The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on October 15th, 2025.

While visiting Handsome House, where Uruto lives, Roy is overjoyed at being treated to a meal by Matiere. Matiere also looks oddly pleased as she looks at Uruto and Roy. The detective then tells Roy about the time she first met Uruto in downtown Miare City!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ウルトが住む“ハンサムハウス”を訪れたロイはマチエールにごちそうをふるまってもらい大喜び
マチエールも、ウルトとロイの様子を見て何だかうれしそうです
探偵をしているマチエールはウルトとミアレシティの街中で出会った時のことをロイに話します！

Production Assistant Bryan Wang Yi Herng posted a comment on October 24th, 2025.

Thank you for watching Episode: Mega Evolution!
These three episodes were made possible thanks to the cooperation of Oshida-san, the entire ZEXCS team, and many talented animators. I can’t thank everyone enough for lending their support despite their busy schedules.

エピソード：メガシンカ、ご視聴ありがとうございました！
忍田さんを初め、ゼクシズの皆さんとたくさんの凄腕アニメーターさんからご協力いただけました３本でした。多忙の中お力をかりた皆様に感謝しきれない。
Hope you've enjoyed the Mega Evolution arc!

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on October 17th, 2025.


Anipoke Special Edition "Episode: Mega Evolution"! The shocking second episode reveals Uruto's past!!

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 three-week Pokémon anime special "Episode: Mega Evolution" depicts Roy and Uruto learning Mega Evolution! Today's broadcast is Episode 2!!

Last time, Roy and Uruto challenged the Mayo-maze Palace and were defeated in battle by the Yellow Lucario known as "Yellow Blast". Vowing to rematch Lucario, the two...!?


▲ Roy and Uruto bond over their shared love of balls and Pokémon. Turns out they're pretty alike!?


▲ Uruto always relies on Matiere in Miare City!? Their story is unveiled tonight!


▲ Matiere can use Mega Evolution too! Who is this person!!?

To challenge the Yellow Lucario once more, the two begin intensive training, only for Master Mayonnaise to appear before them! The master declares that what matters most for Mega Evolution is the bond with your Pokémon!!

Master Mayonnaise proposes that Roy and Uruto battle their Pokémon against each other!! Can the two learn something during the battle!?


▲ Uruto's Mega Evolution isn't going well and he even starts saying the Keystone the master gave him is fake!? It is kinda suspicious, though...


▲ Practice makes perfect! Roy and Uruto battle under the watchful eye of the Master Mayonnaise for some special training!


▲ Uruto's Yamirami relentlessly attacks without a plan. But their coordination is off, and they're having a tough time against Roy and Achigator!


▲ A yellow shadow is watching the two battle......

The continuation airs tonight on the Anipoke at 6:55 PM! Don't miss Uruto's episode!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】アニポケ特別編「エピソード：メガシンカ」！
アニポケ特別編「エピソード：メガシンカ」！ウルトの過去が明らかになる衝撃の第2話!!
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!!
ロイとウルトがメガシンカを習得するまでを描いた3週連続アニポケ特別編「エピソード：メガシンカ」！　今日の放送はその第2話！!
前回、迷メイズ御殿（まよめいずごてん）に挑戦し「イエローブラスト」の異名を持つ黄色いルカリオとのバトルに敗れたロイとウルト。ルカリオとの再戦を誓う2人は……!?
▲お互いが持つボールやポケモンの話で距離を縮めるロイとウルト。けっこう似た者同士!?
▲ウルトはいつもミアレシティのマチエールにお世話になっている!?　その出会いも今夜公開！
▲マチエールもメガシンカができるようだ！。この人、いったい何者なの!!?
黄色いルカリオに再び挑戦するため特訓を始める2人の前にマヨネーズ師匠が現れる！　メガシンカに大事なのはポケモンとの絆だという師匠!!
そしてマヨネーズ師匠が提案したのはロイとウルトでポケモンバトルをすることだった!!　2人はバトルの中で何かをつかめるのか!?
▲メガシンカが上手くいかないウルトは、師匠がくれたキーストーンを偽物か!?と言い出す始末。ちょっと怪しいもんね……。
▲考えるよりも実戦で実践！　マヨネーズ師匠が見守る中、ロイとウルトでバトルして特訓だ！
▲闇雲にヤミラミを攻めさせ続けるウルト。しかし息が合わずにロイとアチゲータに大苦戦！
▲そして2人のバトルを見守る黄色い影……。
ということで続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで！
メガサイキョーを目指すウルトのエピソード、お見逃しなく!!

