The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 31st, 2025.


Pokémon Anime New Chapter Premiere:
Rising Again starts tonight at 6:55pm! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region) Kakitsubata will give Liko, Roy and the others battle training...?!
"Yuruuuku ikou zei"

アニポケ 新章突入
本日よる6時55分からはライジングアゲイン
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
カキツバタがリコ、ロイたちにバトルの修行を…!?
「ゆる～くいこうぜぃ」

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted comments from Eve on October 30th, 2025.


IOLITE (TOY'S FACTORY)
Vocals: Eve
Lyrics/Composition: Eve
Arrangement: TAK/Numa

I've grown up with Pokémon ever since I was little, and I love the video games so much I've played all of them from Pocket Monsters Red/Green and up. Recently I've even started playing Pokémon Cards with my friends on the regular, so I find myself surrounded by Pokémon on a daily basis... so when I was offered this job, I knew I just had to take it. The song is titled "Iolite", which is a symbol of guidance and direction, and I created it with the desire to have it serve as music for what lies beyond the group's adventure. The Pokémon anime seems to have been on the air for 28 years now, and while I felt I'd been at it for a long time when I recently hit my 16th anniversary as an artist, that made me realize that I still have a lot to do. I hope we can all see this story through to the end together alongside Iolite. Thank you for your continued support.
-Eve

We've received voice comments from Eve-san, who is responsible for the new opening theme "Iolite"! Among other things, he talks about what he wanted to convey through the song, and we made sure to ask him about his favorite Pokémon as well! Check out tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime to find out what kind of song this is!

ライジングアゲイン
新オープニングテーマ「アイオライト」を手がけたEveさんからボイスコメントをいただきました
楽曲に込めた思いなどを語っていただきつつ、好きなポケモンも聞いてみました！
どんな楽曲になっているのか明日のアニポケ でチェック！

Hello everyone, this is Eve. This time I'll be handling Iolite, the opening theme to the TV show Pocket Monsters Rising Again. I'd now like to tell you all kinds of things about the song and about Pokémon. Thank you for having me.

How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
To me, Pokémon is just part of my life, something that's always been with me ever since I was little... so when I was offered this job, I just knew I had to take it.

How did the Pokémon anime influence the song?
I created Iolite with a desire to load the song with such things as Liko, and Roy, and their feelings, as well as their bonds with their companions.

Is there anything in the song you want people to listen especially closely to or that you took particular care with?
Well, in the end I wanted to fill even the music itself with what someone who has lived their entire life together with Pokémon like I have thinks of as "Pokémon-esque elements", and I hope you'll be able to notice aspects that kind of... encourage the group as their adventures take them towards the very heart and soul of the Pokémon anime, or that make them able to reaffirm their bonds.

Do you have any Pokémon-related memories you'd like to share?
The big one would have to be playing all the Pokémon video games ever since Red/Green. I especially remember being unable to win against the Elite Four in Gold/Silver and Fire Red/Leaf Green, trying and retrying over and over again. There's also going to see the movies every year with mom and dad, and if there was a Pokémon I wanted, I'd have them buy a preorder ticket so I could exchange it for that Pokémon... Yeah, I have so many Pokémon-related memories I just can't narrow this down to only one.

What is your favorite Pokémon, and why?
I really like Kingdra. Why, though? Well... I simply like the way it looks. Back in the day I had a Seadra in my party, and taking it to Gold/Silver and having it evolve was a really emotional experience. I've been extremely fond of it ever since. I also really like Water Pokémon in general, so that's probably part of it too.

Finally, do you have something you want to tell to the viewers?
I myself hope to watch over this story alongside you viewers and Iolite from here on, so please enjoy Iolite. With that said, the Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. The Rising Again arc, which features Iolite as its opening theme, premieres Friday October 31st. Please keep your attention focused on this beginning of a new adventure alongside the song. This has been Eve. Bye bye.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode preview on October 29th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 31st, 2025 is... episode 115, "Tera Shine! Blueberry Academy"! Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto head to Blueberry Academy, where they meet lots of new people and Pokémon! It's time for the training to start! The Rising Again arc, which starts in the next episode of the Pokémon anime, will air on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 10/31(金)の放送は第115話「テラ☆キラ！ブルーベリー学園」
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトがブルーベリー学園へ！
新しい人・ポケモンとの出会いがいっぱい
修行の始まりです！
アニポケ 次回からライジングアゲイン 編
毎週金曜よる6時55分～テレ東系にて放送中
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on October 29th, 2025.

Blueberry Academy is a school where Pokémon battles are extremely popular, with Liko's friend Anne studying there on exchange from Sekiei Academy as well. The group also reunites with Nemo, who has come from Orange Academy. She tells them that she's polished her skills even further at Blueberry Academy, so Roy decides to have his first battle with her in quite a while.

