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  • United States Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!
  • Japan セミファイナルⅡ・“幻惑”
  • Japan Semifinal Ⅱ "Genwaku"
  • Japan The Semifinals II: Dazzle
  • Canada Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!

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1・2・3
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Voice Actors List

Japanese:

Japan 三間雅文 (Masafumi Mima) Voice Director

Japan 松本梨香 (Rica Matsumoto) Satoshi
Japan 山下大輝 (Daiki Yamashita) Go
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Pikachu
Japan 堀内賢雄 (Kenyu Horiuchi) Professor Yukinari Okido
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Musashi
Japan 三木眞一郎 (Shin-ichiro Miki) Kojiro
Japan 犬山イヌコ (Inuko Inuyama) Nyarth
Japan 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Sonansu
Japan 浪川大輔 (Daisuke Namikawa) Satoshi's Lucario
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Satoshi's Kairyu
Japan 真堂圭 (Kei Shindō) Shirona's Roserade
Japan 間宮康弘 (Yasuhiro Mamiya) Satoshi's Gangar
Japan 武田華 (Hana Takeda) Go's Sarunori
Japan 小野大輔 (Daisuke Ono) Dande
Japan 櫻井智 (Tomo Sakurai) Shirona
Japan 折笠富美子 (Fumiko Orikasa) Carne
Japan 北沢洋 (Yō Kitazawa) Danpei
Japan 吉永拓斗 (Takuto Yoshinaga) Hop
Japan マリナアイコルツ (Marina Aicholtz) Go's Smartphone Rotom
Japan 堀内賢雄 (Kenyu Horiuchi) Narration Uncredited
Japan 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Commentator Uncredited
Japan 三木眞一郎 (Shin-ichiro Miki) Satoshi's Negigaknight Uncredited
Japan 堀内賢雄 (Kenyu Horiuchi) Satoshi's Uonoragon Uncredited
Japan 三木眞一郎 (Shin-ichiro Miki) Satoshi's Lizardon Uncredited
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Satoshi's Tsutarja Uncredited
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Satoshi's Fushigidane Uncredited
Japan 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Satoshi's Goukazaru Uncredited
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Satoshi's Waruvial Uncredited
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Satoshi's Onvern Uncredited
Japan 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Satoshi's Magmarashi Uncredited
Japan 三木眞一郎 (Shin-ichiro Miki) Satoshi's Luchabull Uncredited
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Carne's Sirknight Uncredited

English:

United States Lisa Ortiz Voice Director

United States Sarah Natochenny Ash Ketchum
United States Sarah Natochenny Ash's Staraptor
United States Sarah Natochenny Cynthia's Roserade
United States Zeno Robinson Goh
United States Zeno Robinson Ash's Talonflame
United States James Carter Cathcart James
United States James Carter Cathcart Meowth
United States James Carter Cathcart Professor Samuel Oak
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Muk
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Snorlax
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Swellow
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Torkoal
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Torterra
United States James Carter Cathcart Ash's Palpitoad
United States Michele Knotz Jessie
United States Michele Knotz Ash's Bulbasaur
United States Michele Knotz Ash's Bayleef
United States Michele Knotz Ash's Snivy
United States Michele Knotz Diantha's Gardevoir
United States Cherami Leigh Goh's Grookey
United States Rodger Parsons Narrator
United States Ray Chase Cynthia's Spiritomb
United States A.J. Beckles Hop
United States Vanessa Johansson Diantha
United States Kyle Hebert Dan
United States Megan Hollingshead James' Morpeko
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Cynthia
United States Xander Mobus Opening Announcer
United States Lisa Ortiz Ash's Totodile
United States Lisa Ortiz Ash's Oshawott
United States Lisa Ortiz Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
United States Tyler Bunch Ash's Hawlucha
United States Bill Rogers Ash's Lucario
United States Bill Rogers Ash's Quilava
United States Bill Rogers Ash's Corphish
United States Bill Rogers Ash's Infernape
United States Alejandro Saab Leon
United States Sean Schemmel Ash's Dracovish Uncredited
United States Erica Schroeder Wobbuffet
United States Erica Schroeder Ash's Unfezant
United States Erica Schroeder Ash's Leavanny
United States Erica Schroeder Goh's Rotom Phone
United States Marc Thompson Commentator
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Gengar
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Sirfetch'd
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Gliscor
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Pignite
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Krookodile
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Noivern
United States Marc Thompson Cynthia's Gastrodon
United States Sarah Borges Audio Description

International:

Summary

Japanese Summary:

サトシはファイナル進出をかけシロナとの対戦に挑むが巧みな戦略に翻弄され大ピンチ!悪い流れを断ち切りチャンスに繋げたいがシロナと強力なポケモンたちが立ちふさがる!

