Corocoro Comic Decemeber 2025 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2025年12月号) was published by Shogakukan on November 13th, 2025. There was 2 pages dedicated to the anime.

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THE POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN POKÉMON ANIME ACADEMY ADMISSION TEST!!
In celebration of the start of the new chapter! Give this test a try whether you watch the anime every week or just have an interest in it.

CHECK OUT THE CHARACTERS AND POKÉMON THAT APPEAR IN THE ANIME!!
Before taking the test, study and review the characters and Pokémon that play a role in the anime! If you read through this, you'll enjoy the story even more.
*The main highlight of the anime is indeed battles!
*The characters are super excited about working together with the Pokémon.

SEE THE MAJESTIC FIGURES OF THE POKÉMON!

LIKO: As a protagonist, she's in the middle of an adventure with Terapagos and the others!

MASQUERNYA:
Species: Magician Pokémon
Type: Grass/Dark
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 31.2kg

TEBRIM:
Species: Serene Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Height: 0.6m
Weight: 4.8kg

CARBOU:
Species: Fire Child Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 0.6m
Weight: 10.5kg

TERAPAGOS (NORMAL FORME):
Species: Terastal Pokémon
Type: Normal
Height: 0.2m
Weight: 6.5kg
CHECK: A Legendary Pokémon heavily tied to Terastallization

ROY: A protagonist whose forte is battling. Recently had the Yellow Lucario join him!

CAPTAIN PIKACHU:
Species: Mouse Pokémon
Type: Electric
Height: 0.2m
Weight: 6.0kg

TAIKAIDEN:
Species: Frigatebird Pokémon
Type: Electric/Flying
Height: 1.4m
Weight: 38.6kg

ACHIGATOR:
Species: Fire Croc Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1.0m
Weight: 30.7kg

YELLOW MEGA LUCARIO:
Species: Wave Guidance Pokémon
Type: Fighting/Steel
Height: 1.3m
Weight: 57.5kg
CHECK: This is the Mega Evolved form of the Yellow Lucario!

DOT: A reliable companion who supports Liko and Roy with her wealth of knowledge.

DOT'S DEKANUCHAN:
Species: Hammer Pokémon
Type: Fairy/Steel
Height: 0.7m
Weight: 112.8kg

WELKAMO:
Species: Lesson Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1.2m
Weight: 21.5kg

COLLECUREI (CHEST FORME):
Species: Treasure Chest Pokémon
Type: Ghost
Height: 0.3m
Weight: 5.0kg
CHECK: Apparently it will become a Surfugo when it evolves?!

URUTO: Roy's rival of sorts. Joined him on his adventure and fights alongside him.

MEGA YAMIRAMI:
Species: Darkness Pokémon
Type: Dark/Ghost
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 161.0kg

MEGA KAIRYU:
Species: Dragon Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Flying
Height: 2.2m
Weight: 290.0kg
CHECK: The Kairyu that was inside the off-limits Dark Ball Mega Evolves.

TARO: A student at Blueberry Academy and one of the Bluebereague Elite Four.
POP QUIZ!
TRY TAKING THE TEST!!

1) A QUESTION RELATED TO LIKO:
What Forme does Terapagos (Normal Forme) become when it undergoes a Forme Change?
A: Terastal Forme
B: Mega Forme
C: Rising Forme
The sturdy shell it showcases during battle is made of Terastal crystals.

2) A QUESTION RELATED TO ROY:
What name was the Yellow Lucario referred to by before Roy got it?
A: Iron Tail
B: Yellow Blast
C: Clear Diamond
While regular Lucario are blue, alternately colored ones are noted for being yellow. In other words...?!

3) A QUESTION RELATED TO DOT:
What is the name of the Pokémon Collecurei (Chest Forme) looks up to?
A: Irukaman
B: Nakanuchan
C: Surfugo
Collecurei met the Pokémon in question at the beach, where it was surfing?!

4) A QUESTION RELATED TO URUTO:
What is the name of the ball Kairyu was inside?
A: Hyper Ball
B: Speed Ball
C: Dark Ball
The dark-colored monster ball Uruto cherishes is a hint.

CYANO: The founder and principal of Blueberry Academy.
HOW MANY QUESTIONS WERE YOU ABLE TO ANSWER CORRECTLY?
Look at the answers below and compare them to your answers. If you got 3 out of the 4 questions right, you pass! Now you'll be able to enjoy the anime even more!! If you only got 1 or 2 answers right, try again after you've enjoyed the anime some more!

Answers:
The answer to question 1 is A, the answer to question 2 is B, the answer to question 3 is C and the answer to question 4 is C

Check out the upcoming episodes as well:

Scheduled for November 21st: "Liko and Tebrim's Bond of Happiness!"
Anne invites Liko along for "Metamon Block Hunting", during which she ends up doing some battle training against Anne's Daikenki. When Liko notices that Tebrim doesn't seem to be doing what it actually desires to do out of consideration for Masquernya and Carbou, she gently tells it that it can do what it wants to. However, Anne seems to have her own thoughts on this...?