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ポケモンバトルが盛んなブルーベリー学園
リコの友達のアンも、セキエイ学園から交換留学で来ていました
さらに、オレンジアカデミーから来ていた
ネモとも再会
ロイは、ブルーベリー学園でさらに腕を磨いたというネモと
久しぶりにバトルをすることに

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on October 30th, 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 does Principal Cyano call Principal Clavel?
A: Vel-chan
B: Pero-chan

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 a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on October 30th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight:
Taro gives the group a tour of Blueberry Academy, but when she sees Captain Pikachu, she just can't help but say a certain word...! There's no end to Cap's sneezing fit...

アニポケ ピックアップ
ブルーベリー学園を案内してくれるタロ
#キャプテンピカチュウ を見て思わず、あの言葉を…！
キャップのくしゃみが止まりません…

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on October 30th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others head to Blueberry Academy! Taro and Kakitsubata from the Bluebereague Elite Four will be appearing as well! Check out the episode preview for this first episode of the new chapter Rising Again on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、リコたちが修行の舞台、ブルーベリー学園へ！
ブルベリーグ四天王のタロやカキツバタも登場するよ！
新章「ライジングアゲイン」の初回予告編は公式YouTubeチャンネルでチェックしよう！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an icon frame based on Blueberry Academy on October 31st, 2025.

The Pokémon anime will enter its Rising Again arc tonight at 6:55pm! We've prepared an icon frame based on Blueberry Academy, where Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto are going to receive battle training! Let's take the plunge into a new adventure together! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

本日よる6時55分からはアニポケがライジングアゲイン 編に突入
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトがバトル修行するブルーベリー学園をイメージしたアイコンフレームを用意しました
一緒に新たな冒険の始まりに飛び込もう
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 31st, 2025.


Pokémon Anime New Chapter Premiere:
Rising Again starts tonight at 6:55pm! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region) It will feature Blueberry Academy principal Cyano! "Yokoso, boku no Blueberry Gakuen e!"

アニポケ 新章突入
本日よる6時55分からはライジングアゲイン
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
ブルーベリー学園の校長・シアノが登場！
「ようこそ、僕のブルーベリー学園へ」

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 31st, 2025.


Pokémon Anime New Chapter Premiere:
Rising Again starts tonight at 6:55pm! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region) Bluebereague Elite Four member Taro will provide a tour of Blueberry Academy!
"Sou iu no, yokunai to omoimasu!"

アニポケ 新章突入
本日よる6時55分からはライジングアゲイン
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
ブルベリーグ四天王のタロが
ブルーベリー学園を案内してくれます
「そういうの、よくないと思います！」

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a comment from Kakitsubata's voice actor, Hiroyuki Yoshino-san on October 28th, 2025.

Rising Again:
Here's the comment from Kakitsubata's voice actor, Hiroyuki Yoshino-san! Pay close attention to the chill Kakitsubata's battle scenes as well!

I will be taking part in the anime as the voice of Kakitsubata. Make sure to check out the episodes live to learn how he'll be interacting with the protagonists, okay? Everyone at Blueberry Academy look forward to your support! Please continue to enjoy the Pokémon anime in the Rising Again arc as well!
-Hiroyuki Yoshino, the voice of Kakitsubata

ライジングアゲイン
カキツバタを演じる吉野裕行 さんからのコメントはこちら！
ゆる～いカキツバタのバトルシーンにも
ご注目ください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Halloween message and mobile wallpaper on October 31st, 2025.

October 31st is Halloween! Which means... there's going to be a lot of Ghost type Pokémon out and about! We hope you'll have a fun and slightly scaaaary day with the Pokémon! And make sure not to miss the start of the Rising Again arc in the Pokémon anime tonight at 6:55pm! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

10/31はハロウィン
ということで、ゴーストタイプのポケモンたちが大集合
ポケモンたちと一緒に、楽しくてちょっとこわ～い一日が
過ごせるといいですね！
そして、よる6時55分からはアニポケ ライジングアゲイン編のスタートをお見逃しなく！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a picture of Shizuku with Ghost types on October 31st, 2025.

Shizuku-san from Polkadot Stingray, the singer of the new ending theme for Rising Again, really loves Ghost types, so we're giving you some candid Halloween-themed photos. Make absolutely sure not to miss a single bit of today's episode from the start of the opening animation to the end of the ending animation, both of which will be shown for the first time today!

ライジングアゲイン 新エンディングテーマを歌う
ポルカドットスティングレイ
雫さん(@HZshizuku)はゴーストタイプが大好き
ということで、ハロウィン仕様のオフショットをお届け！
本日の放送、初公開となるオープニング映像から
エンディング映像まで見逃し厳禁です

On October 31st, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! The Rising Again arc begins! Even Uruto has a really strong reaction to seeing Blueberry Academy floating in the sea, calling it "Mega awesome"! After the group arrives, Taro gives them a tour of the academy's Terarium Dome, which features all the latest equipment... the sight of which makes everyone's eyes Tera Shine even brighter?!

