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  • United States A Challenge from the Explorers
  • Japan エクスプローラーズからの果たし状
  • Japan Explorers kara no hatashijō
  • Japan A Letter of Challenge from the Explorers
  • Germany Eine Herausforderung von den Entdeckern!
  • France Le défi des Explorateurs
  • South Korea 익스플로러즈의 도전장
  • Indonesia Surat Tantangan dari Explorers

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RVR〜ライジングボルテッカーズラップ〜
RVR〜Rising Volt Tacklers Rap〜
Japan OP ハロ
ハロ
Halo
South Korea OP We Go
We Go
너와 함께라면
By Your Side
बूम कबूम
Boom Kaboom
Episode Actors Regions

Japanese:

Japan 三間雅文 (Masafumi Mima) Voice Director

Japan 鈴木みのり (Minori Suzuki) Liko
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Liko's Nyahoja
Japan 寺崎裕香 (Yuka Terasaki) Roy
Japan 山下大輝 (Daiki Yamashita) Roy's Hogator
Japan 八代拓 (Taku Yashiro) Friede
Japan 佐倉綾音 (Ayane Sakura) Orio
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Murdock
Japan 真堂圭 (Kei Shindō) Molly
Japan 塾一久 (Ikkyu Juku) Randou
Japan 青山吉能 (Yoshino Aoyama) Dot
Japan 浪川大輔 (Daisuke Namikawa) Dot's Kuwassu
Japan 小野寺悠貴 (Yuki Onodera) Onyx
Japan 北沢洋 (Yō Kitazawa) Store Manager
Japan 光部樹 (Tatsuki Kobe) Sango's Onigohri
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Sango Uncredited
Japan 山下大輝 (Daiki Yamashita) Liko's Smartphone Rotom Uncredited
Japan 八代拓 (Taku Yashiro) Onyx's Kyojiohn Uncredited

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English:

United States Lisa Ortiz Voice Director
United States Laura Post Voice Director
United States Daman Mills Voice Director

United States Alejandra Reynoso Liko
United States Anjali Kunapaneni Roy
United States Crispin Freeman Friede
United States Daman Mills Dot's Quaxly
United States Daman Mills Ludlow's Quagsire
United States Erica Mendez Mollie
United States Faye Mata Dot
United States Faye Mata Terapagos
United States Kira Buckland Liko's Sprigatito
United States Larry Kenney Ludlow
United States Lizzie Freeman Coral
United States Major Attaway Murdock
United States Mara Junot Orla
United States SungWon Cho Sidian
United States Zeno Robinson Roy's Fuecoco
United States Zeno Robinson Liko's Rotom Phone
United States Bill Rogers Orla's Metagross
United States Bill Rogers Sidian's Garganacl
United States Edward Bosco Friede's Charizard
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Cutiefly
United States Erica Schroeder Rising Volt Tacklers' Pawmi
United States Haven Burton Paschall Murdock's Rockruff
United States Jenny Yokobori Liko's Hatenna
United States Marc Thompson Customer
United States Marc Thompson Sidian's Aerodactyl
United States Michael Allan Schneider Coral's Glalie
United States Mike Liscio Spiky Hair Employee
United States Mike Liscio Combed Hair Employee
United States Sarah Natochenny Dot's Tinkatink
United States Sarah Natochenny Mollie's Chansey
United States Sarah Natochenny Wingull
United States Sarah Natochenny Store Manager's Wiglett
United States Tyler Bunch Wiglett Sweet Bun Manager
United States Xanthe Huynh Rising Volt Tacklers' Maushold
United States Michele Knotz Rising Volt Tacklers' Snorunt
United States Crispin Freeman Rising Volt Tacklers' Shuckle
United States Sarah Borges Audio Description

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Iyuno
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Summary

Japanese Summary:

リコたちは海のディグダまんを並ばず手に入れる。一方エクスプローラーズのある人物もその銘菓を求め並んでいた。船に戻る途中ホゲータの背中に果たし状が貼られていて…!?

