I Finally Watched Pokémon Horizons… and it’s…

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[@codename618]

Within the start, I already loved Liko; I found her so relatable. Beyond that, I really like this series. It's an original story in the Pokémon world with an original cast, original villains, and a journey visiting different regions without the primary goal of the heroes just being "become the very best." Don't get me wrong, I liked the previous generations of the anime, but it's refreshing to have something so original instead of a series that just uses the games as a framework. Also Terapagos is just adorable.

[@MrRuePine]

Yes. The first two minutes of her dialogue in the first episode and I'm already like "Gosh, she's so me…" Liko is a precious cinnamon roll.

[@natalimoina]

You didn't understand pokemon

[@babyjiren9676]

it's a cringe spinoff, okay if it was aired alonside the main but NOT a replacement

[@kelliayed]

​@@babyjiren9676it's so good I'll miss ash but this is just as great

[@supersonicbro]

Horizons has been my favorite thing the Pokémon series has done (next to the manga). It really has been a breath of fresh air for the series, when it first started, my view of it was "an anime with pokemon instead of 'the Pokémon anime'" and i think that still holds true.

[@Drstrange3000]

That is what I concluded too. It feels like a series that can stand on its own instead of just being tied to being marketing for Pokémon games and merchandise. Since the story isn't directly tied to what is happening with the games, it allows the story to break the usual formula and actually tell a story. It is refreshing!

[@natalimoina]

So it's a badly done story then

[@natalimoina]

​@@Drstrange3000spoken like someone who's never watched the anime before

[@Drstrange3000]

@@natalimoina I have been watching the Pokémon series since it first came out in the 90s and watched all the movies but one. Kindly, stop talking nonsense.

[@Scoo212]

One thing I've really enjoyed about the Brave Asagi (The ship Liko and co. travel on) is that it allows what would've been one episode Filler episode Mons to stay relevant past their episodes debut. The example I can think of is the Maushold the crew encounters that later joins the crew on the ship at the end of the episode. In the Ashime something like that could've only happened if one of the companions caught the pokemon.

[@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache]

@@Scoo212 I honestly feel like Horizons learned alot from the failures from Journeys. For example, in order to keep a Pokémon relevant after their episode, Goh would simply catch the Pokémon so it could appear in later episodes. The issue is that Goh had so many Pokémon, with a lot of them not really having a personality of their own, and most of them blending into the background. Horizons has done a way better job keeping the Brave Asagi's Pokémon relevant, compared to Goh's Pokémon in Journeys.

[@natalimoina]

​@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache Journeys had no such failures

[@natalimoina]

There is no such thing as filler

[@usermcskull4713]

The only examples I can really think of like that in the Ashime were Jigglypuff, Snubbull and technically Morpeko. It was eventually catched by James, but it was a wild one for like 30 episodes or so

[@diplodoncalus]

That episode might not be the best example because it’s also the same episode Hatenna learns Heal Pulse (albeit it has been used rarely since). I think a better example is i believe there’s an episode where a Sinistea infiltrates the ship and ends up joining by the end

[@JediSteve-J3-]

Also, the Japanese Op's (while full of spoilers that have yet to be dubbed) are incredible, especially the second one "Halo"

[@phoenixandy]

Op 2 is peak, I ADORE that opening

[@Cochu]

Will is the third one! All 3 have been incredible

[@ThatOnePaniagua22]

OP 1 Dokimeki Diary is my favorite, but Halo goes insanely hard (Also the credits theme from the terastal arc, let me battle, goes way harder than it has any right to)

[@雪者]

Those songs were awsome af!

[@usermcskull4713]

The Korean OP We Go is also amazing! Honestly I might prefer it over all the Japanese openings, it slaps so hard

[@minislayer3241]

Thanks for talking about this! In my opinion, "Horizons" is Pokemon anime at its best so far! Maybe a bold statement, sure, but the most problems I had with the previous main anime were absolutely fixed there. Sure, there were a few "meh" episodes, but so far it didn't get boring or dull at all. I just hope that more people will stop wearing their nostalgia glasses and just watch the anime without a bias.

[@natalimoina]

No one has nostalgia glasses, Horizons is weak, still better than XY at least I guess though

[@minislayer3241]

Both are amazing

[@ryuukyle3678]

​@@natalimoina yer tryin' too hard, yer fuckin' everywhere send hate

[@supremeseregios6810]

Besides the obligatory 'Ash must Return!' stans who think that anyone who likes the anime is immediately a simp for one of the main characters, Horizons is pretty great! I have been watching the Japenese Dub as those episodes release weekly, and so far, Horizons has been nailing the hype very well for fans. Some episodes are gonna be mediocre at times, but when the episode is story-driven, it is REALLY story-driven! All I can really say is watch it, you won't be dissapointed.

