Misu Yamaneko (MISU山猫) posted on their X account on August 1st, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode and also posted a fan art of Liko's Carbou.

「ポケットモンスター」104話、演出で少し手伝いました！
Helped a little with the direction of episode 104 of Pokemon Horizons!

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a mobile wallpaper calendar on August 1st, 2025.

We give you a mobile wallpaper calendar made by Mojacookie-san. The theme for August is "Amethio, Soublades and Armorga back in action"! And we see a certain hero watching over them in the back, too?!

アニポケ壁紙カレンダー
もじゃクッキーさんによる壁紙カレンダーをお届け
8月は、再び動き出したアメジオとソウブレイズ、アーマーガア たち！
後ろで見守っているのは、あのヒーロー!?
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

On August 1st, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked. It was available from August 1st, 2025 to August 8th, 2025. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

What did you think of Pokémon anime episode 104, "Carbou's Wish"? Amethio was on an island filled with memories of Carbou and his mother Maria. Watch the day-to-day life he led alongside Soublades and Armorga during the year that had passed sicne the decisive battle in the Youtube upload, okay? Next episode, a certain person will pay him a visit...?!

アニポケ 第104話「カルボウの願い」
いかがでしたか？
母・マリアと、カルボウとの思い出のある島にいたアメジオ
決戦から1年、ソウブレイズ、アーマーガアと共に
過ごしてきた日々を見逃し配信で見てね！
次回は、そんなアメジオの元に
あの人がやってくる…!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an interview with Shun Horie on August 1st, 2025.

"Hey Amethio. Where have you been? And what have you been up to?" by Shun Horie
Amethio returned in episode 104 of the Pokémon anime, where he's taken yet another step forward! As such, we've received a comment from Amethio's voice actor Shun Horie-san. Make absolutely sure to check out the Youtube upload! And check out the next episode as well!

Hey Amethio. Where have you been? And what have you been up to? Look at you; Ever since episode 1, where you fought Liko as an enemy, you've grown to become someone a lot of people were worried for the safety of... me included! I'm besides myself with happiness that I once again get to walk in Amethio's shoes alongside Soublades. The Amethio you're getting this summer is even cooler than before! He's actually back, cooler than ever! Sorry to have kept you waiting, Zir and Conia! Everyone, please support Amethio's choice of a future! Best regards,
-Shun Horie, the voice of Amethio

ねえ、アメジオ。
今までどこで何をやっていたの。by 堀江瞬
アニポケ　第104話にてアメジオが再登場！
再び一歩を踏み出しました
ということで、アメジオ役の堀江瞬さんからコメントが到着
ぜひ、見逃し配信もチェックしてください
次回も要チェックです！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on August 1st, 2025.


What happened to Amethio!? He disappeared for a year after the decisive battle at Rakua...

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!


Liko is asked by Zir and Conia to search for Amethio and they visit the mansion where Amethio lived, guided by the two. Zir and Conia had already searched the mansion for clues to methio's whereabouts but found nothing.


▲ Liko joined Zir and Conia to search for Amethio and they go to the mansion where Amethio grew up.


▲ Zir and Conia inform Liko that they've been asked by Hamber to search for Amethio.

Liko wonders where Amethio would go at a time like this. Then, a photo of Amethio as a child catches her eye. It was taken on an island they once visited during a family trip. Clinging to a sliver of hope, the three decide to head for that island!


▲ A photo of young Amethio that Liko sees. It was also on that island that Amethio met Carbou.


▲ Ever since taking Liko's Nyahoja captive and spending time together, Conia still admired it after it became a Masquernya.

Zir and Conia's past is revealed, and their encounter with Amethio. Can Liko find Amethio......!?


▲ Is this what Amethio looks like currently!? Or......!?

