In Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 The Search for Laqua, our heroes undergo Tera Training, take on Paldea’s Gym Leaders, and continue their pursuit of the remaining Six Heroes. Tune in and watch their exciting adventures starting February 7th, 2025 on Netflix in the US. It will start airing on February 8th, 2025 on Cartoon Network in Canada. It will air in January 2025 in the UK on BBC iPlayer and CBBC.

Poster:

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 7 to Netflix | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxPmGur7Gqk

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming February 8 to Cartoon Network | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aILB5FhZNfc

YouTube Clip - UK: Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 | Coming January to BBC iPlayer | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzLSlEBw8Vk

Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.

Fans Can Catch Up on the Popular Pokémon Animated Adventure with New Season 1, Part 4 Episodes Premiering Nov. 22

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Nov. 20, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the second season of the latest Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” will premiere Feb. 7, 2025, in the U.S. exclusively on Netflix. The series follows dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their respective partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco — on their exciting adventures across the Pokémon world, and in Season 2, titled “Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua,” these fan-favorite characters will continue their journey to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world while growing as Trainers.

Debuting earlier this year as the first new mainline Pokémon animated series in over 25 years, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” marks a fresh chapter for the Pokémon franchise, engaging a new generation of fans and propelling the brand forward with new stories and characters. The hit series has continued to make waves in the U.S., where it reached the top 10 English TV list in eight countries on Netflix and has delighted fans with new waves of content throughout 2024.

“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ represents everything fans love about the beloved Pokémon animation, including themes of exploration, friendship and teamwork that resonate with fans around the world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Season 2 will see Liko and Roy encounter more fun adventures, and we can’t wait for Trainers to tune in to more captivating stories featuring lovable characters and Pokémon.”

"Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua" Synopsis:
The adventure continues for Liko and Roy as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and the legendary land of Laqua. But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training! Journeying through Paldea, Liko, Roy and Dot must hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders. Then, Liko, Roy and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their pursuit of the Six Heroes, including the black Rayquaza, as both they and the Explorers race to uncover the secrets behind Terapagos and finally find the path that will lead them to Laqua.

Fans can find an all-new trailer for the second season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” for a closer look at the adventures ahead. Additionally, Trainers in the U.S. can watch the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Season 1 episodes exclusively on Netflix, with Part 4 available Nov. 22, 2024.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas

Get the special FRIENDA pick featuring Captain Pikachu from the anime at stores nationwide in Japan where you can play Pokemon FRIENDA! Ask the store to "Please give me a FRIENDA pick!" and they will give you the Captain Pikachu pick.

Distribution at Pokémon Centers: At Pokémon Centers that have Pokémon FRIENDA installed, the distribution method will be different. See in-store for details.


Campaign Date: Starts Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 until supplies last.

Source: https://pokemonfrienda.com/event/e241107/

Four new promo cards are on the horizon with Surging Sparks! Catch these Pokémon TCG promo cards inspired by Pokémon Horizons and featuring a special stamp at participating retailers with qualifying purchases!

Celebrate Pokémon Horizons: The Series and Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks

Pick up four Pokémon TCG promo cards inspired by Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Two exciting worlds collide with the release of four special promo cards alongside the new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks expansion. Each promo card is inspired by beloved Pokémon that appears in Pokémon Horizons: The Series and features a special Pokémon Horizons: The Series stamp.


Kick off the November 8, 2024, release of the new expansion by picking up these promo cards with a qualifying purchase of $15 or more from participating retailers. Here is where you can expect to find these promo cards:

• United States: Terapagos and Sprigatito (GameStop), Terapagos and Fuecoco (Best Buy), Terapagos and Quaxly (Pokémon Center)
• Australia: Terapagos and Sprigatito (EB Games), Terapagos and Fuecoco (JB Hi-Fi)
• Canada: Terapagos and Sprigatito (GameStop), Terapagos and Fuecoco (Toys”R”Us), Terapagos and Quaxly (Pokémon Center)
• UK: Sprigatito (Pokémon Center)

Check your local retailers for more information about promo card distribution and availability. Fans can watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Netflix.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-horizons-the-series-and-pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-surging-sparks

Pokémon Center Codes

Get one Quaxly & Terapagos Promo Card 2-pack with any order containing a product from the TCG category and totaling $15 or more (excluding taxes and discounts), and entering code quaxlycardus or quaxlycardca at checkout, shipped to US, CA addresses from PokemonCenter.com. While supplies last. Preorders, digital products are not eligible for gift offer. Offer starts November 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) and ends on December 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).


