In a series of six anime shorts within the XY series, viewers follow Ash Ketchum and Pikachu as they grapple with the chaos caused by the enigmatic Hoopa. These captivating shorts, airing weekly on Oha Suta from April 23, 2015, to May 28, 2015, build anticipation for the epic clash in 'Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.' The English versions of all six shorts became accessible on Pokémon.com from December 11, 2015, inviting a broader audience into the mystical world of Pokémon.