The official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted news about the Rayquaza Rising arc on October 7th, 2024.

"Rayquaza Rising", the new chapter of the Pokémon anime, will feature the Rising Volt Tacklers heading to the Land of Kitakami, a potential encounter with the Basagiri from the Six Heroes, as well as appearances by Sazare, Seille and Briar! Which of these are you the most interested in? Don't miss the episode airing Friday October 11th at 6:55pm! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

アニポケ 新章「レックウザ ライジング」
ライジンボルテッカーズがキタカミの里へ！
六英雄の #バサギリ と出会う…？
サザレ、ゼイユ、ブライアが登場！
皆さんはどんなポイントが気になりますか？
10/11(金)よる6時55分からの放送をお見逃しなく
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

From Thursday, December 26th, 2024 to Friday, January 10th, 2025, all the episodes that had aired at the time for the Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising arc were available to stream on the official Pokémon YouTube channel!

Release Period: Thursday, December 26th, 2024, around noon to Friday, January 10th, 2025, around noon.

Episodes:
Episode 69 - I'm a Pokémon and You're Me?!
Episode 70 - Kanuchan's Hammer Wasn't Built in a Day
Episode 71 - An Encounter at Terasu Pool!
Episode 72 - On the Trail! Search for Basagiri!!
Episode 73 - Basagiri the Lone Warrior!
Episode 74 - The Three Explorers
Episode 75 - The Future We've Been Entrusted, the Shine of This World
Episode 76 - Sohnano? Sohdayo!
Episode 77 - Randou Returns to His Hometown

Episode 68, the first episode of the Rayquaza Rising arc could be viewed on the official Pokémon YouTube channel before and after the target period. The episodes were region locked to Japan.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2024/12/241220_a01.html

Makoto Andō posted a tweet on October 11th, 2024, indicated that they worked on the Only One Story opening.

I'm worked on the new Anipoke op as a key frame animator!
アニポケ新op 原画で参加してます！

Kyōko Itō posted a tweet on October 11th, 2024, indicated that they worked on the Only One Story opening.

I worked on today's new Anipoke OP as an Animation Supervisor. Like the second OP, I am grateful to the director and the key animators for their work on this project. I hope you enjoy it!

アニポケの今日からの新OP、作画監督で参加させていただきました。2回目のOP同様に演出様と原画様に引っ張っていただき感謝です。楽しんでいただけると嬉しいです

otumami posted a tweet on October 11th, 2024, indicated that they worked on the Only One Story opening. They were uncredited for storyboarding and their episode directing. They also posted some amazing fan artwork.

I was in charge of the Color Script, Storyboarding, and some directing for Pocket Monsters 2023 Rayquaza Rising's new opening which started in episode 68!
The last time I worked on an OP was with Halo for episodes 26 to 45.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Anipoke.

「ポケットモンスター(2023) レックウザ ライジング」第68話～新章OPにてカラースクリプトと絵コンテ/演出の一部案出しなどを担当させていただきました！
第26話～第45話のOP2ハロぶりの参加です
今後ともアニポケをお願いいたします

Yusuke Oshida posted a tweet on October 11th, 2024, indicated that they worked on the Only One Story opening.

I had the pleasure of storyboarding and directing an Anipoke opening for the first time, and it aired today!
We packed a lot of plot developments into it that will make you look forward to what's to come, so we hope you'll watch it each week!

本日から放送されたアニポケの新オープニングにて、初の絵コンテ、演出を務めさせていただきました！
今後の展開が楽しみになるような要素を沢山詰め込んだので、毎週何度も見ていただけると、とても嬉しいです

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the airing of this episode on October 11th, 2024.

Liko, Roy and Dot have returned to the Brave Asagi! Waiting for them there are their companions from the Rising Volt Tacklers... as well as battles against the Pokémon from the Six Heroes?! We'll be setting off on a new adventure in the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm! Set steady course!

アニポケ 第68話「新たなる空へ！ブレイブアサギ号！！」
ブレイブアサギ号に帰って来たリコ、ロイ、ドット
出迎えるのはライジングボルテッカーズの仲間と…六英雄のポケモンたちとのバトル!?
このあとよる6時55分からのアニポケで新たなる冒険に出発進行！ヨーソロー！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on October 11th, 2024.


Anipoke is just around the corner! A new chapter of the Pokémon anime begins today! The Rising Volt Tacklers' reunite on an adventure to find the remaining Six Heroes Pokémon!


Broadcasting every week from 6:55 pm! The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! In this article, we'll introduce you to the Pokémon and characters that will appear in today's episode, as well as comments from the voice actors and director, and other information you won't find anywhere else!

Starting with today's episode, the Pokémon anime will enter a new chapter called "Rayquaza Rising"! After completing their Terastal Training, Liko and her friends board the Brave Asagi once again and resume their journey with the Rising Volt Tacklers' to find the remaining Six Heroes Pokémon!


▲ After Liko and the others finished their training at the academy, the fully restored Brave Asagi arrives!


▲ The Pokémon are happy to be reunited with their friends!


▲ According to Friede, the Brave Asagi has been upgraded......!? What's changed!?