行列に並ばなければ手に入らない、1日30箱限定の銘菓「海のディグダまん」。リコとロイは、店長を助けたお礼として「海のディグダまん」を並ばず手に入れる。一方、エクスプローラーズのある人物も「海のディグダまん」を求め店に並んでいた…。ブレイブアサギ号に戻る途中、ロイはホゲータの背中に果たし状が貼られていることに気がついて…!?

Japanese Summary Translation:

Liko and Roy are given some Sea Digdaman even without having to stand in line. A certain person from the Explorers was in line for them as well, though. And as they're on their way back to the airship, a letter of challenge has been stuck to Hogator's back...?!

Only 30 boxes of the famous treat "Sea Digdaman" are sold every day, and you have to stand in line for them too. However, as a thank you for helping the store manager, Liko and Roy are given some even without having to get in line. A certain person from the Explorers was in line for the treats as well, though... and as they're on their way back to the Brave Asagi, Roy notices a letter of challenge that has been stuck to Hogator's back...?!

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  • United States Liko
  • Japan リコ
  • Japan Liko
  • Japan Liko
Roy
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  • United States Roy
  • Japan ロイ
  • Japan Roy
  • Japan Roy
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  • United States Friede
  • Japan フリード
  • Japan Friede
  • Japan Friede
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  • United States Friede's Pikachu (Cap)
  • Japan フリードのピカチュウ (キャプテンピカチュウ)
  • Japan Friede no Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
  • Japan Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
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  • United States Orla
  • Japan オリオ
  • Japan Orio
  • Japan Orio
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  • United States Murdock
  • Japan マードック
  • Japan Murdock
  • Japan Murdock
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  • United States Mollie
  • Japan モリー
  • Japan Molly
  • Japan Molly
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  • United States Ludlow
  • Japan ランドウ
  • Japan Randou
  • Japan Randou
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  • United States Amethio
  • Japan アメジオ
  • Japan Amethio
  • Japan Amethio
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  • United States Liko's Sprigatito
  • Japan リコのニャオハ
  • Japan Liko no Nyahoja
  • Japan Liko's Nyahoja
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  • United States Liko's Rotom Phone
  • Japan リコのスマホロトム
  • Japan Liko no Smartphone Rotom
  • Japan Liko's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Dot's Quaxly
  • Japan ドットのクワッス
  • Japan Dot no Kuwassu
  • Japan Dot's Kuwassu
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  • United States Roy's Fuecoco
  • Japan ロイのホゲータ
  • Japan Roy no Hogator
  • Japan Roy's Hogator
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  • United States Murdock's Rockruff
  • Japan マードックのイワンコ
  • Japan Murdock no Iwanko
  • Japan Murdock's Iwanko
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  • United States Rising Volt Tacklers' Pawmi
  • Japan ライジングボルテッカーズのパモ
  • Japan Rising Volteccers no Pamo
  • Japan Rising Volt Tacklers' Pamo
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  • United States Friede's Charizard
  • Japan フリード博士のリザードン
  • Japan Friede-hakase no Lizardon
  • Japan Friede's Lizardon
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  • United States Mollie's Chansey
  • Japan モリーのラッキー
  • Japan Morī no Lucky
  • Japan Molly's Lucky
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  • United States Orla's Metagross
  • Japan オリオのメタグロス
  • Japan Orio no Metagross
  • Japan Orio's Metagross
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  • United States Rising Volt Tacklers' Shuckle
  • Japan ライジングボルテッカーズのツボツボ
  • Japan Rising Volteccers no Tsubotsubo
  • Japan Rising Volt Tacklers' Tsubotsubo
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  • United States Rising Volt Tacklers' Snorunt
  • Japan ライジングボルテッカーズのユキワラシ
  • Japan Rising Volteccers no Yukiwarashi
  • Japan Rising Volt Tacklers' Yukiwarashi
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  • United States Spinel
  • Japan スピネル
  • Japan Spinel
  • Japan Spinel
Dot
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  • United States Dot
  • Japan ドット
  • Japan Dot
  • Japan Dot
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  • United States Ludlow's Quagsire
  • Japan ランドウのヌオー
  • Japan Randou no Nuoh
  • Japan Randou's Nuoh
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  • United States Sidian
  • Japan オニキス
  • Japan Onyx
  • Japan Onyx
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  • United States Chalce
  • Japan アゲート
  • Japan Agate
  • Japan Agate
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  • United States Coral
  • Japan サンゴ
  • Japan Sango
  • Japan Sango
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  • United States Liko's Hatenna
  • Japan リコのミブリム
  • Japan Liko no Mibrim
  • Japan Liko's Mibrim
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  • United States Terapagos
  • Japan テラパゴス (パゴゴ)
  • Japan Terapagos (Pagogo)
  • Japan Terapagos (Pagogo)
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  • United States Coral's Glalie
  • Japan サンゴのオニゴーリ
  • Japan Sango no Onigohri
  • Japan Sango's Onigohri
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  • United States Sidian's Garganacl
  • Japan オニキスのキョジオーン
  • Japan Onyx no Kyojiohn
  • Japan Onyx's Kyojiohn
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  • United States Dot's Tinkatink
  • Japan ドットのカヌチャン
  • Japan Dot no Kanuchan
  • Japan Dot's Kanuchan
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  • United States Rising Volt Tacklers' Maushold
  • Japan ライジングボルテッカーズのイッカネズミ
  • Japan Rising Volteccers no Ikkanezumi
  • Japan Rising Volt Tacklers' Ikkanezumi
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  • United States Swimmer
  • Japan 海パン野郎
  • Japan Kaipan-yarō
  • Japan Swim Shorts Dude
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  • United States Swimmer's Trubbish
  • Japan 海パン野郎のヤブクロン
  • Japan Kaipan-yarō no Yabukuron
  • Japan Swim Shorts Dude's Yabukuron
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  • United States Sidian's Aerodactyl
  • Japan オニキスのプテラ
  • Japan Onyx no Ptera
  • Japan Onyx's Ptera
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  • United States Wiglett Sweet Bun Manager
  • Japan 店長
  • Japan Tenchō
  • Japan Store Manager
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  • United States Store Manager's Wiglett
  • Japan 店長のウミディグダ
  • Japan Tenchō no Umidigda
  • Japan Store Manager's Umidigda

