
Pokémon Horizons
Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationcomedykidssci-fi & fantasyfamilyactionvehiclesadventureanimalsfantasymonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questrescue/escape/jeopardyunlikely connections
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and sweeping: a breezy children's series, wholesome rather than dark. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
Taste details
Pace: very fast · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score
Quality rating
9.1 /10
TMDB · 81 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
A new adventure is beginning within the wide world of Pokémon! Arriving at Indigo Academy, a little girl named Liko receives her first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But she soon finds herself pursued by the Explorers, a mysterious group that's determined to take the pendant necklace she wears. Liko isn't on her own, though, as Friede, Captain Pikachu, and the other Rising Volt Tacklers offer her protection aboard their airship. Meanwhile, a young boy named Roy dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, unaware of the secret hiding within the Ancient Poké Ball he carries. As Liko, Roy, and the…
Episodes (93)
1The Pendant That Starts It All (1)14 Apr 2023
Liko arrives at Indigo Academy and meets her partner Pokémon, Sprigatito.
2The Pendant That Starts It All (2)14 Apr 2023
Friede, Captain Pikachu and the Rising Volt Tacklers step up to help protect Liko.
3For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!21 Apr 2023
Liko, Friede and the other Rising Volt Tacklers set out to rescue Sprigatito.
4The Treasure After the Storm!28 Apr 2023
As Liko settles in on the Brave Olivine, the Fuecoco who lives on the ship goes missing!
5Found You, Fuecoco!5 May 2023
After Roy sneaks onto the Brave Olivine, he and Fuecoco get their chance to shine!
6The Ancient Poké Ball!12 May 2023
A Rayquaza suddenly emerges from Roy’s Ancient Poké Ball, leaving everyone with questions!
7Special Training with Cap!19 May 2023
Liko and Roy learn a thing or two about Pokémon battles from Friede and Captain Pikachu!
8The Door That Never Opens26 May 2023
While the rest of the crew goes shopping, Liko ramps up her efforts to befriend Dot.
9Welcome to Paldea!2 Jun 2023
Back in Paldea, the time has come for Liko to part ways with the Rising Volt Tacklers.
10Nemona and Brassius and...9 Jun 2023
Liko and Roy arrive in Artazon, but gym leader Brassius is in an artistic slump!
11Arboliva's Forest16 Jun 2023
Searching for Arboliva, Liko, Roy and Mollie discover a forest devastated by wildfire.
12The Future I Choose23 Jun 2023
After learning the story of the Ancient Adventurer, Liko is faced with a decision.
13An Unexpected Picnic!14 Jul 2023
While the Brave Olivine has its computer system rebooted, it’s picnic time for the crew!
14Fly! Wattrel!!21 Jul 2023
As Friede tracks suspicious activity, Roy comes up with some special training for Wattrel.
15Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?!28 Jul 2023
Liko has gone missing, so Dot calls on a celebrity connection for help!
16Quaxly, We Can Do It4 Aug 2023
Officially a trainer, Dot teams up with Quaxly to help take back Liko’s stolen pendant!
17Special Training Time!11 Aug 2023
Fuecoco and Wattrel aren't getting along, so Roy sets up some teamwork training!
18Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!18 Aug 2023
Friede tells the Rising Volt Tacklers the story of how he and Captain Pikachu first met.
19The Bittersweet Truth25 Aug 2023
A stop at the Battle Café in Motostoke brings back painful memories for Murdock.
20Kabu's Battle Training!1 Sep 2023
Liko, Roy and their Pokémon receive some red-hot training from Gym Leader Kabu!
21The Lonely Hatenna8 Sep 2023
After rescuing a wild Hatenna, Liko contemplates her own feelings and makes a new friend!
22Charge! Galar Mine!15 Sep 2023
Inside Galar Mine, Liko and the others find a Pokémon that doesn't seem happy to see them!
23Fiery Galarian Moltres22 Sep 2023
Faced with an enraged Galarian Moltres, Liko comes up with a different kind of strategy.
24Reunion at the Ancient Castle!13 Oct 2023
Finally meeting up with her grandma, Liko learns the identity of the pendant Pokémon.
25Rivals in the Dark of Night!20 Oct 2023
Working separately, Amethio and Hamber set out to steal Terapagos from Liko.
26Terapagos's Adventure!27 Oct 2023
A curious Liko tries to keep up with Terapagos as it explores the Brave Olivine.
