Pokémon Horizons Reveals the Debut of Rayquaza Rising Arc This October 2024!
The Pokémon Company announced that the Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime will kick off its fourth arc, titled "Rayquaza Rising," on October 11, 2024. A brand-new visual was also revealed, teasing the upcoming storylines and characters that fans can look forward to.
What's New in the Rayquaza Rising Arc?
This new arc will introduce characters from Kitakami, a location featured in The Teal Mask expansion from the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet video game. Fans can expect some exciting crossovers as the anime brings in familiar faces and locations from the game universe.
Key Dates and Streaming Info
The Pokémon Horizons anime first premiered in Japan in April 2023, with a special one-hour episode. It airs every Friday at 6:55 p.m. JST.
U.S. viewers can stream the series on Netflix. The fourth arc will be available starting November 22, 2024.
The Journey So Far
The show has progressed through several story arcs, with the latest "Rayquaza Rising" being its fourth. Here's a quick look at the journey so far:
The second arc, Terapagos no Kagayaki (The Brilliance of Terapagos), started last October with the 29th episode.
The third arc, Terastal Debut, premiered in April 2024.
Meet the Characters and Team Behind the Anime
The anime follows dual protagonists, Liko and Roy, who are accompanied by iconic Pokémon from the Scarlet/Violet games like Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. A Shiny Rayquaza, as well as new characters Friede (a Pokémon professor) and Captain Pikachu, add more excitement to the lineup.
The talented team behind Pokémon Horizons includes:
Director: Saori Den (Mirage Queen Prefers Circus)
Creative Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon)
Action Director: Tetsuo Yajima
Scriptwriter: Dai Satō (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo)
Music Composer: Conisch
With its exciting new storyline and beloved characters, the "Rayquaza Rising" arc promises to be another thrilling chapter in the Pokémon adventure! Don’t miss the new episodes starting this October.