The Rising Volt Tacklers' are back together for the first time in quite awhile! They're once again flying off to new lands in search of the remaining Six Heroes Pokémon! Liko receives Lucius' belt back and the Ancient Pokéballs that she had left with Friede. The Six Heroes Pokémon come out, and they end up battling!!?


▲ The ancient balls contain the Six Heroes Pokémon that they have met and who have helped in their adventures so far.


▲ The Six Heroes Pokémon suddenly come out of their balls. It seems like a battle is about to begin......!!?


▲ The three of them each face off in a one-on-one battle with one of the Six Heroes! Maybe it's time to show them just how strong they've become......!?


▲ The three of them face off against the Six Heroes, something they never could have done before! It;s time to show off the results of their Terastal Training!!

The rest will be on AniPoke tonight at 6:55pm! Whether you've been looking forward to the new chapter or are just starting to watch AniPoke today, set sail into new skies with Liko and friends!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】アニポケは今日から新章スタート！ ライジングボルテッカーズ再集結で残りの六英雄ポケモンを探す冒険へ！
アニポケは今日から新章スタート！ライジングボルテッカーズ再集結で残りの六英雄ポケモンを探す冒険へ！
毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中！アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送開始!!
この記事はアニメ放送前に、今日の放送回に登場するポケモンやキャラクターの紹介、声優さんや監督からのコメントなどなど、ほかでは聞けないアニポケ情報をお届けするコーナーだ!!
今日の放送からアニポケは、新章「レックウザ ライジング」に突入！
テラスタル研修を終えたリコたちが再びブレイブアサギ号に乗り込み、ライジングボルテッカーズのメンバーたちと六英雄ポケモン探しの旅を再開するぞ!!　
▲アカデミーで研修を終えたリコたちの前に、完全復活したブレイブアサギ号が登場！
▲仲間との再会にポケモンたちも嬉しそう!!
▲フリードいわくブレイブアサギ号は以前よりも進化しているらしい……!?　どこが変わったのかな!?
久しぶりのライジングボルテッカーズ全員集結！　再び六英雄ポケモンを探しに新たな地へと飛び立つぞ！
リコはフリードに預けていたルシアスのベルトと「いにしえのモンスターボール」を受け取る。すると中から六英雄ポケモンが現れて、なぜかバトルすることに!!?
▲これまでの冒険で出会い、力を貸してくれた六英雄ポケモンが入った大事なボール。
▲突然ボールから飛び出す六英雄ポケモンたち。なぜかバトルする雰囲気に……!!?
▲3人がそれぞれ六英雄と1対1のバトルに！　どれだけ強くなったか見せてみろってことかな……!?
▲以前は到底かなわなかった六英雄に立ち向かう3人！　今こそテラスタル研修の成果を見せるときだ!!
続きは今日よる6時55分から放送のアニポケで！
新章を楽しみにしていたキミも今日からアニポケを見るキミも、リコたちと一緒に新たなる空へ出航しよう!!

On October 11th, 2024, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only. It was available from October 11th, 2024 to October 18th, 2024. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

The episode was also available on the TV Tokyo YouTube channel and the Official Corocoro Channel and were labeled as limited-time delivery (期間限定配信). The TV Tokyo version included the series trailer at the end of the episode where as the Corocoro version had beginning and ending bumpers promoting Corocoro.

AniPoke Episode 68 Taking to New Skies! The Brave Asagi!!
What did you think?
Amethio of the Explorers appears but he has been removed from their mission!
In response to the thoughts conveyed by his subordinates Zir and Conia...
Check out what the 3 of them are up to in the missed stream episode!
It will be available for 1 week from today!

アニポケ 第68話「新たなる空へ！ブレイブアサギ号！！」
いかがでしたか？
任務から外されてしまったエクスプローラーズのアメジオも登場！
部下のジル、コニアが伝えた想いに対して…
見逃し配信で3人の動向もチェック！
公開期間は本日より1週間

The character rankings from the November 2024 issue of Animedia (アニメディア2024年11月号), which was released on October 10th, 2024, had a few Pocket Monsters characters rank very well.

1) Chili (Pocket Monsters TV show)
2) Anya Forger (Spy X Family series)
3) Liko (Pocket Monsters TV show)
4) Cure Lillian (Wonderful Precure)
5) Nyanko-sensei (Natsume Yujincho series)
6) Cure Nyammy (Wonderful Precure)
7) Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen series)
8) Tanjiro Kamado (Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series)
9) Cure Wonderful (Wonderful Precure)
10) Izuku Midoriya (Boku no Hero Academia series)
11) Heshikiri Hasebe (Token Ranbu Kai series)
12) Akane Kurokawa (Oshi no Ko)
13) Cure Friendy (Wonderful Precure)
14) Haruka Sakura (Wind Breaker)
15) Alastor (Hazbin Hotel)
16) Mash Burnedead (Mashle)
17) Amethio (Pocket Monsters TV show)
18) Kaito Kid (Detective Conan series)
19) Giyu Tomioka (Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series)
20) Hojo Tokiyuki (Nigejozu no Wakagimi)
21) Dot (Pocket Monsters TV show)
22) Aoki (Pocket Monsters TV show)
23) Ookurikara (Token Ranbu Kai series)
24) Maomao (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)
25) Aqua (Oshi no Ko)
26) John (The Vampire Dies in No Time series)
27) Muichiro Tokito (Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series)
28) Obanai Iguro (Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series)
29) Doudanuki Masakuni (Token Ranbu Kai series)
30) Yamanbagiri Kunihiro (Token Ranbu Kai series)

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a video of Mayumi Kawano on October 10th, 2024, drawing the Rayquaza Rising poster on a chalkboard.