27As Long As I'm with My Friends3 Nov 2023
A visit to the Wild Area turns into a curry-making adventure for the Rising Volt Tacklers!
28The Stolen Treasure10 Nov 2023
When Roy's Ancient Poké Ball is stolen, the Rising Volt Tacklers track down the thief!
29Orla and the Poké Ball Smith17 Nov 2023
When a Poké Ball factory goes on the fritz, Orla steps up to the challenge of fixing it!
30Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!24 Nov 2023
Strange things are happening aboard the Brave Olivine - could a Pokémon be the cause?
31Song Within the Mist1 Dec 2023
Searching for Lapras, the Rising Volt Tacklers investigate an odd white mist over the sea.
32Lapras's Feelings for Its Friends8 Dec 2023
Liko comes up with a plan for confronting Lapras of the Six Heroes.
33Roar of the Black Rayquaza15 Dec 2023
Amethio challenges the black Rayquaza, and Terapagos displays some of its true power.
34Respective Departures22 Dec 2023
As Diana prepares to leave the Brave Olivine, Amethio battles Hamber to become stronger.
35The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!12 Jan 2024
Friede and Captain Pikachu team up to rescue a lost Bramblin from Pokémon hunters.
36Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!19 Jan 2024
Nidothing, Liko and Roy help a female Oinkologne win the attention of a popular male.
37Fuecoco... Becomes a Crook?!26 Jan 2024
Fuecoco does its best to quell a group of angry wild Pokémon with song and dance!
38The SOS Is from Tandemaus?2 Feb 2024
Liko, Mollie and their Pokémon set out to save a Tandemaus pair separated by a storm.
39Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer9 Feb 2024
Dot befriends a Tinkatink that is determined to make just the right hammer!
40Farewell, Sprigatito?16 Feb 2024
Liko's partnership is put to the test after an accident causes Sprigatito to return home.
41A Wild Mom Appears!1 Mar 2024
The Rising Volt Tacklers are visited by Dot's mum, and she's here to take Dot home!
42Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin8 Mar 2024
During a day at the beach, Liko and Roy meet a Pokémon with a superhero secret!
43A Challenge from the Explorers15 Mar 2024
While shopping in a seaside town, Liko and Roy receive a strange invitation to battle!
44The Plan to Capture Rayquaza (1)22 Mar 2024
The Rising Volt Tacklers uncover a plot by the Explorers to capture the black Rayquaza.
45From So Far Away (2)29 Mar 2024
A battle against the black Rayquaza makes Liko realise all she has accomplished so far!
46Welcome to Naranja Academy!12 Apr 2024
Liko, Roy and Dot begin their first day of Tera training in the Paldea Region!
47Put Your Heart into It!19 Apr 2024
Liko and Floragato try out Terastallisation in a battle against Cortondo Gym leader Katy.
48Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art!3 May 2024
Roy's first Tera training test pits him against a familiar face - gym leader Brassius!
49Dot and Nidothing10 May 2024
Dot struggles to accept Iono’s plan to livestream their upcoming Tera training battle.
50Trending Terastallisation! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!17 May 2024
Dot creates a plan for her Tera training aptitude test against Iono - but will it work?
51The Flower Tower24 May 2024
Liko keeps getting distracted by Hatenna and Terapagos, and Floragato isn't happy!
52Wattrel's High Wind Warning!31 May 2024
When Roy needs help, Wattrel gets a chance to show its trainer just how much it has grown!
53Hatenna and the Otherworldly7 Jun 2024
Liko, Roy, and Dot search for an eerie Pokémon known as the Otherworldly.
54The Treasure of Eternity14 Jun 2024
Friede visits his former workplace to look for clues about the mystery behind Terapagos.
55Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four (1)21 Jun 2024
Liko, Roy and Dot are back at Naranja Academy in time to battle the Elite Four!
56Liko v Rika! Toward the Battle's End (2)28 Jun 2024
During a match against Rika of the Elite Four, Liko realises what battling is all about.
57The Terapagos I Don't Know5 Jul 2024
A visit to Naranja Academy results in answers, and new questions, about Terapagos.
58Food Fit for a Kingambit!12 Jul 2024
Dot shines when dysfunction is on the menu for Kingambit and a struggling café!
59Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!26 Jul 2024
Dot, Quaxly and Tinkatink face gym leader Larry in their latest Tera training test.
60Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!9 Aug 2024
On the way to Montenevera, Liko, Roy and Dot make a pit stop on snowy Glaseado Mountain.
61Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!16 Aug 2024
Roy and Fuecoco make singing their strategy in a Tera Training usage test against Ryme.
