Apocalyptic Origins series

The Apocalyptic Origins series (Japanese: ポケットモンスター終末論的起源 Pocket Monsters Apocalyptic Origins) is the fifth series of the Pokémon anime. It follows the Best Wishes series and is based on the events of the Generation VI games Pokémon Alpha and Omega Versions. It was revealed on December 15, 2012.

As with the Advanced Generation, Diamond and Pearl, and Best Wishes series before it, the Apocalyptic Origins series begins with Ash Ketchum and Pikachu's arrival in a new region, Deltéo. Because Iris and Cilan have chosen to remain in the Unova region, Ash receives new travelling companions in the form of Kai and Seth, the rival characters from Pokémon Alpha and Omega Versions.

To carry on the tradition established in past Pokémon anime series, Ash receives yet another new outfit. Changes made to his overall design (such as fuller eyes) in the Best Wishes series are retained. Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny retain their Best Wishes designs, but due to poor reception from audiences, Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket return with the same amount of screen time and comical personalities they had prior to Best Wishes.

Dub seasons
As with the Advanced Generation, Diamond and Pearl, and Best Wishes series before it, the Apocalyptic Origins series was divided into several seasons when dubbed in other languages:


 * Pokémon Alpha and Omega (AO001-AO48)
 * Pokémon Generations: Alpha and Omega (AO49-AO97)

Trivia

 * The title "Apocalyptic Origins" references the legendary Pokémon Draknight and Palagon, who represent life and death, respectively. It was also chosen because the words that make it up begin with the letters "A" and "O", a reference to the games on which the series is based, Pokémon Alpha and Omega Versions.