Summary
New episodes of Pokémon Horizons release on Fridays at 6:55pm JST, which is inconvenient for American viewers who need to know Japanese to understand. Episode #26 is a light-hearted episode focusing on Riko and Terapagos, in which Riko’s grandmother shares details about Lucius’ diary. Episode #27 takes place in the Wild Area of the Galar region and includes a curry lunch, providing an immersive experience before the story potentially picks up pace again.
Pokémon Horizon episode #27 continue your search for Black Rayquaza with a stop in the Wild Area of the Galar Region, and a trip to the Galar Region wouldn’t be complete without cooking up some curry. Here’s everything fans need to know to catch up on the latest episodes of Riko and Roy’s adventures.
When are Pokémon Horizons episodes released?
As for Pokémon Horizons, new episodes are currently only airing in Japan, on the TVTokyo network. New episodes premiere on Fridays at 6:55 p.m. JST, which translates to 2:55 a.m. Western time and 5:55 a.m. Eastern time, very inconvenient times for most American viewers. Episodes intended for Japanese audiences are also shown without subtitles, so knowledge of Japanese will be essential to understand the dialogue. Pokémon Horizons will get an English dub, currently set to launch in late 2023, but there’s no more specific date at this time.
What happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode #26?
Episode #26 of Pokémon Horizons is a bit of a breather, following the climactic confrontation between the Explorer and the Rising Volt Striker in episode #25. It focuses on Riko’s acquaintance with Terapagos, as this Pokémon appears to be very curious about the world around it. Terapagos almost gets into trouble when he climbs onto a dangerous part of the ship and forces Riko to take it. Riko almost falls but her grandmother saves her and Terapagos. Riko’s grandmother also shares some new details from Lucius’ diary, showing Riko a photo of Terapagos’s alternate form.
Pokémon Horizons Episode #27 Visit the wilds of Galar
Now, in their quest to find the other members of the Six Heroes, Lucius’ Pokémon, the team has decided to start with Black Rayquaza, last discovered in the Galar region. It looks like the entire team will disembark to enjoy a delicious lunch of curry, a very popular dish in the Galar region. This seems like a lighter episode, focusing more on the daily lives of the Rising Volt Tacklers and still getting to know Terapagos. From the preview, it looks like the story will return to the Explorers after their failed attempt to steal Terapagos, offering clues about their next move.
These slice-of-life-style episodes may differ from more plot-focused episodes, but they’re still presented with the solid level of quality that Pokémon Horizons has continued to demonstrate. They resemble the adventures Ash would go on between gyms, so they have a warm familiarity that will please fans of the classic Pokémon anime. However, with the villains having the ability to move again, this peaceful time may not last too long. Pokémon Horizon has achieved a good balance between story and plot with slower-paced slice-of-life episodes, and it looks like that trend will only continue in issue #27.