金曜日はアニポケの日
ライジングアゲイン 編が始まります！
海の中に浮かぶブルーベリー学園の姿に
“メガすげーな”とウルトも感動！
到着し、タロに学園内のテラリウムドームを案内してもらうと最新の設備がそろっていて…
みんなの瞳がさらにテラ☆キラに輝く!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 31st, 2025.

Liko and the others travel to Blueberry Academy, a school where Pokémon battles are extremely popular, in order to train! Here they meet new people, and also see Anne and Nemo again! Roy ends up having a double battle against Nemo so the two can test their skills...! Definitely don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第115話「テラ☆キラ！ブルーベリー学園」
ポケモンバトルが盛んなブルーベリー学園に修行をするためやってきたリコたち
新たな出会いや、アンやネモとの再会も！
そしてロイは、ネモと腕試しのダブルバトルをすることに…！
よる6時55分からのアニポケを絶対にお見逃しなく

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on October 31st, 2025.

Taro's Plusle and Minun look cute even during battle?! They're a must see! Only 30 minutes until the premiere of Rising Again!

アニポケ 第115話「テラ☆キラ！ブルーベリー学園」
タロのプラスルとマイナンバトル中もかわいい姿は必見!?
ライジングアゲイン スタートまであと30分です

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a creditless version of Eve-san's Iolite on October 31st, 2025. The video was region locked to Japan.

A creditless version of Eve-san's Iolite, the opening theme for the new Pokémon anime chapter Rising Again, is now available! Iolite is a symbol of guidance and direction, and it's now been turned into a video that vividly shines light on Liko and Roy's futures!

アニポケ新章「ライジングアゲイン」のオープニングテーマ、Eveさんの「アイオライト」ノンクレジット映像が公開！
"道を示す"という意味の「アイオライト」がリコとロイの未来を鮮やかにてらす映像になっているよ！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on October 31st, 2025.


The new chapter "Rising Again" begins!! The story moves to Blueberry Academy!!

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 long-awaited new chapter of Pokémon anime begins with today's broadcast! Liko and her friends fought the Six Hero Pokémon, who had gone berserk at the hands of the Explorers, but were defeated.

To rescue the captured Six Heroes, Liko and her friends set out on a journey to train and become even stronger!! And so, Liko and her friends arrive at the Blueberry Academy!!

▲ They've arrived at Blueberry Academy which is in the seas of the Isshu Region! Most of the school is underwater!!


▲ The academy places a particular emphasis on Pokémon battle training, making it the perfect place for battle practice!!


▲ Principal Cyano of the Blueberry Academy. He appears to be acquainted with Principal Clavel of the Orange Academy.


▲ This is inside the academy!? Using cutting-edge technology, an artificial environment where Pokémon can live has been created!!


▲ Liko and the others explore the academy grounds. Ah! There's a Pokémon that's Terastalized too!!

The academy hosts a battle tournament called the Bluebereague, where many trainers compete to show off their skills! Anne, an exchange student from Sekiei Academy, reunites with Nemo, who came from Orange Academy!

When trainers reunite, there's only one thing to do... battle, right?! Roy and Nemo also decide to battle each other for the first time in ages!!


▲ Nemo just happens to be at the Blueberry Academy. Nemo is wherever there is battle!!?


▲ At it tuns out, Taro, who was giving Liko and the others a tour of the academy, is one of the Bluebereague Elite Four......!?


▲ The academy is full of powerful opponents they've never seen before! It's the ultimate environment for both Pokémon and Trainers who want to get stronger!!

The new chapter of the Anipoke, "Rising Again", starts tonight at 6:55 PM!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】新章「ライジングアゲイン」編突入!! 物語の舞台は「ブルーベリー学園」へ!!
新章「ライジングアゲイン」編突入!!物語の舞台は「ブルーベリー学園」へ!!
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!!
今日の放送から待望のアニポケ新章がスタート！
エクスプローラーズの手によって暴走した六英雄ポケモンと戦い、敗れてしまったリコたち。
捕らわれた六英雄を救い出すため、さらなるパワーアップを目指してリコたちは修行に旅立つ!!　そうしてリコたちがやってきたのは「ブルーベリー学園」だ!!
▲イッシュ地方の海にある「ブルーベリー学園」に到着！　なんと学校の大部分は海の中!!
▲学園では特にポケモンバトルの教育に力を入れていて、バトル修行にうってつけ!!
▲ブルーベリー学園のシアノ校長。オレンジアカデミーのクラベル校長とは顔なじみの様子。
▲これが学園の中!?　最新技術でポケモンたちが暮らせる環境が人工的につくられているのだ!!
▲学園内を探索するリコたち。あ！　テラスタルしたポケモンもいる!!
学園には「ブルべリーグ」と言われるバトルがあり、たくさんのトレーナーたちが腕を競い合っているぞ！　セキエイ学園から交換留学中のアン、オレンジアカデミーからやってきていたネモと再会！
トレーナーが再会したらやることはひとつ……バトルだよね!!　ロイとネモは久しぶりのバトルをすることに!!
▲たまたまブルーベリー学園に来ていたネモ。バトルあるところにはネモあり!!?
▲なんとリコたちに学園を案内してくれていたタロが、ブルべリーグ四天王であることが判明……!?
▲学園にはまだ見ぬ強敵たちがいっぱい！　強くなりたいポケモンにもトレーナーにとっても最高の環境だ!!
ということでアニポケ新章「ライジングアゲイン」は今日よる6時55分からスタートだ!!