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Wingull
  • Japan キャモメ
  • Japan Camome
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  • United States Cutiefly
  • Japan アブリー
  • Japan Abuly
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  • United States Klawf
  • Japan ガケガニ
  • Japan Gakegani
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  • United States Finizen
  • Japan ナミイルカ
  • Japan Namiiruka
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  • United States Palafin
  • Japan イルカマン
  • Japan Irukaman
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Note

It has been announced that Terastal Debut, the new chapter of the popular anime Pocket Monsters airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke", will start airing April 12th, 2024. The main visual that's been presented depicts Orange Academy from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet, with Roy and Dot wearing Orange Academy uniforms. And for some reason Liko's Nyahoja is nowhere to be seen...

They're all surrounded by Elite Four members Aoki, Chili, Poppy and Hassaku, popular characters from the video games, as well as Nemo and Gym Leaders Colza and Nanjamo, who have all appeared in earlier episodes.

This new chapter will depict Liko, Roy and the others' Terastal Debut, as well as show how they'll interact with the popular characters from the video games now that they've decided to study on exchange at Orange Academy for Terastal training.

Then there is Explorer's Sango, who said in today's broadcast that she would "summon" Rayquaza. In the video released today, we can see the Explorers plotting as well as the Black Rayquaza. The climactic episode of Terapagos' Shine is also a must-see before the new chapter!

A special Pokémon anime trailer has also been released! The "Terapagos' Shine" chapter is hitting its climax! What is the Explorers' Plan for Capturing Rayquaza? Will Liko and Roy be able to stop it? ...And then it's on to an all new chapter!

