First episode of Pokémon: Hisuian Snow anime now available on YouTube

The Pokémon Company International has released the first episode of Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, the latest Pokémon animated web series from Wit Studio of Attack on TitanAnd Vinland Saga fame.

In the Hisui Region of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus video game, the anime follows the story of Alec, a young man raised to believe that humans and Pokémon can never coexist. Alec forms an unlikely friendship with Hisuian Zorua. This bond will make him question everything that he believes.

The three-episode series, which will premiere on the official Pokémon YouTube channel and the Pokémon TV app, is directed by Ken Yamamoto, known for his work as an episode director on Re:Dive! Re:Dive,Taku Shimoto’s features (Basket of Fruits, Haikyu!!As the lead screenwriter, he is ). This 6-minute episode features a beautiful palette of colors, animated animation and a stirring score by composer Conisch.

It’s unclear when the next two episodes will premiere, though a decent chance would suggest that the second episode will premiere as early as next week on the Pokémon YouTube channel and the Pokémon TV app.