Scheduled for November 28th: "Hang In There, Achigator, For the Sake of Tomorrow"
Briar gathers Liko and the others to tell them about Terapagos' secrets and her theory for how the Rakulium can be purified. After hearing what she has to say, Roy wants to leave Blueberry Academy immediately. Seeing this, Kakitsubata suggests they have a Pokémon battle first, and while Roy is initially hesitant, Liko and the others successfully encourage him to engage in this rematch...!!

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a follow up of episode 117 with a pop quiz on November 15th, 2025.

We follow up episode 117 with another pop quiz! The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday November 21st is... episode 118, "Liko and Tebrim's Bond of Happiness!" The top spot on Anne's ranking of things she wants to do with Liko starts with an M and ends with a g! If you know what it is, tell us the answer in a quote post! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

Answer: Metamon Block Hunting

117話に続けてクイズです！
アニポケ 次回11/21(金)の放送は第118話「リコとテブリム、幸せの絆！」
アンがリコとやりたいことランキング！
栄えある1位に輝いたのは…
メで始まってしで終わること
正解が分かったら引用ポストで答えてね
※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 promotion for Anne's ranking of the top 50 things she wants to do with Liko on November 19th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday November 21st is... episode 118, "Liko and Tebrim's Bond of Happiness!" What DID take the top spot on Anne's ranking of the top 50 things she wants to do with Liko...? Check out the Pokémon anime for the answer!

アニポケ 11/21(金)の放送は第118話「リコとテブリム、幸せの絆！」
アンによるリコとやりたいことランキング
50位まである中で1位に輝いたのは…？
アニポケで答えをチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on November 19th, 2025.

Anne invites Liko and the others to try "Metamon Block Hunting". While they're enjoying themselves, Liko notices that Tebrim doesn't seem to be doing what it actually desires to do and tells it that it can do what it wants to. Anne has her own thoughts on this, though...?

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
アンの誘いで、リコたちは「メタモンブロック探し」に挑戦
みんなが楽しむ中、自分のやりたいことを我慢しているように見える テブリム に
リコは「テブリムのしたいことをしていいんだよ」と伝えますが…
その様子に、アンは思うところがあって…？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Recap on November 20th, 2025.

Tebrim Recap:
Liko took Mibrim into her care when she found it in a weakened state in a forest, and it used to love sitting in the hood of her hoodie. After it evolved into a Tebrim, it became a strong and kind creature that knocks out fighting Pokémon, then heals them using Heal Pulse. However, sometimes it seems like it's holding back out if consideration for other Pokémon as well...?

テブリム 振り返り
森で弱っていたところをリコに保護された ミブリム
リコのパーカーのフードがお気に入りの場所でした。
テブリム に進化してからは喧嘩中のポケモンを倒し『いやしのはどう』で治す
強く心優しい存在に
一方で、他のポケモンに遠慮しているように見える時も…？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on November 20th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and Anne will give the Blurec "Metamon Block Hunting" a try! Pop quiz: How many Metamon Blocks will they find in total? Count them as you watch the episode and use the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag to post your guesses and answers, okay?

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
明日のアニポケでは、リコとアンが「メタモンブロック探し」の“ブルレク”に挑戦
ここでクイズです！
リコとアンはメタモンブロックを合計で何個見つけるでしょうか？
放送を見て数えてみてください！
予想や解答は アニポケ をつけてポストしてね

On November 21st, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Liko and Anne give Metamon Block Hunting a try! Will they be able to find the Metamon hidden in the Canyon Area? One of them is even alternately-colored?! Masquernya and Carbou are super excited about this hunt! In addition, Carbou and Anne's Daikenki do a bit of battling along the way to get some practice in!

金曜日はアニポケ の日
リコとアンで「メタモンブロック探し」に挑戦！
キャニオンエリアに隠れている メタモンをみんなで見つけられるかな？
中には色違いのメタモンも!?
大興奮の マスカーニャ やカルボウ
さらに途中、修行のため
アンの ダイケンキ とカルボウ がバトルに！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded viewers on November 21st, 2025 about this episodes airing.

When Anne saw how gently Liko treats the overly considerate Tebrim, the unexpected similarities she and Tebrim share made her realize something. And after Liko hears what she has to say, she approaches Tebrim with a different attitude... Don't miss the bond of happiness in the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第118話「リコとテブリム、幸せの絆！」
気を使ってしまう テブリム に
優しく接するリコを見て感じたことは
アンとテブリムの意外な共通点に関わること
リコはアンからの言葉を聞きテブリムに改めて向き合って…
このあとよる6時55分のアニポケで
幸せの絆をお見逃しなく！

On November 23rd, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Roy.