2024-03-22 PM2023 44: The Plan for Capturing Rayquaza

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The words Sango from the Explorers passed on were "summon Rayquaza". Friede pinpoints the island where the Explorers' hideout is located based on the clues he has, and he, Liko, Roy and Randou head there. However, they're met with a trap set by Spinel! Will Liko and the others be able to stop the Explorers' Plan for Capturing Rayquaza?

2024-03-29 PM2023 45: To Places Far Far Away

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The Explorers' plan has led to the Black Rayquaza finally showing itself, and Liko and Roy get completely overwhelmed in the face of its incredible power! However, if they're going to get through to it and communicate how Terapagos, and they themselves, feel... it's now or never! It's time for a battle against Rayquaza where the two of them throw absolutely everything at it; All the encounters they've had and all the experience they've gained since they set off on their adventure with Pokémon!!

YouTube Clip - Animation Pocket Monsters Terapagos' Shine Climax PV


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2lCtqtQSQU

Press Release (Japanese): 新章突入! 副題は「テラスタルデビュー」に決定

テレ東系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、リコとロイの物語が4月12日より第3章を迎えることとなり、副題が「テラスタルデビュー」に決定しました。テラスタルオーブを持つリコとロイ、ドットの制服姿や、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』に登場する人物が描かれた新たなメインビジュアルを初公開しました。

メインビジュアルには、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット』に登場するオレンジアカデミーが描かれ、ロイ、ドットはオレンジアカデミーの制服を着ています。周りにはゲームの人気キャラクターである四天王のアオキ、チリ、ポピー、ハッサクの姿や、これまでの放送にも登場したジムリーダーのコルサ、ナンジャモ、そしてネモの姿も描かれました。

「テラスタル」を修得するため、オレンジアカデミーに留学することになった3人は、ゲームに登場する人気キャラクターとどう関わっていくのか!? リコとロイたちのテラスタルデビューにご注目ください!

そして、本日の放送で「レックウザを呼び寄せる」と言い残した、エクスプローラーズ・サンゴ。本日公開された映像では、不穏な作戦をたくらむエクスプローラーズの姿と黒いレックウザが映されています。新章突入前、「テラパゴスのかがやき」編クライマックスのエピソードも必見です!

3月22日(金)放送/第44話「レックウザ捕獲計画」
サンゴが言い残した「レックウザを呼び寄せる」という言葉…フリードは、手がかりを元にエクスプローラーズのアジトがある島を突き止める。島に向かったリコ、ロイ、フリード、ランドウだったが、そこで待ち受けていたのはスピネルの罠だった―!エクスプローラーズのレックウザ捕獲計画を、リコたちは止めることができるのか…!?

3月29日(金)放送/第45話「はるか、遠くまで」
エクスプローラーズの作戦により、ついに姿を現した黒いレックウザ! その強大な力を前に、圧倒されるリコとロイ。けれど、テラパゴスの、そして自分たちの想いを伝えるなら、今しかない―。ポケモンと冒険に出たあの日から、たくさんの出会い、経験をしてきたふたり…。その全てをぶつけるレックウザとのバトルが今、始まる―!!

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001180.000002610.html
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YouTube

On March 15th, 2024, 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 March 15th, 2024 to March 22nd, 2024. 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 the Official Corocoro Channel and were labeled as limited-time delivery (期間限定配信). The TV Tokyo version included the series trailer at the end of the episode where as the Corocoro version had beginning and ending bumpers promoting Corocoro.

AniPoke Episode 43 A Letter of Challenge from the Explorers
What did you think?
Calling for Rayquaza--
What is Sango from the Explorers intention behind this message?
Don't miss this important episodes!
The missed stream will be available for 1 week from today!

アニポケ 第43話「エクスプローラーズからの果たし状」
いかがでしたか?
レックウザ を呼び出す――
エクスプローラーズのサンゴの言葉、その意図とは?
重要な回をお見逃しなく!
見逃し配信の公開期間は本日より1週間
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Note

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on March 15th, 2024.