Get one (1) Sprigatito Promo Card with Horizons logo stamp when you spend at least £20 on the TCG Category shipped to UK addresses from PokemonCenter.com/en-gb. Promotion auto-applies at checkout. While supplies last. Preorders, digital products are not eligible for gift offer. Runs from 00:01 (GMT) November 15, 2024 to 23:59 (GMT) December 14, 2024. 18+. UK purchases only. Returns must include the free gift item to be eligible for a refund.

As announced earlier in the year, WildBrain has confirmed that the Pokémon FAST channel will launch on October 22nd, 2024 on Pluto TV. The first 22 seasons of the anime will air on the channel.

WILDBRAIN & POKÉMON TO LAUNCH FAST CHANNEL ON PLUTO TV ON OCT 22

Additional new WildBrain FAST channels launching on Pluto TV include Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget

Toronto, ON – October 17, 2024 – WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is partnering with leading free streaming television service Pluto TV to launch the first-ever single-IP Pokémon FAST channel on October 22. The launch follows the recent announcement of WildBrain’s agreement with The Pokémon Company International to become the only distributor of the single-IP Pokémon FAST channel, with the rights to sell direct advertising inventory for the Pokémon channels through its Media Solutions team. Pluto TV’s channel will provide fans with an accessible and curated stream of episodes across 22 seasons of the iconic original animated Pokémon series, featuring Ash Ketchum and his partner Pokémon, Pikachu.

Additionally, October 22 will see the launch of two new FAST channels on Pluto TV, Strawberry Shortcake & Friends and Go Go Gadget!, centred around WildBrain’s beloved brands, Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget. The channels will also feature other popular brands, including Rainbow Ruby, Madeline and more on Strawberry Shortcake & Friends, and Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, Archie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Brothers and more on Go Go Gadget!.

Lara Ilie, VP AVOD and FAST at WildBrain, said: “This partnership with Pluto TV marks a milestone as we launch the first-ever single-IP FAST channel for the iconic Pokémon brand. FAST presents an ideal opportunity to grow audiences for brands like Pokémon—ones with deep content libraries that are loved by kids and families around the world. We’re thrilled to work with Pluto TV to share Pokémon, along with Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget, with their community of fans.”

“We’re proud to be the exclusive launch partner for the first-ever single-IP Pokémon FAST channel, alongside iconic brands like Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget. This collaboration not only expands our family-friendly content but also allows parents to introduce their childhood favourites to a new generation," stated Kevin Sullivan, VP Content Partnerships, Pluto TV. “At Pluto TV, we’re dedicated to delivering timeless stories that resonate with audiences of all ages, creating shared experiences for families, and offering television for the kid at heart. By making beloved characters such as this accessible to everyone, anytime, and completely free, we continue to solidify Pluto TV as the go-to destination for the best in entertainment.”

With nearly 150 FAST channels now launched across multiple platforms worldwide, WildBrain is the world’s leading expert in harnessing FAST for kids’ content as part of an omni-platform audience engagement strategy to grow brands and reach fans wherever they’re watching.

WildBrain operates FAST channels for more than 20 brands, including Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Degrassi, Slugterra, Pokémon, Sonic, Super Mario, and more. Additionally, WildBrain’s in-house Media Solutions team provides strategies for advertisers and brands to reach kids and family audiences across FAST, AVOD, and gaming. WildBrain offers partners the expertise, operational infrastructure, and insights needed to leverage and optimize the FAST and non-YouTube AVOD opportunity for their brands.

Source: https://www.wildbrain.com/trade-news/wildbrain-pok%C3%A9mon-to-launch-fast-channel-on-pluto-tv-on-oct-22

Details about the Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising chapter ending Pikkaan! have been announced and Rina Matsuda & Hikaru Morita from Sakurazaka46 have been revealed as the singers. A digital download will be available starting on October 18th, 2024,

Press Release - October 16th, 2024

It has been announced that Rina Matsuda and Hikaru Morita from Sakurazaka46 sing "Pikkaan!", the ending theme for the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" of the TV Tokyo Network anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke").

It was also announced to great fanfare that the song is produced by Giga & TeddyLoid, who also produced "Let me battle", the ending theme for the previous chapter, while the lyrics are contributed by popular creator DECO*27, who, like Giga, has also created original compositions for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project Voltage, aka PokéMiku.

The CD jacket was also unveiled for the first time. It's done by Kei Mochizuki, who also participated in the PokéMiku project's illustrations and music videos, and truly captures the song's cheerful and catchy vibes.



