On November 22nd, 2024, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Liko's Nyarote battles Diana while having the type disadvantage! Liko gives the battle her all in order to show Diana how much she's grown, while Diana on her side shows what Windie is truly capable of.

金曜日はアニポケの日
タイプ相性ではリコのニャローテ が不利となる
ダイアナとのバトル
成長した姿を見せるため、奮闘するリコに
ダイアナも、#ウインディ の本気を見せます

Chuckle Mouse Studio was uncredited for their work on episode 74 but they listed that they worked on it on their website. Henry Kuan indicated that being uncredited in an episode where they only did a few cuts is common. We assigned them to Key Animation Assistance as it is unclear if their uncredited work was Key Animation, Key Animation Assistance, 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation or Finishing.

For episodes that sometimes didn't credit us like ep74, sometimes we may be asked to help 1 or 2 cuts only.

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 except for episode 75 which was NOT region locked and they were all the same YouTube ID's just unprivated from its original upload except for episode 76 which had a new version with the corrected credits for Haruka Shamoto.

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

Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) posted a message on an official AniPoke Twitter post on November 22nd, 2024 indicating that he was the screenwriter for this episode and gave some information about the next episode.

I was in charge of the screenplay for episode 74 of the Pokémon anime!
The battle between Liko and Diana was intense...
More of the mystery was revealed! As well as a surprising new revelation! Next week, the story will go back 100 years into the past. Please continue to tune in!

アニポケ74話の脚本担当しました！
リコとダイアナのバトル熱かった…
そしてこれまでの謎が明らかに！さらに驚きの新事実が明らかに！といった内容盛りだくさんでお送りしましたが、いよいよ次週は100年前の物語へ。引き続きご視聴よろしくお願いします

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on November 22nd, 2024.


Anipoke is just around the corner! The long-awaited reunion! Diana reveals the shocking truth about the Explorers!!

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!


One of the Six Heroes Pokémon, Basagiri, has decided to travel with them, leaving only Black Rayquaza and Entei left, whose whereabouts are still unknown! Then Liko and the others see a familiar yellow Ikirinko... Liko's grandmother, Diana, who parted ways with the Rising Volt Tacklers and had been traveling the world gathering information about the Explorers, has arrived aboard the Brave Asagi once again!!

Diana seems to have found new information, but with her being reunited with her granddaughter after a long time... there's only one thing to do! That's right, a Pokémon battle!!


▲ The best way to see how her grandchild has grown since they departed is through a Pokémon battle!


▲ This is the first time that Diana has seen seen Liko, Roy, and Dot's evolved partner Pokémon!


▲ The type matchup is overwhelmingly unfavorable between Nyarote and Windie! Previously, even fighting alongside Roy, all she could manage was one hit, but will be different this time!?


▲ Liko has completed her rigorous training. She can even Terastallize now! This is how much her granddaughter has grown!

After the battle, Diana takes out a photo and begins to talk quietly. It was about the shocking connection between Lucius and the Explorers, and the three adventurers who created the Explorers!

The legend of Lucius that they had been following up until now, Terapagos' memories that they saw when they met Basagiri, and the story that Liko heard when she was trapped in the snowy mountains with Amethio, all the dots are starting to line up...!?


▲ There's a certain person in Diana's photo......!!


▲ Then the shocking truth about the Explorers, the organization that has been pursuing Liko and her friends, is revealed!!


▲ So, Liko and her friends visit Terasu Pool again. What do they see!?

