just waiting for you to go out and find it.
This world has so much beauty, joy and excitement to offer,
and you will discover this world is filled with Pokémon.
Your future awaits.
Go out there and find it.
Hey, I found it!
Route 22...
Hey!
Hey you! [chuckles]
You beat me.
[sighs]
-Good day so far? -Mm-hm.
-[Liko sighs] -[both] Huh?
-Do you know her? -No idea.
Hmm.
[Liko] Oh. Liko, what was that?
[chittering]
"No idea." I guess I am kind of a stranger.
I mean, it's not like a lot of people know me.
-[growling] -[shouts]
I don't even know that I really know me. How would I know?
But...
[bus horn honks]
Machop!
Thanks so much, Machop.
I feel like there's something I'm supposed to know that I don't know right now.
But I just don't know what.
[Nidothing] Hey, hey, hey! All you epic Pokémon trainers!
-It's Nidothing, back with another video! -Nidothing's the best!
[Liko] Nidothing? "I love Nidothing too..."
is what I would say if I could talk to people...
but I never know how to start.
[poignant music playing]
And while I'm wondering how to start, I miss my chance to do anything at all.
[whimsical music playing]
[gasps]
Wow! The Kanto region. So many Pokémon I've never seen before.
It's so exciting!
[students chattering indistinctly]
Well, here goes nothing.
[sighs]
[boy] Wartortle's a lot stronger now.
[Liko] I found it! Room 303.
[Ann grunts] Come on. Hairbrush, where did are you go?
Hmm?
[grunts] Oops, wrong room. Sorry!
[groans]
Well, that was awkward.
I don't get it. Did I read the number wrong, or--
No, this says 303.
You didn't read the number wrong! 303, right?
Uh...
Yeah.
Is she psychic?
Hey! I'm your roommate, Ann. Put her there!
Uh, and call me Liko, 'cause that's my name.
[giggles] Hmm?
[laughing] I'm not great at housekeeping.
[Liko] Guess that worked out! I've never met anyone like her.
[groaning]
[Ann] You're seriously from the Paldea region?
I've never been but I'm betting it's cool, right?
Well, I don't know, but I think that it's a nice place.
Hey, did you ever seen a Pawmi?
-Mm. But it kind of ran away from me. -Jealous!
[sighs] I've never even been outside of the Kanto region before, you know?
Same for me. This is my first time away from home.
I'd never left Paldea before.
Huh? And you picked this school?
Mm.
Well, I asked my mom and dad which school I should attend.
Then they told me about this place, since they were both students here.
Wow. So that means that it runs in the family!
That may be true, but I still don't know what I'm doing.
No worries. I can be your guide around Viridian City!
Really? That's so nice, Annie.
Just Ann is fine. I can call you just Liko, right?
Uh, mm.
Ann, then.
[students] Three, four. One, two, three, four!
Machoke, Dynamic Punch!
Use Reflect!
Sweet! Now use Psychic!
Wha--?
[shouts]
Oh!
-Wasn't that move just awesome? -Yeah!
I wonder if I'll be able to battle like that someday.
Guess what. After the welcome ceremony, we're gonna do the thing.
-Do what thing? -What thing do you think?
Our partner Pokémon!
[Liko] That's right! Our first Partner Pokémon!
My heart pounds like crazy every time I think about it.
But trying not to think about it is just making me think about it.
Liko! So, how did your school interview go?
Huh?
Right, the interview.
When I first decided to come to this school,
I had a long online interview.
I talked with the teachers and even met some Pokémon!
I hoped I made a good enough impression to get myself a wonderful partner.
But because I don't always know how to say what I'm thinking,
I was really stressed out.
-I guess was pretty nervous. -I was too!
Huh?
Charmander!
Charmander, there you are!
Sorry about that.
This will be so great!
Mm.
My partner Pokémon. I wonder who it will be.
Today was a day full of firsts.
I'm far away from home. Living on my own as a student.
It's so exciting, but somehow I can't get to sleep.
[snoring]
[chuckles]
In any case, tomorrow is the first day of school ceremony.
I'll finally get to meet my partner Pokémon.
[headmistress] Welcome to Indigo Academy.
And welcome to the exciting, wonderful world of Pokémon.
A group of creatures most unusual, teeming with mystery.
Pokémon make their homes in the sea, on the sky,
in forests and in towns.
In fact, you can find them everywhere.
The bonds between people and Pokémon are unique,
and with your Pokémon, you will discover your dreams.
Ring, ring. Ring, ring, ring.
All right, if there are no more questions, you can restart your Rotom phones now.
Once that's done, you should be able to use your Pokédexes.
[beeps]
-Oh, wow, I finally got my own Pokédex! -[students chattering]
That's right. And we both know what that means.
