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  • Japan 負けられないバトル!試される絆!!
  • Japan Makerarenai battle! Tamesareru kizuna!!
  • Japan A Battle We Can't Afford to Lose! Bonds Get Put to the Test!!
  • South Korea 질 수 없는 배틀! 시험대에 오른 유대감!!

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Staff List

Japan Screenplay 永川成基 (Naruki Nagakawa)
Japan Storyboard 清島ゆうこ (Yūko Kiyoshima)
Japan Episode Director 岩田義彦 (Yoshihiko Iwata)
Japan Animation Director WUXI HUAXIAN ANIMATION PRODUCTION CO.LTD
Japan Animation Director sun qiang
Japan Animation Director fan dong dong
Japan Animation Director liu qi qi
Japan Animation Director zhang qian ru
Japan Animation Director li jie
Japan Animation Director HYUNGRAK
Japan Animation Director APELIN
Japan Animation Director 최은옥 (Choe Eunok)
Japan Animation Director 김현수 (Kim Hyeon-su)
Japan Animation Director Wuxi Liangdu Graffiti Culture Media Limited Company
Japan Animation Director 魏旭龍 (Wei Xulong)

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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 Masquernya
Japan 寺崎裕香 (Yuka Terasaki) Roy
Japan 山下大輝 (Daiki Yamashita) Roy's Laudbon
Japan 青山吉能 (Yoshino Aoyama) Dot
Japan 浪川大輔 (Daisuke Namikawa) Dot's Welkamo
Japan 藤原夏海 (Natsumi Fujiwara) Uruto
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 喜多村英梨 (Eri Kitamura) Nemo
Japan 広橋涼 (Ryō Hirohashi) Botan
Japan 大場真人 (Mahito Ohba) Clavel
Japan 小林沙苗 (Sanae Kobayashi) Omodaka
Japan 本渡楓 (Kaede Hondo) Nanjamo
Japan 畠中祐 (Tasuku Hatanaka) Zinnia
Japan 夏目妃菜 (Hina Natsume) Bok
Japan 永井真里子 (Mariko Nagai) Bok's Swanna
Japan 田邊幸輔 (Kohsuke Tanabe) Ray's Hihidaruma
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
Japan 髙橋ひかる (Hikaru Takahashi) Luka
Japan 青山吉能 (Yoshino Aoyama) Rising Volt Tacklers' Pamo Uncredited
Japan 畠中祐 (Tasuku Hatanaka) Roy's Taikaiden Uncredited
Japan 八代拓 (Taku Yashiro) Roy's Lucario Uncredited
Japan 佐倉綾音 (Ayane Sakura) Ray Uncredited
Japan 佐倉綾音 (Ayane Sakura) Uruto's Yamirami Uncredited
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Dot's Dekanuchan Uncredited
Japan 畠中祐 (Tasuku Hatanaka) Dot's Surfugo Uncredited
Japan 青山吉能 (Yoshino Aoyama) Gurumin Mega Gurumin Segment
Japan 浪川大輔 (Daisuke Namikawa) Dot's Welkamo Segment
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Dot's Dekanuchan Segment
Japan 真堂圭 (Kei Shindō) Tabunne Segment
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu) Segment

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Summary

Japanese Summary:

クラベル校長のはたらきかけで校内でのストロングスフィアの使用は禁止することができたが、リコは納得がいかないボッコからバトルを申し込まれる。負けたら禁止を解除!?

ストロングスフィアの発売を止めるため、オレンジアカデミーを訪れたリコたち。クラベル校長のはたらきかけで、校内での使用は禁止することができた。しかし、かつてテラスタル研修で一緒だったボッコは納得がいかない…。ボッコからバトルを申し込まれるリコ。負けたらストロングスフィア禁止を解除―!?

Japanese Summary Translation:

While Liko manages to ban the usage of Strong Spheres at the academy thanks to Principal Clavel stepping in, Bok remains unconvinced and challenges her to a battle. If she loses, the ban will be lifted?!

Liko and the others visit Orange Academy in order to prevent the Strong Spheres from getting rolled out. However, while they manage to ban their usage at the academy thanks to Principal Clavel stepping in, their fellow former Terastal trainee Bok remains unconvinced and challenges Liko to a battle. If she loses, the ban will be lifted?!