[@chaddfrancis2179]

Ash has been around since i was 12,i am 39 now.He's had his time.

[@RandomN4me]

itd be cool to see a reference to him every now and then but he doesnt need a major appearance at all. he’s had his time to shine, there needs to be other pokemon masters too

[@MrRuePine]

@@supremeseregios6810 Especially since other characters CAN be protagonists of their own gens; remember Jimmy and Marina (Gold and Kris) from "The Legend of Thunder" special?

[@usermcskull4713]

Ash was the main character for over 1000 episodes. Idk why people feel like he needs to return when there's so much Ash content to watch, even if you've seen it all, I doubt you remember all of it haha

[@cerobathetalllady]

Introverts fully relate to Liko.

[@TheFluffyTheropod]

3:59 oh man why did they have to change the music in the dub again, that scene isn’t even half as good without the actual music 😭

[@022107]

copyright reasons, I guess...

[@Evdafawth]

It's TPCi being greedy. They charge royalties for the replacement music to every country which uses the English dub as a basis. There is English voices with Japanese music if you know where to look. (Hint: Ploos)

[@Evdafawth]

​@@022107Not quite, see above.

[@mikonyx7712]

​@@Evdafawth That's insanely greedy holy f**k

[@natalimoina]

Womp womp

[@ShayTheValiant]

I've been absolutely loving Horizons. It's way better than whatever Journeys was trying to do. The characters in Horizons are even spending way more time in Paldea than Ash and Goh ever did in Galar.

[@natalimoina]

In your dreams

[@lilli7040]

This holds even more true with the current arc having them attend the terrastal course in naranja academy

[@stampoulisrafael5262]

​@@natalimoinawhat he saying is true,stop being such a fanboy for ash its annoying

[@ryuukyle3678]

​@@natalimoina cry more, fans(simp) like you make me hate ash/genuinely

[@KairiBerlitz]

Horizons has become my comfort show. I stopped watching the anime in mid Best Wishes, because it was just not for me anymore, and I was ok not watching Pokémon ever again. but then I heard about this show last year and not having Ash again as mc made me give it a try with an open mind and I absolutely loved it, haven't missed an episode since and my love for this series only grow at each episode

[@noahthecrazy1632]

The only problem is IT TAKES OVER A YEAR FOR THE ENGLISH DUB TO ARIVE IN AMERICA

[@rjeditz123]

Jokes on you, we have been waiting for a sun and moon dub for over 6 years here in India

[@Mr110074]

It’s a Netflix issue. I don’t understand why they are taking so long releasing the episodes. The English dub gets released in like every other country before America. Before Netflix, we only had to wait a reasonable few months.

[@BJGvideos]

​@@rjeditz123Geez does it even have dubbers at that rate?

[@usermcskull4713]

I wonder if it's partially because they, for some reason, always replace the Japanese background music with their own score. Almost no other modern anime dub does it and that's why so many are simulcast in both languages, I wish Pokemon was the same :(

[@doubl2480]

I really love the show. There are not many character-of-the-day fillers, most episodes are driven by either the story or by the main characters doing their own antics, which feels fun. There's some aspects that are not handled super well (after so many times, the turtle wandering around gets annoying, and the secondary Pokemons of the cast are all underutilized) - but it's really a breath of fresh air and worth watching. They're also giving particular care on backstory episodes like Friede's (truly something you must watch), you can see they're pushing the animation budget on some of these.

[@natalimoina]

No such thing as filler

[@Typi]

Pokemon Horizons fixed a issue I've had with recent Pokemon Media, that being that recent stuff (even the games) have felt less like "The World Of Pokemon" and more like "A World that just so happens to have Pokemon in it". Horizons does a really good job with world building and showing how Pokemon change/interact with the world, and how the world differs from other worlds, which is more than I can say for a lot of recent media.(I'm looking at YOU SwSh and SV.)

[@natalimoina]

Horizons does that way less than its predecessors though what?

[@babyjiren9676]

high on copium

[@Typi]

@@natalimoina I'm specifically refering to the later seasons of its predecesor not doing it very well. Gens 1-4 (especially gen 3), and to an extent gens 5-6) made Pokemon feel well integrated. That being said, it did do showing wild pokemon better, as we haven't really seen much in Horizons. I'm not saying its perfect, just that its better than it has been.