Check out the rest tonight on the Anipoke at 6:55 PM!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ラクアの決戦から1年 姿を消したアメジオの行方は……!?
ラクアの決戦から1年姿を消したアメジオの行方は……!?
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」まもなく放送開始!!
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!!
ジルとコニアからアメジオの捜索を頼まれたリコは、2人の案内でアメジオの暮らしていた邸宅を訪れる。
ジルとコニアの2人はすでに屋敷の中でアメジオの行方を知る手掛かりになるものを探したが、何も見つからなかったという。
▲ジルとコニアと共にアメジオの行方を探すことになったリコはアメジオの育った邸宅へ。
▲ハンベルからアメジオの捜索を依頼されたことをリコに告げるジルとコニア。
こんなときアメジオならどこへ向かうか考えるリコ。そのとき、ふと幼い頃のアメジオの写真が目に留まる。
それは、かつて一度だけ家族旅行で行ったという島で撮られた写真。わずかな望みにかけて3人はその島へと向かうことに！
▲リコが見つけた幼い頃のアメジオの写真。アメジオがカルボウと出会ったのもその島だという。
▲かつてリコのニャオハを人質(ポケ質)にとって一緒に過ごして以来、マスカーニャになってもメロメロのコニア。
語られるジルとコニアの過去、アメジオとの出会い。
リコはアメジオを見つけることができるのか……!?
▲これは現在のアメジオなのか!?　それとも……!?
続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケでチェックしよう！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on August 1st, 2025.

Even though it sounds like a fool's errand, Carbou challenges Soublades to a battle. Will its sentiments get through to Amethio...? Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第104話「カルボウの願い」
無謀な挑戦ながらアメジオのソウブレイズに
バトルを挑むカルボウ
果たして、アメジオに想いは届くのでしょうか…？
このあとよる6時55分からのアニポケを絶対にお見逃しなく！

On August 1st, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Amethio is spending his days together with Soublades and Armorga at a place filled with childhood memories. Just what happened after the decisive battle in Rakua where he fought his grandfather Gibeon... and how does he currently feel? We're about to shed some light on this year of Amethio's life!

金曜日はアニポケの日
ソウブレイズアーマーガアと共に
幼い頃の思い出の場所で過ごしているアメジオ
祖父・ギベオンとバトルしたラクアでの決戦の後
一体何があったのか…そして、今の想いとは？
アメジオの1年が明らかに！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on July 31st, 2025.

Tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime features Amethio and Soublades! Soublades is Amethio's beloved Partner who has watched over him ever since it was a Carbou. Check out the episode preview to see what they look like now that they've both grown up!

明日のアニポケは、アメジオとソウブレイズが登場！
ソウブレイズはカルボウのときから、アメジオを見守ってきた大切なパートナー。
成長したふたりの姿は予告編でチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on July 30th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight:
Ever since Conia first saw how cute Liko's Nyahoja was, she's been obsessed with it to the point of watching Nyahoja videos in secret. While they were travelling together, she took out some luxury food she had brought along for Masquernya, to its great delight!

アニポケ ピックアップ
かつて、リコのニャオハのかわいさを見て以来、
ひそかにニャオハの動画を見るほど
夢中になっていたコニア
移動中、マスカーニャ のために
高級フーズを用意しておいてくれました！
マスカーニャもご満悦です

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on July 30th, 2025.

What Carbou reacted to at Amethio's house was a photo of Amethio as a child and the Carbou that evolved into his Soublades. According to Amethio's father Crave, this photo was taken on the only family vacation they ever went on. Following up on this faint clue, the trio heads to the island the photo was taken on!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
アメジオの実家でカルボウ が反応したのは幼いアメジオとソウブレイズ の進化前のカルボウの写真
アメジオの父・クレイブによるとそれはたった一度の家族旅行で撮影されたもの
わずかな手掛かりを元に
3人は写真の撮影場所に向かうことに！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Facial Expression Illustration on July 29th, 2025 of Amethio.

Pokémon Anime Facial Expression Illustration Presentation:
We present some facial expression illustrations of Amethio, who's going to return in episode 104, airing Friday August 1st, 2025. It seems the missing Amethio's hair has grown longer, while his clothes have become frayed here and there. Where could he be spending his time these days...?

アニポケ 表情イラスト公開
次回、8月1日(金)放送の第104話にて
再登場するアメジオの表情イラストを公開
行方不明となっていたアメジオ
髪は伸び、服はところどころほつれているようです
今はどんな場所で過ごしているのでしょうか…？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Recap on July 28th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Recap:
Amethio was dedicating all his energy towards making his grandfather Gibeon's wish come true. However, once he learned the truth about Gibeon's fixation, Rakulium, he changed his position and fought against Gibeon during the decisive battle in Rakua. After the battle, Gibeon told him to "follow the path you yourself believe in", but... Where could Amethio be now?