Characters

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  • United States Nemona
  • Japan ネモ
  • Japan Nemo
  • Japan Nemo
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  • United States Penny
  • Japan ボタン
  • Japan Botan
  • Japan Botan
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  • United States Clavell
  • Japan クラベル
  • Japan Clavel
  • Japan Clavel
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  • United States Jacq
  • Japan ジニア
  • Japan Zinnia
  • Japan Zinnia
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  • United States Geeta
  • Japan オモダカ
  • Japan Omodaka
  • Japan Omodaka
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  • United States Iono
  • Japan ナンジャモ
  • Japan Nanjamo
  • Japan Nanjamo
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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'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 Zirc
  • Japan ジル
  • Japan Zir
  • Japan Zir
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  • United States Onia
  • Japan コニア
  • Japan Conia
  • Japan Conia
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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 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 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 Roy's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ロイのスマホロトム
  • Japan Roy no Smartphone Rotom
  • Japan Roy's Smartphone Rotom
Dot
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  • United States Dot
  • Japan ドット
  • Japan Dot
  • Japan Dot
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  • United States Iono's Bellibolt
  • Japan ナンジャモのハラバリー
  • Japan Nanjamo no Harabarie
  • Japan Nanjamo's Harabarie
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  • United States Lucius' Arboliva
  • Japan ルシアス‎のオリーヴァ
  • Japan Lucius no Oliva
  • Japan Lucius' Oliva
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  • United States Lucius' Moltres
  • Japan ルシアス‎のファイヤー (ガラルのすがた)
  • Japan Lucius no Fire (Galar no sugata)
  • Japan Lucius' Fire (Galar Form)
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  • United States Liko's Terapagos (Pagogo)
  • Japan リコのテラパゴス (パゴゴ)
  • Japan Liko no Terapagos (Pagogo)
  • Japan Liko's Terapagos (Pagogo)
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  • United States Lucius' Kleavor
  • Japan ルシアス‎のバサギリ
  • Japan Lucius no Basagiri
  • Japan Lucius' Basagiri
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  • United States Lucius' Lapras
  • Japan ルシアス‎のラプラス
  • Japan Lucius no Laplace
  • Japan Lucius' Laplace
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  • United States Orla's Rotom Phone
  • Japan オリオのスマホロトム
  • Japan Orio no Sumaho Rotom
  • Japan Orio's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Murdock's Rotom Phone
  • Japan マードックのスマホロトム
  • Japan Murdock no Smartphone Rotom
  • Japan Murdock's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Dot's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ドットのスマホロトム
  • Japan Dot no Smartphone Rotom
  • Japan Dot's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Nemona's Pawmot
  • Japan ネモのパーモット
  • Japan Nemo no Parmot
  • Japan Nemo's Parmot
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  • United States Roy's Kilowattrel
  • Japan ロイのタイカイデン
  • Japan Roy no Taikaiden
  • Japan Roy's Taikaiden
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  • United States Niko
  • Japan ルカ
  • Japan Luka
  • Japan Luka
Rob
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  • United States Rob
  • Japan ライ
  • Japan Ray
  • Japan Ray
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  • United States Dash
  • Japan ボッコ
  • Japan Bok
  • Japan Bok
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  • United States Niko's Roserade
  • Japan ルカのロズレイド
  • Japan Luka no Roserade
  • Japan Luka's Roserade
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  • United States Rob's Darumaka
  • Japan ライのダルマッカ
  • Japan Ray no Darumakka
  • Japan Ray's Darumakka
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  • United States Dash's Ducklett
  • Japan ボッコのコアルヒー
  • Japan Bok no Koaruhie
  • Japan Bok's Koaruhie
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  • United States Rising Volt Tacklers' Tatsugiri
  • Japan ライジングボルテッカーズのシャリタツ
  • Japan Rising Volteccers no Syaritatsu
  • Japan Rising Volt Tacklers' Syaritatsu
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  • United States Lucius' Gouging Fire
  • Japan ルシアスのウガツホムラ
  • Japan Lucius no Ugatsuhomura
  • Japan Lucius' Ugatsuhomura
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  • United States Liko's Meowscarada
  • Japan リコのマスカーニャ
  • Japan Liko no Masquernya
  • Japan Liko's Masquernya
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  • United States Roy's Lucario
  • Japan ロイのルカリオ
  • Japan Roy no Lucario
  • Japan Roy's Lucario
Ult
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  • United States Ult
  • Japan ウルト
  • Japan Uruto
  • Japan Uruto
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  • United States Ult's Sableye
  • Japan ウルトのヤミラミ
  • Japan Uruto no Yamirami
  • Japan Uruto's Yamirami
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  • United States Exceed Demonstrator's Electabuzz
  • Japan 社員トレーナーのエレブー
  • Japan Shain Trainer no Eleboo
  • Japan Employed Trainers' Eleboo
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  • United States Dash's Swanna
  • Japan ボッコのスワンナ
  • Japan Bok no Swanna
  • Japan Bok's Swanna
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  • United States Penny's Sylveon
  • Japan ボタンのニンフィア (ブイブイ)
  • Japan Botan no Nymphia (Buibui)
  • Japan Botan's Nymphia (Buibui)
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  • United States Dot's Tinkaton
  • Japan ドットのデカヌチャン
  • Japan Dot no Dekanuchan
  • Japan Dot's Dekanuchan
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  • United States Liko's Hatterene
  • Japan リコのブリムオン
  • Japan Liko no Brimuon
  • Japan Liko's Brimuon
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  • United States Roy's Skeledirge
  • Japan ロイのラウドボーン
  • Japan Roy no Laudbon
  • Japan Roy's Laudbon
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  • United States Dot's Gholdengo
  • Japan ドットのサーフゴー
  • Japan Dot no Surfugo
  • Japan Dot's Surfugo
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  • United States Liko's Armarouge
  • Japan リコのグレンアルマ
  • Japan Liko no Gurenarma
  • Japan Liko's Gurenarma
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  • United States Rob's Darmanitan
  • Japan ライのヒヒダルマ
  • Japan Ray no Hihidaruma
  • Japan Ray's Hihidaruma
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  • United States Amethio's Zygarde
  • Japan アメジオのジガルデ (白いジガルデ)
  • Japan Amethio no Zygarde (White Zygarde)
  • Japan Amethio's Zygarde (White Zygarde)