A comment from Rina Matsuda:
Giga-san and TeddyLoid-san's song Pikkaan! is the perfect mix of a memorable earworm of a melody and lyrics jam-packed with Pokémon's greatness, which made it really fun to sing. This song is actually what made me a Pokémon fan! I'm sure all our super supportive fans will be happy with it as well. The song is sprinkled with little things Pocket Monsters fans will enjoy as well, so I hope you'll discover those as you sing it!

A comment from Hikaru Morita:
I've always been a big fan of Pokémon, but even though I've been professionally involved with the franchise in a number of ways already, I never thought the day would come where I'd get to sing an ending theme for the Pokémon anime! It feels like a dream come true, and made me extremely happy. We paid a lot of attention to the little details while recording this song to ensure that both Sakurazaka46 fans and Pocket Monsters fans would enjoy the result. I think we managed to create an ending theme that can be enjoyed even after the anime is over, so I hope you'll listen to it a lot and love it a lot.


A comment from Giga:
Pikkaan! I really love both the name and the song itself! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan! Pikkaan!!!!

A comment from Teddyloid:
Pikkaan! was created by the best there is. It's a song that expresses the fun of the show through music and will definitely cheer you up as you listen to it. Please look forward to it!


A comment from DECO*27:
Pikaan! My name is DECO*27, and I'm Kanto-born and Jouto-bred. When I wrote these lyrics, I poured my hope for you all to have fun and challenging adventures into them! So come on, go adventure with a Hop Step Get!!

A comment from Kei Mochizuki:
I gave it my absolute best when I drew the CD jacket illustration so that I'd be able to visualize the ultimate song Pikkaan! I hope I managed to create a CD jacket filled with my love for the Pokémon anime and my love for the artists that produced the song.

テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」エンディングテーマ「ピッカーン！」の歌唱アーティスト発表！Giga ＆ TeddyLoid、DECO*27のプロデュース楽曲に櫻坂46松田里奈&森田ひかるが歌唱参加！

Giga ＆ TeddyLoid meets 松田里奈 & 森田ひかる(櫻坂46)として10月18日(金)配信リリース！
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のエンディングテーマ「ピッカーン！」の歌唱が櫻坂46の松田里奈そして森田ひかるという事がアニポケ公式のSNSにて発表された。Giga & TeddyLoid meets 松田里奈 & 森田ひかる(櫻坂46)として「ピッカーン！」を18日(金)に配信リリースされることも併せて発表された。

さらにアニポケ公式でのショート動画の投稿、櫻坂46の意味深な「⚡」マークの投稿などでSNSを中心にざわつかせていた。すでに「るんちゃんまつりちゃん？？」「ポケモンマジか！？」「夢が叶ったね、おめでとう」など気づいているファンが多数。櫻坂46ファンにとっては待望の発表となった。

松田里奈はグループ随一の歌唱力を持ち主でGiga & TeddyLoidが送り出す展開感ある楽曲でも表現豊かに歌い、大のポケモン好きで知られている森田ひかるはポケモン愛が楽曲を通しても伝わってくるほど楽しさが伝わる歌い方だ。

プロデューサーは前エンディングテーマ「Let me battle」に引き続きGiga & TeddyLoid。そして歌詞を担当したのは10代~20代の若い世代に圧倒的な支持を得ているボカロPのDECO*27。さらに配信ジャケットは人気イラストレーターの望月けい。アイドル、プロデューサーそしてイラストレーターと各分野において最強のアーティストが「ピッカーン！」に集った。

次回のアニポケの放送と楽曲リリースは同日10月18日(金)。アニメの放送と合わせて「ピッカーン！」を楽しんでもらいたい。楽曲に関わって全アーティストたちからのコメントも届いた。

松田里奈
Gigaさん、TeddyLoidさんが手掛けた「ピッカーン！」は、耳に残る印象的なメロディにポケモンの良さがぎゅっと詰まった歌詞がとてもマッチしていて、歌っていてとても楽しかったです。私は今回の楽曲をきっかけにポケモンが好きになりました！
いつも私たちの事を応援してくださっているファンの皆さんにもきっと喜んでいただける楽曲になっていると思いますし、「ポケットモンスター」のファンの方々にも楽しんでもらえるようなポイントがちりばめられているので、ぜひ歌いながら見つけてもらえたら嬉しいです！

森田ひかる
私はもともとポケモンが大好きで、これまでもいろいろなお仕事で関わらせていただきましたが、まさかアニポケのエンディングテーマを歌わせていただける日が来るとは思わず、夢のような感覚で本当に嬉しかったです。櫻坂46のファンの皆さんにも、そして「ポケットモンスター」ファンの皆さんにも楽しんでもらえるよう、細かいところまでこだわってレコーディングしました。アニメ本編が終わった後も楽しめるエンディングテーマになっていると思いますので、たくさん聴いて頂いて、たくさん愛してもらえると嬉しいです。