November 23rd is Labor Thanksgiving Day! To show our gratitude for the hard work you guys do, we present key frames of Roy and Achigator from the new opening animation for the Rising Again arc of the Pokémon anime! If you're one of the many who will be enjoying an extended weekend, why not watch the Youtube upload of the new Pokémon anime episode?

11月23日は勤労感謝の日
皆さんの日々の勤労に感謝して…
アニポケ #ライジングアゲイン 編
新オープニング映像のロイとアチゲータ の原画を公開
明日も含めて3連休の方はアニポケの見逃し配信を見るのはいかがでしょうか？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Header Giveaway on November 22nd, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Header Giveaway:
Liko's Tebrim evolved into a Brimuon in episode 118. It seems it's going to be even stronger and kinder from here on! Check out the "Happiness Evolution" where it got shrouded in warm light in the Youtube upload of the episode, okay?

アニポケ ヘッダープレゼント
第118話でリコのテブリム がブリムオン に進化
これからはより、強く優しくなれそうですね
温かい光に包まれる“幸せ進化”の様子を見逃し配信でチェックしてね！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on November 21st, 2025.


Let's get started searching for Metamon blocks!! Is this part of Liko's training...!?

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 and her friends are training at Blueberry Academy to rescue the six legendary Pokémon captured by the Explorers. While Professor Briar researches Pagogo, Liko searches for a training partner for Carbou. Invited by Anne, she ends up going on "Metamon Block Hunting"!


▲ Liko gets invited by Anne to go "Metamon Block Hunting". Maybe she'll find a training partner for Carbou too!


▲ It's a Blurec "Metamon Block Hunting" mission to find Metamon, a hide-and-seek-loving character who has transformed into a block somewhere in the Terarium Dome!


▲ The Metamon that Masquernya found... somehow feels different from the other Metamon's...!?

While searching for a Metamon Block, Anne offers to be Liko's training partner. They immediately begin battle training with Liko's Carbou and Anne's Daikenki, but Anne seems to have something she wants to tell Liko...!?


▲ When Liko was at the Sekiei Academy, Anne's partner was a Mijumaru, but now it's a Daikenki!


▲ One of Liko's main reasons for coming to Blueberry Academy is to power up Carbou!


▲ Watching Liko and the Pokémon, Anne seems to have something on her mind about Tebrim.


▲ What is the reason behind Tebrim's tears......!?


▲ But then...... while chasing a Metamon, they stumbled upon a cave where something sinister seems to be brewing!!

The rest is on tonight's Pokémon anime at 6:55 PM! Tonight's Pokémon anime... I have a feeling something's going to happen!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】さあ始めようメタモンブロック探し!! これがリコの修行なの……!?
さあ始めようメタモンブロック探し!!これがリコの修行なの……!?
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!!
エクスプローラーズにとらわれた六英雄ポケモンを救い出すためにブルーベリー学園で修行中のリコたち。
ブライア先生にパゴゴのことを調べてもらっている間にカルボウの修行相手を探すリコは、アンに誘われて「メタモンブロック探し」をすることに！
▲アンに「メタモンブロック探し」をしようと誘われるリコ。カルボウの修行相手も見つかるかも！
▲それはテラリウムドームのどこかでブロックに変身しているかくれんぼ好きのメタモンを探すブルレクミッション!!
▲マスカーニャが見つけたメタモンは…なんだかほかのメタモンと違う気が……!?
メタモンブロック探しの途中で、アンはリコの修行相手を申し出る。
さっそくリコのカルボウとアンのダイケンキでバトル修行を開始するのだが、アンはリコに伝えたいことがある様子で……!?
▲リコとセキエイ学園であったときミジュマルだったアンの相棒も、今ではダイケンキに！
▲カルボウのパワーアップは、リコがブルーベリー学園に来た大きな目的のひとつ！
▲リコとポケモンたちの様子を見ていたアンは、テブリムのことで気になることがあるようだ。
▲テブリムのこの涙の理由とは……!?
▲そして……メタモンを追って偶然見つけた洞窟でも何やら事件の予感!!
続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで！
今日のアニポケ……何かが起こる予感!!

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 November 20th, 2025.

We present a key frame of Liko and Tebrim from episode 118. Why is Tebrim in tears...?

アニポケ マニア
第118話よりリコとテブリムの原画をご紹介
テブリムの目からこぼれる涙
その理由とは…？

The Animedia Anime Hunter Plus December 2025 issue released on November 9th, 2025 indicated that the Animation Director for this episode was Jin Zhong (仲金) but the originally aired ending credits indicated they didn't even work on this episode.