Pokemon Horizons: group shot of Liko, Roy, Dot, Captain Pikachu, Quaxly and Sprigatito.
Summary Pokémon Horizons began airing in Japan on April 14, 2023, and fans have now had over a year to get to know the series' new setting and characters. While it's tough to step into the shoes of a legend like Ash Ketchum, Liko, Roy, Friede, and the rest have quickly become as comforting and familiar as the cast of the original series was.
Friede and Captain Pikachu also get a chance to impress, and certainly manages to make an impact in his first battle, even if the Explorers ultimately escaped with Sprigatito. The episodes do a fantastic job of introducing the new main characters, Liko and Friede, without making the villains look completely inferior like Team Rocket.
The debut of Terapagos' true form is enough to earn this a spot, but every appearance by the Black Rayquaza is a highlight in Pokémon Horizons. While Amethio is ultimately defeated by Rayquaza, he puts up a very entertaining fight, making this episode stand out. Dot's struggles with battling before a crowd are very understandable, and it's something that the Pokémon anime hasn't really touched upon much in the past. The episode makes the perfect case for what value Dot adds to the series, making her one of the most relatable characters in the cast.
The episode introduces some lore from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games into the series with the Scarlet Book, as well as formally introducing Penny, who had previously had a small cameo. Liko and Rika's battle is a great watch, and Liko's loss seems to be serving to motivate her, giving her a taste of what truly strong opponents are like.
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