On October 31st, 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 October 31st, 2025 to November 7th, 2025. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

What did you think of Pokémon anime episode 115, "Tera Shine! Blueberry Academy"? Bluebereague Elite Four member Kakitsubata showed up unexpectedly, watching Roy and Nemo's battle. What was it he muttered when he saw Roy in action...? Watch the beginning of this new adventure in the Youtube upload! It will be available for a week!

アニポケ 第115話「テラ☆キラ！ブルーベリー学園」
いかがでしたか？
ふらりと現れ、ロイとネモのバトルを見ていたブルベリーグ四天王のカキツバタ
ロイの様子を見てつぶやいた言葉は…？
新たな冒険の始まりを見逃し配信で！
公開期間は本日より1週間

The official Korean Anime PR X account posted an announcement on March 30th, 2026 announcing Rising Again would start airing on April 21st, 2026.

TV Anime Pocket Monsters Rising Again
Premieres Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 on JEI TV
We’ve unveiled the poster for Pocket Monsters Rising Again
You can even see the backs of Taro, Kakitsubata, and Friede, who will be appearing soon...!
“Let’s go! Together with our partners!”

TV 애니메이션 포켓몬스터
◥◣라이징 어게인◢◤
4/21(화) 재능 TV 첫 방송
<포켓몬스터: 라이징 어게인>의
포스터를 공개합니다
앞으로 등장하는 타로, 제빈과
프리드의 뒷모습도 보이네요...!
"가자! 파트너와 함께!"

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime News announcement on October 3rd, 2025.

Pokémon Anime News:
The cast members playing the characters from Blueberry Academy that will appear during the Rising Again arc have been revealed! The role of Cyano will be played by Shinya Owada-san, the role of Taro will be played by Seiran Kobayashi-san and the role of Kakitsubata will be played by Hiroyuki Yoshino-san. Look forward to the premiere Friday October 31st! Tap the images to check out the facial illustrations and character profiles too, okay?

CYANO (voiced by Shinya Owada): Serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded. Welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. He and Principal Clavel from Orange Academy have known each other for a long time.
TARO (voiced by Seiran Kobayashi): A member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, and a serious-minded person of firm character. The Pokémon accompanying her are a Plusle and a Minun. Gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy.
KAKITSUBATA (voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino): Another member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, just like Taro. While he looks listless and bored, his battle skills are genuine. When Liko and the others ask for battle training, he appears before them...

アニポケ 速報
ライジングアゲイン 編に登場する
ブルーベリー学園の人々のキャストを解禁
シアノ役は 大和田伸也 さん
タロ役は 小林星蘭 さん
カキツバタ役は #吉野裕行 さんです
10/31(金)からの放送をお楽しみに！
画像をタップして、表情イラストと人物紹介もチェックしてね
※一部地域では放送内容が異なります
※放送内容は変更になる場合があります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted comments from Polkadot Stingray on October 30th, 2025.


NETE MO SAMETE MO (UNIVERSAL SIGMA)
Vocals: Polkadot Stingray
Lyrics: Shizuku
Composition: Shizuku
Arrangement: Polkadot Stingray

This is Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray, and I love Pokémon. I first encountered the franchise at age 4, and that's when I devoted my life to it. I got so carried away I actually became a video game developer at one point, but even now that I'm a musician, Pokémon will always be number one in my life! I was actually crying as I wrote this song; The hope present in Liko and Roy's adventure, the impression their world gives off, and the way all the characters grow over time... This show just has so much appeal! Nete mo samete mo is Pagogo's... sorry, I'm running out of space here! Yeeeah!!!!! Pocket Monsters has allowed me discover so many new things, and it's going to continue doing so in the future as well! I could actually write another 100000 characters or so, but I'll give you the rest of them in the actual song! Look forward to Nete mo samete mo, Polkadot Stingray's masterpiece and the highlight of my life! -Shizuku, Polkadot Stingray

ライジングアゲイン
アニポケ 新エンディングテーマ「ねてもさめても」を手がけたポルカドットスティングレイ の雫さんからコメントが届きました！
ポケモンが大好きだという雫さんエンディング担当に決まった時の思いを語ってくれました

Rising Again:
We've received comments from Shizuku-san from Polkadot Stingray, who are responsible for the Pokémon anime ending theme "Nete mo samete mo"! This huge Pokémon fan told us how she felt when she learned they'd be handling the ending:

Hello everyone, this is Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray. This time we'll be handling "Nete mo samete mo", the ending theme to the TV show Pocket Monsters Rising Again. I'm so happy! I'd now like to tell you all kinds of things about the song and about Pokémon.