マスターズトーナメント・セミファイナル第二試合。サトシはファイナル進出をかけ、シロナとの対戦に挑むが、巧みな戦略に翻弄され、序盤から大ピンチ!悪い流れを断ち切り、チャンスに繋げたいが…。シンオウチャンピオン・シロナと強力なポケモンたちが、サトシの前に立ちふさがる!!

Japanese Summary Translation:

Satoshi is fighting Shirona with advancement to the finals on the line, and is in trouble as Shirona toys with him using her clever strategies. Satoshi wants to try turning the tides of the battle, but Shirona and her powerful Pokémon stand like a wall before him!

It's time for the second semifinal match, where Satoshi faces Shirona in a match with advancement to the finals on the line! Satoshi is in trouble from the very get-go, as Shirona toys with him using her clever strategies. Satoshi wants to try turning the tides of the battle, but... Sinnoh Champion Shirona and her powerful Pokémon stand like a wall before him!

Characters

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  • United States Ash Ketchum
  • Japan サトシ
  • Japan Satoshi
  • Japan Satoshi
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  • United States Pikachu
  • Japan ピカチュウ
  • Japan Pikachu
  • Japan Pikachu
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  • United States Delia Ketchum
  • Japan ハナコ
  • Japan Hanako
  • Japan Hanako
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  • United States Meowth
  • Japan ニャース
  • Japan Nyarth
  • Japan Nyarth
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  • United States Jessie
  • Japan ムサシ
  • Japan Musashi
  • Japan Musashi
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  • United States James
  • Japan コジロウ
  • Japan Kojirō
  • Japan Kojiro
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  • United States Professor Samuel Oak
  • Japan オーキド ユキナリ博士
  • Japan Yukinari Okido-hakase
  • Japan Professor Yukinari Okido
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  • United States Ash's Snorlax
  • Japan サトシのカビゴン
  • Japan Satoshi no Kabigon
  • Japan Satoshi's Kabigon
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  • United States Ash's Muk
  • Japan サトシのベトベトン
  • Japan Satoshi no Betbeton
  • Japan Satoshi's Betbeton
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  • United States Ash's Bulbasaur
  • Japan サトシのフシギダネ
  • Japan Satoshi no Fushigidane
  • Japan Satoshi's Fushigidane
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  • United States Ash's Charizard
  • Japan サトシのリザードン
  • Japan Satoshi no Lizardon
  • Japan Satoshi's Lizardon
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  • United States Ash's Totodile
  • Japan サトシのワニノコ
  • Japan Satoshi no Waninoko
  • Japan Satoshi's Waninoko
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  • United States Ash's Torkoal
  • Japan サトシのコータス
  • Japan Satoshi no Cotoise
  • Japan Satoshi's Cotoise
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  • United States Ash's Corphish
  • Japan サトシのヘイガニ
  • Japan Satoshi no Heigani
  • Japan Satoshi's Heigani
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  • United States Tracey Sketchit
  • Japan ケンジ
  • Japan Kenji
  • Japan Kenji
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  • United States Ash's Buizel
  • Japan サトシのブイゼル
  • Japan Satoshi no Buoysel
  • Japan Satoshi's Buoysel
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  • United States Wobbuffet
  • Japan ソーナンス
  • Japan Sonansu
  • Japan Sonansu
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  • United States Cynthia
  • Japan シロナ
  • Japan Shirona
  • Japan Shirona
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  • United States Cynthia's Gastrodon
  • Japan シロナのトリトドン
  • Japan Shirona no Toritodon
  • Japan Shirona's Toritodon
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  • United States Ash's Infernape
  • Japan サトシのゴウカザル
  • Japan Satoshi no Goukazaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Goukazaru
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  • United States Ash's Quilava
  • Japan サトシのマグマラシ
  • Japan Satoshi no Magmarashi
  • Japan Satoshi's Magmarashi
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  • United States Ash's Oshawott
  • Japan サトシのミジュマル
  • Japan Satoshi no Mijumaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Mijumaru
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  • United States Ash's Snivy
  • Japan サトシのツタージャ
  • Japan Satoshi no Tsutarja
  • Japan Satoshi's Tsutarja
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  • United States Ash's Palpitoad
  • Japan サトシのガマガル
  • Japan Satoshi no Gamagaru
  • Japan Satoshi's Gamagaru
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  • United States Ash's Pignite
  • Japan サトシのチャオブー
  • Japan Satoshi no Chaoboo
  • Japan Satoshi's Chaoboo
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  • United States Ash's Krookodile
  • Japan サトシのワルビアル
  • Japan Satoshi no Waruvial