Giga
ピッカーン！名前も曲もとってもお気に入りです♩ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！ピッカーン！！！！

TeddyLoid
最強メンバーで『ピッカーン！』をプロデュースしました。作品の楽しい雰囲気を音楽で表現し、皆さんに元気を届ける一曲です。どうぞご期待ください！

DECO*27
ピッカーン！カントー生まれジョウト育ち、DECO*27です。みんなの冒険が楽しく挑戦的なものでありますように、と想いを込めて作詞しました。さあHop Step Getで冒険だ！

望月けい
最強曲「ピッカーン！」を絵として形にできるように、全力でジャケットイラスト描かせていただきました。アニポケ愛と、この曲と制作アーティストメンバーへの愛を込めたジャケットにできていたら嬉しいです。

Takara TOMY has announced the Pocket Monsters Moncolle New Adventure Transformable Brave Asagi! (ポケットモンスター モンコレ 新たなる冒険 変形!ブレイブアサギ号) airship toy will be released in Japan on November 2nd, 2024 for 8,800 yen including tax.

Pictures:

Description:

Transforms into two modes! Go on an adventure with the Brave Asagi!
- Transforms into two modes: airship mode and interior mode!
- Equipped with 10 gimmicks for plenty of fun with your Moncolle figures! * Moncolle figures sold separately.
- In airship mode, it recreates the Brave Asagi that appears in the TV anime Pocket Monsters! Put your Moncolle on it and fly around with it!
- In interior mode, you can recreate scenes from the TV anime Pocket Monsters such as the bridge, medical room, kitchen, engine room, meeting room, and cabin.
- Have lots of fun with your Moncolle, such as battling Pokémon on the wing deck or catching Pokémon with the fishing rod!
- Comes with a sheet of Pokémon that appear in the TV anime Pocket Monsters!

Description (Japanese):

2つのモードに変形！ブレイブアサギ号で冒険しよう！
・飛行船モード、船内モードの2つのモードに変形！
・モンコレでたっぷりあそべる10のギミック搭載！
　※モンコレは別売りです
・飛行船モードではTVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」に登場するブレイブアサギ号を再現！
モンコレを乗せて、てころがして遊ぼう！
・船内モードでは、操舵室、救護室、キッチン、機関室、
　ミーティングルーム、船室などTVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」に登場するシーンを再現出来るぞ。
　ウイングデッキでポケモンバトルや、つりざおでポケモンゲットなど君のモンコレでたくさん遊ぼう！
・TVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」のストーリーに登場するポケモンたちのくみたて式シート付き！

Sources: and https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810949336/

A press release was posted on October 4th, 2024 to announce the ending theme for the Rayquaza Rising chapter and also had comments from Minori Suzuki, Yuka Terasaki and Yoshino Aoyama.

The new ending theme for the Pocket Monsters TV show is going to be be "Pikkaan!", which will premiere with the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" on the October 11th, 2024.

The song will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid, who also produced "Let me battle", the ending theme for the previous chapter. The vocals will be handled by an artist to be announced at a later date.

It was also announced that super popular Vocaloid Producer DECO*27, who contributed to the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku (aka PokéMiku) project, will working on the song as well, writing the lyrics. This new ending theme will be a collaboration project between some of the absolute best there is, so expectations are high.


A preview screenshot from the new ending animation has also been revealed, this one showing Liko and Nyarote in cute poses. Make sure to check out the new episode on the 11th to learn what kind of ending theme this is going to be.


A comment from Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko:
The experiences at Orange Academy have made Liko grow as a person, as well as made her stronger. She's no longer the same girl she was back in episode 1; Now she's been losing herself in battle and have learned things that go beyond simply winning and losing. This goes for Roy and Dot as well; I'm sure they're capable of overcoming any hurdle now! The new chapter Rayquaza Rising is one surprise after another, and these surprises will no doubt be accompanied by a never-ending sense of excitement; I once again truly feel that what makes the Pokémon anime so appealing is that both adults and children can get invested in it and become fired up! So let's go, everyone! It's time to set off on a new adventure with the Rising Volt Tacklers!


A comment from Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy:
The Terastal Debut arc had Liko and Roy complete their Terastal training and gave them some valuable experiences. Now, the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" features a new beginning, where we'll finally get to learn more about Terapagos and Rakua, the main focal points of their story. I think it might even have an episode that will bring Roy a lot closer to his goal of getting Rayquaza.