How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the theme song?
When I learned we were going to do the theme song, I got so happy I cried. And then, when it was time to turn the song from a demo into a fully realized track... or rather, when we got the point of starting to write the full song, I cried again as I was writing the lyrics. I was so happy I cried, see? And then when we were doing the final recording, of the vocals, I cried again as I was editing them by myself at home. I was so happy! Thank you so much.

How did the Pokémon anime influence the song?
There's a lot of aspects of the Pokémon anime I find appealing, but I was really torn about which specific elements I'd pick as the ones I'd express through the song. However, I... well, personally, hope that Nete mo samete mo particularly manages to express the, you know... what do you call it, the... hope? present in Liko and Roy's adventure, as well as the, you know, kind of way the world feels so vast and pure. Those are the aspects I wanted to express using sound, so the song gives off this kind of sparkling pure feeling overflowing with hope, I think. Please give it a listen.

Finally, do you have something you want to tell to the viewers?
I think I've managed to throughly cram what I love about Liko and Roy's adventure, about the Pokémon anime, into the ending theme Nete mo samete mo. This turned out to be an extremely personal song for me, so let's all support Liko and Roy's adventure while dancing briskly to Nete mo samete mo! I really really hope you'll check it out! Yay yay! With that said, the Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. The Rising Again arc, which features Nete mo samete mo as its ending theme, premieres Friday October 31st. Please watch the anime all the way to the end and enjoy the ending theme as well. This has been Shizuku. Bye bye.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted comments from Polkadot Stingray on October 31st, 2025.


Pokémon Anime New Chapter Premiere:
We present some side comments from Shizuku-san from Polkadot Stingray, the singer of the new ending theme for Rising Again. Here she talks about what she thinks of Soublades and Amethio, as well as her favorite Ghost type Pokémon:

アニポケ 新章突入
ライジングアゲイン新エンディングテーマを歌うポルカドットスティングレイ
雫さん(@HZshizuku)のコメントこぼれ話をお届け
ソウブレイズ とアメジオへの思いやゴーストタイプの好きなポケモンについて
語ってくれました

We know you like Amethio and Soublades, what exactly is it about them you like?
I really love Amethio and Soublades, but you know, when Amethio first appeared, when he first appeared in the Pokémon anime, my reaction was just an ordinary "Hm, he seems villainous. Hm"... you know, something like that. But see, I really really love Ghost type Pokémon, and the exact moment he said "Soublades!" and sent out Soublades, so the exact moment I realized his partner was a Soublades, I started really liking him. I think he might have even become my favorite character. But then I kept watching, and watching, and I realized that Amethio is a character who really sticks to his beliefs, and you know, that really resonates with my own way of thinking as a working adult and member of society. So I really love the character now because that part of him really resonates with me. And I really stan Soublades as well!

Do you have any Pokémon-related memories you'd like to share?
The first video game I ever played in my life, back when I was about 4 years old, was Pocket Monsters Red. That made me fall in love with Pokémon and with video games, and I feel like it's stayed that way for about 30 years now, you know. So because of that, Pokémon has always been number one in my life.

What is your favorite Pokémon, and why?
My favorite? Well, I really love Ghost types, so... Well, sorry Soublades, but it's Mimikkyu. Sorry, I just love it so much. Not just in terms of looks, but also in terms of how strong it is... It's a Ghost type, so it has this slightly scary vibe to it as well, you know. Like, what would happen if you were to look inside it? I love that kind of stuff. Ah, it's so cute. It's my favorite for sure. Sorry.

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted on his X account on October 31st, 2025 indicated he worked on the opening.

The new Pokémon anime chapter begins today!
Featuring a new opening theme by Eve!
I worked on Key Animation, so please be sure to watch!

本日から始まったアニポケ新シリーズ
Eveさんによる新OPです！
自分も原画で参加していますので、よろしければご視聴ください

otumami (おつまみ) posted on their X account on October 31st, 2025 indicated they worked on the opening. They also posted an artwork picture of Captain Pikachu.