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Clefairy
  • Japan ピッピ
  • Japan Pippi
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  • United States Croconaw
  • Japan アリゲイツ
  • Japan Alligates
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  • United States Gligar
  • Japan グライガー
  • Japan Gliger
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  • United States Houndour
  • Japan デルビル
  • Japan Delvil
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  • United States Sableye
  • Japan ヤミラミ
  • Japan Yamirami
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  • United States Spoink
  • Japan バネブー
  • Japan Baneboo
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  • United States Piplup
  • Japan ポッチャマ
  • Japan Pochama
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  • United States Petilil
  • Japan チュリネ
  • Japan Tuline
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  • United States Brionne
  • Japan オシャマリ
  • Japan Osyamari
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  • United States Mudbray
  • Japan ドロバンコ
  • Japan Dorobanko
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  • United States Pawmi
  • Japan パモ
  • Japan Pamo
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The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an extravagant giveaway on January 30th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, February 6th, 2026 will feature an extravagant giveaway (some regions exempt). 50 lottery winners will receive a set of the "5 Glittering Clear Gold Frienda Picks With Pokémon Anime Illustrations Set" and a Frienda Carrying Case! Watch the episode, get the keyword and enter the lottery, okay? Go here for details: Click Here.

アニポケ 2月6日(金)の放送で豪華プレゼント企画を開催
※一部地域を除く
アニポケイラストのクリアゴールドでキラキラ光るフレンダピック5枚セットとフレンダキャリーのセットを抽選で50名様にプレゼント!
放送を見てキーワードをゲットして応募してね!
詳しくはこちら!

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an extravagant giveaway reminder on February 6th, 2026.

Today's episode will feature an extravagant giveaway (some regions exempt). Watch for the keyword that will be announced during the Pokémon anime and enter the lottery, okay?

本日の放送で豪華プレゼント企画を開催
※一部地域を除く
アニポケで発表されるキーワードを見て応募してね

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Note

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on February 6th, 2026.

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"I absolutely can't lose for my friend's sake!" A Pokémon battle where their bond is put to the test!!

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!

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To stop the distribution of the Strong Spheres, Liko and the others visit Orange Academy. They tell the academy's Principal Clavel everything they've learned about the Strong Spheres so far.

Pokémon lose their bond because of the Strong Spheres. That even if they win a battle, they'll no longer be partners......!!

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▲ Liko and the others convey the dangers of the Strong Spheres, along with the evidence they've gathered so far.

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▲ While abruptly halting sales would be difficult, they appreciate their call to ban its use at the Academy!!

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▲ Bok also had Terastal training alongside Liko and the others.

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▲ "With this, I can get stronger too......" In her hands is a Strong Sphere......!!

Principal Clavel announces a ban on using Strong Spheres at the academy, but Bok refuses to accept it. Bok has been struggling with her battles and the Strong Sphere would mean it would make her Pokémon stronger!!

