It has been announced that TV specials for the Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") titled "Episode Mega Evolution" are going to air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th. Titles and airdates for all three specials have been announced, alongside a key visual and a promo video.
The key visual depicts Roy and Uruto standing side by side in front of the Prism Tower of Miare City, both of them wearing Mega Rings. In the background, we see the Yellow Mega Lucario with its fierce gaze fixed upon the duo, as well as Miare City resident Matiere.
It's a key visual filled with intriguing details, building excitement towards learning both how Roy and Uruto first met, as well as who the mysterious armored man is.
A promo video for Episode Mega Evolution has been released as well. The video shows elements like Roy and Uruto's first meeting and a battle scene featuring them going up against the Yellow Lucario, revealing that Episode Mega Evolution is going to be a story from the past depicting Roy and Uruto's journey towards learning to use Mega Evolution. The battle against the Yellow Lucario, and the appearances by Matiere from the key visual as well as her Nyasper Mokoo, make this video a must see for video game fans as well. You'll now finally be able to see Roy's encounter with both the Yellow Lucario as well as Mega Evolution itself!
"Yuu", the theme song for Episode Mega Evolution, will be sung by Yuzu, who also handled Get Back, the opening theme for the Mega Voltage arc. A short clip from the song was first revealed in the new Episode Mega Evolution trailer.
Episode titles:
Friday October 10th: "Roy: Training"
Friday October 17th: "Uruto: Strongest"
Friday October 24th: "Mega Evolution: Bond"
A comment from Yuzu:
Not only are we extremely happy to be allowed to handle the theme song for the Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution anime as well after doing the one for the Mega Voltage arc, we're also happy we get to drum up excitement for this story with another new song.
This song incorporates imagery of Roy and Uruto's first meeting and subsequent bonding, as well as of them growing stronger through battles against the Yellow Lucario. Just like we did with Get Back, we teamed up with TeddyLoid-kun for the musical aspect. This time, we intended to create something new and unique by combining a traditional Japanese flavor centered around the sound of the koto with modern digital sound and our own vocal interplay.
And while the song incorporates elements from the Pokémon anime, it was also themed around its position as a song to be played during our first Asia tour as Yuzu in 6 years this December.
Just like you, we're also really excited to follow the new encounters, fierce battles and gradually revealed truths in the Pokémon anime every week, and we look forward to learning what kind of stories lie in wait from here on as well!
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Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution:
Pokémon anime specials are going to air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! They will be set in Miare City in the Kalos region! The story of Roy and Uruto's Mega Evolution training and the first encounter with the Yellow Lucario will finally be revealed!
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Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution:
We present the series' key visual! It shows the Prism Tower standing tall in the background! We see the Yellow Mega Lucario and Matiere! As well as another mysterious person...? These Pokémon anime mega specials depicting Roy and Uruto's Mega Evolution training will air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Look forward to them!
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It has been announced that the Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will premiere the new chapter "Rising Again" on October 31st. New cast members for the show have also been announced, with Misaki Kuno playing the role of Matiere, while Masahiko Tanaka plays the role of Master Mayonnaise. A new key visual depicts Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto alongside Pokémon like the Yellow Mega Lucario and Mega Kairyu, filled with dynamism.
The key visual also shows Taro and Kakitsubata from Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk. In the episode that aired today the 19th, Liko and the others resolved to train at Blueberry Academy in order to get stronger, but in what way will these two get involved with the group...? We can also spot a back shot of the currently missing Friede, which is clearly brimming with significance.
Is Friede going to return to the Rising Volt Tacklers? This key visual gives us high expectations for the upcoming events featuring Liko and the others taking their first step towards further training.
The key visual was also accompanied by a new trailer for the Rising Again arc. The trailer depicts Blueberry Academy, where the training will take place, as well as Pokémon that live there. It also shows Principal Cyano from the video games, as well as Taro and Kakitsubaki, who we also saw in the new key visual. It's a very exciting trailer that shows battles that will take place at Blueberry Academy alongside new characters and Pokémon.
We were also given a new trailer for the mega specials Episode Mega Evolution, which will air three weeks in a row starting October 10th, prior to the premiere of the Rising Again arc.
