IN Pokémon Horizon episode 9, the main characters finally reach the land of Paldea of the famous Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Home to Riko and the destination of the mysterious black Rayquaza from Roy’s Poké Ball, the Paldea region is sure to have a lot to offer new young heroes. Here’s how to get into the adventure with all the details about the drama being aired.
When will Pokémon Horizons Episodes be released?
Pokémon Horizons is currently airing only on Japanese television, on TV Tokyo. It airs on Fridays at 6:55 p.m. JST, roughly equivalent to 5:55 a.m. on the US East Coast and 2:55 a.m. on the West Coast. These channels can sometimes be viewed on satellite television, but viewers should note that the original broadcasts do not have any form of subtitles, so understanding Japanese is required to follow the plot. While the localized version has been announced for a 2023 release, no further details have been provided, so it’s unclear when fans outside of Japan can expect to see the series. new movies in their native language.
What happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode 8?
Episode 8 sees the airship make a resupply into a city, where Roy and Professor Friede learn that the Adventurers are currently hunting for the black Rayquaza and that they are on their way to Paldea. Roy also had his first wild Pokémon battle, defeating a Spearow. Riko remains on board to take care of Pokémon and watch a live stream of Nidothing. She also tries to befriend Dot, a reclusive member of the gang. Unbeknownst to Riko, however, Dot is actually the one behind Nidothing. The episode provides a look at Dot’s face and some of her (abrasive) personality, making her an important character likely interested in Riko’s mysterious artifacts and Roy.
Pokémon Horizons Episode 9 says hello to the Paldea region
Episode 9 will see the ship docking in Paldea, Riko’s hometown. Riko is planning to go see her mother, who hired the Rising Volt Taklers to protect her and bring her home. Friede and Roy go with her, intending to let her know what’s going on. The episode’s preview shows Riko encountering Lechonk, who seems to enjoy what she’s carrying, which may also give Riko her first wild Pokémon battle.
The preview also shows Dot outside her room, signaling a potential key character moment for this new friend. It looks like the airship will spend quite a bit of time in Paldea, as episode 10 is titled “Nemona & Brassius”, which hints at the arrival of two beloved characters from the game Scarlet and Violet. Appearance Pokémon Horizon‘ cast in the Paldea region is the beginning of a new arc for the still fledgling series, and the arrival of video game characters in the anime, as well as new Pokémon debuting in anime form, means there’s a lot of things for fans to look forward to COMING.