For "Pocket Monsters (2023) Rising Again" which begins on episode 115, I was responsible for the Color Script and some Storyboard/Unit Director work for "Iolite", the new chapters OP sung by Eve! The anime staff did an amazing job bringing it to life. Please continue to support the Anipoke!

「ポケットモンスター(2023) ライジングアゲイン」第115話～新章OPにて、Eveさんが歌う「アイオライト」のカラースクリプトと絵コンテ/演出の一部案出しなどを担当させていただきました！アニメスタッフさん達が素晴らしく仕上げてくださっています 今後とも #アニポケ をお願いいたします！

On September 19th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an announcement for Pocket Monsters Rising Again.

Pocket Monsters Rising Again:
The Pokémon anime switches to a new setting on Friday October 31st, 2025! We present the key visual! It shows Taro and Kakitsubata, who will be making appearances soon, as well as Friede's back...! Onwards, Together With Our Companions!

ポケットモンスター ライジングアゲイン
10月31日(金)から アニポケが新たな舞台へ！
キービジュアルを公開します
今後登場するタロ、カキツバタの姿やフリードの背中も…！
進め！仲間と共に！
ライジングアゲイン
※一部地域では放送内容が異なります。

On September 19th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a trailer for Pocket Monsters Rising Again. It originally aired on TV Tokyo.

Pokémon Anime News:
The new setting for the Pokémon anime will be... Blueberry Academy! Liko, Roy, Uruto and Dot engage in battle training at this school for Pokémon Trainers! The Rising Again arc begins airing Friday October 31st, 2025!

アニポケ 最新情報解禁
新たな舞台は…ブルーベリー学園！
ポケモントレーナーのための学校でリコ、ロイ、ウルト、ドットのバトル修行、開始
「ライジングアゲイン」編10/31(金)から放送スタート！
※一部地域では放送内容が異なります。
※放送内容は変更になる場合があります。

The Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will premiere the new chapter "Rising Again" on October 31st, 2025. Additional cast members have now been announced, with Shinya Owada playing the role of Cyano, Seiran Kobayashi playing the role of Taro, and Hiroyuki Yoshino playing the role of Kakitsubata.

The new Rising Again chapter will feature Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata, who also appear in the video games Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk.

The video that got released depicts Blueberry Academy, where the training will take place. Various Pokémon that live there can be seen as well, as can the video game characters Principal Cyano, Taro and Kakitsubata, the latter two which also appeared in the key visual. An exciting story featuring battles at Blueberry Academy as well as encounters with new characters and Pokémon is about to unfold.

Owada is famous for his love for Pokémon, and has been dreaming of getting a role in the anime. The character he plays, Principal Cyano, serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded, and welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. Taro is a serious-minded person of firm character who gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy, and Kakitsubata is a character who appears before Liko and the others when they ask for battle training.

His earnest dream of a role in the show finally having been granted, Owada made a post on X where he wrote "Hooray! I'm in the Pokémon anime! This is all thanks to you guys! 'Welcome to my grand Blueberry Academy'! Pero (Kuwassu), Chiko (Zenigame) and Chiro (Waninoko) are just as overjoyed as me! I'd be really happy if you'd watch" and attached a happy photo.

アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（公式略称：アニポケ　テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）が、10月31日より新章「ライジングアゲイン」編が放送される。追加キャストが発表され、シアノ役は大和田伸也、タロ役は小林星蘭、カキツバタ役は吉野裕行が務める。

新章「ライジングアゲイン」編は、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』「後編・藍の円盤」にも登場している、ブルベリーグ四天王のタロ、カキツバタが登場。

公開された映像には、修行の舞台となるブルーベリー学園が描かれており、そこに生息するポケモンの姿も映っている。そして、ゲームの登場人物でもあるシアノ校長や、最新ビジュアルにも登場しているタロ、カキツバタの姿も。ブルーベリー学園で繰り広げられるバトルや、新たな人物、ポケモンたちとの出会いにわくわくするような物語が展開される。

『ポケモン』好きで知られ、アニメ出演を夢見ていた大和田が演じるシアノ校長は、自ら創設したブルーベリー学園の校長を務めており、主人公・リコたちを優しく迎えてくれる人物。タロはまじめな性格のしっかり者で、リコたちの学園の案内をし、カキツバタはバトル修行のお願いをするリコたちの前に現れるキャラクターとなっている。

念願の出演が決まった大和田は、自身のXを更新し「アニポケ！やったね！登場です　皆さんのおかげです「ようこそ僕のブルーベリー学園へ」ぺろ（クワッス）チコ（ゼニガメ）　ちろ（ワニノコ）も一緒に喜んでいます　どうぞ観ていただけたら嬉しいです♪」と歓喜の写真も投稿した。

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime News announcement video on October 3rd, 2025.


Pokémon Anime News:
We present new information on the Rising Again arc! Those playing Blueberry Academy's principal Cyano and Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata get revealed, and the theme songs for the new adventure has been decided! Watch the video for details, okay?