A comment from Misaki Kuno, the voice of Matiere:
My name is Misaki Kuno, and I will be playing Matiere. I've grown up watching Pokémon ever since I was a kid, so it makes me really happy to get to be part of the franchise like this.The absolute highlight of the show is seeing all the various characters do their absolute utmost, so I'm sure you'll appreciate this series of precious moments featuring the characters staying strong and overcoming the pain of having to face their own weaknesses alongside their companions. On a personal note, I had so so much fun during the dubbing sessions...! It managed to make me once again feel, from the bottom of my heart, the same joy of acting that I felt when I first acted in front of a mike at age 10. It would make me happier than anything else if you viewers enjoyed it as well. Best regards!
A comment from Masahiko Tanaka, the voice of Master Mayonnaise:
Yours truly is named Master Mayonnaise! I am a slightly eccentric old man who appears before Roy and Uruto during their Mega Evolution training. Those two sore losers treat their training as competition, but they seem a bit out of step with each other. Hey now, haven't you forgotten something important? This is a story of how these two meet and then grow through their Mega Evolution training. You better start looking forward to it right now!
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Pocket Monsters Rising Again:
The Pokémon anime switches to a new setting on Friday October 31st! We present the key visual! It shows Taro and Kakitsubata, who will be making appearances soon, as well as Friede's back...! Onwards, Together With Our Companions!
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Pokémon Anime News:
The new setting for the Pokémon anime will be... Blueberry Academy! Liko, Roy, Uruto and Dot engage in battle training at this school for Pokémon Trainers! The Rising Again arc begins airing Friday October 31st!
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Uruto and Roy's encounter with Mega Evolution will now be revealed! The Pokémon anime mega specials Episode Mega Evolution are going to air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Roy and Uruto take on the powerful Yellow Lucario called the "Yellow Blast"?! Look forward to these episodes!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present facial expression illustrations of Master Mayonnaise, who appears in Episode Mega Evolution, airing three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! This is Roy and Uruto's master during their Mega Evolution training. There's something a bit shady about him, but... Just what kind of person is he?
Master Mayonnaise (voiced by Masahiko Tanaka): A shady man dressed in what looks like armor who sells what at first glance looks like junk from his street stall. Will he teach Roy and Uruto about Mega Evolution?!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present facial expression illustrations of Matiere, who appears in Episode Mega Evolution, airing three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Matiere encounters Uruto in Miare City, and it seems she takes care of him in a variety of ways, including cooking him lots of food!
Matiere (voiced by Misaki Kuno): A young girl working as a detective in Miare City. Looks after Uruto. The Pokémon that's with her is a Nyasper named Mokoo.
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present scenes featuring Uruto, the boy who aims to become the "Mega strongest"! Tap the images to learn more about him!
URUTO (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara)
A boy Roy met in Miare City. He lives together with Matiere and decides to train at Mega Evolution as a form of competition with Roy!
"Let's go on the strongest rampage!"
"As a true-blooded Miare native, it's me who's most suited for Mega Evolution!"
Uruto initially had no interest in Mega Evolution, but his interactions with Roy led to him having a change of heart during the training they received from Master Mayonnaise...?!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present a recap of the role the now quite reliable Roy played in Mega Voltage! Tap the images to check them out, okay?
ROY (voiced by Yuka Terasaki):
After the decisive battle in Rakua, he went to the Kalos region for training in order to get even stronger. He met Uruto by pure chance in Miare City.
"Go, Achigator! Full power!"
Yellow Blast the Yellow Lucario:
Roy and the others met a yellow Lucario called " Yellow Blast". With Uruto now having become his rival, the two of them even challenged it to a battle together...?!
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TAKE A MEGA LOOK AT THE SECRETS OF MEGA EVOLUTION!!
How did Roy and Uruto learn Mega Evolution...? And how did they first meet the Yellow Lucario...? These secrets will finally be revealed in Episode Mega Evolution!
A RECAP OF THE MEGA EVOLVED POKÉMON THAT HAVE APPEARED IN THE ANIME SO FAR:
THE YELLOW MEGA LUCARIO: The Mega Evolved form of the Yellow Lucario has demonstrated some truly explosive power. Roy met it in a quite unusual way.
MEGA YAMIRAMI: Yamirami has been Uruto's partner for a long time. The two have the strong bond that's essential for learning to Mega Evolve!
MEGA KAIRYU: Mega Kairyu became Uruto's partner during the Mega Voltage arc, where it appeared in response to Uruto's desire to save someone!