[@a.p.studios8713]

That curry episode was just hilarious Truly a 1 to 1 video game reference indeed, even the part where you put in your *PASSION AND LOVE* into the curry in swsh

[@kaitou1412kid]

it was ramadan and i was fasting when watching that curry episode

[@hdemerald1012]

I watched it since the beginning, and I really love it. I really relate to Liko, not being sure about things, not knowing what to do in life and having problems speaking up. So far, I think that Horizons is great

[@castform7]

I've watched up to ep. 22 of the series and I found it very enjoyable. Some real life stuff got in the way so I haven't been able to watch in a while but from what I've seen it's some good Pokemon TV. I warmly welcome Liko as thenew main character and after the first couple episodes don't really miss Ash all too much and this is coming from a massive Ash fan. All the characters are fun, I greatly appreciate the antagonistic organization actually being a viable threat, the fights are well choreographed and overall I left every episode wanting more. Now as I've said, I'm up to ep. 22 so for all I know the later episodes could take everything I just said and throw it in the trash but I'm hopeful that that's not the case. Seeing as I'm not as busy right now, I might hop back on the Horizons train soon.

[@jediclonekag13]

I've been keeping up with the Japanese dub of Pokémon Horizons ever since it began last year, but I started watching the English dub back in May. Overall, I'm really enjoying this series so far.

[@a.p.studios8713]

It’s interesting, I personally watch eng dub Pokémon but horizons was the first I watched in Japanese with sub and somehow it feels so alive and energetic The intros and outros are just sheer gold, and the voicing is great (though the only two exceptions imo are hatenna and Murdoch they are better in the dub)

[@TomsSauce]

horizons is probably my favourite pokemon anime, i absolutely adore the cast, story, action and the second opening in japanese is pure peak

[@GabeDAPF]

I have been watching Pokemon Horizons since it debut in japanese in English subs. And I LOVE this series! It's so good! It's amazing! I haven't been this invested in a pokemon anime since XY(Z). I did watch a bit of SM and journeys but Horizons is the first time since i have been into the full series. Liko is so cute and relatable. She's such a great MC. Honestly, this is some of the best written anime from pokemon in a while. The Characters are great, and we get an actual plot. I can't recommend this series enough. If you haven't seen it, go watch it! It's great. Also, i call dibs on adopting Liko. So adorable

[@phoenixandy]

I’ve kind of done the same, I started following Pokémon subs since Journeys, and now I’ve been following Horizons sub. It’s so peak, I love it; and the openings… amazing. Opening 2 will always be one of my favorites for both the animation and song

[@ToadSparkster]

opening 2 is my goat fr 💪

[@GabeDAPF]

@@ToadSparkster yes! Fr though! Op 3 is also good too

[@雪者]

Oh, you said it! This anime was a blast to watch.

[@LeBlèdard_0]

​@@phoenixandy Yeah OP 2 was masterclass, but OP 1 was cute

[@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache]

I'll say this, it's better than anything that had Ash in it recently.

[@GabeDAPF]

@@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache i love Ash but agree 100%

[@minicle426]

What would you define as recent? 🤔

[@GumCow]

I've been watching Horizons since the beginning, but I don't think it surpasses DPP, XYZ, or sun/moon.

[@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache]

@@minicle426 Well Horizons is DEFINITELY better than Journeys, and XY was Ash's last great series where everyone seemed to have love it (besides when Ash lost). I think you can figure it out.

[@JustSomeMexicanwithaMustache]

@@GumCow You are talking about the best series with Ash, (well maybe some people would disagree that SM is actually good, but that's a different story). The fact Horizons is better then over half of the series that stared Ash to you (and its not even over yet), should tell you how much better the quality of the anime is then some of the others that had Ash in them.

[@Happy-light-1]

Villains are the best here beleive their quality is on par with what you get from top Pokemon movies . They are cunning, strong with great dynamics. Their growth is amazing, just like, Ametheo he is gonna be banger in future 🔥🔥🔥

[@Koeflame]

I’ve been watching Horizons with my sister and I gotta say I like this a little bit more than the anime with Ash. It feels different compared to the original anime but still having elements from it. Ash was fun but I do think it was time for a new protagonist. One thing I also like is how captain Pikachu is very different than Ash’s Pikachu in its personality. Plus the battle animations are great.

