Exciting News Revealed! Pokémon Horizons Episode 17: Everything You Need to Know

When Do Pokémon Horizons Episodes Release?

Pokémon Horizons, the popular anime series, is back with new episodes on TV Tokyo. Tune in every Friday at 6:55 PM JST to catch the latest adventures. However, for viewers residing on the US West Coast, the show airs very early at 2:55 AM on Friday, while those on the US East Coast need to wake up at 5:55 AM. Unfortunately, since this broadcast targets a Japanese audience, the episodes are in Japanese without subtitles. Therefore, it is crucial to have a good understanding of Japanese to enjoy the show presently. The good news is that an English dubbed version of Pokémon Horizons is set to release in late 2023, but an exact date has not yet been confirmed.

What Happened in Pokémon Horizons Episode 17?

Pokémon Horizons Episode 18 Sees Special Training for Roy

In Episode 17 of Pokémon Horizons, a minor dispute arose between Fuecoco and Wattrel while they were on an airship en route to the Galar region. Roy, their trainer, took on the role of mediator and recognized that making them cooperate would lead to better harmony in various situations. Initially, Roy's attempt to battle Captain Pikachu with both Fuecoco and Wattrel ended in a spectacular failure. However, by training them together to execute a combination move, Roy made another attempt at Captain Pikachu, successfully knocking his hat off, even though it did not inflict any actual damage on the Captain.

The preview of Episode 18 hints at a journey back in time to explore the initial encounter between Captain Pikachu and Friede. While it remains uncertain if the entire episode will revolve around this flashback, glimpses and a trailer of future events showcase a youthful Friede. Interestingly, young Friede seems to be spending time with Ms. Lucca, the mother of Liko, suggesting a deeper connection between Friede and Liko's family than initially presumed. Exploring the transformation of Captain Pikachu into "Captain" Pikachu and gaining insights into Friede's character as a young trainer promises to be captivating.

This episode is a significant milestone for Pokémon Horizons as it introduces the first major flashback episode. Such episodes were uncommon in the Pokémon anime during Ash's era. This provides an opportunity to delve into the backgrounds of some of Horizons' supporting characters, which fans will greatly appreciate given the relatively large cast. Rest assured, the journey to Galar continues, and it won't be long until they reach their destination and resume the captivating plot of Pokémon Horizons.