Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! is the main Japanese title for the Pokémon anime series set in the Unova region. It follows Ash Ketchum and Pikachu as they travel with new companions Iris and Cilan, competing in Gym battles, meeting new Pokémon, and facing Team Rocket. This series is part of the long-running Pokémon anime franchise and is known internationally as Pokémon: Black & White. The title reflects the promotional theme tied to the Unova-era games.