アニポケ速報
ライジングアゲイン 編新情報を公開
ブルーベリー学園の校長・シアノ
ブルベリーグ四天王のタロ、カキツバタ
を演じる皆さんを解禁！
新たな冒険の主題歌も決定
詳しくは動画を見てね！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted the model sheet for Kakitsubata on October 28th, 2025.

Rising Again:
"Yuruuuku ikou zei" We present the model sheet for Kakitsubata, who will appear in the new chapter of the Pokémon anime! Look forward to the premiere on Friday October 31st, 2025!

ライジングアゲイン
ゆる～くいこうぜぃ
アニポケ 新章に登場するカキツバタの設定画を公開
10/31(金)からの放送をお楽しみに！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime News announcement on October 3rd, 2025. The comments were the same as the video interview and comments.

Pokémon Anime News:
The theme songs for the new adventure in the Rising Again arc will be... "Iolite" by Eve as the opening and "Nete mo samete mo" by Polkadot Stingray as the ending! We've received comments from Eve and Polkadot Stingray, the people behind these songs.

アニポケ 速報
ライジングアゲイン 編新しい冒険の主題歌は…
オープニング「アイオライト」Eve (@oO0Eve0Oo)
エンディング「ねてもさめても」
ポルカドットスティングレイ(@POLKA_fukuoka)
楽曲を手掛けたEveさん、ポルカドットスティングレイさんからコメントが届きました！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a New Pokémon Anime Trailer on October 24th, 2025.


A New Pokémon Anime Trailer:
Rising Again begins Friday October 31st, 2025! Here, we'll see the start of battle training in an all new setting! The trailer also features a little preview of the new opening theme Iolite by Eve-san! And then, at the very end... "Can you hear me?"

アニポケ 最新映像
10/31(金) からは、ライジングアゲイン
新たな舞台で、バトル修行がスタート！
最新映像にて、 Eve (@oO0Eve0Oo)さんによる
新オープニングテーマ「アイオライト」
も少しだけ公開になりました！
さらに映像の最後には…
「聞こえるか？」

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted the Hype Up Rising Again Again and Again giveaway campaign on October 24th, 2025.

Next week's episode of the Pokémon anime will feature the Hype Up Rising Again Again and Again giveaway campaign (some regions exempt), where 50 winners will receive extravagant prizes! Enter the lottery by submitting the keyword announced during the episode, okay? Go here for details: Click Here.

アニポケ 来週の放送で
アゲアゲ！ライジングアゲイン
プレゼントキャンペーンを開催
※一部地域を除く
豪華プレゼントを抽選で50名様にプレゼントします
放送で発表されるキーワードで応募してね！
詳しくはこちら

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Promotion schedule on October 25th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime heads towards a new adventure! The curtain rises for Rising Again Friday October 31st (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region. All content is subject to change)! We've scheduled all kinds of content for you! Keep an eye out for upcoming info as well!

Promotion schedule:
October 25th, 2025: Comment video from Shinya Owada, the voice of Principal Cyano
October 27th, 2025: Comment from Seiran Kobayashi, the voice of Taro
October 28th, 2025: Comment from Hiroyuki Yoshino, the voice of Kakitsubata
October 29th, 2025: Comment video from Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray
October 30th, 2025: Comment video from Eve
October 31st, 2025: POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN PREMIERES!
November 6th, 2025: Special illustration #1
November 13th, 2025: Special illustration #2

アニポケ が新しい冒険へ！
ライジングアゲイン10/31(金)から開幕
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
※放送内容は変更になる場合があります
さまざまなコンテンツを公開予定です！
今後の情報にも、ご注目ください

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted comments from Shinya Owada-san on October 25th, 2025.


We've received comments from Shinya Owada-san, the voice of Principal Cyano! While joined by Pero-san the Kuwassu, Chiko-san the Zenigame and Chiro-san the Waninoko, he talked about how he felt when he got cast, his thoughts on playing Principal Cyano, and more.

ライジングアゲイン
シアノ校長役の大和田伸也さんから
コメントが到着しました！
ぺろ(クワッス)さん、チコ(ゼニガメ)さん、ちろ(ワニノコ)さんと一緒に、出演が決まったときの感想や
シアノ校長を演じて感じたことなどを語っていただきました
大和田伸也（@oowadashinya）

Hello everyone. This is Shinya Owada. This time I will be playing Cyano, the principal of Blueberry Academy, who's going to appear in the Rising Again arc of the Pocket Monsters TV show. "Welcome to my grand Blueberry Academy!"

How did you feel when you you got cast?
How I felt? It made me very happy. The beautiful... you know, scenery, of Blueberry Academy, this place that's floating in the sea, or should we maybe say submerged in the sea, it's going to appear in the anime exactly the way it's like in the video game, you know. Me getting to enter, or be a part of, that place sounded really fun.