Episode Mega Evolution broadcast schedule:
Friday October 10th: "Roy: Training"
Friday October 17th: "Uruto: Strongest"
Friday October 24th: "Mega Evolution: Bond"
ROY AND URUTO'S BATTLE TRAINING FOR LEARNING MEGA EVOLUTION!!
During the period the Rising Volt Tacklers were inactive, Roy set off for the Kalos region, where he met Uruto and trained together with him to learn Mega Evolution!
ROY'S FIRST TIME SEEING MEGA EVOLUTION, AS WELL AS HIS FIRST MEETING WITH URUTO!
Roy came to Miare City with a desire to become stronger. Together with Uruto, who he met by pure coincidence, he decides to train in order to learn Mega Evolution.
*Yamirami loves to collect shiny objects. It had its Mega Stone before the training even began!
*Roy had heard about battles between Mega Evolved Pokémon, and suddenly seeing one take place before his eyes made him really excited!
THESE TWO GIVE ROY AND URUTO A HELPING PUSH TOWARDS LEARNING MEGA EVOLUTION!
They hold the key to Roy and Uruto aquiring their shared goal of learning Mega Evolution!
MASTER MAYONNAISE: He suggests the duo train at "Mayo-maze Palace" to learn about Mega Evolution.
*He also gives them Mega Rings!
MATIERE: A resident of Miare City. Her partners are a Nyasper and a Denryu. She also knows Uruto in some way...?
*She's actually a highly skilled Trainer as well, and can use Mega Evolution!
WHO IS THE MYSTERIOUS POKÉMON THAT AWAITS AT MAYO-MAZE PALACE?!
Master Mayonnaise introduces the duo to a mysterious Pokémon called "Yellow Blast". If they can win against it, even learning Mega Evolution may no longer be just a dream?!
*The group proceeds through the palace, which resembles a trick house!
*The true identity of Yellow Blast was an alternately colored yellow Lucario!
A SUPER POWERFUL OPPONENT! ROY AND URUTO ARE DEFEATED BY THE YELLOW LUCARIO?!
The Yellow Lucario gained its nickname Yellow Blast due to its fighting style resembling air blasts. A thoroughly one-sided battle unfolds as it takes on both Achigator and Yamirami. How does the match end?!
*It's a truly skilled master who has continuously fended off challenges from the local showoffs!
THE ADVENTURE THEN MOVES TO ITS NEXT STAGE!!
THE NEW CHAPTER "POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN" BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST!
Liko and the others set off to train in order to rescue the Six Heroes that have been captured by the Explorers! The story's new setting will be Blueberry Academy!
AN UTTER DEFEAT BY THE SIX HEROES CONTROLLED BY THE EXPLORERS!
Liko and the others were defeated in their battle against the Explorers due to their inability to do anything against the Six Hero Pokémon. They now aim to power up further in order to rescue the Six Heroes and eradicate the Rakulium!
*The Six Heroes, with the exception of the Black Rayquaza, ran wild due to the Super Strong Spheres!
*Mega Evolution may be powerful, but the entire group will have to increase their skills!
OFF TO BLUEBERRY ACADEMY, WHERE NEW ENCOUNTERS AWAIT!
The school has battles called the "Bluebereague", where lots of Trainers compete against each other. Keep an eye out for powerful opponents yet to be introduced!
*Liko and the others arrive at the school, where they're assisted by Principal Cyano.
*Kakitsubata and Taro are referred to as members of the Bluebereague Elite Four. What kind of Pokémon do they use?
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The Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will premiere the new chapter "Rising Again" on October 31st. Additional cast members have now been announced, with Shinya Owada playing the role of Cyano, Seiran Kobayashi playing the role of Taro, and Hiroyuki Yoshino playing the role of Kakitsubata.
The new Rising Again chapter will feature Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata, who also appear in the video games Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk.
The video that got released depicts Blueberry Academy, where the training will take place. Various Pokémon that live there can be seen as well, as can the video game characters Principal Cyano, Taro and Kakitsubata, the latter two which also appeared in the key visual. An exciting story featuring battles at Blueberry Academy as well as encounters with new characters and Pokémon is about to unfold.
Owada is famous for his love for Pokémon, and has been dreaming of getting a role in the anime. The character he plays, Principal Cyano, serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded, and welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. Taro is a serious-minded person of firm character who gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy, and Kakitsubata is a character who appears before Liko and the others when they ask for battle training.