[@OrangeToadGamer]

7:33 I never knew Pokémon started airing on YTV again. It switched to Cartoon Network, formally known as Teletoon, when XY started airing, so it's cool to see it back on its original airing network again

[@phoenixandy]

Horizons is the second Pokémon season I’ve started following in sub (the first being Journeys), and after growing up with dub my whole life, I’ve gotta say, sub is just as good; if not better. Horizons sub has peak openings and the voice acting is fantastic, and everything just hits hard!!! I’d def recommend watching sub, it’s more fun to follow an episode weekly rather than binging the series when it comes available, anyway. I’m really loving Horizons, I’d def recommend people to watch it; even dub 🥰

[@swift3520]

then those breaks hit 🥶 but uhhh patience builds character or something

[@babyseal8822]

They also doing filler episode perfectly that if you Skipped it, it will create huge plothole, it have character development, flashback of the character, learn new stuff and bridge for the next episode/plot, even that cap and friede episodd that you recommended to is actually filler episode before we reach the New destination

[@natalimoina]

No such thing

[@babyseal8822]

@@natalimoina the problem with JN is theres barely development episode for Ash team, for example we got episode of gengar and lucario got their gimmick upgrade but we never see the progress of these 2 mastering their power, its just instant power up, and worse is Ash left gengar on the lab despite the fact he is Ash currect team when JN is still on going, even Chloe Stated this when gengar get angry to eevee for mocking him, if HZ writter write JN, they gonna making episode where they training their power even in form of filler like when grovyle evolve in filler episode, the episode where he fall in love with meganium

[@edenanimates1465]

Fun fact Sango/coral is voiced by Lizzie Freeman, yes that Lizzie Freeman (pomni, Meggy and yanfei)

[@MoonlarkSpirits]

THE LIZZIE FREEMAN?!

[@Vivyelnn_0102]

LIZZIE FREEMAN? OMG I LOVE HER

[@wilsonbelle6600]

Episode 21 of Horizons is one of the cutest episodes of a series spanning 27 years. Liko meets a special Pokemon that she "gets", and not only that, it "gets" Liko. Both are sensitive souls, but they each find the bravery of warrior-poets, as time goes on. The little Pokemon shows some SERIOUS guts when she finds herself in situations that terrify her, especially since she's basically a lightning-rod for the emotions of all living things, good or bad.

[@nschannel826]

I'm in the middle of watching Horizons and I LOVE IT!! I love Liko and Sprigatito as protags and Roy, Fuecoco, and everyone else in the crew are all great! I think my favorite might be Friede and Captain Pikachu. Sorry Ash's Pikachu, you were iconic and a legend but Cap is PEAK

[@maganhassan2627]

so far I think horizons is the best series I saw of all of pokemon (maybe too early to tell) it's refreshing to watch because it's a start of a new era for pokemon you know? I love the new characters & the main story is very interesting to follow. I do wonder what happens when horizons ends 🤔 I watch both the dub & Japanese version by the way. I find it quite odd that they don't travel all around the world like journeys though maybe they will in the future & yeah journeys was more of episodic series huh?

[@ultimatefandom3127]

I've been watching this since the show premiered and I've been enjoying it a lot. A standout was as you said episode 18, which I wish got more recognition within the Pokemon community for how great it was. I'm also really liking this current arc (no spoilers) that's airing.

[@thatguy3331]

My general thoughts are I like it and I really appreciate how it is different from the Ash age, but I also have a hard time saying with upmost sincerity that I believe it's totally outstripped the best of what that era had to offer yet. There are absolutely slow patches and I'm probably alot less interested in the overall mystery as others may be (it feels less like something with pieces that I can theorize about and more like I'm just waiting for the show to tell me the answer) but the cast and characters are all mostly pretty good with only Amethio and his specific goons coming up short for me character wise. Liko is a breath of fresh air, Roy provides a nice contrast and Dot is straight up the best character in the show bar none. I dig the overall vibe of the airship with random pokemon hanging around just cuz and the crew have a nice dynamic with each other. I do think the show coddles our leads too much for my liking even if I can respect the "realism" of them needing adult supervision so I just hope the show begins to losen up on that end in the future.