アニポケ 振り返り
祖父であるギベオンの願いを叶えるために突き進んでいたアメジオ
しかし、ギベオンが固執するラクリウムの真実を知り
ラクアでの決戦ではギベオンと戦う立場に
決戦の後、ギベオンから
「己の信じた道を行け」と告げられていましたが…
今はどこにいるのでしょうか？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a airing reminder on July 25th, 2025.

The next episode, episode 104, "Carbou's Wish", will air Friday August 1st, 2025 (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)! Zir and Conia take Liko to Amethio's house so she can try to find out where he might be. It turns out the key to making this discovery is... Carbou...?! Make sure to check out episode 103 as well, it's currently available on Youtube!

次回の放送は8/1(金)104話「カルボウの願い」
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
アメジオの行方を探るため、ジルとコニアの案内でアメジオの実家を訪れたリコ
カギを握るのは…カルボウ …!?
見逃し配信中の第103話も要チェックです！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an airing reminder on July 25th, 2025.

The Pokémon Anime is on a break today! The next episode will air Friday August 1st (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)! In episode 103, currently available on Youtube, Zir and Conia ran into Liko and the others! Zir and Conia have been sent by Hamber to search for the missing Amethio. Next episode Liko will help them out as well... and find a clue?!

本日のアニポケ 放送はお休み
次回の放送は8/1(金)です！

※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
見逃し配信中の103話ではジルとコニアがリコたちと遭遇
行方不明のアメジオの捜索をハンベルから依頼されていたジルとコニア
次回はリコも協力し、手がかりをつかむ!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on July 19th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: Amethio Recap
Next episode, the missing Amethio will return! We've assembled some of his most iconic scenes! And check out the Youtube upload of episode 103 as well, okay?

AMETHIO (voiced by Shun Horie)
Grandson of the Explorers' leader Gibeon, and carried out missions as a member of the Explorers himself as well. Went missing after the decisive battle in Rakua, with his subordinates Zir and Conia currently searching for him. He's currently located at...?
"I'm counting on you, Soublades"
"Wagamichi wo tsuranuke, Soublades!"
"I will dedicate my life to finding out what we can do for the future of people and Pokémon"

アニポケピックアップ アメジオを振り返り！
行方不明となっていたアメジオが
次回、再登場
アメジオの名シーンをまとめました
アニポケ 第103話見逃し配信もチェックしてね！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an airing reminder on July 18th, 2025.

Amethio returns next episode! Amethio went missing after the decisive battle in Rakua; Zir and Conia had been sent by Hamber to search for him, but... Will the next episode finally reveal where he is?! Look forward to episode 104, which will air Friday August 1st, 2025! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

次回、アメジオが再登場！
ラクアでの決戦を終え
行方不明になっていたアメジオ
ハンベルから依頼され
ジルとコニアが捜索をしていましたが…
次回の放送で居場所が明らかに!?
8月1日(金)放送の第104話、お楽しみに！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

Limthong Chidphong posted on their X account on August 1st, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode as an Episode Director.

「ポケットモンスター」104話、演出として参加させていただきました！宜しくお願いします！
I was one of episode directors for episode 104 of Pokemon, enjoy the episode!
ผมมีส่วนร่วมเป็นผู้กำกับใน โปเกมอน ตอนที่ 104 ขอให้สนุกกับการรับชมนะ!

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted on his X account on August 1st, 2025, indicating he worked on this episode.

Better late than never, I was an Animation Director for Episode 104, focusing on the battle scenes!
Thanks for watching!
Looking good, Carbou!

遅ればせながら104話、バトルパート中心に作監でした！
ご視聴ありがとうございました！
かっこいいぞカルボウ！

The title card for this episode does not include an exclamation point at the end of the title. Pokemon.com also doesn't have the exclamation point but the summaries on Netflix and BBC do.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame on July 31st, 2025 of Soublades and Carbou.

We present a key frame of Soublades and Carbou from episode 104. Their battle will set sparks flying...?!

アニポケ マニア
第104話より、ソウブレイズとカルボウの原画をご紹介
火花散るバトルが繰り広げられる…!?