Top 10 Best Characters from the Pokemon Sun and Moon Anime

1. Lillie

   

   Lillie is a fictional character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. She travels with the player as an ally and plays a central role in the game's story. Lillie is the daughter of Lusamine and the sister of Gladion.

   I love Lillie! She's so adorable and determined. She went to rescue her mother even though it was very dangerous, and she was prepared to do it alone. She didn't even ask for Gladion's help, even though he ended up helping her.

   Lillie is the best companion character we've had in a very long time - like, since the days of Brock and Dawn.

   Lillie is one of my absolute favorite characters! She's so fond of 'Snowy,' and she is definitely improving with Pokémon.

2. Ash Ketchum

   

   Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi in Japan, is the main character in the Pokémon franchise. He is training to become a Pokémon Master and travels across regions to compete in Pokémon battles. Ash frequently thwarts Team Rocket's attempts to steal his partner Pikachu.

   What else is there to say? He's the protagonist, he has lots of personality, and he won the league.

   He's got his personality back, and he's still the competent battler he was in XY. The complainers were wrong about Sun and Moon.

   Ash is my favorite character in ANY season. Nobody will ever top Ash and Pikachu for me.

3. Kiawe

   

   Kiawe acts so silly. He acts like he's super strong and everything, and then guess what? When he went to Leo's concert - I'm sorry, but I will not say Dug-Leo, it's odd - he left crying like a psychopath, which is very silly. I also remember his family is very, very focused on fire. They vow to the fire in Wela Volcano when they get married.

   I like him. He's too dramatic, but I love how everything he does is just to make his little sister proud. It's so cute.

   Honestly, I think this season is garbage, but Kiawe and the green-haired chick are the only characters I care about.

4. Lana

   

   She is my favorite character. She's so determined but doesn't always get what she wants. She's great at sports and tries hard but doesn't brag. She also loves her Pokémon and is really caring. I love how brave she is - she literally navigated her way out of a giant maze alone. I also love her stutter in the manga and her relationship with Mallow. Plus, I ship them. Lana cares so much about others.

   She's amazing. She was so determined, and she loves the ocean, water, and water Pokémon. Misty also loved water Pokémon, but I like Lana a lot more because she's actually nice to everyone. Misty is not very nice. Misty was nice to Rudy and Danny, but that's only because they liked her and were super nice to her.

5. Mallow

   

   I love her. She's sassy and badass. It adds so much depth when you learn about her mom's death and how guilty she feels. Plus, she's always looking out for everyone and literally saved Lillie's life once (and Snowy's too). Also, I love shipping her with Lana.

   I love Mallow. She's amazing. She's very good at cooking, cleaning, and everything else. She is adorable and very, very kind - a perfect example of Alola. I feel like all my favorite characters are really nice, making them great for the show.

   Mallow is my favorite of the Main Eight characters (the six companions, Rotom Dex, and Kukui) along with Kiawe.

6. Professor Kukui

   

   Professor Kukui is a fictional character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He is the Pokémon Professor of the Alola region and specializes in the study of Pokémon moves. Kukui also establishes the Alola Pokémon League and challenges the player as the final opponent.

   By far one of the best characters I have ever seen. He became one of my favorites and even my favorite teacher. He lacks no qualities, being a hyper-charismatic and very endearing character. But besides that, he's really the father and mentor that Ash needed. I'm just waiting for one thing - it's for something significant to happen between the two characters in the series.

   Ash finally gets a father figure to look up to, which is one of the reasons why I'm not complaining about Ash being in school.

7. Rotom Dex

   

   I love how he's super energetic and knowledgeable all the time, although I liked it better when Lillie was there.

8. Gladion

   

   Gladion is a fictional character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He initially works with Team Skull but later distances himself from the group. Gladion is the son of Lusamine and the brother of Lillie, and he serves as a rival to the player throughout the game.

   He's one of my favorite characters of all time, and he's a great shipping to go with Ash (Trustedpartnershipping). Why is he so low? He should be top 3.

   Gladion is a great character. He's so dark, but he did want to save his sister, and he wanted to destroy Ultra Beasts because Lillie was "attacked," even though it didn't attack Lusamine. It kidnapped her. Gladion just cares about her but also will not go home to see her. He's just a great character to have on the show.

   In my game, I dress up in all black to pretend I am in Team Skull and role-play as Gladion and Lillie's twin sister.

9. Sophocles

   

   Sophocles is often the butt of "fat kid" and "nerd" jokes, but otherwise, he's a great addition to the cast. While sometimes incompetent at battling, he can hold his own with his talents in operating and building technology, usually making good use of his Pokémon in the process. Even with his nyctophobia and occasional pride, he genuinely cares about his friends and his Pokémon, showing that dorks have a place in Alola. My personal favorite.

10. Hala

    

    His jolly attitude is not completely intact, but his wisdom sure is.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Lycanroc

    

    Lycanroc, known in Japanese as Lugarugan, is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves from Rockruff starting at level 25. Lycanroc has three forms, known as Midday, Midnight, and Dusk, and the form it evolves into depends on the time of day and the version of the game.