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a reminder on October 18th, 2025, that the animation for Yuzu's theme song Yuu changes every episode.

The Pokémon Anime Mega Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
The animation for Yuzu's theme song Yuu changes every episode! Some of the scenes episode 113 includes bring Uruto's past to mind...! Check it out in the Youtube upload, okay?

アニポケ メガ特別編「エピソード：メガシンカ」
主題歌「尤(ゆう)」の映像はエピソードごとに変化しています！
113話はウルトの過去を思わせるシーンも…！
見逃し配信でチェックしてね

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 17th, 2025.

Talking about their respective goals made Roy and Uruto both become even more determined to learn Mega Evolution. And thus begins the battle of Roy and Achigator VS Uruto and Yamirami! This battle that will put their bonds to the test will take place in the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第113話エピソード：メガシンカ「ウルト ――最強」
それぞれの目標を話し、よりメガシンカ習得への思いを強くしたロイとウルト
そして、始まる
ロイとアチゲータ VS
ウルトとヤミラミ
キズナが試されるバトルは
この後よる6時55分からのアニポケで

On October 17th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Tonight we're getting an installment of Episode Mega Evolution! Roy and Uruto decide to train by having a Pokémon battle so that they can once again try their hands against the Yellow Lucario called the Yellow Blast. Uruto and Yamirami struggle due to their inability to be in sync with each other, however Master Mayonnaise has something to say......!

金曜日はアニポケの日
今夜は「エピソード：メガシンカ」
イエローブラストと呼ばれる
黄色い #ルカリオ に再び挑戦するため
ロイとウルトがポケモンバトルをして
特訓することに
しかし、息が合わずに苦戦する
ウルトとヤミラミ
マヨネーズ師匠が伝えることは…！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on October 16th, 2025.

Tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime features Miare City resident Matiere! When the city is suffering from a blackout, she Mega Evolves her Denryu?! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ミアレシティの住人・マチエールが登場！
停電のピンチにデンリュウをメガシンカ!?
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェックしよう！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on October 16th, 2025.

The "Pika tto Hikaru Pokémon Anime Quiz" presented by Pokédoko:
Here is this week's question. Check tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime for the answer, okay?

Q: What did Matiere have Denryu do?
A: Give a mega gentle shoulder massage
B: Charge an empty storage battery

ポケどこで出題されたピカっとひかる！アニポケクイズ
今回の問題はこちら！
正解は明日のアニポケをチェックしてね

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 16th, 2025.

The next episode will be the second of the three weeks in a row of Episode Mega Evolution. Last episode, a battle between Mega Sirknight and Mega Yadoran took place downtown. This was the battle that gave Roy and Uruto their interest in Mega Evolution! Make sure to check it out on Youtube, okay?

次回は「エピソード：メガシンカ」3週連続放送の第2回
前回、街中で繰り広げられていたのはメガサーナイトとメガヤドランのバトル
ロイとウルトがメガシンカに興味を持つ
きっかけになったバトルでした！
見逃し配信でぜひチェックしてね！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a special illustration of Uruto & Yamirami by Tomowaka (ともわか) on October 15th, 2025.

Mega Special Illustration:
We give you the Uruto & Yamirami version of the special illustration drawn by Tomowaka-san as a smartphone-sized wallpaper! Uruto's past is going to get revealed in episode 113...! Look forward to the rest of Episode Mega Evolution!

メガ特別イラスト
ともわか(@a0PH)さんに
描いていただいた特別イラスト
ウルト＆ヤミラミ バージョンをスマホサイズの壁紙でお届け
113話ではウルトの過去が明らかに…！
「エピソード：メガシンカ」
引き続きお楽しみに

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode preview on October 15th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 17th, 2025 is... an installment of Episode Mega Evolution! Episode 113 is "Uruto: Strongest"! Roy and Uruto have been defeated in their battle against the Yellow Lucario...! Frustrated, the two decide to train by battling each other.

10/17(金)のアニポケは…
エピソード：メガシンカ第113話は「ウルト ――最強」
黄色いルカリオ とのバトルに
敗れてしまったロイとウルト…！
悔しい思いを胸に
2人でバトルして特訓することに

Corocoro Comic November 2025 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2025年11月号) was published by Shogakukan on October 15th, 2025. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

POCKET MONSTERS EPISODE MEGA EVOLUTION BRINGS Z(ertain)-A(nime) FUN!! A must see for those who got interested into Mega Evolution thanks to the current talk of the town, the video game Pokémon Legends Z-A!!

