Pokemon: Black & White

Pokémon: Black & White, known as Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! in Japan, is the fourth series of the Pokémon anime, adapting the events of the Generation V core series games. It is the fourth series in Asia (including Japan) and the fifth series in the West. Following Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, it was succeeded by Pokémon the Series: XY. It aired in Japan from September 23, 2010, to October 3, 2013 (with a special episode on March 27, 2014) and in the United States from February 12, 2011, to December 7, 2013. The series follows Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu’s adventures in the Unova region, introducing new companions Iris and Cilan. Team Rocket also plays a significant role, with updated appearances. The series introduced a new art style with changes to character’s eyes and hairstyles, and visual upgrades. Certain attacks were visually updated, including CGI rendering for fire-type moves and Stone Edge. The series is divided into arcs like Pokémon: Black & White, Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies, and Pokémon: BW Adventures in Unova.