On April 28th, 2023, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only. It was available from April 28th, 2023 to May 5th, 2023. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

The episode was also available on the TV Tokyo YouTube channel and was labeled as limited-time delivery (期間限定配信). It also included the series trailer at the end of the episode.

AniPoke Episode 4 The Treasure That Washed Ashore
What did you think?
Liko's pendant has once again lit up... but the reason why is still a mystery!
Meanwhile, the Explorers who are after the pendant are also on the move...?!
Be sure to check out the Anipoke stream here.
Don't miss it!

アニポケ 第4話「ながれついた宝もの」
いかがでしたか？
リコの持つペンダントが再び光を放ちましたが…その理由は謎に包まれています
一方で、ペンダントを狙うエクスプローラーズにも動きが…⁉
アニポケ見逃し配信はこちらでチェック
必見です

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on April 28th, 2023.


Anipoke is just around the corner! A Fateful Encounter! The other main character, Roy, appears!


Broadcasting every week from 6:55 pm! The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! In this article, we'll introduce you to the Pokémon and characters that will appear in today's episode, as well as comments from the voice actors and director, and more! We'll bring you this information right before the broadcast of the new series! What kind of encounter will Liko and Roy have?!

The Rising Volt Tacklers' blimp, which Liko is aboard, is now flying over the Kanto region. However, due to damage to the blimp, it lands on a small island. They decide to anchor here for a little while to procure supplies locally and repair the blimp!!


▲ The blimp was right in the middle of thigns against the organization that wanted Liko's pendant. No wonder it got damaged!?

Liko, who has just boarded the blimp, is now entrusted to look after the observation deck. On this day, while feeding the blimp's Pokémon breakfast...... the always noisy Hogator gone! Maybe it fell into the island! Liko decides to go look for Hogator! But there is an incident happening on the island!


▲ Hogator is usually on the observation deck waiting for the return of Lizardon......


▲ Liko lands on the island with Nyahoja to look for Hogator!


▲The Pokémon on the island are angry for some reason. The reason is...... Hogator!?

Meanwhile, Roy, a boy living on this remote island, is very excited to see a mysterious Pokémon he has never seen on the island! That Pokémon is...... of course, Hogator!


▲ She knew it was on the island! Hogator sings carefree, unaware that Liko is looking for it.

Finally, Liko and Roy meet...! Check out the rest of the story on today's broadcast!


▲ Roy extends his hand from up in the tree. He is trying to help Liko!


▲ What kind of conversation will Liko and Roy have......!? We're curious~!!


▲ What is this mysterious monster ball that Roy is holding......!?

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】運命の出会い!! もうひとりの主人公・ロイ登場!!
運命の出会い!!もうひとりの主人公・ロイ登場!!
毎週よる6時55分から放送中！
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送スタート!!
この記事はアニメ放送前に、今日の放送回に登場するポケモンやキャラクターの紹介、声優さんや監督からのコメントなどなど、ほかでは聞けないアニポケ情報をお届けするコーナー!!　リコとロイ、2人は一体どんな出会いになるのか!?
リコが乗り込んだライジングボルテッカーズの飛行船は、ただいまカントー地方の上空を飛行中。しかし飛行船が不調のため、沖合にある小さな島に不時着。少しのあいだここに停泊し、物資を現地調達して飛行船を修理することに!!
▲リコのペンダントを狙う組織とのチェイスでは大活躍だった飛行船。故障も納得!?
飛行船に乗り込んだばかりのリコも、少しずつだが展望台の見張りなどを任されるように。この日も飛行船のポケモンたちの朝ごはんをあげていると……いつも騒々しいホゲータがいない!?　もしかしたら島に落ちたのかも！　リコはホゲータを探しに行くことに!!　しかし島ではある事件が起こっていた!?
▲ホゲータはいつもなら展望室で、あこがれのリザードンの帰りを待っているらしいが……。
▲リコはホゲータを探すため、ニャオハといっしょに島へ上陸!!
▲なぜか怒っている島のポケモンたち。その原因は……ホゲータ!?
一方、この離島に住む少年・ロイは島では見たことのない謎のポケモンを目撃して大興奮！　そのポケモンとは……もちろんホゲータだ!!
▲やっぱり島にいたぁ!!　リコが探しているとも知らずにのんきに歌うホゲータ。
そしてついにリコとロイ、運命の出会いのとき…!!　ということで、ここから先は今日の放送でチェックしよう!!
▲木の上から手を差し伸べるロイ。リコを助けてくれようとしている!?
▲リコとロイは、初めにどんな会話を交わすのか……!?　気になる～!!
▲そしてロイが持つこのなぞのモンスターボールは一体……!?

The official Pokémon YouTube channel premiere of the new Pocket Monsters 2023 anime series was shown in two installments, first on June 30th, 2023 at 18:55 JST for PART 1 featuring episodes 1 to 6 and then the second installment on July 7th, 2023 at on 18:55 JST for PART 2 featuring episodes 7 to 12.

The official Japanese Pokémon website had a news article and the offical AniPoke PR Twitter account also posted to promote this showing.

The Summer is for Pokémon! Pika Free Streaming Campaign! (夏はやっぱりポケモン！ピカッと無料一挙配信キャンペーン) was held from July 28th, 2023 to August 25th, 2023. Episodes 1 through 12 of the 2023 Pocket Monsters TV anime series was streamed all at once on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel. It was region locked to Japan. Viewers could watch the adventures of the main characters, Liko and Roy, all at once!

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2023/07/230721_a01.html and https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1684745492616622081

During the Comic-Con 2023 San Diego - Pokémon Horizons: The Series - Behind-the-Scenes Look at Production panel, this production artwork was showcased and then later released in the press release.

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with a production artwork piece on April 27th, 2023. The picture featured Roy and Hogator.

This time, it's an original drawing of Roy and Hogator from episode 4.
Roy's smiling as he holds Hogator in his arms..
How did Roy and Hogator meet?

第4話より、ロイとホゲータ の原画をご紹介
ホゲータを抱きかかえてニッコリ
ロイとホゲータはどんな出会い方をするのでしょうか？

During the Comic-Con 2023 San Diego - Pokémon Horizons: The Series - Behind-the-Scenes Look at Production panel, this production artwork was showcased and then later released in the press release.

During the Comic-Con 2023 San Diego - Pokémon Horizons: The Series - Behind-the-Scenes Look at Production panel, this production artwork was showcased and then later released in the press release.