Bok refuses to listen to any persuasion and challenges Liko to a battle which she accepts!!

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▲ Liko tries to convince Bok that the Strong Spheres are dangerous, but...

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▲ Bok is still heartbroken over failing the Terastal training and won't listen!!

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▲ If Bok wins this battle, the ban on using Strong Sphere will be lifted!? ......Liko absolutely cannot lose this battle!!

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▲ Bok's Swanna's aura...... Could it be because of the Strong Sphere!!?

The battle unfolds before the entire academy. How will Liko fight back...!?

Check out the continuation of this thrilling battle on Anipoke tonight at 6:55 PM!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと!】友のためにも絶対に負けられない! 絆をかけたポケモンバトル!!
友のためにも絶対に負けられない!絆をかけたポケモンバトル!!
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!!
ストロングスフィアの発売を止めるため、リコたちはオレンジアカデミーを訪れる。リコたちはアカデミーのクラベル校長に、これまでに手に入れたストロングスフィアの情報とわかったことを話す。
ストロングスフィアによってポケモンの絆が失われてしまうこと。たとえバトルで勝ったとしてもパートナーではなくなってしまうこと……。
それを聞いたクラベル校長はアカデミーでのストロングスフィアの使用禁止を決める。
しかしそのとき、アカデミーの生徒のひとりであるボッコが偶然にもストロングスフィアを手に入れてしまう……!!
▲これまでに集めた証拠とともにストロングスフィアの危険性を伝えるリコたち。
▲いきなり発売を止めることは難しいが、アカデミーでの使用禁止を呼び掛けてくれることに!!
▲かつてリコたちといっしょにテラスタル研修を受けたボッコ。
▲「これがあれば私も強くなれる……」その手にはストロングスフィアが……!!
クラベル校長によってアカデミー内でのストロングスフィアの使用禁止が発表されるがボッコは納得がいかない。バトルが弱くて悩んでいたボッコにとって、自分のポケモンを強くするというストロングスフィアはまさに禁断の果実!!
説得にも耳を貸さないボッコからのバトルの申し出に、リコは受けて立つ!!
▲ストロングスフィアが危険なものだとボッコを説得しようとするリコだが……。
▲テラスタル研修で自分が合格できなかったことに心を痛めるボッコは聞き入れない!!
▲ボッコがバトルに勝ったらストロングスフィアの使用禁止を取り消し!? ……このバトル負けられない‼
▲ボッコのスワンナのこの雰囲気……まさかストロングスフィア!!?
アカデミーのみんなが見守る中でのバトル。リコはどう打って出るのか……!?
気になるバトルの続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケをチェックだ!!

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Screenwriter Naruki Nagakawa (永川成基) posted a comment on February 6th, 2026, indicating they wrote the Screenplay for this episode.

I wrote the screenplay for Anipoke Episode 126 "A Battle We Can't Afford to Lose! Bonds Get Put to the Test!!" Be sure to check it out!
Pamo is so cute with its chubby figure!

アニポケ 第126話「負けられないバトル!試される絆!!」脚本担当しました。みてねー!
ムチムチのパモさんカワイイね!

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YouTube

On February 6th, 2026, 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 February 6th, 2026 to February 13th, 2026. 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) and were region locked. 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 126 A Battle We Can't Afford to Lose! Bonds Get Put to the Test!!
What did you think?
After the battle against Bok, Nemo and Botan go to the cafeteria.
Now that they've seen how dangerous the Strong Spheres are with their own eyes, they have a certain proposal for Liko and the others...!
Check out the Youtube upload!

アニポケ 第126話「負けられないバトル!試される絆!!」
いかがでしたか?
ボッコとのバトルの後に食堂へ来たネモとボタン。
ストロングスフィアの危険性を目にして、2人がリコたちに申し出たことは…!
見逃し配信でチェック

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On February 6th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

It's Liko's Masquernya VS Bok's Swanna, a battle where you can truly feel both Trainers' bond with their Pokémon as they give appropriate instructions. Bok then takes out her Strong Sphere... Can their bond survive this?! Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第126話「負けられないバトル!試される絆!!」
リコのマスカーニャ VSボッコのスワンナ
的確にポケモンに指示を出し
キズナが感じられるバトルを展開する2人
しかし、ボッコはストロングスフィアを取り出し…
キズナを守れるのか!?
よる6時55分のアニポケをお見逃しなく

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On February 6th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Bok lacks confidence in her battling skills, and even though she's now received a Strong Sphere, Liko and the others have successfully urged the academy to ban their usage there. In order to make Swanna stronger, she decides to battle Liko with a lifting of the ban on the line. How will this battle go...?!