His earnest dream of a role in the show finally having been granted, Owada made a post on X where he wrote "Hooray! I'm in the Pokémon anime! This is all thanks to you guys! 'Welcome to my grand Blueberry Academy'! Pero (Kuwassu), Chiko (Zenigame) and Chiro (Waninoko) are just as overjoyed as me! I'd be really happy if you'd watch" and attached a happy photo.
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Pokémon Anime News:
We present new information on the Rising Again arc! Those playing Blueberry Academy's principal Cyano and Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata get revealed, and the theme songs for the new adventure has been decided! Watch the video for details, okay?
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Pokémon Anime News:
The cast members playing the characters from Blueberry Academy that will appear during the Rising Again arc have been revealed! The role of Cyano will be played by Shinya Owada-san, the role of Taro will be played by Seiran Kobayashi-san and the role of Kakitsubata will be played by Hiroyuki Yoshino-san. Look forward to the premiere Friday October 31st! Tap the images to check out the facial illustrations and character profiles too, okay?
CYANO (voiced by Shinya Owada): Serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded. Welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. He and Principal Clavel from Orange Academy have known each other for a long time.
TARO (voiced by Seiran Kobayashi): A member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, and a serious-minded person of firm character. The Pokémon accompanying her are a Plusle and a Minun. Gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy.
KAKITSUBATA (voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino): Another member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, just like Taro. While he looks listless and bored, his battle skills are genuine. When Liko and the others ask for battle training, he appears before them...
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Pokémon Anime News:
The theme songs for the new adventure in the Rising Again arc will be... "Iolite" by Eve as the opening and "Nete mo samete mo" by Polkadot Stingray as the ending! We've received comments from Eve and Polkadot Stingray, the people behind these songs:
I've grown up with Pokémon ever since I was little, and I love the video games so much I've played all of them from Pocket Monsters Red/Green and up. Recently I've even started playing Pokémon Cards with my friends on the regular, so I find myself surrounded by Pokémon on a daily basis... so when I was offered this job, I knew I just had to take it. The song is titled "Iolite", which is a symbol of guidance and direction, and I created it with the desire to have it serve as music for what lies beyond the group's adventure. The Pokémon anime seems to have been on the air for 28 years now, and while I felt I'd been at it for a long time when I recently hit my 16th anniversary as an artist, that made me realize that I still have a lot to do. I hope we can all see this story through to the end together alongside Iolite. Thank you for your continued support.
-Eve
This is Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray, and I love Pokémon. I first encountered the franchise at age 4, and that's when I devoted my life to it. I got so carried away I actually became a video game developer at one point, but even now that I'm a musician, Pokémon will always be number one in my life! I was actually crying as I wrote this song; The hope present in Liko and Roy's adventure, the impression their world gives off, and the way all the characters grow over time... This show just has so much appeal! Nete mo samete mo is Pagogo's... sorry, I'm running out of space here! Yeeeah!!!!! Pocket Monsters has allowed me discover so many new things, and it's going to continue doing so in the future as well! I could actually write another 100000 characters or so, but I'll give you the rest of them in the actual song! Look forward to Nete mo samete mo, Polkadot Stingray's masterpiece and the highlight of my life!
-Shizuku, Polkadot Stingray
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Episode Mega Evolution:
There's finally only 3 days left until the premiere of three weeks in a row of Pokémon anime Mega specials! As such, we've received a comment from Uruto's voice actress Natsumi Fujiwara-san:
Uruto was a new addition to the cast in Mega Voltage, but despite his awkwardness, he has come quite a long way while chasing after Roy and spending time with the Rising Volt Tacklers; In his own unique way, he's experienced a variety of feelings, fostered bonds, and aimed towards becoming the strongest. But how did Uruto get involved with Roy?! It's all finally going to get revealed; How the two of them met, how Roy and Lucario met, what kind of Mega Evolution-related training they received, and what happened to Uruto's precious partner Yamirami during this training. There's a ton of powerful scenes coming up, so I really hope you'll enjoy Episode Mega Evolution! Best regards,
Natsumi Fujiwara, the voice of Uruto
The key visual depicts Roy and Uruto standing side by side in front of the Prism Tower of Miare City, both of them wearing Mega Rings. In the background, we see the Yellow Mega Lucario with its fierce gaze fixed upon the duo, as well as Miare City resident Matiere.