This series still has a lot of mysteries to it: The Terastal Debut arc felt like it really changed the way Roy battles, so now that it's over, will he be able to get the Black Rayquaza the next time they battle? What is Rakua? What is Rakulium, or the "Eternal Blessing" as they call it? What's the deal with Lucius and the Six Heroes? I think the answer to a lot of these will be revealed in this chapter, so look forward to it!


A comment from Yoshino Aoyama, the voice of Dot:
Now that Liko, Roy and Dot have all completed their Terastal training and bonded further with their partners, it's finally time for the Rising Volt Tacklers to continue their adventure towards the Six Heroes and Rakua! This time they will finally be faced with the truth behind the mysteries that have been presented thus far. I hope you'll keep watching so that you'll see with your own eyes how Liko and the others will react and what they'll do afterwards.

As long as they're together, they'll surely make it there in the end! Oh, and if you look at the poster, you'll see that Dot's Kanuchan has somehow...?! Well, don't miss out on THAT! Please look forward to the new chapter Rayquaza Rising!

『ポケモン』新EDは「ピッカーン!」 歌唱アーティストは後日発表

テレビアニメ『ポケットモンスター』の新たなエンディングテーマは「ピッカーン！」に決定した。11日からスタートする新章「レックウザ ライジング」より放送される。
楽曲のプロデュースは、前章のエンディングテーマ「Let mebattle」に引き続きGiga ＆ TeddyLoidが担当。歌唱を担当するアーティストは後日発表される。
さらに、ポケモンfeat.
初音ミク「ポケミク」にも楽曲を提供している超人気ボカロP、DECO*27が作詞として参加することも発表。最強と最強がタッグを組んだ新エンディングテーマに期待が高まる。 また、新エンディング映像から先行カットも公開。今回公開された画像には、リコ＆ニャローテが可愛らしいポーズをしている様子が描かれている。どんなエンディングテーマになるかは、11日の放送を要確認。

【リコ役・鈴木みのり】
オレンジアカデミーでの経験を経て、リコは成長し、逞しくなりました。夢中になってバトルをして、勝ち負けだけではない大切なことを学んだ彼女は、もう1 話の時とは違います。それはロイもドットも同じです。きっと今のリコ達なら、どんな困難も乗り越えていけるはず！新章「レックウザ ライジング」は、驚きの連続です。そして驚きと共に、ワクワクが止まらなくなること間違いなしです！大人も子供も夢中になって熱くなれるのがアニポケの魅力だよなって改めて実感しています。さあ皆様！ ライジングボルテッカーズと一緒に、再び冒険しましょう！

【ロイ役・寺崎裕香】
テラスタル研修を終えて、大きな経験を詰んだ「テラスタルデビュー」編でしたね。新しくはじまる新章「レックウザ ライジング」ではリコとロイの物語の本筋である、テラパゴスとラクアについていよいよ明らかになってきます。レックウザをゲットするというロイの目標にもぐっと近づくお話があるのでは？！ と思っています。

バトルの仕方にも大きな変化を感じた「テラスタルデビュー」編を経て、次こそ黒いレックウザをゲットできるのか？！ そして、ラクアとは？ 「永遠のめぐみ」といわれるラクリウムとは？ ルシアスや六英雄についてなどなど、これまでに残してきた様々な謎が明らかになってゆくと思いますのでお楽しみにー！

【ドット役・青山吉能】
それぞれのテラスタル研修を終え、パートナーとの絆もより深まり、ついに六英雄とラクアを目指しライジングボルテッカーズの冒険がまた動き出します！ そしてこれまで積み重ねられてきた謎に、真実に直面します。その先でリコたちがなにを想い行動するのか、是非見届けていただけると嬉しいです。

みんなとならきっと、辿り着ける！そしてそして！ ポスターを見てみると、なにやらドットのカヌチャンの様子が…！？見逃せない！ 新章「レックウザ ライジング」編、是非お楽しみに！

A press release and a PV were released on September 27th, 2024 to promote the new chapter of the Pocket Monsters anime Rayquaza Rising.

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Anime | New chapter Rayquaza Rising PV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs6IVwrmMZo

New footage from Pocket Monsters's new chapter Rayquaza Rising revealed! Opening Theme to be performed by ZEROBASEONE

A new trailer where you can get an early sneak peek of the of the popular anime Pocket Monsters' (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" has been released.


The trailer shows the Rising Volt Tacklers reunited with Liko, Roy and Dot, suggesting that they're about to set off on a new adventure.


The trailer also shows intense scenes featuring the Six Hero Pokémon Basagiri and the Black Rayquaza, as well as Seille, Sazare and Briar. Liko and the others have grown a lot through their Terastal training in the Paldea region, so the expectations for their battles against the Six Heroes are higher than ever.