[@swift3520]

if this is in regards to the current 34 eps available internationally all im gonna say is Stay Tuned (for roughly another 7 months but you know youll get them eventually)

[@janetay8798]

I have been following the Pokémon anime since 2014 in real-time broadcast, after having watched up to Diamond & Pearl in childhood. I kinda dreaded Journeys episodes because Ash and Pikachu were overshadowed so much by Goh. Oh and the plot progression didn't leave a strong impression on me. I was so excited once the news of a brand new female protagonist came out in 2023. Happy to say I thoroughly loved watching Liko, Roy, Friede, Captain Pikachu and the Volt Tacklers ❤ The team behind Horizons really put Pokemon first before the humans, that episode with Potdeath is so fun!

[@addicrick5820]

I like how Freed was like oh you can just call me Freed but Cap you must call him captain 😂

[@Totomeister]

Been watching Pocket Monsters 2023 (Horizons) since it came out in Japan and are now at 62 episodes. It's an amazing show, there's a proper story line and the characters are all fun. It's awesome that they don't follow the game's plot, but still incorporate all the characters and settings of SV, something that they failed to do in PM19 (Journeys). Although people can watch what they want, I do think the English version is the lesser version with replacing a lot of the epic songs you hear in the background with more whimsical music at times. I think there's only a couple episodes that didn't replace any music. But other than that, it's a great show. At the moment it's barely behind Sun&Moon for me as favourite series.

[@natalimoina]

Journeys didn't fail anything except your silly expectations it never tried to fulfill in the first place. Ugh.

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina My G, you're literally cherrypicking one small sliver of someone's paragraph and trying to start an argument. Lol, quit it

[@gingearity]

I love'd your coverage! it was perfect for viewers like me as you've said who've never seen Horizons and I didn't know what it is was about until watching your video! I'd like to see you cover the series more, I really enjoy your deep dives and analyses. Personally, I don't plan to watch Horizons. I love Pokemon but the anime is just not for me anymore, though I do like keeping tabs and seeing what they feature next, so I'll look forward to more of your videos to see where it goes!

[@missedthebandwagon976]

The Spinel arc surprised me so much, he was such an awesome villain. He was a smart, ominous threat. *Slight spoiler* I didn't like the amnesia aspect of his plotline as much, it just didn't feel unique or original. And I think Liko accidentally breaks her phone just by dropping it and that's why it takes longer for the other heroes to find her. Just felt a little contrived. But having a villain intentionally screw with their tech and lure Liko to where she'd be alone so he can steal from her, that's intimidating stuff! It felt so refreshing to have a scheming villain in Pokémon.

[@dr.mewnetwork6031]

Is he aware that the English Dub on Netflix is the same as the one several episodes ahead in Canada. Exactly the same voice actors. However, I understand why he isn’t watching or reviewing it or the English Sub. Anyways, I have an English Sub episode that should be out soon to watch!

[@diplodoncalus]

For anyone planning to watch it I do have to recommend the Sub over the English Dub. Not only because more episodes are out right now but also because of the OST. The clip played in this vid with Friede, Cap and Charizard is cool but, in my opinion, is so much better in the sub because the music in the dub is lowkey dry and bland. Meanwhile the music in the sub was so much more dramatic I was genuinely taken aback when I watched it. I highly recommend the sub if you’re able to watch it.

[@dylanpeddle6859]

I've been watching from the beginning and I'll say its one of the best pokemon series so far. I really like Liko as a character and seeing her character develop as the series progresses. The rest of the characters are also very good too. And as someone whose watched all the sub the series is still going strong

[@marcgomez8391]

I can highly recommend Horizons, it's much more structured than the episodic adventures of Ash in the past, which is a big plus. It's got some very nice direction and character building. It's very engaging and also really well animated. Oh but I gotta give a quick shoutout to the Alola season of the anime. Don't sleep of that part of Ash's journey, it was peak gold comedy.

[@natalimoina]

That's not what structured means

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina What does it mean, then? Go on, enlighten us.

[@sbfan1906]

I don't know why, but when i think about Freide and Captain Pikachu i start thinking of the World Map theme from Sonic Unleashed.

[@WizardSoon]

I have been enjoying Pokemon horizons with official Japanese Pokemon KZbin channel. A VPN to Japan server is required to access those episode. Pokemon Japan uploads them every Friday after it was aired on TC for a week. Some special episodes are permanently there. Been loving the paldea arc so far as more familiar Paldean characters are introduced.