Presenting chalkboard art representing the new chapter of the Pokémon anime: The new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" finally premieres tomorrow! We present some really intense chalkboard art by Mayumi Kawano representing the series! This will be displayed at the Anime Tokyo Station starting Saturday, October 26th, 2024!

アニポケ 新章黒板アート公開
いよいよ明日スタートする新章「レックウザ ライジング」大迫力の黒板アートをご紹介！
(by @mayumi1002)
こちらは10/26(土)から「アニメ東京ステーション」で展示されます！

Mayumi Kawano also posted a message on the official tweet on October 10th, 2024.

My kids love it too!
I drew the main visual for the new Pocket Monsters chapter "Rayquaza Rising" on a blackboard!
I would like to thank all the staff.
Please support the anime and the Ikebukuro area as well.

うちの子達も大好き！ポケットモンスター
新章「レックウザライジング」のメインビジュアルを黒板に描かせて頂きました（ ; ; ）！
スタッフの皆さんも本当に有難うございました（ ; ; ）
アニメと、あと池袋の方も是非宜しくお願い致します(^^)

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 68 on October 10th, 2024.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, the curtain goes up for the new chapter Rayquaza Rising! Syaritatsu appear before the hungry Achigator? Check out the episode preview for more details!

明日のアニポケは、新章レックウザ ライジングの幕開け！
お腹を空かせたアチゲータの前にはシャリタツ？
詳しくは予告編をチェック！
youtu.be/CYns0PNP84U

The official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Character Relationship Chart on October 8th, 2024 for the start of the Rayquaza Rising chapter.

Pokémon Anime Character Relationship Chart:
The Rising Volt Tacklers set off on a new adventure to find the Six Heroes. However, the Explorers are aiming for Rakua as well...?!

アニポケ キャラクター相関図
六英雄を探し、新たな冒険に旅出つライジングボルテッカーズ
一方で、エクスプローラーズも「ラクア」を目指していて…!?

Corocoro Comic October 2024 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2024年10月号) was published by Shogakukan on September 13th, 2024. There was a page dedicated to this episode and the announcement of the new arc.

Oliva, Galar Fire and Laplace from the Six Heroes come out of their balls on the Brave Asagi's Wing Deck! Liko decides to test her strength against Oliva, Roy against Galar Fire and Dot against Laplace!! WE PLUNGE INTO A NEW CHAPTER! ITS NAME IS...
POCKET MONSTERS: RAYQUAZA RISING

Liko and Roy's new adventure starts October 11th! What lies in wait is a certain legendary Pokémon!!
RAYQUAZA DESCENDS ONCE AGAIN!!
*It appears Rayquaza is the key to this story.

THREE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS NEW CHAPTER:
You can get a preview of Rayquaza Rising's highlights from its key visual!
1) THE SIX HEROES GATHER?!
You can see Basagiri and Entei on the key visual as well! Does that mean all the Six Heroes will finally be together?!
*Three of the six have currently joined the group. Where could the remaining three be...?!
2) HOGATOR EVOLVES?!
Roy's Hogator finally evolves into an Achigator?!
*Corocoro has been supporting Hogator all along and will be paying close attention to what's about to happen!
3) NEW CHARACTERS ARE CONFIRMED TO APPEAR!
We're also going to meet characters from Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero; Seille, Sazare and Briar.

Corocoro recommends these two episodes:

Scheduled for September 27th: "Shine, Terastallization! Liko VS Roy!!"
We can't reveal any details on this episode yet, but... take a look at that title! Will we get to see the result of Liko and Roy's Terastal training?! Massive Pokémon anime fan Nitoryu Koma is super excited for this episode from the title alone! Make sure to check it out!

Scheduled for October 11th: "Taking to New Skies! The Brave Asagi!!"
Oliva, Galar Fire and Laplace from the Six Heroes come out of their balls on the Brave Asagi's Wing Deck! Liko decides to test her strength against Oliva, Roy against Galar Fire and Dot against Laplace!!

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a message on October 4th, 2024 reminding viewers that episode 68 wouldn't air until Friday, October 11th, 2024.

The Pokémon anime is on a break today! The next episode will air Friday October 11th as the first episode of the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising"! Liko, Roy, Dot and their Pokémon reunite with the others! The Brave Asagi seems to have powered up as well. And they've gained some new companions too...? Sushi sushi...
Make sure to check out the Youtube upload of episode 67 as well!