62A New Song for Fuecoco23 Aug 2024
In a rematch against Ryme, Roy and Fuecoco take the power of their song to the next level.
63Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha30 Aug 2024
Liko and her Pokémon face gym leader Grusha in battle on top of snowy Glaseado Mountain.
64The Approaching Shadow!6 Sep 2024
The explorers cause Liko to become separated from Roy and Dot on Glaseado Mountain.
65Liko and Amethio13 Sep 2024
Liko and Amethio are trapped in a freezing cave and must work together to escape.
66Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!20 Sep 2024
Liko, Roy and Dot jump into action when the Explorers stage an attack on Naranja Academy.
67Shine On, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!27 Sep 2024
As Tera training comes to an end, Liko and Roy face off in battle at Naranja Academy.
68To a New Sky! Brave Asagi!!11 Oct 2024
Oliva, Galar Fire and Laplace from the Six Heroes come out of their balls on the Brave Asagi's Wing Deck! Liko decides to test her strength against Oliva, Roy against Galar Fire and Dot against Laplace!!
69I'm a Pokémon and You're Me!?18 Oct 2024
The Rising Volt Tacklers have all come to the Land of Kitakami to meet with Terapagos researcher Briar. The land is currently in the middle of a harvest festival that the group end up taking part in, where Friede takes great interest in the Yabasocha belonging to Seille, a girl he meets there. Meanwhile, Roy and…
70Kanuchan's Hammer Wasn't Built in a Day25 Oct 2024
After hearing that Briar is at Terasu Pool, Liko and the others start climbing Oni Mountain. On the way, Kanuchan is overjoyed to spot some nice iron, and starts pounding it with its hammer. Dot is overwhelmed with emotions from seeing Kanuchan's hammer grow in size so suddenly... but then a wild Otoshidori shows up…
71Encounter at the Illuminating Pool1 Nov 2024
As Liko and the others reach Terasu Pool, they locate Briar, who becomes extremely excited when she sees the Terapagos Liko has with her!! When they ask Briar about Terapagos, she takes out the Scarlet Book and starts explaining to them how it concerns the adventures of her ancestor Heather in Area Zero of the Great…
72Pursuit! The Search for Basagiri!!8 Nov 2024
Sazare, who Liko and the others met in the Land of Kitakami, had taken a photo; A photo of a Basagiri! After learning this photo was taken on Mt. Tengu, they join Sazare in searching for the Basagiri there. However, they all end up getting separated after an attack by wild Pokémon... Will they be able to find the…
73The Lone Warrior Basagiri15 Nov 2024
The Basagiri from the Six Heroes finally shows itself! Not only that, but Laplace leaps out of its ancient monster ball as well. Just what is the relationship between these two...?! Basagiri acts as if it wants to test Liko and the others' strength, so Liko, Roy and Dot challenge it to a battle!! Will their efforts be…
74The Three Explorers22 Nov 2024
Liko's grandmother Diana has returned to the ship, and Liko ends up having to battle her and Windie in order for Diana to ascertain how much Liko has grown...?! Diana also tells the group about a secret of Lucius' that she gained knowledge about while traveling the world... one that involves the connection between…
75The Entrusted Future, the Shine of This World29 Nov 2024
On their second visit to Terasu Pool, Liko and the others meet Rystal, who tells them about the adventures of the former Explorers. How did this trio that once journeyed towards the paradise Rakua meet, and what did they see when they arrived there? The details surrounding an unknown adventure that took place a…
76Sohnano? Sohdayo!6 Dec 2024
Friede suggests Liko and the others meet with someone named Sohdayo who can help them locate Entei. When they land on the savannah, they're immediately attacked by Rikikirin... but just then, Sohdayo suddenly shows up. He introduces himself as a "truthful Pokémon journalist"... and is actually a former member of the…
77Randou Returns Home13 Dec 2024
While visiting Randou's hometown Asagi City, Liko and the others meet the fishing boat rental operator Mamoru, a passionate fan of Kinjiro, a movie star of yesteryear. Mamoru tells them about his enthusiasm for the "VS Samehader" movie series Kinjiro starred in.