[@wa_akii6873]

i just really enjoy how pokemon horizons has given us a lot more sensical worldbuilding than all the pokemon seasons that preceded it. also love the story!! the only sin of this series to me is how little action their second pokemon get ;w; also being caught up with the japanese release, i really think pokemon horizons might be the best pokemon anime so far. even tho its a kids anime there were some twists that caught me off guard and ive been crying my eyes out (im an emotional person) in neary every episode bc i like them a lot!! I ALSO LOVE THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AAAAAAAA!!!!!!! i hope they keep up the hype the way it's going because this series is going to be PHENOMENAL i hope it never ends TT

[@mazharsiddiqi7288]

YTV commercial at the end is GOATed as a Canadian

[@Mr110074]

I was very hesitant because of how I disliked Journeys. But Horizons is turning out really great. The story and the characters are great. This show looks as good as the movies. Plus it’s finally nice that we have a beautiful animation design again since the XY series.

[@natalimoina]

🤦🤦

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina 😆

[@marinagaleotti]

Here in italy we still dont have it on netflix. Heck, they are stuck at like the 14th episode since may.

[@AdamLouisGamboa]

Aw man in the Philippines they didn't release it :(

[@jbcatz5]

Once you get past the fact Ash isn’t in this, and the debate of whether it’s canon to the Ash stuff, and take a chance on it for what it is it’s very enjoyable.

[@H3rmon861]

This show makes me feel like a kid again. It’s the first time since maybe X&Y where I was heavily invested in the Pokemon anime. I love how it’s more plot-focused and seems to have a genuine direction that isn’t limited to go and get badges. One thing I am bit scared of is all the content that seems to be about wanting Ash back. As much as I liked him, his time is gone and this such a good direction for the series instead of rethreading old grounds. I hope this show is successful so the Pokemon Company realizes we want more of this

[@natalimoina]

Not pokemon

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina It's literally Pokemon lmao

[@zackaryw8407]

Captain Pikachu is so freaking cool.

[@Master-Works]

Maybe, but I still miss Team Rocket

[@kamrenc2650]

I'm on episode 4. I like it so far.

[@kitdoesstufflmao]

I was keeping up with Horizons for a while before life done what it does best. I'll probably watch more of it when I can

[@wikiuser92]

The next batch is coming out in November. Looking forward to you giving your thoughts on that too.

[@numb1gxfan]

Haven't watched Pokemon since the gen 3 days, decided to watch Horizons and I was surprised. It's actually very good. So good in fact I lost track of time and binged an entire season a few weeks ago.

[@bacd-nn2lg]

I only watch Pokemon Horizons 62 episodes out of 63 episodes, and it's mutch better then orginal pokemon series. You definitely need watch the newest episodes on unofficial streaming websites, since you will wait at least another year to watch another batch of englished dubbed Pokemon Horizons episodes.

[@nathanielabraham2075]

I've been watching Horizons since the beginning and this series is truly something special. Because it's handicapping itself by following the games for the most part, it allows for a much better original storytelling. I know people still miss Ash, but really - the guy deserves a brake after such a long time. Liko is a perfect role model for people who don't know how to approach situations head on and need a time to think. Overall, Pokémon Horizons is a fantastic fresh take on the Pokémon world.❤

[@federiconunez9006]

Not gonna lie, after Ash left the only thing I saw was a compilation of Sango scenes because I like mesugakis I'm surprised eevee was not chosen as Liko's pokemon partner because is a fan favourite

[@RaiginAnimator]

Really love the anime.

[@PhilipMurphy8]

Pokémon Horizons is something that I haven't got around to watching because even anime itself is more then just Pokémon

[@Neetish13]

It would be awesome if captain pikachu would evolve during a trip to alola, not only would he then be able to fly under his own power, but it would lead to comedic moments as alolan raichu is even cuter than pikachu and captain pikachu hates being called cute

[@wilsonbelle6600]

I'd settle for a beach/hot springs episode with all (most) of the adult female characters (good guys and bad guys) getting in on the action. Maybe make the age cutoff 45.

[@BobaBushido]

Freid remonds me of Gojo from JJK 😂

[@dychrisshandonsmith1242]

Keep it up on your work and this video and channel I love this video and channel Thanks you for your video and channel I love Pokemon all franchise

[@KonohanaSakyuka]

I like Horizons. My favorite characters are Friede and Amethio.

[@SquareMahogany]

I like it I just wish there was more battling and plotlines that are less random and more about the Pokemon themselves

[@asol7130]

There’s a Part 4 coming in November

[@michaelbuono4007]

Fered is like Ash if he was a Pokémon professor or ash like in a few ways

[@Roman-Noodlez]

I vow not to watch Horizons until I’ve seen all 1232 (or the number could be 1269) episodes and all 23 movies of the original series.