  • Japan Satoshi's Waruvial
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  • United States Diantha
  • Japan カルネ
  • Japan Carne
  • Japan Carne
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  • United States Diantha's Gardevoir
  • Japan カルネのサーナイト
  • Japan Carne no Sirknight
  • Japan Carne's Sirknight
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  • United States Ash's Hawlucha
  • Japan サトシのルチャブル
  • Japan Satoshi no Luchabull
  • Japan Satoshi's Luchabull
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  • United States Ash's Noivern
  • Japan サトシのオンバーン
  • Japan Satoshi no Onvern
  • Japan Satoshi's Onvern
Goh
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  • United States Goh
  • Japan ゴウ
  • Japan
  • Japan Go
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  • United States Ash's Dragonite
  • Japan サトシのカイリュー
  • Japan Satoshi no Kairyu
  • Japan Satoshi's Kairyu
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  • United States Leon
  • Japan ダンデ
  • Japan Dande
  • Japan Dande
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  • United States Leon's Charizard
  • Japan ダンデのリザードン
  • Japan Dande no Lizardon
  • Japan Dande's Lizardon
Dan
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  • United States Dan
  • Japan ダンペイ
  • Japan Danpei
  • Japan Danpei
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  • United States Dan's Aegislash
  • Japan ダンペイのギルガルド
  • Japan Danpei no Gillgard
  • Japan Danpei's Gillgard
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  • United States Ash's Gengar
  • Japan サトシのゲンガー
  • Japan Satoshi no Gangar
  • Japan Satoshi's Gangar
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  • United States Goh's Grookey
  • Japan ゴウのサルノリ
  • Japan Go no Sarunori
  • Japan Go's Sarunori
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  • United States James' Morpeko
  • Japan コジロウのモルペコ
  • Japan Kojirō no Morpeko
  • Japan Kojirō's Morpeko
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  • United States Ash's Lucario
  • Japan サトシのルカリオ
  • Japan Satoshi no Lucario
  • Japan Satoshi's Lucario
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  • United States Ash's Dracovish
  • Japan サトシのウオノラゴン
  • Japan Satoshi no Uonoragon
  • Japan Satoshi's Uonoragon
Hop
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  • United States Hop
  • Japan ホップ
  • Japan Hop
  • Japan Hop
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  • United States Ash's Sirfetch'd
  • Japan サトシのネギガナイト
  • Japan Satoshi no Negigaknight
  • Japan Satoshi's Negigaknight
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  • United States Commentator
  • Japan 実況
  • Japan Jikkyō
  • Japan Commentator
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  • United States Cynthia's Roserade
  • Japan シロナのロズレイド
  • Japan Shirona no Roserade
  • Japan Shirona's Roserade
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  • United States Cynthia's Spiritomb
  • Japan シロナのミカルゲ
  • Japan Shirona no Mikaruge
  • Japan Shirona's Mikaruge
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  • United States Cynthia's Togekiss
  • Japan シロナのトゲキッス
  • Japan Shirona no Togekiss
  • Japan Shirona's Togekiss
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  • United States Goh's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ゴウのスマホロトム
  • Japan Go no Sumaho Rotom
  • Japan Go's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ロケット団のスマホロトム
  • Japan Rocket-dan no Sumaho Rotom
  • Japan Rocket Gang's Smartphone Rotom

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Eldegoss
  • Japan ワタシラガ
  • Japan Watashiraga
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  • United States Hattrem
  • Japan テブリム
  • Japan Tebrim
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  • United States Snom
  • Japan ユキハミ
  • Japan Yukihami
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YouTube

On September 2nd, 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 September 2nd, 2022 to September 9th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 123 'The Semifinals II: Dazzle'
What did you think!?
The semifinals of the Masters Tournament featuring Shirona VS Satoshi have begun!
The fierce battle will continue next week, so don't miss it!
Anipoke Episode 123 will be available for one week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第123話「セミファイナルⅡ 『幻惑』」
いかがでしたか⁉
マスターズトーナメント
シロナVSサトシ のセミファイナルがスタート
次週に続く激戦、見逃し配信は必見です
アニポケ第123話の公開期間は本日より1週間!!
ぜひご覧ください
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Note

On August 30th, 2022, the official spoon.2Di magazine Twitter account reminded viewers that spoon.2Di issue 89 featured an interview with Tomo Sakurai who voices Shirona. The issue went on sale on August 31st, 2022 for 1,227 yen.