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Anipoke is just around the corner! Clash with the Explorers!! The reason is...... limited edition cookies!?

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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 other information you won't find anywhere else!

The Rising Volt Tackler's have come to the Paldea region in pursuit of the remaining three Six Hero Pokémon and also the mystery of Terapagos. Today, everyone is at a beach town for a little shopping time! Then Liko sees a mysterious line queue in the town. At the end of the line is the famous confectionary, "Sea Digdaman", which is limited to 30 boxes a day!

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▲ They came across a store with a huge line queue even though it had not opened yet! What is the line for!?

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▲ According to Friede and Roy, who are standing in line (and not shopping), they are there to buy the famous confectionery "Sea Digdaman".

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▲ It is a legendary confectionery limited to 30 boxes a day! ...it seems like Hogator would like to eat them too!

Liko and Roy leave the store without the legendary confectionery and head out to do some shopping. Then they see an old man in trouble in the middle of the street! Liko and Roy help him out, and to their surprise, this man is the manager of the Digdaman store...... that they just visited! The manager takes out a box and gives it to them as a thank you for helping him out. Liko and Roy end up getting the "Sea Digdaman" without standing in line!

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▲ An old man with a scary face. An unusual expression......!?

Meanwhile, someone from the Explorers was also visiting this beach town at the same time as the Rising Volt Tacklers. They seem to be on an important mission......!? And things take an unexpected turn!?

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▲ They are disguised in sunglasses and a hat, but is this Sango of the Explorers!?

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▲ No, they're in line too?! Oh, you mean the important mission is Digdaman!!?

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▲ Roy then notices a mysterious piece of paper on Hogator's back. It's...... a letter of challenge!?

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▲ When they went to the place written on the letter of challenge, they found someone waiting there......!?

An unexpected fierce battle over Sea Digdaman!? It will continued on Anipoke at 6:55 today!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと!】エクスプローラーズと激突!! その原因は……限定のお菓子!?
エクスプローラーズと激突!!その原因は……限定のお菓子!?
毎週金曜よる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だ!!
六英雄ポケモン、そしてテラパゴスの謎を追ってパルデア地方にやってきたライジングボルテッカーズ。今日はみんなで浜辺の町でお買い物タイム! するとリコは、町の中で謎の行列を目にする。その行列の先にあるのは1日30箱限定の銘菓「海のディグダまん」だった!!
▲まだ開店前だというのに大行列ができているお店を発見! これは一体、何の列なの!?
▲(買い出しをサボって)列に並んでいるフリードとロイによると、伝説の銘菓「海のディグダまん」を買うための行列のようだ。
▲それは1日30箱限定の伝説の銘菓! ……って聞いたらホゲータも食べたいよね!
伝説の銘菓に後ろ髪を引かれつつも店を後にし、買い出しに戻るリコとロイ。すると道の真ん中に困っているおじいちゃんが!! リコとロイが助けてあげると、なんとこの人……さっきのディグダまんのお店の店長ぉ!? 店長は助けてくれたお礼にうちの品をもらってほしいと箱を取り出す。こうしてリコとロイは行列に並ばずして「海のディグダまん」を手に入れるのであった!!
▲怖い顔をしているおじいちゃん。ただならぬ表情だが……!?
一方、エクスプローラーズのある人物もまた、ライジングボルテッカーズと時を同じくしてこの浜辺の町を訪れていた。なにやら重要な任務がある様子……!? そして事態は思わぬ方向へ!?
▲サングラスと帽子で変装しているが、この人物はエクスプローラーズのサンゴ!?
▲いや、お前も並ぶんかい!! え、重要な任務ってまさかディグダまんのこと!!?
▲そしてロイは、ホゲータの背中に謎の紙が貼られていることに気づく。その内容は……果たし状!?
▲果たし状に書いてある場所に行ってみると、そこで待っていたのはやはり……!?
海のディグダまんをめぐって思わぬ激闘が!?
この続きは、今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで!!
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Production Art

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 March 14th, 2024. The picture featured Sango.