金曜日はアニポケの日
バトルに自信が持てないボッコの元に届いた
ストロングスフィア
しかし、リコたちの訴えかけで
学園ではストロングスフィアが使用禁止に
ボッコは、スワンナを強くするために
使用禁止の取り下げをかけて
リコとバトルすることに
勝負の行方は…!?

00:00

YouTube

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 5th, 2026.

Note: The PM2023 126 YouTube PV had its scheduled publishing time set in AM instead of PM and was published 12 hours early on accident on Friday, January 30th, 2026. The preview was available briefly before the airing of PM2023 125 but was then set back to private til after the original airing of the episode.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, we return to Orange Academy! Will Liko and Masquernya be able to stop the Swanna that has been driven berserk by a Strong Sphere?! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、再びオレンジアカデミーへ!
ストロングスフィアの影響で暴走するスワンナを、リコとマスカーニャは止められるのか?
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェックしよう!

00:00

Pokémon Quiz

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on February 5th, 2026.

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 hint does Randou give the group?
A: "The Blue Kokogara of Happiness isn't far away."
B: "It is darkest under the Denryu"

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

00:00

Note

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 4th, 2026.

Now that the Strong Spheres are about to be rolled out, commercials are playing all throughout town, seemingly attracting attention all across the world! Exceed has even commissioned the popular content creator Nanjamo to promote them! But just where are the target of Exceed's smear tactics, the Rising Volt Tacklers...?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
発売直前のストロングスフィアは街中でもCMが流れ、世の中の注目の的に!
エクシード社は大人気配信者であるナンジャモにもプロモーションを依頼 一方で、そんなエクシード社に悪い噂を流されている
ライジングボルテッカーズの居場所はというと…?

00:00

Note

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on February 4th, 2026.

Luka, Ray and Bok, the trio Liko, Roy and Dot met during their Terastal training, will be appearing in this episode! Luka and Ray passed the training and seem to enjoy themselves battling. However, Bok, who failed, participated in a Strong Sphere demonstration battle earlier, and is now...?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコ、ロイ、ドットがテラスタル研修中に出会ったルカ、ライ、ボッコが登場!
3人のうち、ルカ、ライはテラスタル研修に合格し、バトルを楽しんでいる様子
一方、不合格となったボッコは以前ストロングスフィアのデモバトルに参加していましたが…!?

00:00

Note

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode preview on February 4th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, February 6th, 2026 is... episode 126, "A Battle We Can't Afford to Lose! Bonds Get Put to the Test!!" Liko and the others visit Orange Academy in order to highlight the risks associated with the Strong Spheres, which are about to get rolled out. How will Principal Clavel and the others respond...?

アニポケ 2/6(金)の放送は第126話「負けられないバトル!試される絆!!」
発売直前のストロングスフィアの危険性を訴えるため、オレンジアカデミーを訪れたリコたち
クラベル校長たちの返事は…?

00:00

Note

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted Back to Orange Academy in the Pokémon Anime on February 3rd, 2026.

Back to Orange Academy in the Pokémon Anime:
The Rising Volt Tacklers head for Orange Academy in order to get help from Principal Clavel, Board President Omodaka and Zinnia-sensei. And it seems like they'll reunite with some of the people they met during Terastal training as well!

アニポケ 再びオレンジアカデミーへ
クラベル校長や、オモダカ理事長、ジニア先生に協力してもらうため
オレンジアカデミーに向かうことにした
ライジングボルテッカーズ
テラスタル研修で出会った人々とも
再会があるようです!

00:00

Note

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a mobile wallpaper calendar on February 1st, 2026.

We give you a mobile wallpaper calendar made by Mojacookie-san. The theme for February is Liko and her Pokémon heading into battle! Gurenarma steps forwards, while Masquernya, Brimuon and Terastal Forme Pagogo (Terapagos) stand ready as well.

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 2月は、バトルに向かうリコとポケモンたち! 前に出るグレンアルマ! マスカーニャ 、ブリムオン、テラスタルフォルムのパゴゴ(テラパゴス)も立ち向かいます (by #もじゃクッキー@mojacookie)
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Note

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an annoucement on January 31st, 2026 indicating that Hikaru Takahashi would be reprising her role as Luka.