We also received news on the opening theme. The opening theme for the new chapter will be "Only One Story", a new original Japanese song sung by the 9-member global boys' group Zerobaseone, representing the hugely popular 5th generation of K-pop.


"Only One Story", an original Japanese song released about 7 months after the group's Japanese debut in March, is a pleasant and cheerful song of encouragement telling people that are setting off on an adventure that everything is going to be okay. It gives Pocket Monsters protagonists Liko and Roy the courage to be able to continue making progress alongside the companions and Pokémon they've met while creating their own unique story.

This very first anime tie-in song from Zerobaseone will be released digitally October 11th, the same day Pocket Monsters Chapter 4, Rayquaza Rising, premieres. Zerobaseone was formed in April last year through the Korean audition show "Boys Planet", and is a 9-member group consisting of Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook and Han Yu Jin.

The members of the group were overjoyed as they told us "Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity!" They also said that "this is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!"

A comment from Zerobaseone:
Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity! Only One Story's chorus is extremely catchy, and we don't think you'll be able to get it out of your heads once you hear it. The end of the chorus also has some really memorable lyrics that go "Nankai mo naitatte kimi nara so daijobu", so make sure to keep your attention on those as well. This is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!

ポケモン新章「レックウザ ライジング」新映像が初公開 OPはZEROBASEONEに決定

人気アニメ『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～）の新章「レックウザ ライジング」の冒険を先取りできる最新映像が初公開された。 映像には、リコ、ロイ、ドットと再会したライジングボルテッカーズたちの姿があり、新たな冒険への出発を予感させる。
さらに、ゼイユ、サザレ、ブライアの姿や、六英雄ポケモンのバサギリ、黒いレックウザの迫力ある登場シーンも公開。パルデア地方でのテラスタル研修で成長を遂げたリコたちは、六英雄たちとどのようなバトルを繰り広げるのか 今後の展開に期待が高まる。
また、オープニングテーマの新情報も初公開。新章のオープニングテーマは、大人気の第5世代K-POPを代表するグローバルボーイズグループZEROBASEONE が歌う『Only One Story 』に決定した。
現在の新シリーズは、ポケモン世界全体を舞台にしたW主人公のリコとロイの冒険を通じて大事な何かを「見つける」物語となっている。

■10月11日（金）放送／第68話「新たなる空へ！ブレイブアサギ号！！」あらすじ
テラスタル研修を終えたリコたちは、復活したブレイブアサギ号に乗り、再び六英雄ポケモンを探す旅に出る！ライジングボルテッカーズのメンバー・ポケモンとの再会を喜ぶリコたちに、フリードが預かっていた「いにしえのモンスターボール」を返す。すると、中から六英雄たちが現れて、リコ・ロイ・ドットは六英雄とバトルすることに！

■ZEROBASEONEコメント
ポケモンは幼い頃から観てきた大好きなアニメですし、いつかオープニングテーマを担当してみたいと思っていたので、本当に嬉しかったです！「Only One Story 」はサビの部分がとてもキャッチーで、一度聴いたら耳から離れないメロディーになっていると思います。中でもサビの最後に「何回も泣いたって君ならそう大丈夫」という印象深い歌詞も出てくるので、ぜひ注目してください。みんなで歌って踊れるような楽しい楽曲なので、ぜひアニメと一緒に楽しんでください！

The ending theme for the POKÉTOON anime short An Angry Okorizaru Observation Diary was performed by Yuina (結那) as part of her LustQueen project.

A digital release of That's right!!! is available on: YouTube, deezer, Amazon Music Japan, iTunes and Spotify.

LustQueen's new song "That's right!!!" has been chosen as the ending theme for the latest Pokémon anime in the "POKÉTOON" series, "An Angry Okorizaru Observation Diary"!

Yuina, a member of the 11-member school idol group Liella! from Love Live! Superstar!!, has launched her solo project LustQueen in June 2024. Her project is part of latest Pokémon anime series POKÉTOON, and the collaboration is based on the character Okorizaru. Each work in the latest Pokémon series will focus on one Pokémon, bringing out out the best of the Pokémon's charms while showcasing an original story and a variety of artwork that is unique to the series.

LustQueen's new song "That's right!!!" is a collaboration with Okorizaru, a well-known Pokémon as it has appeared since the early days of the Pokémon anime series. The song is produced by TAKE of "FLOW", who has created many famous anime songs, and it is a "super positive affirmation song" with a refreshing and positive sound, catchy and humorous lyrics, which features LustQueen's straightforward singing and varied chorus work.