[Liko] My partner Pokémon?
I wonder who it will be. My heart is racing.
-[teacher] Ann, you're up. -Yeah! Here I am!
-Go ahead. -Okay!
-[teacher] Hiro, you're next. -Oshawott!
-It's Oshawott! So cute! -[teacher] Aya, come on up!
Nice to meet you!
[Rotom] Congratulations, Oshawott has been registered to your Pokédex.
-[teacher] And, Liko? -Uh, here!
[sighs]
-Hm. -[teacher] Go ahead.
[Liko] Okay, so it's super important that I make a good first impression.
You're gonna be my partner.
[meows]
[Rotom] Sprigatito has been registered to your Pokédex.
Sprigatito...
[meows]
[gasps]
You're the cutest.
-[teacher] That's everything for today. -[students] Yes, sir!
[students chattering]
[whispering] Rotom, tell me about Sprigatito.
[Rotom] Sprigatito. The Grass Cat Pokémon. A Grass type.
With every step it takes, it releases a sweet scent,
enchanting those nearby.
-[students] Huh? -[shouts]
Hi there. [chuckles nervously]
Why, why, why? I was so not ready for this.
Wait, maybe I can follow Sprigatito's sweet scent.
[lilting music playing]
[meowing]
If I can just follow the scent...
Could it be up there?
Okay, the scent is getting stronger, but...
I found it!
Sprigatito, it's dangerous up there!
[meows]
What is it doing? What could it be thinking?
[shouts] No, wait! Please don't jump down!
[meowing]
[shouting]
Ow!
-[meowing] -[shouting]
[Snorlax] Hmm?
-Huh? -That was a close one.
Uh, sorry to interrupt!
Wait for me!
Sprigatito!
We're supposed to have a bond.
[pensive music playing]
Oh...
[gasps]
Sprigatito, thank goodness!
[laughing]
-You smell so-- Hey! -[meows]
Ah, why, though?
[Nidothing] Hey there, Pokémon trainers! What's up?
Welcome to another awesome Nidothing video!
What's that? You don't know what a Pokémon trainer is?
A Pokémon trainer is someone who raises Pokémon
and battles with them in competition!
We all know the thing every Pokémon trainer wants to be
more than anything ever!
Pokémon champion!
[Liko] After a pretty bumpy start,
this is the beginning of my life with Sprigatito.
[yawning]
Oh...
The future is uncertain.
The first battle didn't go well.
Right, then.
Sprigatito, use--
-[shouts] -[meows]
Now, Oshawott! Use Water Gun!
[shouting]
-Sprigatito, I'm sorry. -[meowing]
Well, you won't become a champion like that.
[meowing]
Yeah. It's always doing its own thing.
Half the time I don't even know what it's thinking.
Although people say the same thing about me.
Maybe Sprigatito and I do have something in common.
And, you know, you should both just figure out what you want.
Then tell each other. Hey, you listening?
Oh! Sorry, Ann. Yeah. We'll do our best.
Here's the scoop!
In a Pokémon battle,
Trainers decide which moves their Pokémon should use,
and then the Pokémon spring into action!
Here's a pro tip:
You gotta understand how different types work.
For example, Fire type's strong against Grass type,
Water type's strong against Fire type, stuff like that!
That's just one of many tips and tricks
that will help you and your Pokémon win battles!
[Liko] We turned the lakeside into our secret training ground.
Sprigatito, use Leafage!
But...
-Use Leafage! -[meows]
Uh...
It's still no good.
That moon is so far away.
I could reach out as far as I can and I'd probably still never touch it.
Sprigat--
[groans]
[gasps]
-[yawns] -Hmm?
Shh!
[pensive music playing]
-What you doing? -Uh--
-Did I wake you up? -What have you got in the box?
-It's, um, a good luck charm. -Good luck charm?
Yeah. It was a gift from my grandmother. To protect me.
At least that's what she said.
-Ah! Is it okay if I touch it? -Mm-hm.
Why do you keep it locked away like that? It looks great on you.
Thanks, but I don't think I'm quite ready for that.
For real?
[Liko] I want to learn about the things I don't understand.
That's why I've come here.
But it sort of seems like maybe there isn't anything here to find.
[both grunting]
Oshawott seems fired up.
-Where's Sprigatito? -Um...
-Probably taking a nap. -[yawning]
Uh-- Wow, check it out. It's an airship. Liko, look at that!
Hey. What's wrong? Seems like you're worried about something.
You're so lucky with Oshawott.
It's Sprigatito, hm? But it's so cool and chill.
You really think so?
You've been really focused on trying to understand Sprigatito,
but you know what I think?
You should let it know what Liko is all about.
[Liko sighs] What does she mean? That sounds so hard.
[meows]
Mm? Sprigatito?