[@Axecon1]

I'm way too old for the show, but it looks like a fun watch for younger fans. Glad it's doing something different apart from Ash's typical challenge the league format.

[@GabeDAPF]

@@Axecon1 you're never too old

[@supersonicbro]

Honestly this might be the closest series to one that's for older fans, the varied ages of the characters means there's stories that can connect to anyone. For instance, Friede has his journey start because he felt lost and no passion for the job he spent his life on achieving. Or Mollie, an obvious "nurse joy" that decided to walk away from her family's business to do what she wanted to do based on her views.

[@Axecon1]

@@GabeDAPF True, it'll be a fun watch when I have kids

[@GabeDAPF]

@@supersonicbro i actually never thought about it like that. Now i love this series even more

[@BJGvideos]

"too old"?

[@Blossomthegreatandamazing]

Having a mental breakdown rn because I want to have Pokémon

[@JasLamArr91]

I love Horizons! I was on the hype train when the series was first revealed! I was ready for new protagonists since they obviously didn't know how to use Ash right anymore and didn't want him to age.

[@natalimoina]

You don't understand Ash at all then

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina Neither do you. Don't try to pull the "you just don't understand" card unless you're right, lol

[@GoldLight73]

I have some gripes with the latest few episodes, I still think the series overall is really solid.

[@liotheeeveetrainer4305]

Tbh i love this show it really pushing the potential of a pokemon adventure anime to the next level like how they did in xy diamond and pearl and even sun and moon the charcters are really good the pokemon are great and the animation is godlike but i turly wish we will see Ash sooner or later becasue i do really miss him i give the show 9 out of 10 personnaly

[@michaelbuono4007]

The piachu even has a different move set than ash’s

[@whisperingwooper1763]

I’ve also started watching it too! And so far it isn’t bad I like it so far.

[@مصطفىالاسدي-ل7ف]

I got interested in Pokemon in 2023 after playing Pokemon - Emerald So if I watched the old anime I would be watching this series now. But I want to watch the sun and moon part. Do I need to start the anime series from the beginning or is this not necessary?

[@michaelbuono4007]

Yes for the love of Arcues please make more on horizons

[@gglezttv]

Pokemon Horizons wasn't tryinh surpass Ash whole series, it's new and very different.. Its more like Linkin Park Emily Armstrong wasn't trying to surpass Chester Bennington

[@chenturgeman7799]

Liko ia adorable

[@Majaweed17]

is pokemon horizons only available in select regions? i can't find it on netflix (i live in south africa)

[@Maho3942]

It's so good. Now gator, please convince a certain poketuber to give it a watch

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

I'd love to hear your review of each episode of pokemon horizons! If you feel up to doing that, that would be great! Have an awesome day!

[@hakdog5783]

I started watching Horizons because of Friede.....

[@Eevee007King]

I'm still waiting for it because its not in my regen yet

[@JosephShemelewski]

Ok maybe this has my attention now

[@michaelbuono4007]

I will ship anything being in the Brony fandom will do at to ya

[@TrainerGreyMatter]

I stopped at 6 episodes I need to continue

[@brendenseitz3347]

In my opinion, I think this is the best thing to happen to the anime since XY.

[@natalimoina]

XY was a dumpster fire

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina Ratings say otherwise. Lots of people seemed to enjoy it. Your opinion isn't the majority, lol

[@adamj.cuthbert7528]

Personally, I miss Ash. Journeys got me back into the anime, which I hadn't watched in a long time, and led me to watching the older series and movies. I just don't find Horizons to be compulsive viewing: I liked the episodic, laidback approach of Journeys (which gave us some of the best episodes of the anime, in my opinion), and the formulaic approach of the older series, which allowed for the show to explore one-off characters and their stories, expanding the world of Pokémon that way. I like some of the Horizons characters - Dot, Murdock, Friede, Dianna, Mollie. I'm not a fan of Liko - I think she's fine, but I don't think she stands out compared to the likes of Misty, Dawn, Iris, Bonnie, Serena, or Lana. Roy is a poor man's Ash, and really annoying at times (the Fuecoco song gets on my nerves). I understand why Captain Pikachu exists, but we already had one Pikachu in the anime for 26 years, did we really need another (and another powerful one at that)? I think Evolutions handled the inclusion of the franchise mascot better: have Pikachu appear, but don't have Pikachu be one of the main characters again. As for the villains, they're okay: I do miss Team Rocket, though I wish Jessie, James, and Meowth had taken a page out of Butch and Cassidy's book and done something else with their lives instead of chasing after Pikachu for perpetuity. I appreciate that the anime is doing something different, and taking a different approach, and it was about time to wrap up Ash's story anyway, if he was never going to get older; but, as I said, I don't think it's compulsive viewing. It's a good show for newcomers to the franchise; but I think older fans are better off with the mini-series, like Generations and Evolutions or even Twilight Wings.