A shocking turn of events that no one could have predicted! You definitely can't miss the Pokémon anime that airs tonight at 6:55pm!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】久々の再会！ ダイアナによって語られるエクスプローラーズ衝撃の真実!!
久々の再会！ ダイアナによって語られるエクスプローラーズ衝撃の真実!!
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!!
六英雄ポケモンのバサギリがともに来てくれることになり、残る六英雄は姿を消した黒いレックウザと、いまだ行方がつかめないエンテイの2匹に！
そんなリコたちの前に、見覚えのある黄色いイキリンコが……。ライジングボルテッカーズと別れ、世界中をめぐってエクスプローラーズに関する情報を集めていたリコの祖母・ダイアナが再びブレイブアサギ号にやってきたのだ!!
ダイアナは新たな情報をつかんだようだが、久しぶりに再会した祖母と孫といえば……やることはひとつ！　そう、ポケモンバトルだ!!
▲再会した孫の成長を知るにはポケモンバトルが一番だよね！
▲リコ、ロイ、ドット、3人の進化したパートナーポケモンを見るのも初めてのダイアナ！
▲タイプ相性は圧倒的不利なニャローテVSウインディ！　以前はロイと共闘しても1回攻撃を当てるのが精いっぱいだったが果たして!?
▲厳しい研修を乗り越えたリコ。今はテラスタルだってできる！　これが孫の成長じゃい！
そして、バトルを終えたダイアナはある1枚の写真を取り出し、静かに話し始める。それはルシアスとエクスプローラーズの衝撃的なつながり、そしてエクスプローラーズを作った3人の冒険者についてだった!!
これまで追ってきたルシアスの伝説、バサギリと会ったときに見たテラパゴスの記憶、リコがアメジオと雪山に閉じ込められたときに聞いた話、すべての点が一本の線に……!?
▲ダイアナが取り出した1枚の写真にはある人物が写っていた……!!
▲そして明らかになる、リコたちを追う組織、エクスプローラーズ衝撃の真実!!
▲そして、再びてらす池を訪れることになるリコたち。そこで見たものとは!?
誰も予想できない衝撃の展開！
今日よる6時55分から放送のアニポケは絶対に見逃せないぞ!!

Corocoro Comic December 2024 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2024年12月号) was published by Shogakukan on November 15th, 2024. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

A SCOOP ON THE SHOCKING BATTLE AGAINST A MEMBER OF THE SIX HEROES!!!!
The Six Heroes hold the key to the unknown paradise known as "Rakua"! One of them, Basagiri, is now making its appearance!

A NEW MEMBER OF THE SIX HEROES SLASHES FORTH!!
OLIVA: The first member of the Six Heroes to join the group. Boasts a gigantic body.
GALAR FIRE: The second to join. Unstoppable when it gets angry.
LAPLACE: The third to join. The scars on its body proves that it's quite the battle-hardened warrior.
BASAGIRI: The member of the Six Heroes currently being tracked down! Its giant stone axes are a definite threat!
THE BLACK RAYQUAZA: This is the one everything started with! Also currently being tracked down!
ENTEI: A member of the Six Heroes still not discovered. Where will they be able to meet it?!

IT'S FINALLY TIME FOR THE FIERCE BATTLE AGAINST THE BASAGIRI FROM THE SIX HEROES!!
Liko and the others locate Basagiri, but now have to prove their strength in battle!
*Thanks to Sazare's help, they've obtained clues towards Basagiri's whereabouts.
*A sharper axe than normal is proof that a Basagiri has been in many battles!

Don't miss the two episodes Corocoro recommends:
Scheduled for November 22nd: "The Three Explorers"
Scheduled for November 29th: "The Future We've Been Entrusted, the Shine of This World"
This time we're only giving you the episode titles! Wait and see what's going to happen in them!!

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes feature for episode 74 on November 22nd, 2024.

Diana explains the behind-the-scenes reason the Explorers got founded, while Liko and the others explain what they've discovered. During the scene Basagiri showed them, Lucius said the name "Rystal", which is also the name of... The dots are getting connected now! Make absolutely sure to pay attention to the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第74話「3人のエクスプローラーズ」
ダイアナが語るエクスプローラーズの成り立ちの秘話！
そして、リコたちが調べた情報バサギリ が見せた光景の中でルシアスが呼んだ「リスタル」という名前は…
点と点がつながっていきます！
よる6時55分からのアニポケ、ぜひご注目ください！

On November 22nd, 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 November 22nd, 2024 to November 29th, 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 74 The Three Explorers
What did you think?
Next episode, we'll reveal the personal thoughts of the three Explorers Lucius, Rystal and Gibeon, who were once companions!
Make absolutely sure to watch the Youtube upload of episode 74, where the past gets revealed to you!
It will be available for 1 week from today!

アニポケ 第74話「3人のエクスプローラーズ」
いかがでしたか？
かつて仲間だった3人のエクスプローラーズ
ルシアス、リスタル、ギベオン
それぞれの思いが次回、明らかに！
過去が紐解かれていく74話、ぜひ見逃し配信で！
公開期間は本日より1週間

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 74 on November 21st, 2024.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Nyarote and Windie are going to battle! Nyarote has a type disadvantage here, but how will the battle ultimately go?! Check out the episode preview for more details!