Thing is, when I try to say what I want to do,
I can't find the words and it comes out all wrong.
What do you want to do, Sprigatito?
-You decide. -[meows]
Okay. I need to learn everything I can about Sprigatito.
If I do, then maybe I can figure out what Sprigatito and I want to do together.
Maybe. I haven't discovered anything yet, but I just have to keep looking.
-Oh, so that's it. -[meows]
[sniffs] Hm.
[both] Hm?
[laughing]
Mm.
[students chattering indistinctly]
[Rotom] Ring, ring, ring! Ring, ring, ring!
[Murdock] This is pointless! All these kids look the same to me.
Come on, big guy. They can't all look alike. Get a grip.
We're pretty bad at this.
[Liko] Hmm. So, which sunny spot is Sprigatito napping in today?
[pensive music playing]
[Sprigatito meows]
Sprigatito, I found you!
Wait up!
Come down! It's too dangerous up there!
[meowing]
[laughs, then gasps]
Well, if you're gonna be reckless...
I'll just have to squish those beans. [giggles]
-Ah. You smell so good! -[meows]
[ominous music playing]
Uh-- Mm-mm.
Come on, we should have totally been done with this by now, right?
-[Friede] How goes? -Big nothing.
It's been a great search.
Let's go. Sprigatito, use Leafage!
[yawning]
Oh, no.
Honestly, you just do your own thing, don't you?
[pensive music playing]
This is it.
[Ann] And up!
Ah. It's gonna be so great to just chill out at home for a bit.
You ready to meet the family, Oshawott?
Osha, Osha!
I almost forgot.
What about your break, Liko? Are you headed back home?
No, but I'll be fine here.
My parents are both really busy.
That so? Then you and Sprigatito are in charge!
-Have a good break! -See you later!
[girl] I'm sure you'll have fun.
-You ready to go? -[meows]
[both] Later!
[Amethio] Pardon me.
Hello.
I'm here to visit a student. I have all the necessary paperwork here.
Let's see.
Hmm.
Oh, she's right here. Liko, you have a visitor.
Nice to meet you. You're Liko, aren't you?
Yes, I am. May I ask who you are?
Your grandmother sent me here to personally deliver this letter.
A letter?
A letter from Grandma? That's really strange.
Plus, there's something off about this guy.
-Um, but... -She said you'd be suspicious.
She also mentioned it's very important that you bring your pendant with you.
[hissing]
Sprigatito, that's not very nice.
I'll go get ready.
Please just wait here.
[tense, pensive music playing]
[gasps] Oh, no, no, no, something is not right.
Who is that guy? A letter from my grandma? Since when does she send letters?
And telling me to bring the pendant is just too suspicious!
[suspenseful music playing]
[shouts]
[gasps]
[meows]
[thudding]
[meows]
-[knocking on door] -[Amethio] Miss Liko?
[tense music playing]
She should've just come with me quietly.
She's running. Block her escape.
-Have you found her? -No, but she's hiding somewhere.
-So troublesome. -[gasps]
[Onia] She's on the roof!
There she is!
Let's go! Now, Rhydon!
Rhydon!
-Rhydon? -[meows]
[Liko] Hold on, Sprigatito wants to battle?
Then I guess we're doing this.
Sprigatito, use Leafage!
[meows]
[grunts]
[laughs] You think you can defeat Rhydon with that pathetic move?
He's right, we don't have to defeat it.
Sprigatito, one more time. Leafage!
[meowing]
[grunting]
-Sprigatito, you did it! -[Sprigatito meows]
Okay, time to move!
[grunting]
What is even happening? Did we actually use a move together?
I have no idea what's even going on right now!
-Where did she go? -She's up on the roof.
[Amethio] Hold it!
We won't do anything that will hurt you, if you just give us the pendant.
Yeah, right. Like I believe that!
[laughing] I found you!
[Liko yelps]
[Liko] What? Now who's this guy?
-And you might be? -I could ask you the same thing.
I've got business with that girl here.
We do as well. Therefore, we'll settle this with a battle.
Ceruledge!
Ceruledge.
I was hoping you'd say that!
-[groans] -[Amethio] No, stay back.
Use Bitter Blade!
Charizard, Flamethrower!
[dramatic music playing]
-Ceruledge! Use Night Slash! -Charizard, use Dragon Claw!
Ceru!
[roars]
[Liko] What is happening? I am so confused right now.
They're gonna tear this place apart! I gotta do something.
We gotta get out of here.
[meows]
Hey! Hold it!
Okay.
Oh, boy, that's a really big jump.
[meowing]
Yeah, I know. I'm on it.
If I don't take a leap, I'll never find what I'm looking for.
What? What's she doing there?
Use Psycho Cut!
-[shouting] -[meowing]
[theme music playing]