As a new episode of the Pokemon X and Y anime has aired in Japan, fans can watch it for free online.

In episode 35, Ash encounter an Ursaring bullying Pokemon in a forest, and Ash sees a Hawlucha for the first time as it defends the other Pokemon. Impressed with its cool moves, Ash decides to help the Hawlucha perfect the move Hawlucha, which ends up convincing Hawlucha to join Ash's team!

Thanks to Anime Plus, fans can watch the Pokemon X and Y anime right here.

According to Serebii, the Pokemon X and Y anime is also slated to have Ash's Fletchling evolve into Fletchinder, it was shown during a new intro, MegaVolt.

In addition, a new Pokemon anime special focusing on the mysterious Diancie has been announced for Japan.

According to Serebii, TV Tokyo has revealed that a new special anime episode will debut on July 17, immediately following the airing of the last Pokemon movie, "Genesect and the Legend Awakened."

Reportedly, the anime special is called "Diancie, Princess of the Ore Country," and will feature said Pokemon along with its Carbink butlers as they attempt to awaken Xerneas. The special is presumed to take place right before the upcoming Pokemon X and Y movie, "Diancie & the Cocoon of Destruction."

The anime special will take place two days before the theater release date for the upcoming Pokemon X and Y movie, and should further prepare fans for the experience.