What were your initial impressions of Cyano, and how did they change after you got to play him?
When I played the game, I thought Principal Cyano came across as a real dandy, though one with a slightly humorous side to him. Now that I've personally played him in the animation though, I've realized that he's not just charming and stylish, but that he genuinely loves the students of Blueberry Academy and has this passionate desire to shape their futures.

How did you feel about the dubbing sessions? Do you have any behind-the-scenes stories to share?
Coming into such a group of amazing voice actors and acting alongside them made me a little... nervous actually. However, I put a lot of thought into how to, you know, express Principal Cyano's idiosyncrasies as I played him. I gave him an excited voice that's a bit higher than my normal one, so I'm wondering what you'll think of it.

Finally, do you have something you want to tell to the viewers?
This series will feature new and really wonderful characters, as well as really wonderful Pokémon. Make sure to watch.
A status report from my dubbing session will be shown on Pokédoko Sunday October 26th, 2025 at 7:30am, so please watch that as well. The Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. The Rising Again arc, which also features my character Principal Cyano, premieres Friday October 31st. Please watch the start of this new adventure. This has been Shinya Owada. Bye bye. Bye bye. Bye bye. Bye bye.

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a model sheet for Principal Cyano on October 26th, 2025.

Rising Again:
"Yokoso, boku no Blueberry Gakuen e!" We present the model sheet for Principal Cyano, who will appear in the new chapter of the Pokémon anime! Look forward to the premiere on Friday October 31st, 2025!

ライジングアゲイン
ようこそ、僕のブルーベリー学園へ
アニポケ 新章に登場するシアノ校長の設定画を公開
10/31(金)からの放送をお楽しみに
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
※放送内容は変更になる場合があります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a comment from Shinya Owada-san on October 26th, 2025.


Rising Again:
Here we have Shinya Owada-san, who played Principal Cyano, talking about his favorite Pokémon. We couldn't fit it into the comment video:

Are there any Pokémon you started to like after playing this role? You know, believe it or not, this time my dear friend Kuwassu has evolved and turned into a Welkamo. Welkamo is really cool too, so that made me fall in love with it all over again. We have it over here... Yeah, here it is. This is Welkamo. In the anime, it grows up and becomes a Welkamo. "Isn't that right?" "Yeah, it is." "That's great, isn't it?" "It really is, isn't it?" That's the two of them talking, see?

ライジングアゲイン
シアノ校長役を演じた大和田伸也さん
コメント動画に入り切らなかった
好きなポケモンについてのお話はこちら
大和田伸也（@oowadashinya）

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted the model sheet for Taro on October 26th, 2025.

Rising Again:
"Sou iu no, yokunai to omoimasu!" We present the model sheet for Taro, who will appear in the new chapter of the Pokémon anime! Look forward to the premiere on Friday October 31st, 2025!

ライジングアゲイン
そういうの、よくないと思います！
アニポケ 新章に登場するタロの設定画を公開
10/31(金)からの放送をお楽しみに！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a comment from Taro's voice actress Seiran Kobayashi-san on October 27th, 2025.

We've received a comment from Taro's voice actress Seiran Kobayashi-san. How did she play a character who comes across as as serious and no-nonsense as Taro does?

My name is Seiran Kobayashi, and I've been given the opportunity to play Taro. Taro was one of my favorite characters when I played Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet, with her "Sou iu no yokunai to omoimasu!" line making a particularly lasting impression on me, so it's a true honor to be assigned the duty of bringing these words crafted by Taro to life through sound. The more I played the character, the more strongly I felt that her charm lies in how her idea of "cute" is built on a wealth of amassed knowledge, and I also had a lot of fun relearning all these things about battling and individual Pokémon characteristics as I played the role. I hope I've been able to support Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto to the best of my ability during this crucial period of growth for them! Thank you for your support as we enter the Rising Again arc. Best regards,
-Seiran Kobayashi, the voice of Taro

ライジングアゲイン
タロを演じた小林星蘭さんから
コメントが到着しました！
真面目な印象が強いタロをどのように演じたのでしょうか？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame on October 30th, 2025.

We present a key frame of Taro's Plusle and Minun from episode 115. How good are the Bluebereague Elite Four at double battles...?!

アニポケ マニア
第115話よりタロのプラスル 、マイナンの原画をご紹介
ブルベリーグ四天王のダブルバトルの実力はいかに…!?

The original airing on TV Tokyo had a message above To Be Continued that said: After the commercials, there will be a present announcement! (CMのあと、プレゼントのお知らせ！)

梶田乃愛 (Noa Kajita) and 髙橋祐希 (Yūki Takahashi) were credited twice for 2nd Key Animation (第2原画). Our staff index only lists them once instead of including duplicated records.