In the next episode, we're going back to Orange Academy! Here, Liko and the others will reunite with Luka, Ray and Bok, the trio they met during Terastal training! Hikaru Takahashi-san will be reprising her role as Luka, the girl with a Roserade as a Partner. Check out the next episode preview at the end of the Youtube upload of today's episode!

次回の放送で再びオレンジアカデミーへ!
テラスタル研修中にリコたちが出会ったルカ、ライ、ボッコの3人とも再会!
髙橋ひかる さんが、ロズレイド がパートナーのルカ役で再登場します
見逃し配信で次回予告をチェック!

00:00

Note

A new trailer and key visual for the Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") have just been revealed, setting the stage for the upcoming final battle against the Explorers.

The key visual shows Liko, Roy, Dot, Uruto and their Pokémon surrounding Pagogo (Liko's Terapagos). Many other Trainers and Pokémon are gathered around as well, including both the Six Hero Pokémon that have just been retrieved from the Explorers and their new allies Amethio, Soublades and Zygarde (Perfect Forme), building strong expectations for the final battle.

A new trailer has been released in preparation for the upcoming developments as well. Now that it has been confirmed that strong Pokémon and Trainers with all 18 different Teras Types are needed, the upcoming final battle requires more companions. How will the Trainers Liko and the others have bonded with, like Nemo and Botan, be involved in the final battle...?! The trailer also shows the Black Rayquaza, which was supposed to be sleeping in the Dragon Shrine, battle while Terastallized. This trailer truly hints at big developments that lie in wait as Liko and the others make their moves in preparation for the final battle and their companions come together.

The trailer depicts the approaching final battle against the Explorers! Will Liko and the others manage to eradicate the Rakulium and put and end to the Explorers' ambitions?!

In addition, episode 126, scheduled to air next week on February 6th, 2026, will feature the return of Luka and her Partner Roserade from episode 53 and 67. Hikaru Takahashi will once again make an appearance in the anime as a guest voice actor in the role of Luka. In episode 126, her friend Bok will send out her Swanna for a battle against Liko...?! This will be her first appearance in quite a while!

『ポケモン』最終決戦に向けた新映像&ビジュアル解禁 黒いレックウザがテラスタルしてバトル

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~)の最新ビジュアル&映像が公開された。ついに始まるエクスプローラーズとの最終決戦に向けた内容になっている。

公開されたビジュアルでは、パゴゴ(リコのテラパゴス)の周りをリコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトとそのパートナーポケモンたちが囲んでいる。さらに、エクスプローラーズから取り戻した六英雄ポケモンや、新たに味方として加わったアメジオとソウブレイズ、白いジガルデ(パーフェクトフォルム)など、たくさんのトレーナーやポケモンたちが集結しており、最終決戦の行方に期待が高まるビジュアルに仕上がった。

加えて、今後の新展開に向けた最新映像も公開。ラクリウム消滅には18テラスタイプの強いポケモンとトレーナーが必要だと判明した今、迫る最終決戦のための仲間が必要に。ネモ、ボタンなど、これまでリコたちが絆を結んできたトレーナーたちは、最終決戦にどう関わってくるのか…!? そして、りゅうのほこらで眠っていたはずの黒いレックウザが、テラスタルしてバトルする様子も。決戦に向けて動き出すリコたちと、集結する仲間たち…今後待ち受ける大きな展開を予感させる映像となっている。

ラクリウムを消滅させ、エクスプローラーズの野望を止めることはできるのか!? 迫るエクスプローラーズとの最終決戦を描いている。

また、次週2月6日放送予定の第126話には、第53話、67話で登場した、ロズレイドがパートナーのルカが再登場。高橋ひかるが、ルカ役のゲスト声優として、再びアニメに登場する。第126話では、ルカの友達・ボッコがスワンナを繰り出しリコとバトル…!?久しぶりの再登場となる。

同作は、ラクアでの決戦から1年後を舞台に、セキエイ学園に通うリコと冒険を続けるロイ…成長した2人が再び出会い、キャプテンピカチュウとともに新たな冒険に出るストーリー。ドットや新たな仲間・ウルトとともに、大事な何かを「取り戻す」物語が展開される。

■第126話あらすじ
 ストロングスフィアの発売を止めるため、オレンジアカデミーを訪れたリコたち。クラベル校長のはたらきかけで、校内での使用は禁止することができた。しかし、かつてテラスタル研修で一緒だったボッコは納得がいかない…。ボッコからバトルを申し込まれるリコ。負けたらストロングスフィア禁止を解除―!