An original drawing of Sango of the Explorers from episode 43.

第43話より、エクスプローラーズのサンゴの原画をご紹介
にっこり笑顔なのが、逆にオニコワい……?
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Special First-Airing Segment PM2023 Data Broadcast

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Eyecatch PM2023

Onyx and Kyojiohn
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Eyecatch PM2023

Sango and Onigohri
21:45

Special First-Airing Segment Upcoming Episodes Preview

It was announced that Terastal Debut, the new chapter of the popular anime Pocket Monsters airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke", would start airing April 12th, 2024. The main visual that was presented depicted the Orange Academy from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet, with Roy and Dot wearing Orange Academy uniforms.

The trailer was posted on YouTube but was slightly different as it did not include the Nyahoja part of the segment which told viewers to wait till after the commercial for a code.

During the ending theme, a serial code was revealed for Liko's Nyahoja which could be used in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet for the Nintendo Switch. The code was: L1K0W1TH906 and it could be used from March 15th, 2024 until September 30th, 2024 at 11:59 JST.

Details of the event Pokémon were also added to the official anime website right after the airing.

OT: リコ (Liko)
Level: 5
ID: 230414
Ability: Overgrow
Moves: Scratch, Leafage

21:45

Pokémon Seminar Pokémon Seminar

Pokémon Seminar - Professor Friede and Captain Pikachu share their knowledge of Pokémon.
This time... it's the Face Pokémon Onigohri!
Onigori can instantly freeze moisture in the air.
It protects itself by making something out of ice, but what is it?

A: Sword
B: Shield
C: Armour
Answer: C: Armour

ポケモンゼミ フリードとキャプテンピカチュウが、ポケモンに関する知識を紹介
今回は…がんめんポケモンオニゴーリ
空気中の水分を一瞬で凍らせることができるオニゴーリ
その氷であるものを作って身を守っていますがそれは一体何でしょう?

A: 剣
B: 盾
C: 鎧

正解は…C.鎧

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account also posted the Question and the answer on March 16th/17th, 2024.

The Pokémon Seminar also has its own separate staff list:
Unit Director: 坂本鼓太郎 (Kotarō Sakamoto)
Organization: 小森さじ (Saji Komori)
Key Animation: 花井柚都子 (Yutsuko Hanai)