明日のアニポケは、ニャローテとウインディがバトル！
タイプ相性では不利なニャローテだけどバトルの行方はどうなる!?
詳しくは予告編をチェック！
https://youtu.be/P9Rp_VMwKDY

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on November 20th, 2024.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight:
Diana reveals that she and Hamber used to be friends. However, in episode 25 of the Pokémon Anime, Hamber and his companions attacked the old castle where she lived, calling themselves the "Explorers". Diana has been investigating the Explorers in order to find out what their goal is, and has learned some new information...

アニポケ ピックアップ
かつてハンベルとは友人だったと明かすダイアナ
しかし、アニポケ第25話ではハンベルたちがエクスプローラーズと名乗り、ダイアナの住む古城を襲撃してきました
組織の目的は何なのか、ダイアナはエクスプローラーズの成り立ちを調べ、新たな情報を掴みます

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on November 20th, 2024.

Diana was traveling the world on her own, researching Lucius separately from Liko and the others. The secret of Lucius' that she gained knowledge about while doing this was one that involves the connection between Lucius and the Explorers. She now tells the group about the three adventurers that founded the Explorers!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコたちとは別行動でルシアスについて世界中を回って調べていたダイアナ
そこで明らかになったルシアスの秘密は…
ルシアスとエクスプローラーズの繋がりダイアナは、エクスプローラーズを作った3人の冒険者について語り出します！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 74 on November 20th, 2024.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday November 22nd is... episode 74, "The Three Explorers"! Liko's grandmother Diana has returned to the ship, but before the catch-up discussion... it's time for a battle between Windie and Nyarote.

アニポケ 11月22日(金)の放送は第74話「3人のエクスプローラーズ」
再びブレイブアサギ号にやって来たリコの祖母・ダイアナ！
積もる話をする前に…
ウインディ VS #ニャローテ でバトルすることに

A special giveaway campaign was held during the original broadcast on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 from 6:55pm! The official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account announced the contest on November 15th, 2024 and the official website was also updated with a special page that same day. Viewers could enter the keyword announced during the program on the homepage to enter the contest!

Next week's episode of the Pokémon anime will include an extravagant giveaway (some regions exempt). 50 lottery winners will receive a set of the "4 Glittering Clear Gold FRIENDA Picks With Anime Illustrations Set" and the "Koraidon, Miraidon and Pikachu Treasure Pokémon Set"! Watch the episode and enter the lottery! Go here for details: Link

アニポケ 来週の放送で豪華プレゼント企画を開催
※一部地域を除く
「アニメイラストの入ったクリアゴールドでキラキラ光るフレンダピック4枚セット」
「トレジャーポケモンセット～コライドン・ミライドン・ピカチュウ～」
セットを抽選で50名様にプレゼント！
放送を見て応募してね！詳しくはこちら

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a message on November 23rd, 2024 for viewers to pay attention to the opening as it changed.

Pay attention to the opening animation for episode 74 of the Pokemon anime! From episode 74 and on, Pokémon League chairwoman Omodaka and Kiraflor, as well as the legendary Pokémon Entei, Suicune and Raikou, appear in the OP! Look forward to learning what role they'll be playing in the story from here on! If you didn't spot them the first time around, check out the Youtube upload of the episode!

アニポケ 第74話オープニング映像に注目！
第74話のOPよりポケモンリーグの委員長・オモダカとキラフロル
伝説のポケモンエンテイ、スイクン ライコウ
が登場しています！
今後の物語にどう関わるのか、お楽しみに
見逃した人は配信でチェック

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 November 21st, 2024. The picture featured Liko.

We present a key frame of a surprised Liko from episode 74. All the new information and shocking facts about Lucius you'll get in this episode might cause you viewers to make the same kind of face!

アニポケ マニア
第74話よりびっくり顔のリコの原画をご紹介
ルシアスに関する新情報や驚きの事実の連続に
見ている人も同じ表情になっちゃうかも！

The original airing on TV Tokyo had a message above To Be Continued that said: After the commercials, the keyword will be announced! (CMあとは、キーワードを発表！)

Kamiiru Animation posted a tweet on November 22nd, 2024 after the original airing indicating that the credits had incorrectly spelled the name of their studio wrong. The ending credits incorrectly spelled out 神在動画 Kamiiru Animation as 神存動画.

...Actually, it's "Kamiiru Dōga"
...実は「神在動画」ですね(´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)