The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 159 - Roar, Ice Punch! Buoysel VS Barrierd!! (唸れ れいとうパンチ！ブイゼルVSバリヤード！！), aired on Thursday in Japan.

While heading to Asatsuki Town for Hikari's next contest, Satoshi and his friends stop by a river while Satoshi trains with Fukamaru. Suddenly a Barrierd and its trainer jump out from behind the waterfall and challenges Satoshi and Buoysel to a battle. Can Satoshi and Buoysel defeat Kijūrō and his Barrierd?!

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A new live action variant of Dotchi Nyo~! aired at the end of today's episode. The ending features a bunch of girls dancing and singing along to the song. The ending direction remains animated though.