演出 坂本鼓太郎
構成 小森さじ
原画 花井柚都子

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Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 00:01
Title: いざ!遙かなる冒険の彼方へ
Japanese (Romanized): Iza! Harukanaru bōken no kanata e
Japanese (TL): Here we go! Towards a Faraway Adventure
Liko recaps
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 00:48
Title: ゆるさんぽ
Japanese (Romanized): Yuru sanpo
Japanese (TL): Casual Walk
Liko wonders what the line is for.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 01:51
Title: エヴリデイ・ハッピィエンド
Japanese (TL): Everyday・Happy Ending
Friede and Roy split up to get their shopping done quick.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 02:19
Title: SV M38 Dangerous Situation
Sango changes her outfit so she doesn't look like an Explorer.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 03:05
Title: ハロ(Anime Size)
Japanese (TL): Halo (Anime Size)
Japanese Opening Theme
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 04:35
Title: タイトル~Tv Anime Ver.1
Japanese (TL): Title ~ Tv Anime Ver.1
Title Card
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 04:55
Title: ぷりっぷり
Japanese (Romanized): Purippuri
Japanese (TL): Squish-squish
Liko and Roy help an old man with a bad back.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 06:15
Title: ボル舞踏
Japanese (Romanized): Boru butō
Japanese (TL): VolDancing
The store manager gives them a box of cookies.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 07:47
Title: ひだまり
Japanese (Romanized): Hidamari
Japanese (TL): Sunny Spot
Kanuchan picks up its food and Murdock wonders where it's going.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 08:43
Title: あなた大きいね
Japanese (Romanized): Anata ōkī ne
Japanese (TL): You're big, arent you
The last box of cookies is sold before Sango can get one.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 11:03
Title: SV M28 A Cry for Help
Roy reads the note that was on Hogator's back.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 12:37
Title: 立ちはだかる強敵
Japanese (Romanized): Tachihadakaru kyōteki
Japanese (TL): Formidable Enemy Standing in the Way
Sango's Onigohri is sent out to battle.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 14:19
Title: ラインジングボルテッカーズのアイキャッチ
Japanese (TL): Rising Volt Tackler's Eyecatch
Eyecatch Return
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 14:52
Title: 急襲!猛者たちの饗宴
Japanese (Romanized): Kyūshū! Mosa-tachi no kyōen
Japanese (TL): Emergency Raid! A Feast of Fighters
The battle against the Explorers begins.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 16:43
Title: 翻弄される運命
Japanese (Romanized): Honrō sa reru unmei
Japanese (TL): At the Mercy of Fate
Hogator uses Flamethrower.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 18:27
Title: ライジングボルテッカーズ
Japanese (TL): Rising Volt Tacklers
Liko and Roy hold off the Explorers.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 20:43
Title: 神話の響き
Japanese (Romanized): Shinwa no hibiki
Japanese (TL): Echoes of Myth
Friede arrives on Lizardon.
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 21:45
Title: 戦闘!ジムリーダー~Tv Anime Ver.2
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Gym Leader ~ Tv Anime Ver.2
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader ~ Tv Anime Ver.2
Pokémon Lecture Question (Track starts 2:22 seconds in)
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 21:50
Title: ルンルンルンルン♪
Japanese (Romanized): Runrunrunrun ♪
Japanese (TL): La, La, La, La ♪
Pokémon Lecture Question (Track starts 6 seconds in)
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 21:50
Title: ライジングボルテッカーズ
Japanese (TL): Rising Volt Tacklers
Special First-Airing Segment - Upcoming Trailer
Language/Country: Japan Japan
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Timecode: 22:00
Title: SV M01 戦!テラレイド
Japanese (TL): Battle! Tera Raid
Special First-Airing Segment - Terastal Debut Announced
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 22:07
Title: RVR~ライジングボルテッカーズラップ~ (オリオVer. PART2)
Japanese (TL): RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap [Orla Ver. PART2]
Japanese Ending Theme [Orla Ver. PART2]
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 23:37
Title: ルンルンルンルン♪
Japanese (Romanized): Runrunrunrun ♪
Japanese (TL): La, La, La, La ♪
Pokémon Lecture Answer (Track starts 6 seconds in)
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 24:00
Title: ぐるみんPOP★
Japanese (TL): Gurumin POP★
Pocket Monsters Episode 44 Preview

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Language/Country: United States United States
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Timecode: 02:56
Title: Becoming Me
English Opening

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Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 24
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 1
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Liko and Roy are given some Sea Digdaman even without having to stand in line. A certain person from the Explorers was in line for them as well, though. And as they're on their way back to the airship, a letter of challenge has been stuck to Hogator's back...?!

Summary:
Only 30 boxes of the famous treat "Sea Digdaman" are sold every day, and you have to stand in line for them too. However, as a thank you for helping the store manager, Liko and Roy are given some even without having to get in line. A certain person from the Explorers was in line for the treats as well, though... and as they're on their way back to the Brave Asagi, Roy notices a letter of challenge that has been stuck to Hogator's back...?!

Voice Cast:
Minori Suzuki: Liko
Megumi Hayashibara: Nyahoja
Yuka Terasaki: Roy
Daiki Yamashita: Hogator
Taku Yashiro: Friede
Ayane Sakura: Orio
Kenta Miyake: Murdock
Kei Shindo: Molly
Ikkyu Juku: Randou
Yoshino Aoyama: Dot
Daisuke Namikawa: Kuwassu
Yuki Onodera: Onyx
Yo Kitazawa: Store Manager
Tatsuki Kobe: Onigohri
Ikue Ohtani: Captain Pikachu
Last edited 15 Mar 2024 06:35 AM by Adamant