本日のアニポケ の放送はお休みです
次回は10月11日(金)よる6時55分から新章「レックウザ ライジング」がスタート！
みんなとの再会！
ブレイブアサギ号もパワーアップしたみたい
そして、新しい仲間も…？
ｽｼｽｼ……
▼見逃し配信中の67話も要チェックです！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an annoucement for the Anime Tokyo Station exhibit on October 4th, 2024. The exhibit was open from Saturday, October 26th, 2024 to Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

The Pocket Monsters anime will be featured at the Anime Tokyo Station exhibit! Here, we will showcase what makes the Pokémon anime so appealing in a variety of ways, including a number of displays that follows the path tread by Liko and Roy, a section where the two of them will talk to you(?!), and more! The exhibit will be open from Saturday, October 26th, 2024 to Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Make sure to come visit!

「アニメ東京ステーション」にてTVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」展
開催決定
リコとロイの軌跡をたどれる展示の数々、そして、2人が話しかけてくれる!?体験コーナーなどアニポケ の魅力が盛りだくさん！
開催期間は、10/26(土)～2025年2/2(日)
ぜひ遊びに来てね

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an message announcing that the new ending theme would be "Pi-kaan!"

Rayquaza Rising News:
The new ending theme will be "Pi-kaan!" Just like the ending theme for Terastal Debut, "Let me battle", it will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid. DECO*27 will be joining them to write the lyrics! This is a very cheerful and danceable song! And as for who will be singing it... Wait and see!

レックウザ ライジング 新情報
新エンディングテーマは「ピッカーン！」
テラスタルデビュー編のEDテーマ「Let me battle」から
引き続き、Giga＆TeddyLoidがプロデュース
新たに作詞としてDECO*27が加わります！
とっても明るくダンサブルな楽曲！
歌う方は…続報をお楽しみに

A press release was posted on October 4th, 2024 to announce the ending theme for the Rayquaza Rising chapter and also had comments from Minori Suzuki, Yuka Terasaki and Yoshino Aoyama. The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted the comments as well.

The new ending theme for the Pocket Monsters TV show is going to be be "Pi-kaan!", which will premiere with the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" on the October 11th, 2024.

The song will be produced by Giga & TeddyLoid, who also produced "Let me battle", the ending theme for the previous chapter. The vocals will be handled by an artist to be announced at a later date.

It was also announced that super popular Vocaloid Producer DECO*27, who contributed to the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku (aka PokéMiku) project, will working on the song as well, writing the lyrics. This new ending theme will be a collaboration project between some of the absolute best there is, so expectations are high.


A preview screenshot from the new ending animation has also been revealed, this one showing Liko and Nyarote in cute poses. Make sure to check out the new episode on the 11th to learn what kind of ending theme this is going to be.


A comment from Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko:
The experiences at Orange Academy have made Liko grow as a person, as well as made her stronger. She's no longer the same girl she was back in episode 1; Now she's been losing herself in battle and have learned things that go beyond simply winning and losing. This goes for Roy and Dot as well; I'm sure they're capable of overcoming any hurdle now! The new chapter Rayquaza Rising is one surprise after another, and these surprises will no doubt be accompanied by a never-ending sense of excitement; I once again truly feel that what makes the Pokémon anime so appealing is that both adults and children can get invested in it and become fired up! So let's go, everyone! It's time to set off on a new adventure with the Rising Volt Tacklers!


A comment from Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy:
The Terastal Debut arc had Liko and Roy complete their Terastal training and gave them some valuable experiences. Now, the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" features a new beginning, where we'll finally get to learn more about Terapagos and Rakua, the main focal points of their story. I think it might even have an episode that will bring Roy a lot closer to his goal of getting Rayquaza.

This series still has a lot of mysteries to it: The Terastal Debut arc felt like it really changed the way Roy battles, so now that it's over, will he be able to get the Black Rayquaza the next time they battle? What is Rakua? What is Rakulium, or the "Eternal Blessing" as they call it? What's the deal with Lucius and the Six Heroes? I think the answer to a lot of these will be revealed in this chapter, so look forward to it!


A comment from Yoshino Aoyama, the voice of Dot:
Now that Liko, Roy and Dot have all completed their Terastal training and bonded further with their partners, it's finally time for the Rising Volt Tacklers to continue their adventure towards the Six Heroes and Rakua! This time they will finally be faced with the truth behind the mysteries that have been presented thus far. I hope you'll keep watching so that you'll see with your own eyes how Liko and the others will react and what they'll do afterwards.

As long as they're together, they'll surely make it there in the end! Oh, and if you look at the poster, you'll see that Dot's Kanuchan has somehow...?! Well, don't miss out on THAT! Please look forward to the new chapter Rayquaza Rising!