A special feature for this issue is an interview with Tomo Sakurai, who plays Shirona in the TV anime "Pocket Monsters" and the semifinal Shirona VS Satoshi battle, which will be broadcast soon, features Shirona and Gablias.

TVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」の特集はまもなく放送となるセミファイナルシロナVSサトシのバトルに向けて、 シロナ役櫻井智 さんのインタビューをお届けシロナ、そしてガブリアスへの想いをじっくり語っていただきました
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Note

On August 12th, 2022, The Pokémon Company published a press release and preview video for the semifinal round of the Pokémon World Championships Masters Tournament.

The semifinal battles between the top four players of the Pokémon World Championships, a tournament to determine the strongest Pokémon Trainer, will finally start on the TV anime Pocket Monsters, which is being broadcast every Friday at 6:55 on TV Tokyo! A new PV has been released!

The Masters Tournament, where champions and league winners from each region gather, has been hotly contested so far. In the final match of the first round, Satoshi won the battle against Houen Champion Daigo to earn the last slot in the semifinals! The undefeated champion, Galar Champion Dande, Kalos Champion Carne, Sinnoh Champion Shirona, and the first Alola League Champion Satoshi, all made it to the semifinal round!

In the PV, Satoshi's battle with his next opponent, Shirona, unfolds with an amazing presentation. Satoshi is at the mercy of overwhelming experience and strength. Shirona's powerful Pokémon, including her ace Gablias, will also be revealed! Who will be the winners of the semifinal round? You won't be able to take your eyes off the battles with the thrilling footage!

August 26th, 2022 Broadcast - The Semifinals I: Sweep
The day of the Masters Tournament semifinals has arrived. Satoshi is training for his match alongside his Pokémon when he runs into his opponent, Sinnoh Champion Shirona, who is likewise making some final preparations before their match. And as Shirona tells Satoshi about how she first met her partner Gablias, the first semifinal match, a battle between Dande and Carne, is about to begin at Shoot Stadium... The curtain rises for the fierce semifinals!!

September 2nd, 2022 Broadcast - The Semifinals II: Dazzle
It's time for the second semifinal match, where Satoshi faces Shirona in a match with advancement to the finals on the line! Satoshi is in trouble from the very get-go, as Shirona toys with him using her clever strategies. Satoshi wants to try turning the tides of the battle, but... Sinnoh Champion Shirona and her powerful Pokémon stand like a wall before him!

YouTube Clip - Anime Pocket Monsters Promotional Video 14 Satoshi VS Shirona


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

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」にて、ポケモンバトル最強を決める大会「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス」の上位4名によるセミファイナルバトルがいよいよスタート! 新たなPVを解禁しました!

各地方のチャンピオンやリーグ優勝者が集い、これまで熱戦が繰り広げられてきたマスターズトーナメント。一回戦の最終試合、ホウエンチャンピオン・ダイゴとのバトルに勝利し、セミファイナル出場の最後の枠を勝ちとったのはサトシ!! 無敗の王者であるガラルチャンピオン・ダンデをはじめ、カロスチャンピオン・カルネ、シンオウチャンピオン・シロナ、そしてアローラリーグ初代チャンピオン・サトシの4名がセミファイナルの舞台に出揃った!

今回解禁となったPVには、サトシの次なる対戦相手であるシロナとのバトルの様子が臨場感たっぷりの演出と共に展開されます。圧倒的な経験と実力に翻弄されるサトシ。エースのガブリアスをはじめとした、シロナの強力なポケモン達もここで明かされる!! セミファイナルの勝者は一体どちらになるのか!? バトルの行方に目が離せない、手に汗握る映像となっています!

8月26日(金)放送 セミファイナルⅠ「圧勝」
マスターズトーナメント・セミファイナル当日。試合を控えたサトシは、ポケモンたちとの特訓中に対戦相手のシンオウチャンピオン・シロナと出会う。同じく試合前の最終調整をしていたシロナから、相棒・ガブリアスとの出会いを聞くサトシ。一方、シュートスタジアムでは第一試合のダンデVSカルネのバトルが始まろうとしていた…。激闘のセミファイナルが、今、幕を開ける―!!

