The Pokémon hype train has officially left the station, and the passengers are definitely freaking out in excitement right now.
This morning, the first real Pokémon Sun and Moon gameplay trailer hit the web. There was a lot of new information hiding in that footage, from the Hawaiian-inspired locale, to some of the broader customization options. But more importantly, the trailer showcased the new starters that will join us on our badge-collecting adventure. And judging by what people are saying online, the internet is in LOVE with Rowlet, Litten and Popplio.
Here are some of the best jokes, observations, and creations surrounding the new Pokémon Sun and Moon trailers.
First off, Kotaku commenters threw their hats into the ring:
Twitter had some hilarious things to say about the new starters:
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730015573078245376
I haven't been this pumped for Pokémon in a long time. No crappy magazine leaks. Real unseen video sharing a ton of new stuff. It. Is. Lit.
— JWittz (@TheJWittz) May 10, 2016
Who else is excited for Super Saiyan Entei? #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/QQjdyUD2jA
— Kyle (@RevmanTSL) May 10, 2016
#PokemonSunMoon
The games finally get Skype pic.twitter.com/urjoZ0sbkZ— Charlie {moved to BlueSky} (@CwapTweeter) May 10, 2016
THEY HAVE THE UNIVERSE INSIDE THEIR HEADS pic.twitter.com/H28BUp2CyR
— Lia* (@oreiliao) May 10, 2016
Yo that souvenir is pretty interesting right about now, rite? pic.twitter.com/Imu2mQbdjb
— Alex Faciane 🦧♨️ (@FacianeA) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730012395477831681
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730011505740124160
Meanwhile #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/G4fQsokmTk
— TCB (@TCB_NYC) May 10, 2016
"When your caves were full of Zubat, they were an annoyance. Well, feast your eyes on a fully evolved Zubat!!" pic.twitter.com/ayglp8hWFb
— Laura Kate Dale – Bluesky @LauraKBuzz.bsky.social (@LaurakBuzz) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730010492547174400
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730011075207368704
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Our feelings about the new region and starters for #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/RRCK5udtuR
— Bulbagarden – The original Pokémon community (@Bulbagarden) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730016087400587266
WHY DO WE LOWKEY LOOK LIKE WE'RE ABOUT TO JOIN TEAM AQUA LMAO pic.twitter.com/wYWIjtg4ww
— Frank (@AstroidVideos) May 10, 2016
This fire starter kitten… it reminds me of a certain other character… @Pokemon #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/Ccovpq6dnQ
— jun (@CYPHeRtheKID) May 10, 2016
Hoo wore it better? #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/zO31SaYJXk
— Dog Days of Craton (@koitenbatsu) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730021072301592577
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https://twitter.com/embed/status/730020947944734722
Litten has to be a tiger to fulfill the prophecy. pic.twitter.com/s1TRWimFBp
— Sleepy ✰ (@SleepyJirachi) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730050868083449857
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730030360394792960
Stop bullying today. See something, say something pic.twitter.com/9y2Gmu1Yo5
— Alan 🦪 (@DrPizzaStone) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730053864699928576
Here's some handy math tips for @Pokemon and @sonic_hedgehog =3. #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/xhOtRESCZq
— Josh A. Stevens (@Joshawott) May 10, 2016
https://vine.co/v/i2BEX3exppg/embed/simple
I found the leaked Rowlet evolutions. A sense of deja-vu… #Pokemon #PokemonSunMoon #Nintendo #AnimalCrossing pic.twitter.com/lTc59aUJ1P
— Moved to Bsky – @ Otherbuttons (@BRButtons) May 10, 2016
o m g https://t.co/tZfdd4XQzB pic.twitter.com/gpCvFCBi6M
— Zalman (@enterzalman) May 10, 2016
What impresses me the most about all of this, however, is the incredible speed at which Pokémon fans created fan art for the new starters. Seriously: the trailer had only been online for minutes before I saw someone sketch out the new monsters.
Hell, someone is already turning the starters into anime girls. The Pokémon fandom is ridiculous!
Here are some more Pokémon-related artistic creations:
AAAAA THIS KITTEN IS TOO MUCH #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/LxUZzKNz5S
— Ellaroux / Papaya (@glitchedpuppet) May 10, 2016
— ばあちゃむ (@baaaaacham) May 10, 2016
つまりこういうことになるのか…＞RT pic.twitter.com/5svTaoHdyn
— 昇進 S.S.S.P. (@shoushin03) May 10, 2016
Rowlet pic.twitter.com/pOvXSEBp7A
— ATURN（あたあん） (@ATURN_sendai) May 10, 2016
Hey, that new Owl Pokémon from the #PokemonSunMoon trailer is cute, I guess I'll animate it pic.twitter.com/bDe2ISV8Up
— Jay Baylis ▶️ making CASSETTE BEASTS (@SamuriFerret) May 10, 2016
フリーアイコンどうぞ pic.twitter.com/hpd5oAPrIX
— woof / DJ FRAGMAN (@woofycakes) May 10, 2016
https://t.co/6TEQOcPp5k pic.twitter.com/Og8w57i0hb
— ColtraineGF 🏳️🌈🐀 (@ColtraineGF) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730016760309501953
https://t.co/RquLb8nigj pic.twitter.com/6QkjWc7Tex
— ColtraineGF 🏳️🌈🐀 (@ColtraineGF) May 10, 2016
モクロー愛くるしいけどフクロウだしどうせコラッタとか丸のみにしてるんでしょ pic.twitter.com/OeulUTypBN
— もろ C106 1日目（土）東ナ28-b (@kirimoro) May 10, 2016
NEW GIRL TRAINER !!!! #PokemonSunMoon pic.twitter.com/XbojR2JkzP
— Erumi📻🍎 (@erumi_n) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730031569050591232
my contribution to the pokemon community pic.twitter.com/DvkpNcer5B
— 🌋Shini🔥 @ AX O36 (@42WV_) May 10, 2016
@Blazewyvern also vapelio pic.twitter.com/CODUUcxGQ9
— 🌋Shini🔥 @ AX O36 (@42WV_) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730040918468780033
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https://twitter.com/embed/status/730032818118479872
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730055313420849153
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730049610828255232
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730062412838211586
新ポケモンのモクローかわいいなと思ってたら、みんなも同じこと思ってて安心した pic.twitter.com/eyL4ZHeSva
— 高橋のぞむ◆ゆるかわ古生物図鑑発売 (@T_marohiko) May 10, 2016
Here’s what Reddit had to say about thew new Pokémon info:
YouTubers actually recorded themselves getting excited (sound warning!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdV3WvILFI
My favorite reaction out of all of these things are the people who noticed the female trainer’s weird-ass hat, though:
https://twitter.com/embed/status/730010883179438081
Never change, internet. Never change.