『ポケモン』新EDは「ピッカーン!」 歌唱アーティストは後日発表

テレビアニメ『ポケットモンスター』の新たなエンディングテーマは「ピッカーン！」に決定した。11日からスタートする新章「レックウザ ライジング」より放送される。
楽曲のプロデュースは、前章のエンディングテーマ「Let mebattle」に引き続きGiga ＆ TeddyLoidが担当。歌唱を担当するアーティストは後日発表される。
さらに、ポケモンfeat.
初音ミク「ポケミク」にも楽曲を提供している超人気ボカロP、DECO*27が作詞として参加することも発表。最強と最強がタッグを組んだ新エンディングテーマに期待が高まる。 また、新エンディング映像から先行カットも公開。今回公開された画像には、リコ＆ニャローテが可愛らしいポーズをしている様子が描かれている。どんなエンディングテーマになるかは、11日の放送を要確認。

【リコ役・鈴木みのり】
オレンジアカデミーでの経験を経て、リコは成長し、逞しくなりました。夢中になってバトルをして、勝ち負けだけではない大切なことを学んだ彼女は、もう1 話の時とは違います。それはロイもドットも同じです。きっと今のリコ達なら、どんな困難も乗り越えていけるはず！新章「レックウザ ライジング」は、驚きの連続です。そして驚きと共に、ワクワクが止まらなくなること間違いなしです！大人も子供も夢中になって熱くなれるのがアニポケの魅力だよなって改めて実感しています。さあ皆様！ ライジングボルテッカーズと一緒に、再び冒険しましょう！

【ロイ役・寺崎裕香】
テラスタル研修を終えて、大きな経験を詰んだ「テラスタルデビュー」編でしたね。新しくはじまる新章「レックウザ ライジング」ではリコとロイの物語の本筋である、テラパゴスとラクアについていよいよ明らかになってきます。レックウザをゲットするというロイの目標にもぐっと近づくお話があるのでは？！ と思っています。

バトルの仕方にも大きな変化を感じた「テラスタルデビュー」編を経て、次こそ黒いレックウザをゲットできるのか？！ そして、ラクアとは？ 「永遠のめぐみ」といわれるラクリウムとは？ ルシアスや六英雄についてなどなど、これまでに残してきた様々な謎が明らかになってゆくと思いますのでお楽しみにー！

【ドット役・青山吉能】
それぞれのテラスタル研修を終え、パートナーとの絆もより深まり、ついに六英雄とラクアを目指しライジングボルテッカーズの冒険がまた動き出します！ そしてこれまで積み重ねられてきた謎に、真実に直面します。その先でリコたちがなにを想い行動するのか、是非見届けていただけると嬉しいです。

みんなとならきっと、辿り着ける！そしてそして！ ポスターを見てみると、なにやらドットのカヌチャンの様子が…！？見逃せない！ 新章「レックウザ ライジング」編、是非お楽しみに！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a wallpaper on October 1st, 2024 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Every month we'll give you a mobile wallpaper calendar made by Mojacookie. October sees Liko, Roy and Dot back on the Brave Asagi. You can truly see how much the three have grown now that they're standing on the deck of the ship for the first time in so long! But... are there Pokémon on board that weren't there before...?

アニポケ壁紙カレンダー
毎月、もじゃクッキーさんによる
壁紙カレンダーをお届け
10月はブレイブアサギ号に戻ってきた
リコ、ロイ、ドット
久々にデッキに立つと3人の成長も見えますね！
あれ…以前はいなかったポケモンが乗り込んでいるかも…？
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

The official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a video by ZEROBASEONE announcing that they would be singing the opening theme to the new chapter Rayquaza Rising. The video was also posted on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on September 27th, 2024.

The opening theme for the new chapter of the Pokémon anime
The opening theme for the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising", which premieres Friday, October 11th, 2024 will be...
"Only One Story", sung by Zerobaseone
We've received comments from all the members of Zerobaseone:

Ready...? "D1, Be the ONE! Hello, we are Zerobaseone! It has been decided that our new song "Only One Story" is going to be an opening theme for the Pocket Monsters TV show. "Only One Story" is a song that contains our wish for everything to be all right for the protagonist Liko, and for her to be able to continue making progress alongside the companions and Pokémon she's met while creating her own unique story. The Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising TV show will premiere at 6:55pm Friday, October 11th, 2024, on the TV Tokyo Network! We're looking forward to this premiere as well. Make sure to watch it, okay? This has been Zerobaseone! Bye-bye!

アニポケ 新オープニングテーマ
10月11日(金)からスタートする新章「レックウザ ライジング」のオープニングテーマは…
ZEROBASEONE が歌う「Only One Story」です
ZEROBASEONE(@ZB1_jp)の皆さんからコメントが到着しました

YouTube Clip - New Opening Theme for the TV anime Pocket Monsters Announced! ZEROBASEONE's comments

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTLQWejGPK0

A press release and a PV were released on September 27th, 2024 to promote the new chapter of the Pocket Monsters anime Rayquaza Rising.

YouTube Clip - Pocket Monsters Anime | New chapter Rayquaza Rising PV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs6IVwrmMZo

New footage from Pocket Monsters's new chapter Rayquaza Rising revealed! Opening Theme to be performed by ZEROBASEONE

A new trailer where you can get an early sneak peek of the of the popular anime Pocket Monsters' (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") new chapter "Rayquaza Rising" has been released.


The trailer shows the Rising Volt Tacklers reunited with Liko, Roy and Dot, suggesting that they're about to set off on a new adventure.