It's a key visual filled with intriguing details, building excitement towards learning both how Roy and Uruto first met, as well as who the mysterious armored man is.
A promo video for Episode Mega Evolution has been released as well. The video shows elements like Roy and Uruto's first meeting and a battle scene featuring them going up against the Yellow Lucario, revealing that Episode Mega Evolution is going to be a story from the past depicting Roy and Uruto's journey towards learning to use Mega Evolution. The battle against the Yellow Lucario, and the appearances by Matiere from the key visual as well as her Nyasper Mokoo, make this video a must see for video game fans as well. You'll now finally be able to see Roy's encounter with both the Yellow Lucario as well as Mega Evolution itself!
"Yuu", the theme song for Episode Mega Evolution, will be sung by Yuzu, who also handled Get Back, the opening theme for the Mega Voltage arc. A short clip from the song was first revealed in the new Episode Mega Evolution trailer.
Episode titles:
Friday October 10th: "Roy: Training"
Friday October 17th: "Uruto: Strongest"
Friday October 24th: "Mega Evolution: Bond"
A comment from Yuzu:
Not only are we extremely happy to be allowed to handle the theme song for the Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution anime as well after doing the one for the Mega Voltage arc, we're also happy we get to drum up excitement for this story with another new song.
This song incorporates imagery of Roy and Uruto's first meeting and subsequent bonding, as well as of them growing stronger through battles against the Yellow Lucario. Just like we did with Get Back, we teamed up with TeddyLoid-kun for the musical aspect. This time, we intended to create something new and unique by combining a traditional Japanese flavor centered around the sound of the koto with modern digital sound and our own vocal interplay.
And while the song incorporates elements from the Pokémon anime, it was also themed around its position as a song to be played during our first Asia tour as Yuzu in 6 years this December.
Just like you, we're also really excited to follow the new encounters, fierce battles and gradually revealed truths in the Pokémon anime every week, and we look forward to learning what kind of stories lie in wait from here on as well!
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Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution:
Pokémon anime specials are going to air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! They will be set in Miare City in the Kalos region! The story of Roy and Uruto's Mega Evolution training and the first encounter with the Yellow Lucario will finally be revealed!
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Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution:
We present the series' key visual! It shows the Prism Tower standing tall in the background! We see the Yellow Mega Lucario and Matiere! As well as another mysterious person...? These Pokémon anime mega specials depicting Roy and Uruto's Mega Evolution training will air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Look forward to them!
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It has been announced that the Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will premiere the new chapter "Rising Again" on October 31st. New cast members for the show have also been announced, with Misaki Kuno playing the role of Matiere, while Masahiko Tanaka plays the role of Master Mayonnaise. A new key visual depicts Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto alongside Pokémon like the Yellow Mega Lucario and Mega Kairyu, filled with dynamism.
The key visual also shows Taro and Kakitsubata from Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk. In the episode that aired today the 19th, Liko and the others resolved to train at Blueberry Academy in order to get stronger, but in what way will these two get involved with the group...? We can also spot a back shot of the currently missing Friede, which is clearly brimming with significance.
Is Friede going to return to the Rising Volt Tacklers? This key visual gives us high expectations for the upcoming events featuring Liko and the others taking their first step towards further training.
The key visual was also accompanied by a new trailer for the Rising Again arc. The trailer depicts Blueberry Academy, where the training will take place, as well as Pokémon that live there. It also shows Principal Cyano from the video games, as well as Taro and Kakitsubaki, who we also saw in the new key visual. It's a very exciting trailer that shows battles that will take place at Blueberry Academy alongside new characters and Pokémon.
We were also given a new trailer for the mega specials Episode Mega Evolution, which will air three weeks in a row starting October 10th, prior to the premiere of the Rising Again arc.
A comment from Misaki Kuno, the voice of Matiere:
My name is Misaki Kuno, and I will be playing Matiere. I've grown up watching Pokémon ever since I was a kid, so it makes me really happy to get to be part of the franchise like this.The absolute highlight of the show is seeing all the various characters do their absolute utmost, so I'm sure you'll appreciate this series of precious moments featuring the characters staying strong and overcoming the pain of having to face their own weaknesses alongside their companions. On a personal note, I had so so much fun during the dubbing sessions...! It managed to make me once again feel, from the bottom of my heart, the same joy of acting that I felt when I first acted in front of a mike at age 10. It would make me happier than anything else if you viewers enjoyed it as well. Best regards!