12. ?

    Rockruff

    

    Rockruff is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon. It is primarily light brown with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. It has large blue eyes, button-like ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a tuft of fur on each cheek... read more

The Contenders

13. Brock

    

    Brock is a character in the Pokémon franchise created by Game Freak and Nintendo. He is the Gym Leader of Pewter City in the Kanto region and specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. In the anime, he becomes one of Ash's traveling companions after Ash defeats him in a gym battle.... read more

    Brock is Brock. Absolutely great. Surprised he's not higher.

    Olivia caught the bouquet at Kukui's wedding. Brock and her held hands. Oh, crap, no...

14. Rowlet

    

    Rowlet, known in Japan as Mokuroh, is a dual-type Grass and Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is one of the three starter Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Rowlet evolves into Dartrix starting at level 17 and then into Decidueye starting at level 34.

    It has a very distinctive personality, so it belongs on this list.

    Sometimes the Pokémon are more memorable than the humans.

15. Tapu Koko

    

16. Guzma

    

    Guzma is introduced in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon as the leader of Team Skull, a group that rebels against the traditional Pokémon League system. He is known for his aggressive personality and his preference for Bug-type Pokémon.... read more

    He is so cool and awesome!

    He's like the boss of Team Cool.

17. Misty

    

    Misty, known as Kasumi in Japan, is a character in the Pokémon franchise. She is the Gym Leader in Cerulean City and specializes in Water-type Pokémon. In the games, she is known as the Tomboyish Mermaid.

    In the anime, she is Ash's first traveling companion. She has three older sisters who often... read more

    She was flanderized a lot and became bland. She was better in the originals.

18. Bewear

    

    Bewear is the Chuck Norris of Pokémon, the teddy bear that would win Ash the League no matter what the writers pulled off.

    Team Rocket: Yay! It's the first blast off in the Alola region!

    Bewear: I don't think so, mate.

    *It jumps into the air and catches them.*

    Thank you, Bewear, for getting rid of the blast-off gag (for the most part).

19. Popplio

    

    Popplio, known in Japan as Ashimari, is a Water-type starter Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves into Brionne starting at level 17, and then into Primarina starting at level 34. Primarina is a dual-type Water and Fairy Pokémon and is the final evolution stage of Popplio.

    He is super cute and helpful to Lana! Thanks to him, she got a Z-Crystal. He is super energetic and playful. He is one of my favorite Pokémon.

    Lana's Popplio is so wonderful and cute. I don't understand those people who thought Popplio was ugly.

    Episode sixteen. Enough said!

20. Litten

    

    Litten, known in Japan as Nyabby, is a Fire-type starter Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It evolves into Torracat starting at level 17 and then into Incineroar starting at level 34. Incineroar becomes a Fire and Dark-type Pokémon and is prominently featured in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

    I think Litten might not only be the best Pokémon from the Sun and Moon anime but the best Pokémon in Pokémon anime history (just my opinion, please don't get mad!). He has a touching backstory, a reason for his rejection of people, and he's just so adorable! He makes Litten one of my favorite Pokémon ever!

21. Samson Oak

    

    My overall opinion on him has actually changed recently. I'm okay with him now.

    What are you talking about? He's awesome.

22. Olivia

    

23. Acerola

    

    Her voice was more tolerable in this than in Masters. I wish Acerola was a main character and replaced Lana or Sophocles.

    I'd love to see her replace Sophocles. She's awesome. By the way, she and Nanu aren't related. Hawaiian kids will call unrelated adults they're close to Aunt and Uncle.

24. Mimikyu

    

    Mimikyu is a dual-type Ghost and Fairy Pokémon whose ability, Disguise, allows it to avoid damage from an opponent's first attack. The disguise is represented by a rag that resembles Pikachu, which helps Mimikyu hide its true form. This ability gives Mimikyu a strategic advantage in battles by allowing... read more

25. James

    

    Best Team Rocket member ever. He always loves his Pokemon, no matter the situation.

26. Lusamine

    

    Lusamine is introduced in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon as the president of the Aether Foundation, an organization focused on the care and protection of Pokémon. She plays a central role in the storyline and becomes the main antagonist due to her obsession with Ultra Beasts, particularly Nihilego.... read more

    I actually kind of like this version of the entire Lillie Trio more than their game incarnations. No, seriously, I think that making Gladion a friendly (or, at least, competitive) rival instead of a jerk, having Lillie only be afraid of Pokémon instead of hating battling, and portraying Lusamine as an actually good mother made their characters better.

    I love Lusamine, even though she didn't pay attention to what Lillie was saying, but she did want to see her daughter, even though she should have put her daughter way before her work. It was also a relief to know that it was never Lusamine who was yelling I HATE YOU. That was the Ultra Beast's fault.

27. Jessie

    

    Jessie and James were actually pretty interesting in this anime.