The trailer also shows intense scenes featuring the Six Hero Pokémon Basagiri and the Black Rayquaza, as well as Seille, Sazare and Briar. Liko and the others have grown a lot through their Terastal training in the Paldea region, so the expectations for their battles against the Six Heroes are higher than ever.



We also received news on the opening theme. The opening theme for the new chapter will be "Only One Story", a new original Japanese song sung by the 9-member global boys' group Zerobaseone, representing the hugely popular 5th generation of K-pop.


"Only One Story", an original Japanese song released about 7 months after the group's Japanese debut in March, is a pleasant and cheerful song of encouragement telling people that are setting off on an adventure that everything is going to be okay. It gives Pocket Monsters protagonists Liko and Roy the courage to be able to continue making progress alongside the companions and Pokémon they've met while creating their own unique story.

This very first anime tie-in song from Zerobaseone will be released digitally October 11th, the same day Pocket Monsters Chapter 4, Rayquaza Rising, premieres. Zerobaseone was formed in April last year through the Korean audition show "Boys Planet", and is a 9-member group consisting of Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook and Han Yu Jin.

The members of the group were overjoyed as they told us "Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity!" They also said that "this is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!"

A comment from Zerobaseone:
Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity! Only One Story's chorus is extremely catchy, and we don't think you'll be able to get it out of your heads once you hear it. The end of the chorus also has some really memorable lyrics that go "Nankai mo naitatte kimi nara so daijobu", so make sure to keep your attention on those as well. This is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!

ポケモン新章「レックウザ ライジング」新映像が初公開 OPはZEROBASEONEに決定

人気アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（公式略称：アニポケ　テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）の新章「レックウザ ライジング」の冒険を先取りできる最新映像が初公開された。 映像には、リコ、ロイ、ドットと再会したライジングボルテッカーズたちの姿があり、新たな冒険への出発を予感させる。
さらに、ゼイユ、サザレ、ブライアの姿や、六英雄ポケモンのバサギリ、黒いレックウザの迫力ある登場シーンも公開。パルデア地方でのテラスタル研修で成長を遂げたリコたちは、六英雄たちとどのようなバトルを繰り広げるのか 今後の展開に期待が高まる。
また、オープニングテーマの新情報も初公開。新章のオープニングテーマは、大人気の第5世代K-POPを代表するグローバルボーイズグループZEROBASEONE が歌う『Only One Story 』に決定した。
現在の新シリーズは、ポケモン世界全体を舞台にしたW主人公のリコとロイの冒険を通じて大事な何かを「見つける」物語となっている。

■10月11日（金）放送／第68話「新たなる空へ！ブレイブアサギ号！！」あらすじ
テラスタル研修を終えたリコたちは、復活したブレイブアサギ号に乗り、再び六英雄ポケモンを探す旅に出る！ライジングボルテッカーズのメンバー・ポケモンとの再会を喜ぶリコたちに、フリードが預かっていた「いにしえのモンスターボール」を返す。すると、中から六英雄たちが現れて、リコ・ロイ・ドットは六英雄とバトルすることに！

■ZEROBASEONEコメント
ポケモンは幼い頃から観てきた大好きなアニメですし、いつかオープニングテーマを担当してみたいと思っていたので、本当に嬉しかったです！「Only One Story 」はサビの部分がとてもキャッチーで、一度聴いたら耳から離れないメロディーになっていると思います。中でもサビの最後に「何回も泣いたって君ならそう大丈夫」という印象深い歌詞も出てくるので、ぜひ注目してください。みんなで歌って踊れるような楽しい楽曲なので、ぜひアニメと一緒に楽しんでください！

Marika Kohno posted a comment on the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter accounts post on September 20th, 2024, announcing she'd be the voice of Sazare.

I will be appearing as Sazare in the new Pokémon anime chapter "Rayquaza Rising."
My love of Pokémon, and my voice acting career, have a long history.
I have always admired Ikue Otani, so to finally be able to co-star with her in something that I love...it feels like a dream, but it's actually come true.

アニポケ 新章「レックウザ ライジング」
サザレ役 で出演させていただきます。
語れば長くなってしまう、私のポケモン好き。そして声優遍歴。
大谷育江さんに憧れていた私が、ついに大好きな作品で共演することができるなんて…夢みたい、でも夢じゃない。

Misato Fukuen posted a comment on the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter accounts post on September 20th, 2024, announcing she'd be the voice of Seille.

I will be voicing Seille in the Pocket Monsters anime.
It's been quite awhile since I've been in the Pokémon world but I'm back!
Check out the comments too!

アニメ「ポケットモンスター」でゼイユ役を演らせていただくことになりました
久しぶりのポケモンの世界うれしい
ただいま
コメントも見てみてね

The official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted news about voice actors that would be in the Rayquaza Rising arc.

"Rayquaza Rising", the New Chapter of the Pokémon Anime:
The people Liko and the others encounter in Kitakami Village will be played by the following voice actors:
Sazare will be played by Marika Kohno
Seille will be played by Misato Fukuen
Briar will be played by Yu Shimamura
Make sure to tap the images and read the comments as well!