A comment from Masahiko Tanaka, the voice of Master Mayonnaise:
Yours truly is named Master Mayonnaise! I am a slightly eccentric old man who appears before Roy and Uruto during their Mega Evolution training. Those two sore losers treat their training as competition, but they seem a bit out of step with each other. Hey now, haven't you forgotten something important? This is a story of how these two meet and then grow through their Mega Evolution training. You better start looking forward to it right now!
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Pocket Monsters Rising Again:
The Pokémon anime switches to a new setting on Friday October 31st! We present the key visual! It shows Taro and Kakitsubata, who will be making appearances soon, as well as Friede's back...! Onwards, Together With Our Companions!
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Pokémon Anime News:
The new setting for the Pokémon anime will be... Blueberry Academy! Liko, Roy, Uruto and Dot engage in battle training at this school for Pokémon Trainers! The Rising Again arc begins airing Friday October 31st!
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Uruto and Roy's encounter with Mega Evolution will now be revealed! The Pokémon anime mega specials Episode Mega Evolution are going to air three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Roy and Uruto take on the powerful Yellow Lucario called the "Yellow Blast"?! Look forward to these episodes!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present facial expression illustrations of Master Mayonnaise, who appears in Episode Mega Evolution, airing three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! This is Roy and Uruto's master during their Mega Evolution training. There's something a bit shady about him, but... Just what kind of person is he?
Master Mayonnaise (voiced by Masahiko Tanaka): A shady man dressed in what looks like armor who sells what at first glance looks like junk from his street stall. Will he teach Roy and Uruto about Mega Evolution?!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present facial expression illustrations of Matiere, who appears in Episode Mega Evolution, airing three weeks in a row starting Friday October 10th! Matiere encounters Uruto in Miare City, and it seems she takes care of him in a variety of ways, including cooking him lots of food!
Matiere (voiced by Misaki Kuno): A young girl working as a detective in Miare City. Looks after Uruto. The Pokémon that's with her is a Nyasper named Mokoo.
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present scenes featuring Uruto, the boy who aims to become the "Mega strongest"! Tap the images to learn more about him!
URUTO (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara)
A boy Roy met in Miare City. He lives together with Matiere and decides to train at Mega Evolution as a form of competition with Roy!
"Let's go on the strongest rampage!"
"As a true-blooded Miare native, it's me who's most suited for Mega Evolution!"
Uruto initially had no interest in Mega Evolution, but his interactions with Roy led to him having a change of heart during the training they received from Master Mayonnaise...?!
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The Pokémon Anime Specials Episode Mega Evolution:
We present a recap of the role the now quite reliable Roy played in Mega Voltage! Tap the images to check them out, okay?
ROY (voiced by Yuka Terasaki):
After the decisive battle in Rakua, he went to the Kalos region for training in order to get even stronger. He met Uruto by pure chance in Miare City.
"Go, Achigator! Full power!"
Yellow Blast the Yellow Lucario:
Roy and the others met a yellow Lucario called " Yellow Blast". With Uruto now having become his rival, the two of them even challenged it to a battle together...?!
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TAKE A MEGA LOOK AT THE SECRETS OF MEGA EVOLUTION!!
How did Roy and Uruto learn Mega Evolution...? And how did they first meet the Yellow Lucario...? These secrets will finally be revealed in Episode Mega Evolution!
A RECAP OF THE MEGA EVOLVED POKÉMON THAT HAVE APPEARED IN THE ANIME SO FAR:
THE YELLOW MEGA LUCARIO: The Mega Evolved form of the Yellow Lucario has demonstrated some truly explosive power. Roy met it in a quite unusual way.
MEGA YAMIRAMI: Yamirami has been Uruto's partner for a long time. The two have the strong bond that's essential for learning to Mega Evolve!
MEGA KAIRYU: Mega Kairyu became Uruto's partner during the Mega Voltage arc, where it appeared in response to Uruto's desire to save someone!
Episode Mega Evolution broadcast schedule:
Friday October 10th: "Roy: Training"
Friday October 17th: "Uruto: Strongest"
Friday October 24th: "Mega Evolution: Bond"
ROY AND URUTO'S BATTLE TRAINING FOR LEARNING MEGA EVOLUTION!!