10:16

Production Art

On February 5th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame featuring Masquernya.

We present a battle scene key frame of Masquernya from episode 126. Will Masquernya manage to show Bok that she doesn't need a Strong Sphere through its battle against Swanna?!

アニポケ マニア
第126話よりマスカーニャのバトルシーン原画をご紹介
マスカーニャはスワンナ とのバトルで
ボッコにストロングスフィアが必要ないことを証明できるのでしょうか!?

10:57

After Story

During the originally aired preview for this episode that was broadcast in episode 125, they forgot to draw Roy's Mega Ring entirely. In the airing of the episode though, the Mega Ring was included in the scene.
21:44

Paint Edit

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!)
00:00

Special First-Airing Segment PM2023 Data Broadcast

00:01

Special First-Airing Segment Raffle Contest

The original airing on TV Tokyo had an announcement bumper at the beginning of the show to remind viewers that there was a present announcement later in the show.

Exciting Present Campaign!
A present announcement is coming up in the second half of the show!
Don't miss it!

アゲアゲプレゼントキャンペーン!
番組後半にプレゼントのお知らせ!
お見逃しなく!

13:00

Eyecatch PM2023

Liko, Liko's Masquernya, Liko's Brimuon, Terapagos, Liko's Gurenarma
13:04

Special First-Airing Segment Sponsor Card

A present announcement is coming up in the second half of the show!
She absolutely cannot lose to the Strong Sphere!

番組の後半でプレゼントのお知らせ!
ストロングスフィアには絶対負けられない!

13:05

Eyecatch PM2023

Roy, Roy's Taikaiden, Roy's Laudbon, Roy's Mega Lucario, Captain Pikachu
21:45

Mega Gurumin's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution Rising Again

Mega Gurumin's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution (メガぐるみんの「メガメガ!メガシンカ」).
Let's take a deeper look at Mega Evolution.
This time... it's the Hearing Pokémon Tabunne.
What does the Mega evolved form look like?

メガぐるみんのメガメガ!メガシンカ
メガシンカのようすを深堀りしちゃうぞ
今回は…ヒヤリングポケモンタブンネ
メガシンカした姿は…どんな感じ?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account also posted the question and the answer on February 7th, 2026 / February 8th, 2026.

This is what it looks like after Mega evolving!
It generates Heal Pulse's that it emits it from its body which reduces hostility.
By the way, if you touch the feelers on its chest...!?

メガシンカした姿はこんな感じ!
敵意を削ぐ癒しの波導をつくり出し
身体から放出しているのだ
ちなみに胸にある触角に触れてしまうと…!?

Segment Staff List:
Organization: 宮田ゆか (Yuka Miyata)
Storyboard/Unit Director: 田坂東乃 (Haruno Tasaka)
Key Animation: 花井柚都子 (Yutsuko Hanai)
Production Assistant: 橋本陸 (Riku Hashimoto)

            構成 宮田ゆか
       絵コンテ/演出 田坂東乃
            原画 花井柚都子
          制作進行 橋本陸

23:45

Special First-Airing Segment Raffle Contest

The original airing on TV Tokyo had an announcement for a present campaign where 50 lottery winners received the "5 Glittering Clear Gold Frienda Picks with Pokémon Anime Illustrations Set" and a Frienda Carrying Case.

Pokémon Anime Winter! Exciting Present Campaign!
Deadline: Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Check the programs Homepage for how to apply!
Set of 5 Frienda Picks that are Glittering Clear Gold featuring Pokémon Anime Illustrations
50 people people will receive the set !

冬もアニポケ!アゲアゲプレゼントキャンペーン!
しめきり 2月13日(金) ゆうがた6時54分まで
応募方法は番組HPをチェック!
アニポケイラストの入った クリアゴールドでキラキラ光る フレンダピック5枚セット
セットで50名様にプレゼント!

Keyword: メガシンカ (Mega Evolution)

24:30

Special First-Airing Segment Sponsor Card

Next Episode
It's time for some intensive training! Liko VS Anne! Roy VS Nemo!
Dot VS Botan! Uruto VS Paldea Elite Four...!?

次回の放送は
さぁ特訓だ!リコVSアン!ロイVSネモ!
ドットVSボタン!ウルトVSパルデア四天王…!?