The cover design for this release was produced by the POKÉTOON animation production team. Like the song, it features a positive, forward-moving Okorizaru and the main character with popping colors and design.

Comments from (LustQueen)

I'm very happy and honored to be able to collaborate with Pokémon, a series I've known since I was a child...!!
The theme song "That's right!!!" is a rhythmic and addictive song that will make you want to shout out!
Before the recording, I remember TAKE-san saying to me with excitement, "Let's have fun!!!" Thanks to him, it was a very fun recording!
It is a song that gives me a lot of power when I sing it, and it has the message, "Be true to yourself and live life to the fullest!!!", so I want to do my best to deliver this song, "That's right!!!", to everyone with all my might!!!
Please look forward to the short anime "An Angry Okorizaru Observation Diary" and the ending theme song "That's Right!!!"
I'd also like to observe Okorizaru...!! (laughs)

ポケモンアニメ「POKÉTOON」シリーズの最新作、「怒りのオコリザル観察日記」のエンディング楽曲に、LustQueenの新曲「そうです!!!」が決定！！

「ラブライブ！スーパースター!!」に登場する11人組のスクールアイドルグループ「Liella!」に所属し、2024年6月に始動した結那によるソロプロジェクト『LustQueen』が、ポケモンアニメ「【POKÉTOON」】新シリーズの最新作となるショートアニメシリーズのキャラクターから《オコリザル》が主役の作品とのコラボレーションが実現。 「【POKÉTOON」】シリーズ最新作は、作品ごとに1匹のポケモンにスポットを当てることで、その魅力を最大限に引き出しながら、同シリーズならではのオリジナルストーリーと多彩なアートで描くショートアニメとなっている。
今回LustQueenによる完全書き下ろし楽曲となる新曲「そうです!!!」はポケモンアニメシリーズの初期から登場しているお馴染みのポケモン「オコリザル」とのコラボレーション。 本楽曲は、よりアニメキャラクターの世界観を体現すべく、数々の名曲アニメソングを生み出した「FLOW」のTAKEを楽曲プロデュースに迎え、爽快かつポジティブに表現されたサウンドにキャッチーでユーモアセンスが高い歌詞、そしてLustQueenのまっすぐな歌と変幻自在のコーラスワークで魅せる“超前向肯定ソング”となっている。
さらに今作のジャケットデザインは 「POKÉTOON」のアニメ制作ポケモンアニメ映像制作チームが制作を担当。楽曲同様に、前に進むポジティブなオコリザルと主人公がポップな色とデザインで描かれている。

結那(LustQueen)コメント

小さい頃から知っているポケモン作品とコラボができて、とても嬉しく光栄です…！！
主題歌の「そうです!!!」はリズミカルでつい叫びたくなっちゃうような中毒性のある楽曲です！
レコーディング前、TAKEさんからテンション上げ上げで“楽しくやろう！！！”って声をかけてくださったのを覚えています！おかげで、とても楽しいレコーディングでした！
歌っていて私もすごくパワーを貰える曲ですし、“自分貫いて全力で生きよう!!!”とメッセージ性のある曲なので、皆さんへ『そうです‼!』を全力で届けていきたいです！！！
ショートアニメ「怒りのオコリザル観察日記」とエンディング楽曲主題歌「そうです!!!」をよろしくお願いします！
私もオコリザルの観察、、してみたい…！！(笑)

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000140220.html

A press release was posted on September 20th, 2024, which announced additional cast member for the Rayquaza Rising arc. Misato Fukuen played Seille, Yu Shimamura played Briar and Marika Kohno played Sazare.


A new trailer for the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") has been released. Additional cast members have be announced, with Misato Fukuen playing Seille, Yu Shimamura playing Briar and Marika Kohno playing Sazare, all of them characters from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero that will have central roles in the new chapter.


The trailer reveals the Land of Kitakami, which is also the setting of the Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero game, as well as popular characters Seille, Briar and Sazare from this game, and also details on Basagiri, one of the three remaining members of the Six Heroes.


It's said that the more chipped a Basagiri's axe is, the more battle-hardened it is, and the one from the Six Heroes has an abnormally distinctive one. All attention is now focused on the upcoming events: What adventures await Liko and the others in their next destination, the Land of Kitakami, and how will Seille, Briar and Sazare enter the picture?


A comment from Misato Fukuen, the voice of Seille:
I've been given the opportunity to play Seille in the Pocket Monsters TV show! I've been with this franchise for quite a while through my roles in past series, so I'm really and truly happy to be able to make a return to it in this manner. At first glance, Seille comes across as a very beautiful and aloof girl, but she's actually a very distinctive character with intense emotions, as well as an abnormally sore loser, so I had tons of fun playing her. We spent a lot of time on the dubbing sessions, but it felt like the time just flew by in an instant. Look forward to Seille's anime debut, okay?


