Pokemon Sun And Moon (dub) Episode 60 -

: Some viewers found the animation "lazy" in certain sections and noted that the plot felt formulaic compared to more high-stakes episodes in the series.

: Some reviewers felt the episode leaned too heavily into "Lillie favoritism," making her the "superstar" at the expense of other characters like Kiawe, who some felt had more impressive stunts.

: The snowy mountain setting offered a refreshing change of pace from Alola's typical tropical environments. Common Criticisms :

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: Fans appreciated seeing development for Lillie that wasn't present in the original Pokémon Sun and Moon video games.

: The segments involving Hala and his Crabrawler's evolution were criticized as slow and potentially unnecessary, taking time away from what could have been more thorough training scenes for Lillie.

: Despite the students' best efforts, they do not win the competition, which viewers noted provided a "good life lesson" for the younger audience. Informative Review

: During the tournament, Snowy learns the move Aurora Veil , a significant power-up for its future battles.