On July 15th, 2022, the official Japanese Twitter account reminded people 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 July 15th, 2022 to July 22nd, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 117 'VS Shirona! Iris' Road to Dragon Master '
What did you think!?
The bond between Iris and her Pokémon, and Shirona's seriousness, as the two sides clash in battle with all their power, can be viewed once again via the stream!!
Anipoke Episode 117 will be available for one week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第117話「VSシロナ！アイリス、ドラゴンマスターへの道！！」 いかがでしたか⁉
アイリスとポケモンの絆と、シロナの本気
互いの全力がぶつかりあったバトルを見逃し配信でもう一度‼
アニポケ第117話の公開期間は本日より1週間!!
ぜひご覧ください

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on July 17th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 117 After Story
Iris after the third match.
Looking back at the photos taken in the waiting room with Carne and Shirona, Iris is basking in the afterglow.
She was very happy to be on the field of the Masters Tournament battling her dream opponent!

アニポケ 第117話アフターストーリー
第3試合を終えたアイリス
カルネ、シロナと控室で撮った写真を見返して余韻に浸っています
憧れの人とマスターズトーナメントの舞台に立てたこと、とってもうれしかったんですね

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on July 15th, 2022. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.

Anipoke is just around the corner! What is the trump card? The Master and the apprentice! Iris vs Shirona!


The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! It airs every Friday at 6:55 p.m. and it is very popular! 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 Anipoke information you won't find anywhere else! Who will advance to the semi-finals!?


The third match of the first round of the Masters Tournament is Iris VS Shirona. The third match of the first round of the Masters Tournament will be a heated battle between Iris, who can communicate with Dragon-type Pokémon and shows unfathomable power, and Shirona, who is also a Pokémon archaeologist and is known for her knowledge and calm judgment!　For Iris, who once trained with Shirona, this is a battle that she will undertake with special feelings as she faces a respected senior trainer, who is a goal to be surpassed as a fellow champion, now that she has reached the top of Isshu!!


▲ Shirona, the champion of the Sinnoh region! How good is she for being 2nd in the rankings!?


▲ Shirona chose Toritodon as her first one! And this move is... Rain Dance!?


▲ Iris is the Unova champion! She can't lose to become a Dragon Master!!


▲ The first Pokémon chosen by Iris against her is Doryuzu! It was once a companion of Satoshi's when they traveled together!


▲ Hop is surprised to see Satoshi knows all the competitors.

Iris is fearless and full of energy, and Shirona, as always is calm and collected. They may have different battle styles, but they are both champions! The battle grow more intense!


▲ Iris's Kairyu boldly takes on Shirona's Milokaross, which knows a Fairy-type move!


▲ The Pokémon they trust the most are both Dragon types! Is this the start of a very competitive match!?


▲ The stadium was filled with a Draco Meteor?! The commentator was so excited that he had to stand up!

Is that the climas of the battle and the final move?! What's Shirona... Oops, I can't say any more! To be continued in today's broadcast!


▲ What did she take out with a smirky smile?

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】切り札は一体!? 師弟対決！ アイリスvsシロナ!!
切り札は一体!?師弟対決！ アイリスvsシロナ!!
毎週金曜よる6時55分から大好評放送中！
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送スタート！
この記事はアニメ放送直前に、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！　セミファイナルに進むのはどっちだ!?
マスターズトーナメント1回戦の第3試合はアイリスvsシロナ！　ドラゴンタイプのポケモンと心を通わせ底知れぬ力を発揮するアイリスと、ポケモン考古学者の一面からも博識で冷静な判断を見せるシロナの熱いバトルが繰り広げられる！　かつてシロナに師事したことがあるアイリスにとって、イッシュの頂点に立った今、尊敬すべき先輩トレーナーとして、超えるべき目標として、そして同じチャンピオンとして特別な想いで臨む一戦だ!!　
▲シンオウ地方チャンピオン・シロナ！　ランキング第2位の実力は!?
▲シロナが1体目に選んだのはトリトドン！　そしてこのわざは…あまごい!?
▲イッシュ地方チャンピオン・アイリス！　ドラゴンマスターになるためにも負けられない!!
▲対するアイリスの選んだ1体目のポケモンはドリュウズ！　 かつてサトシと共に旅をした時の仲間だ!!
▲出場者みんなと知り合いのサトシに驚くホップ。
恐れを知らずに勢いで突き進むアイリスと、常に冷静沈着なシロナ。バトルスタイルこそ違うがお互いチャンピオン！　バトルは激しさを増していく!!
▲フェアリータイプのわざを持つシロナのミロカロスにも果敢に挑むアイリスのカイリュー！
▲お互いが最も信頼するポケモンは共にドラゴンタイプ！　これは乱打戦の予感!?
▲スタジアムに降り注ぐこのわざはりゅうせいぐん!?　実況者も思わず席を立つほど大興奮!!
そしてバトルのクライマックスに奥の手!? なんとあのシロナが…!!　おっとこれ以上は言えない！　この続きは今日の放送で！
▲不敵に微笑みながら取り出したのは…!?

The flashback scene features the battle between Iris and Shirona from BWS2 1.

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with a production artwork piece on July 14th, 2022. The picture featured Iris and Ononokus.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Iris and Ononokus from episode 117.
Iris's wondrous power will be on display in this battle!

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第117話の中からアイリスとオノノクス の原画をご紹介
アイリスのふしぎな力が今回のバトルでも発揮されそうです

At the end of the original airing of this episode on TV Tokyo, To Be Continued was replaced with the text: After the commercials, the films to be screened during the Pokémon Film Festival will be announced! (CMの後はポケモン映画祭の上映作品を発表！). A preview of the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival was broadcast.