THEY'RE ON AIR RIGHT NOW! EXPERIENCE MIARE CTY THROUGH THE TV SPECIALS!! The story from the past about how Roy had the alternately colored Yellow Lucario join him will now be revealed! Just what happened in THE Miare City?!
ROY: Protagonist. Went to Miare City to train.
*The specials will also reveal how Roy and Uruto first met!
*Roy takes on the trials alongside his partner Achigator
MATIERE'S POKÉMON MEGA EVOLVES!!
*Matiere Mega Evolves her Pokémon with a Mega Ring!
*Check out Mega Denryu's majestic figure!

THERE WILL BE THREE MEGA SPECIAL EPISODES IN TOTAL!!

Source: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380911125

Miyuki Matsumoto (松本美雪) posted on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode.

I worked on Key Animation for the Pocket Monsters anime episode 113. Thank you very much!

アニメポケットモンスター第113話原画で参加させていただきました。
ありがとうございました！

Alunite posted on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode.

「ポケットモンスター」113話、株式会社Aluniteは演出と原画として参加させていただきました。 We helped with Direction and some keyframe animations for Pokémon Horizons episode 113, check It out

Limthong Chidphong posted on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode as an Assistant Episode Director.

「ポケットモンスター」113話、演出助手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 episode director assistant for episode 113 of Pokemon, enjoy the episode!

Misu Yamaneko (MISU山猫) posted on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode.

113話、演出を担当しました！数カットで原画もお手伝いしました。よろしくお願いします。
I did episode director for episode 113, Pokemon special. I also helped a little with genga. Please enjoy!

Shin Young Soon (申榮淳) posted on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode.

I worked on the Key Animation for AniPoke Episode 113.
Another special episode!
I'm so happy to be drawing Pokémon again after such a long time.
It was fun!
I worked really hard with the director!
Please look forward to it!

アニポケの113話の原画を担当してました。
またもやスペシャル！
本当に久しぶりにポケモン達がかけて嬉しいです。
楽しかった！
演出さんとすごく頑張りました！
宜しくお願いします！

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted on his X account on October 17th, 2025, indicating he worked on this episode.

As I did on the last episode, I served as Action Supervisor and also did some Animation Directing for this episode!
This time, we also received animation support from ZEXCS, who have been supporting us since we started in the industry! Thank you very much.
Please be sure to watch it!

前回に引き続きアクション監修と、一部作画監督させていただきました！
今回は業界当初からお世話になっていたゼクシズ様からも、作画でご協力いただきました！ありがとうございました ぜひご視聴ください

Shōgo Matsumoto (松本翔吾) announced on their X account on October 17th, 2025, that team members he was training worked on this episode.

Junior team members Ishizaka-san and Tanaka-san contributed! Tanaka did their part first, then Ishizaka followed. Check it out. Next week, I'll be doing one cut by myself. It's the one showcased in the preview.

後輩の石坂さんと田中さんが参加しました!この一連田中さんそのあと石坂さんがやってます。見てね。
来週は自分1カットやってます。予告にあったやつです。

The ABC iview airing on April 1st, 2026 added the Rising Hope logo which the BBC iPlayer airing on February 27th, 2026 did not have.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame of Matiere on October 5th, 2025.

As a mega special treat, we present a key frame of Matiere from Episode Mega Evolution, which is going to air on the TV Tokyo Network three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th, 2025! It appears she's taking care of Uruto, but just how did the two of them actually meet? Pay attention to her bond with Mokoo the Nyasper as well.

アニポケ マニア
メガ特別編
10/10(金)からテレ東系で3週連続放送の「エピソード：メガシンカ」より
マチエールの原画を紹介！
ウルトの面倒を見ているようですが、どんなふうに出会ったのでしょうか？
ニャスパーの「もこお」との絆にも注目

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame on October 16th, 2025 of Matiere.

We present a key frame of Matiere from episode 113. A Mega Ring adorns her arm, what Pokémon is she Mega Evolving...?!

アニポケ マニア
第113話よりマチエールの原画をご紹介
メガリングに手をかざし
メガシンカさせるポケモンは…!?

Yūna Tanaka (田中佑奈) posted a message on their X account on October 17th, 2025, indicated they worked on the Matiere's Denryu Mega Evolution sequence.

I was given the opportunity to draw the Key Animation for Matiere Denryu's Mega Evolution sequence. Thank you very much!
マチエールとデンリュウのメガシンカの一連原画描かせていただきました　ありがとうございました！