[@lightdarksoul2097]

Liko and Roy are so fun

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

Ngl am gonna watch this series and see it for myself but I really like this review ❤

[@MikeFsGamingCorner]

I’m starting to enjoy horizons too

[@thefearlessone2649]

Make more reaction to this series, please!

[@quaggotoak]

i tried to watch it recently too, but honestly i just couldnt do it. maybe its just still too soon for me, but i found myself missing ash and the gang too much to really enjoy the show. ill give it another go eventually, but right now its not for me

[@GatorEX]

At least there’s so much of the previous series’ to rewatch. Not gonna lie, I do often think about what an adventure through Paldea with Ash would be like 🤔

[@730Flare]

Meanwhile as someone who wanted Ash gone for years, Horizons was easy to get into.

[@takenname8053]

Might actually watch the show now...

[@swift3520]

watched since the debut. peak pokemon im ngl you may notice this is quite a bold statement for a greninja pfp but watch horizons and youll notice each episode doesnt have like 2-3 minutes sacked to a pointless confrontation with team rocket and the main plot with the villains is in place from the start add in everything else people like about xy (good character writing and battles; albeit not as well choreographed as xy but animated far better) and then you get horizons the explorers are great, the rvts are great, the mcs are great everything is great general spoiler warning and especially for you dub watchers for season 3 which hasnt released or even been teased yet as for the seasons season 1 is great, introduces the characters and sets things up for you to see how things progress ending with terapagos awakening …..and doing next to nothing the next season. yeah season 2 is really dull in its first half with a few good episodes sprinkled in but episode 40 and beyond manage to save it. overall disappointing especially given the quality of this arcs opening season 3 is peak modern pokemon i conclude my statement. develops the otherwise stale mcs of the majority of season 2 and makes them really feel like main characters with thematic battles and good battles at that. Theres easily 3 candidates in this season for best hz episode and theres still potential for more of them. -dot completely comes out of her shell -liko discovers her passion for battles -roy learns the proper mindset to have for battling and then not even mentioning the fact literally every single one of their mons will have been evolved save one as for criticisms, the explorers havent been explored too much in terms of characters, the hero pokemon got shafted in terms of writing and side pokemon tend to not get enough screentime overall though im absolutely a hz fan and would recommend anyone to watch it (just dont go in thinking its gonna be flawless and also remember you’re watching pokemon not a battle shonen youre not gonna get 60 fps movie sakuga consistently if at all) last but not least make sure to try and enjoy what the anime can do without being shackled by ash’s outdated character. also try to watch sub or the uncut dub that was posted on twitter for the best experience

[@natalimoina]

You don't like good narrative, well written characters and you don't like pokemon. That's all I can say.

[@swift3520]

@@natalimoina i guess i don’t then

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina You read like 1 sentence and made an entire assumption following that. You're being pathetic for no reason, lmao

[@asuramaru8180]

one thing that is putting me off from watching is that I’m less inclined to watch “newbie learns the ropes” lately. I’d love to see a series targeting more mature audiences with a it more of an experienced mc. Not trying to diss Liko at all, I really like her character still

[@Master-Works]

I still miss Team Rocket

[@MrRuePine]

@@Master-Works And now that Rachel Lillis's sadly "blasted off into the afterlife", I don't think they will. Or maybe they still will but I don't think Jessie's English dub will be the same. 😞

[@Master-Works]

@@MrRuePine I just miss the Villaonous Trio scene. Doesn’t have to be the OG Team Rocket. I just want to watch something that has a trio of incompetent bumbling villains

[@happaxgamma]

I love Dot.

[@Justa_Random_M]

I.WANT.IT.ON.CANADA

[@TheTreyShowTreysParadigm]

It’s honestly pretty good at least best thing since XY I’ll say it Sun & Moon and Journeys kind of sucked

[@zapamerbatalla6095]

It's definitely better than Journeys by a mile

[@natalimoina]

No way 😂😂

[@Anti-InternetTroll101]

@@natalimoina Yes way 😂😂