Sazare (voiced by Marika Kohno), Partner Pokémon: Gardie (Hisui Form) - A traveller who loves photography. Is accompanied by a Gardie (Hisui Form). It seems she caught a certain rare Pokémon on camera...?!
Seille (voiced by Misato Fukuen), Partner Pokémon: Yabasocha - A Pokémon Trainer native to the Land of Kitakami. Her Partner Pokémon is Yabasocha. Is quite harsh with the "outsiders" from the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Briar (voiced by Yu Shimamura) - A teacher that Raifort-sensei introduced to the group. Appears to know something about Terapagos as well...

アニポケ 新章「レックウザ ライジング」
リコたちが向かうキタカミの里で出会う人物を
演じるのは…
サザレ役 高野麻里佳 さん
ゼイユ役 福圓美里 さん
ブライア役 嶋村侑 さん
画像をタップしてコメントもチェックしてね！

A press release was posted on September 20th, 2024, which announced additional cast member for the Rayquaza Rising arc. Misato Fukuen played Seille, Yu Shimamura played Briar and Marika Kohno played Sazare.


A new trailer for the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") has been released. Additional cast members have be announced, with Misato Fukuen playing Seille, Yu Shimamura playing Briar and Marika Kohno playing Sazare, all of them characters from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero that will have central roles in the new chapter.


The trailer reveals the Land of Kitakami, which is also the setting of the Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero game, as well as popular characters Seille, Briar and Sazare from this game, and also details on Basagiri, one of the three remaining members of the Six Heroes.


It's said that the more chipped a Basagiri's axe is, the more battle-hardened it is, and the one from the Six Heroes has an abnormally distinctive one. All attention is now focused on the upcoming events: What adventures await Liko and the others in their next destination, the Land of Kitakami, and how will Seille, Briar and Sazare enter the picture?


A comment from Misato Fukuen, the voice of Seille:
I've been given the opportunity to play Seille in the Pocket Monsters TV show! I've been with this franchise for quite a while through my roles in past series, so I'm really and truly happy to be able to make a return to it in this manner. At first glance, Seille comes across as a very beautiful and aloof girl, but she's actually a very distinctive character with intense emotions, as well as an abnormally sore loser, so I had tons of fun playing her. We spent a lot of time on the dubbing sessions, but it felt like the time just flew by in an instant. Look forward to Seille's anime debut, okay?


A comment from Yu Shimamura, the voice of Briar:
My name is Yu Shimamura, and I'll be playing Briar in the Pocket Monsters TV show. I've been in a Pokémon movie before, and back then my heart was fluttering with excitement at hearing the Pokémon voices too, but the Pocket Monsters TV show is just so soulful and really gave me the feeling that THIS truly is Pokémon. Briar turned out to be a lot more passionate that I thought she'd be, and I'm looking forward to facing Pokémon alongside her with all the excitement that comes with it. Even though I'm technically a teacher in the eyes of Liko and Roy, I look forward to working with everyone as a fellow adventurer on the same quest.


A comment from Marika Kohno, the voice of Sazare:
It's no exaggeration to say that Pokémon was the start of my voice acting life. It's already been an entire 10 years since I first started saying I'll take any role I get offered if it's in the Pokémon anime, and I never thought I'd actually get to play Sazare-san of all characters. I'm a gamer myself, and Sazare-san was a very memorable character to me due to her rewarding story in the Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero video game. While she looks very cool and aloof at first glance, I hope my voice will make her come across as sociable and kind. Just like everyone else that know her from the game, I'm looking forward to seeing how she'll get involved with Liko and the others. I can't spoil too much, but... I really want to get to know her better, you know! I hope you'll all come to love Sazare-san through the anime alongside me!

YouTube Clip - Anime Pocket Monsters | Latest information on the New Chapter Rayquaza Rising ②

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s05GoJlP3_o

『ポケモン』新映像公開で追加キャスト発表 ゼイユ役・福圓美里、ブライア役・嶋村侑、サザレ役・高野麻里佳【コメントあり】

人気アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（公式略称：アニポケ　テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）の最新映像が公開された。追加キャストが発表され、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』に登場し、新章の注目キャラクターでもあるゼイユ役を福圓美里、ブライア役を嶋村侑、サザレ役を高野麻里佳が担当する。
映像には、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』の舞台でもあるキタカミの里の様子や、ゲームに登場する人気キャラクター・ゼイユ、ブライア、サザレの姿が描かれ、さらに、残る3体の六英雄のうちの1体、バサギリの詳細も明らかになった。 バサギリは歴戦の個体ほど、斧が大きく欠けているといわれているポケモンで、六英雄のバサギリも通常の個体より特徴的な斧の形をしている。リコたちが新たに向かうキタカミの里ではどんな冒険が待っているのか…？ そして、ゼイユ、ブライア、サザレが、どんな形でリコたちに関わってくるのか、これからの展開に注目が集まる。