Episode Music Regions
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Japanese Music:

Notes
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 00:00
Title: あの空が私を呼んでいる
Japanese (Romanized): Ano sora ga watashi wo yonde iru
Japanese (TL): The Sky is Calling Me
Liko recaps
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 01:14
Title: SV M104 Search and Rescue
Iono speaks with the RVT about Strong Spheres
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 02:51
Title: アイオライト
Japanese (Romanized): Aioraito
Japanese (TL): Iolite
Japanese Opening Theme
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 04:20
Title: SV M74 タイトル~Tv Anime Ver.4
Japanese (TL): Title~ Tv Anime Ver.4
Title Card
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 04:33
Title: SV M78 戦い(VSトレーナー)~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): Battle (VS Trainer)
Battles are taking place at Naranja academy!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 05:47
Title: SV M107 Battle Flashbacks
The group speak with Clavel and Omodaka
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 07:31
Title: SV M38 Dangerous Situation
Bok unboxes a Strong Sphere!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 08:34
Title: SV M108 Powerful Poison
Bok confronts Liko about banning Strong Spheres!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 10:09
Title: SV M92 Rakulium's Secrets
Swanna uses Water gun!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 12:45
Title: SV M107 Battle Flashbacks
Bok realises she needs to trust her partner!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 13:00
Title: 不屈のポケモンバトル
Japanese (Romanized): Fukutsu no Pokémon Battle
Japanese (TL): Persistent Pokémon Battle
Eyecatch Intro (Last 5 seconds of track)
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 13:05
Title: SV M67 Working with Pokémon Eyecatch
Eyecatch Return
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 13:10
Title: SV M120 戦闘!BBリーグエリートフォー
Japanese (TL): Battle! BB League Elite Four
....so she uses a Strong Sphere!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 14:34
Title: 翻弄される運命
Japanese (Romanized): Honrō sa reru unmei
Japanese (TL): At the Mercy of Fate
Swanna loses control!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 16:22
Title: SV M69 New Beginnings
Bok's friends still enjoyed the battle!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 18:41
Title: SV M86 The Ultimate Challenge
Orio has been making an improvement to the Brave Asagi!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 20:16
Title: SV M98 Adventuring
Nemo and Botan want to help!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 21:45
Title: SV M102 メガシンカ
Japanese (Romanized): Mega Shinka
Japanese (TL): Mega Evolution
Mega Gurumin's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment!
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 22:07
Title: ねてもさめても
Japanese (Romanized): Nete mo samete mo
Japanese (TL): Asleep or Awake
Japanese Ending Theme
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 23:37
Title: SV M102 メガシンカ
Japanese (Romanized): Mega Shinka
Japanese (TL): Mega Evolution
Segment Continued
Language/Country: Japan Japan
Play Sample:
Timecode: 24:00
Title: タイトル~Tv Anime Ver.2
Japanese (TL): Title ~ Tv Anime Ver.2
Next Episode Preview

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 21
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 0
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While Liko manages to ban the usage of Strong Spheres at the academy thanks to Principal Clavel stepping in, Bok remains unconvinced and challenges her to a battle. If she loses, the ban will be lifted?!

Summary:
Liko and the others visit Orange Academy in order to prevent the Strong Spheres from getting rolled out. However, while they manage to ban their usage at the academy thanks to Principal Clavel stepping in, their fellow former Terastal trainee Bok remains unconvinced and challenges Liko to a battle. If she loses, the ban will be lifted?!

Voice Cast:
Minori Suzuki: Liko
Megumi Hayashibara: Masquernya
Yuka Terasaki: Roy
Daiki Yamashita: Laudbon
Yoshino Aoyama: Dot
Daisuke Namikawa: Welkamo
Natsumi Fujiwara: Uruto
Ayane Sakura: Orio
Kenta Miyake: Murdock
Kei Shindo: Molly
Ikkyu Juku: Randou
Eri Kitamura: Nemo
Ryo Hirohashi: Botan
Mahito Ohba: Clavel
Sanae Kobayashi: Omodaka
Kaede Hondo: Nanjamo
Tasuku Hatanaka: Zinnia
Hina Natsume: Bok
Mariko Nagai: Swanna
Kohsuke Tanabe: Hihidaruma
Ikue Ohtani: Captain Pikachu
Hikaru Takahashi: Luka

Mega Gurumin's Mega Mega Mega Evolution:
Yoshino Aoyama: Mega Gurumin
Daisuke Namikawa: Welkamo
Megumi Hayashibara: Dekanuchan
Kei Shindo: Tabunne
Ikue Ohtani: Captain Pikachu
Last edited 06 Feb 2026 06:00 AM by Adamant