A comment from Yu Shimamura, the voice of Briar:
My name is Yu Shimamura, and I'll be playing Briar in the Pocket Monsters TV show. I've been in a Pokémon movie before, and back then my heart was fluttering with excitement at hearing the Pokémon voices too, but the Pocket Monsters TV show is just so soulful and really gave me the feeling that THIS truly is Pokémon. Briar turned out to be a lot more passionate that I thought she'd be, and I'm looking forward to facing Pokémon alongside her with all the excitement that comes with it. Even though I'm technically a teacher in the eyes of Liko and Roy, I look forward to working with everyone as a fellow adventurer on the same quest.


A comment from Marika Kohno, the voice of Sazare:
It's no exaggeration to say that Pokémon was the start of my voice acting life. It's already been an entire 10 years since I first started saying I'll take any role I get offered if it's in the Pokémon anime, and I never thought I'd actually get to play Sazare-san of all characters. I'm a gamer myself, and Sazare-san was a very memorable character to me due to her rewarding story in the Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero video game. While she looks very cool and aloof at first glance, I hope my voice will make her come across as sociable and kind. Just like everyone else that know her from the game, I'm looking forward to seeing how she'll get involved with Liko and the others. I can't spoil too much, but... I really want to get to know her better, you know! I hope you'll all come to love Sazare-san through the anime alongside me!

YouTube Clip - Anime Pocket Monsters | Latest information on the New Chapter Rayquaza Rising ②

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s05GoJlP3_o

『ポケモン』新映像公開で追加キャスト発表 ゼイユ役・福圓美里、ブライア役・嶋村侑、サザレ役・高野麻里佳【コメントあり】

人気アニメ『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～）の最新映像が公開された。追加キャストが発表され、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』に登場し、新章の注目キャラクターでもあるゼイユ役を福圓美里、ブライア役を嶋村侑、サザレ役を高野麻里佳が担当する。
映像には、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』の舞台でもあるキタカミの里の様子や、ゲームに登場する人気キャラクター・ゼイユ、ブライア、サザレの姿が描かれ、さらに、残る3体の六英雄のうちの1体、バサギリの詳細も明らかになった。 バサギリは歴戦の個体ほど、斧が大きく欠けているといわれているポケモンで、六英雄のバサギリも通常の個体より特徴的な斧の形をしている。リコたちが新たに向かうキタカミの里ではどんな冒険が待っているのか…？ そして、ゼイユ、ブライア、サザレが、どんな形でリコたちに関わってくるのか、これからの展開に注目が集まる。

【ゼイユ役・福圓美里】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」にてゼイユを演じさせていただくことになりました！
以前のシリーズでも長く関わらせていただいたポケモンにこうしてまた帰ってくることが出来て心から嬉しく思っています。ゼイユは一見綺麗でクールにも見える女の子ですが、異常なまでに負けず嫌いな面もあり喜怒哀楽激しい個性的なキャラクターで、演じていてとても楽しかったです。丁寧に録っていただいたのですが一瞬で時間が過ぎてしまいました。是非ゼイユの登場を楽しみにしていてくださいね！

【ブライア役・嶋村侑】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」でブライアを演じさせていただきます嶋村侑です。以前、劇場版に出演させていただいた際も、ポケモンたちの声にときめきましたが、テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」も本当にソウルフルで、「ああこれがポケモン！」と感動しました。ブライアも私が思っていた以上に情熱的な人でした。私もブライアと一緒にワクワクしながらポケモンと向き合おうと思います。リコやロイから見ると先生ではありますが、探求する同志として、これからよろしくお願いします。

【サザレ役・高野麻里佳】
ポケモンは私の声優人生の始まりと言っても過言ではありません。「ポケモンに出られるならどんな役でもやります！」と言い続けて早10年。まさかサザレさんを演じさせていただけるとは思ってもいませんでした。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』で、やりごたえのあるストーリーだっただけに、ゲーマーの私にとっては思い出深いキャラクターです。一見クールなお姉さんですが、私の声で人懐っこい優しい人に聴こえたら良いなと思っています。

これからリコたちとどう絡んでくるのか、私も楽しみにしている1人ですし、ゲームでお馴染みになった皆様にも…多くは語れませんが…サザレさんのことをもっと知りたいですよね！ アニメを通して、サザレさんを一緒に愛していただけたら嬉しいです！