During the period the Rising Volt Tacklers were inactive, Roy set off for the Kalos region, where he met Uruto and trained together with him to learn Mega Evolution!
ROY'S FIRST TIME SEEING MEGA EVOLUTION, AS WELL AS HIS FIRST MEETING WITH URUTO!
Roy came to Miare City with a desire to become stronger. Together with Uruto, who he met by pure coincidence, he decides to train in order to learn Mega Evolution.
*Yamirami loves to collect shiny objects. It had its Mega Stone before the training even began!
*Roy had heard about battles between Mega Evolved Pokémon, and suddenly seeing one take place before his eyes made him really excited!
THESE TWO GIVE ROY AND URUTO A HELPING PUSH TOWARDS LEARNING MEGA EVOLUTION!
They hold the key to Roy and Uruto aquiring their shared goal of learning Mega Evolution!
MASTER MAYONNAISE: He suggests the duo train at "Mayo-maze Palace" to learn about Mega Evolution.
*He also gives them Mega Rings!
MATIERE: A resident of Miare City. Her partners are a Nyasper and a Denryu. She also knows Uruto in some way...?
*She's actually a highly skilled Trainer as well, and can use Mega Evolution!
WHO IS THE MYSTERIOUS POKÉMON THAT AWAITS AT MAYO-MAZE PALACE?!
Master Mayonnaise introduces the duo to a mysterious Pokémon called "Yellow Blast". If they can win against it, even learning Mega Evolution may no longer be just a dream?!
*The group proceeds through the palace, which resembles a trick house!
*The true identity of Yellow Blast was an alternately colored yellow Lucario!
A SUPER POWERFUL OPPONENT! ROY AND URUTO ARE DEFEATED BY THE YELLOW LUCARIO?!
The Yellow Lucario gained its nickname Yellow Blast due to its fighting style resembling air blasts. A thoroughly one-sided battle unfolds as it takes on both Achigator and Yamirami. How does the match end?!
*It's a truly skilled master who has continuously fended off challenges from the local showoffs!
THE ADVENTURE THEN MOVES TO ITS NEXT STAGE!!
THE NEW CHAPTER "POCKET MONSTERS RISING AGAIN" BEGINS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST!
Liko and the others set off to train in order to rescue the Six Heroes that have been captured by the Explorers! The story's new setting will be Blueberry Academy!
AN UTTER DEFEAT BY THE SIX HEROES CONTROLLED BY THE EXPLORERS!
Liko and the others were defeated in their battle against the Explorers due to their inability to do anything against the Six Hero Pokémon. They now aim to power up further in order to rescue the Six Heroes and eradicate the Rakulium!
*The Six Heroes, with the exception of the Black Rayquaza, ran wild due to the Super Strong Spheres!
*Mega Evolution may be powerful, but the entire group will have to increase their skills!
OFF TO BLUEBERRY ACADEMY, WHERE NEW ENCOUNTERS AWAIT!
The school has battles called the "Bluebereague", where lots of Trainers compete against each other. Keep an eye out for powerful opponents yet to be introduced!
*Liko and the others arrive at the school, where they're assisted by Principal Cyano.
*Kakitsubata and Taro are referred to as members of the Bluebereague Elite Four. What kind of Pokémon do they use?
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The Pocket Monsters TV show (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") will premiere the new chapter "Rising Again" on October 31st. Additional cast members have now been announced, with Shinya Owada playing the role of Cyano, Seiran Kobayashi playing the role of Taro, and Hiroyuki Yoshino playing the role of Kakitsubata.
The new Rising Again chapter will feature Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata, who also appear in the video games Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero Part 2,The Indigo Disk.
The video that got released depicts Blueberry Academy, where the training will take place. Various Pokémon that live there can be seen as well, as can the video game characters Principal Cyano, Taro and Kakitsubata, the latter two which also appeared in the key visual. An exciting story featuring battles at Blueberry Academy as well as encounters with new characters and Pokémon is about to unfold.
Owada is famous for his love for Pokémon, and has been dreaming of getting a role in the anime. The character he plays, Principal Cyano, serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded, and welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. Taro is a serious-minded person of firm character who gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy, and Kakitsubata is a character who appears before Liko and the others when they ask for battle training.