【ゼイユ役・福圓美里】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」にてゼイユを演じさせていただくことになりました！
以前のシリーズでも長く関わらせていただいたポケモンにこうしてまた帰ってくることが出来て心から嬉しく思っています。ゼイユは一見綺麗でクールにも見える女の子ですが、異常なまでに負けず嫌いな面もあり喜怒哀楽激しい個性的なキャラクターで、演じていてとても楽しかったです。丁寧に録っていただいたのですが一瞬で時間が過ぎてしまいました。是非ゼイユの登場を楽しみにしていてくださいね！

【ブライア役・嶋村侑】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」でブライアを演じさせていただきます嶋村侑です。以前、劇場版に出演させていただいた際も、ポケモンたちの声にときめきましたが、テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」も本当にソウルフルで、「ああこれがポケモン！」と感動しました。ブライアも私が思っていた以上に情熱的な人でした。私もブライアと一緒にワクワクしながらポケモンと向き合おうと思います。リコやロイから見ると先生ではありますが、探求する同志として、これからよろしくお願いします。

【サザレ役・高野麻里佳】 ポケモンは私の声優人生の始まりと言っても過言ではありません。「ポケモンに出られるならどんな役でもやります！」と言い続けて早10年。まさかサザレさんを演じさせていただけるとは思ってもいませんでした。ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』で、やりごたえのあるストーリーだっただけに、ゲーマーの私にとっては思い出深いキャラクターです。一見クールなお姉さんですが、私の声で人懐っこい優しい人に聴こえたら良いなと思っています。

これからリコたちとどう絡んでくるのか、私も楽しみにしている1人ですし、ゲームでお馴染みになった皆様にも…多くは語れませんが…サザレさんのことをもっと知りたいですよね！ アニメを通して、サザレさんを一緒に愛していただけたら嬉しいです！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted the key visual for the Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising arc on September 13th, 2024.

Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising:
A new chapter of the Pokémon anime starts Friday October 11th! Here is its key visual! It even shows some people from the Land of Kitakami that will be appearing in the future! Look forward to it!

ポケットモンスター　レックウザ ライジング
10/11(金) #アニポケ 新章スタート！
キービジュアルを公開
今後登場するキタカミの里の人々の姿も！
お楽しみに！

A press release was published on September 13th, 2024 which revealed the key visual for the Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising arc.

The popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") sees its story about protagonists Liko and Roy approach its 4th chapter, titled "Rayquaza Rising".

A new main poster has just been unveiled, depicting the Black Rayquaza and the other members of the Six Heroes that serve as the key to the story, as well as characters from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero.

In this poster for chapter 4, "Rayquaza Rising", we can see Liko, Roy, Dot and their Pokémon with courageous looks on their faces as if they're in the middle of a battle, depicted alongside the remaining members of the Six Heroes; Basagiri, Entei and the Black Rayquaza. We can also see Roy's Hogator evolved into an Achigator and Dot's Kanuchan evolved into a Nakanuchan.

In addition, we can see Seille, Sazare and Briar from the video game Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Zero, as well as Gardie (Hisui Form) and Yabasocha, all of which further increase expectations for the upcoming events. Further information on the new chapter Rayquaza Rising will be released weekly from here on.

アニメ『ポケモン』新章突入、副題は「レックウザ ライジング」に決定 ゼイユ、サザレ、ブライア登場!

人気アニメ『ポケットモンスター』（公式略称：アニポケ　テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）で、主人公リコとロイの物語が第4章を迎え、副題が「レックウザ ライジング」に決定した。

ストーリーのカギとなる黒いレックウザをはじめとした六英雄ポケモンや、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』に登場する人物たちが描かれた、新たなメインビジュアルが初公開された。

第4章となる「レックウザ ライジング」のメインビジュアルには、残りの六英雄ポケモンのバサギリ、エンテイ、そして黒いレックウザと共に、勇ましい表情でバトルするかのようなリコ・ロイ・ドット、そしてポケモンたちが描かれている。さらに、ロイのホゲータがアチゲータに、ドットのカヌチャンがナカヌチャンに進化している様子も。

ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット ゼロの秘宝』にも登場するゼイユ、サザレ、ブライアの姿や、ガーディ（ヒスイのすがた）、ヤバソチャも描かれており、今後の展開に期待が高まる。新章「レックウザ ライジング」編の続報は、今後毎週解禁していく。

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a message on October 12th, 2024 to showcase the opening.

Anipoke New Opening Revealed
Here are some points of interest.
To begin with, Seille, Briar, Sazare and Gardie (Hisui form).
How will they be involved in the story?
Check out the creditless pictures and the video.

アニポケ 新オープニング公開
気になるポイントを紹介していきます
まずは、ゼイユとヤバソチャブライア、サザレとガーディ(ヒスイのすがた)
今後のストーリーにどのように関わるのでしょうか？
ノンクレジット映像を今すぐチェック
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsBmIw4OuSs

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with production artwork piece on October 10th, 2024. The picture featured Syaritatsu (Curly Form).

We present a key frame of Syaritatsu (Curly Form) from episode 68. Syaritatsu has recently moved in on the Brave Asagi. However, it seems to look a bit angry...?!

アニポケ マニア
第68話よりシャリタツ(そったすがた)の原画をご紹介
ブレイブアサギ号に新しく住み着いたシャリタツ
何だか怒っている様子ですが…!?