I just came across episode 1 of the Sun and Moon cartoon on YouTube, and I gotta say: What the bleep happened to Ash's appearance?? I did not like what I saw. It was so different from how he used to look that it was off putting.
I've watched two episodes of the game now. I was surprised to see how long it took the character to even get his starter. It was like 20 minutes into the video! Glad I am now prepared for that, or I would get pretty impatient lol.
From the little I have seen, this game seems to be awfully focusing on people. Rituals here and cut scenes there, after just watching ca an hour, I already long for going on an adventure with my Pokemon. I hope it will go more old style soon, with the character and his Pokemon exploring and developing a team.
Also, while I'm complaining: Hau's laidbackness is as annoying as the hyper rival in Sinnoh was. I don't care for all the "oh yeah" and "woo" uttered by Kukui and that other guy whose name escapes me atm.
OTOH I found it charming how you clean, pat and feed your Pokemon after battle! It's no goood that apparently the mini games are gone though. I liked playing those.