His earnest dream of a role in the show finally having been granted, Owada made a post on X where he wrote "Hooray! I'm in the Pokémon anime! This is all thanks to you guys! 'Welcome to my grand Blueberry Academy'! Pero (Kuwassu), Chiko (Zenigame) and Chiro (Waninoko) are just as overjoyed as me! I'd be really happy if you'd watch" and attached a happy photo.
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Pokémon Anime News:
We present new information on the Rising Again arc! Those playing Blueberry Academy's principal Cyano and Bluebereague Elite Four members Taro and Kakitsubata get revealed, and the theme songs for the new adventure has been decided! Watch the video for details, okay?
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Pokémon Anime News:
The cast members playing the characters from Blueberry Academy that will appear during the Rising Again arc have been revealed! The role of Cyano will be played by Shinya Owada-san, the role of Taro will be played by Seiran Kobayashi-san and the role of Kakitsubata will be played by Hiroyuki Yoshino-san. Look forward to the premiere Friday October 31st! Tap the images to check out the facial illustrations and character profiles too, okay?
CYANO (voiced by Shinya Owada): Serves as the principal of Blueberry Academy, which he himself founded. Welcomes Liko and the others with open arms. He and Principal Clavel from Orange Academy have known each other for a long time.
TARO (voiced by Seiran Kobayashi): A member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, and a serious-minded person of firm character. The Pokémon accompanying her are a Plusle and a Minun. Gives Liko and the others a tour of the academy.
KAKITSUBATA (voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino): Another member of the Bluebereague Elite Four, just like Taro. While he looks listless and bored, his battle skills are genuine. When Liko and the others ask for battle training, he appears before them...
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Pokémon Anime News:
The theme songs for the new adventure in the Rising Again arc will be... "Iolite" by Eve as the opening and "Nete mo samete mo" by Polkadot Stingray as the ending! We've received comments from Eve and Polkadot Stingray, the people behind these songs:
I've grown up with Pokémon ever since I was little, and I love the video games so much I've played all of them from Pocket Monsters Red/Green and up. Recently I've even started playing Pokémon Cards with my friends on the regular, so I find myself surrounded by Pokémon on a daily basis... so when I was offered this job, I knew I just had to take it. The song is titled "Iolite", which is a symbol of guidance and direction, and I created it with the desire to have it serve as music for what lies beyond the group's adventure. The Pokémon anime seems to have been on the air for 28 years now, and while I felt I'd been at it for a long time when I recently hit my 16th anniversary as an artist, that made me realize that I still have a lot to do. I hope we can all see this story through to the end together alongside Iolite. Thank you for your continued support.
-Eve
This is Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray, and I love Pokémon. I first encountered the franchise at age 4, and that's when I devoted my life to it. I got so carried away I actually became a video game developer at one point, but even now that I'm a musician, Pokémon will always be number one in my life! I was actually crying as I wrote this song; The hope present in Liko and Roy's adventure, the impression their world gives off, and the way all the characters grow over time... This show just has so much appeal! Nete mo samete mo is Pagogo's... sorry, I'm running out of space here! Yeeeah!!!!! Pocket Monsters has allowed me discover so many new things, and it's going to continue doing so in the future as well! I could actually write another 100000 characters or so, but I'll give you the rest of them in the actual song! Look forward to Nete mo samete mo, Polkadot Stingray's masterpiece and the highlight of my life!
-Shizuku, Polkadot Stingray
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Episode Mega Evolution:
There's finally only 3 days left until the premiere of three weeks in a row of Pokémon anime Mega specials! As such, we've received a comment from Uruto's voice actress Natsumi Fujiwara-san:
Uruto was a new addition to the cast in Mega Voltage, but despite his awkwardness, he has come quite a long way while chasing after Roy and spending time with the Rising Volt Tacklers; In his own unique way, he's experienced a variety of feelings, fostered bonds, and aimed towards becoming the strongest. But how did Uruto get involved with Roy?! It's all finally going to get revealed; How the two of them met, how Roy and Lucario met, what kind of Mega Evolution-related training they received, and what happened to Uruto's precious partner Yamirami during this training. There's a ton of powerful scenes coming up, so I really hope you'll enjoy Episode Mega Evolution! Best regards,
Natsumi Fujiwara, the voice of Uruto
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