78Fierce Fighting Entei! War Cry of Flames!!!20 Dec 2024
An eyewitness report has led the Rising Volt Tacklers to conclude that Entei, which is highly related to volcanic activity, is likely to appear near an undersea volcano, and take turns lying in wait for it there. And then one night, Entei appears with a loud roar, challenging Liko and the others to a battle in order…
79Over the Top10 Jan 2025
Liko and the others return to the Paldea region in search for more information on Entei, and go see Pokémon League chairwoman Omodaka to get permission to enter Area Zero of the Great Crater of Paldea. However, the condition Omodaka sets is that they need to win a Pokémon battle against her...?! It's time for Liko…
80Totally Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!17 Jan 2025
Liko and the others have come to Area Zero, where they accompany Briar to the place where Entei was spotted. In the meantime, Sango, who had been tailing the group, encounters an odd-looking Purin, and the two of them decide to team up to fight back against the enraged Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk after getting attacked…
81A Great Battle! The Earth-Piercing Flame24 Jan 2025
Liko and the others finally locate Entei in Area Zero! However, this Entei seems kind of different from normal Entei. Liko, Roy and Dot challenge it to a battle, getting help from Friede as well, but moves that should be effective against a Fire type like Entei aren't having much effect either?! But why...? And will…
82At the End of the Shining Rainbow31 Jan 2025
The Black Rayquaza once again appears before Liko, Roy and the others, and they all challenge it to a battle together in order to gain its approval! However, despite incorporating the terrain to great effect in their combo attacks, they gradually end up driven against the wall by the overwhelmingly powerful Rayquaza!…
83The Truth Revealed? Amethio's Determination7 Feb 2025
Rayquaza is guiding Liko and the others towards Rakua. Meanwhile, Amethio had been going undercover at Exceed in order to look into what Spinel is plotting, but got spotted by security guards and captured. And now a certain person appears...? Amethio learns about the connection between his grandfather Gibeon and…
84Where Heaven and Earth Meet14 Feb 2025
Rayquaza guides Liko and the others to a mountain towering high into the heavens. They begin asking around for information on Rakua in Kumuri Town, a town located at the foot of the mountain, when they meet a young boy named Yuha who insists they need to get out of the town immediately. As the group soon learns, local…
85Arrival! The Paradise of Rakua21 Feb 2025
Liko and the others finally arrive in Rakua, which was located at the peak of Mt. Kumli. Here, a virtual paradise spreads out before them, with rich and plentiful nature and many wild Pokémon living in peace and quiet! Deeply moved by this sight, they start searching for 100 year old traces of Lucius. But a certain…
86The Rising Volteccers VS The Explorers!28 Feb 2025
In the center of Rakua, Pagogo releases the barrier it set up a 100 years ago... but then the Explorers suddenly appear, having been lying in wait for the barrier to get released so they can obtain the Rakulium...! The decisive battle in Rakua over the Rakulium now begins: Friede VS Spinel, Liko VS Onyx, Roy VS Sango…
87Guidance of the Black Rayquaza7 Mar 2025
As Gibeon attempts to use Zygarde to dig up the Rakulium, Amethio appears before him and tells him... Meanwhile, Liko and the others come rushing over as well, having seen the overflowing energy. But as they attempt to stop the digging, the Rakulium crystal shatters into pieces and a certain someone appears from…
88Shockwaves from the White Zygarde14 Mar 2025
With the Rakulium crystal before them, Liko and the others square off against Gibeon! Liko, Roy, Dot and now also Amethio engage in a fierce seesaw battle against the mighty Zygarde, who is so overwhelmingly powerful it's difficult to even get near it! As the four fight on, they gradually start finding opportunities…
89At the End of the Adventure21 Mar 2025
Thanks to Pagogo and the Six Heroes, the Rakulium finally gets successfully purified. However, after a brief moment where everyone believes things are at long last over, Spinel suddenly announces he's going to "take control of" Rakua! He then somehow manages to make the Six Heroes go berserk... Liko and the others…
- 90Towards the Sky Again (1)11 Apr 2025
- 91Towards the Sky Again (2)11 Apr 2025
- 92Follow the Laqurium Signs18 Apr 2025
- 93Super-Stans?! A Gurumin Fan Battle!!25 Apr 2025
Specials
· 2024 · 1 episodeEpisodes (1)
1Pocket Monsters New Year Special5 Jan 2024
2024 means the Pokémon anime, too! Here's a new year's special that will raise the roof with song! Tetsuro Degawa, Eiji Wentz and Miki will try singing the ending theme "RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap!" Will they succeed?! yama x Botchi Boromaru will also perform a special live version of the opening theme "Halo!" And…
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
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- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures!
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- Genre
- Action & Adventure
- Year
- 2023
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- OLM
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