9月2日(金)放送 セミファイナルⅡ「幻惑」
マスターズトーナメント・セミファイナル第二試合。サトシはファイナル進出をかけ、シロナとの対戦に挑むが、巧みな戦略に翻弄され、序盤から大ピンチ!悪い流れを断ち切り、チャンスに繋げたいが…。シンオウチャンピオン・シロナと強力なポケモンたちが、サトシの前に立ちふさがる!!
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After Story

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on September 4th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 123 After Story
Go and Hop are watching the Shirona VS Satoshi semifinals together.
Hop's eyes are glued to the breathtaking battle unfolding.
Go and Sarunori are giving a shout-out to Satoshi.

アニポケ 第123話サイドストーリー
シロナVSサトシのセミファイナルを、一緒に観戦しているゴウ&ホップ
息もつかせぬバトル展開にホップは目がくぎ付け
ゴウは、サルノリ と一緒に、サトシにエールを送っています

Hop: I can't take my eyes off this awesome battle!
ホップ: すごいバ卜ルで目が離せない!

Go: Satoshi... Do your best...!
ゴウ: サトシ… がんばれ…!
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Note

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on September 2nd, 2022.

Anipoke is just around the corner! Semifinal match #2: Shirona VS Satoshi! Who will advance to the finals!

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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! A crucial battle for Satoshi as place in the finals in on the line!

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The Masters Tournament is a tournament to determine the strongest Pokémon Trainer. Satoshi faces Shirona to advance to the finals, where the strongest champion, Dande, awaits! At last, he has risen to this level! If he wins this, he will battle Dande!


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▲ As many of his friends and people he has met look on, Satoshi's fateful battle begins!

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▲ Against him is the Sinnoh Champion, Shirona! She will assess the situation with dignity!

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▲ Before the match, Shirona told a shocking decision to Carne. What is Shirona thinking!?

Satoshi encourages his Pokémon to take on the challenge. Satoshi wants to quickly take the match into his own hands, but Shirona's powerful Pokémon and skillful strategy prove difficult for him, and he suddenly finds himself in a big pinch...!

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▲ Shirona sends out... the Forbidden Pokémon, Mikaruge!?

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▲ The combo of Hypnosis and Dream Eater quickly drained Kairyu's energy.

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▲ Shirona's tactic is switching Pokémon one after another, but Satoshi lacks the ability to attack.

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▲ Satoshi, who has been struggling badly, wants to break the bad trend...

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▲ Shirona knows about Satoshi's battles and personalities and is in for a tough fight! A one-sided advantage!?

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▲ Satoshi is being driven into a corner, and Go has an anxious look on his face.

Satoshi and his friends have overcome many difficulties so far, but...!? The semifinal battle between Shirona and Satoshi begins tonight! You can't miss a single match!

【アニポケまであとちょっと!】セミファイナル第2試合 シロナvsサトシ! 決勝へと進むのはどっちだ!!!?
セミファイナル第2試合 シロナvsサトシ!決勝へと進むのはどっちだ!!!?
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! サトシのファイナル進出をかけた重要な一戦!
ポケモンバトル最強を決める夢の祭典「マスターズトーナメント」。サトシは、最強の王者・ダンデが待つファイナルへの進出をかけてシロナに挑む! ついにここまで昇り詰めた! これに勝てばあこがれのダンデとのバトルだ!!
▲多くの仲間やこれまで出会った人たちが見守る中、サトシの運命の一戦が始まる!
▲対するはシンオウチャンピオン・シロナ! 凛とした姿勢で戦況を見極めるぞ!
▲シロナは試合前、ある衝撃の決意をカルネに語る…。シロナの思いとは!?
ポケモンたちを鼓舞して試合に挑むサトシ。早く自分のペースに持ち込みたいサトシだったが、シロナの強力なポケモンたちと巧みな戦略に翻弄され、いきなり大ピンチをむかえてしまう…!!
▲シロナが出したのは…ふういんポケモン・ミカルゲ!?
▲「さいみんじゅつ」と「ゆめくい」のコンボでみるみる体力がすいとられるカイリュー。
▲次々にポケモンを入れ替えるシロナの戦術に攻め手を欠くサトシ。
▲大苦戦のサトシは悪い流れを断ち切りたいが…。
▲サトシのバトルや性格を知るシロナを前に大苦戦! 一方的な展開に!?
▲追い込まれるサトシに、ゴウも不安な表情をうかべる。
これまでも数々の困難に打ち勝ってきたサトシと仲間たちだが…!? 息もつかせぬ激戦のシロナvsサトシのセミファイナルは今夜から開戦だ! これは一戦も見逃せないぞ‼
01:22

Production Art

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 September 1st, 2022. The picture featured Satoshi and his Pokémon.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Satoshi and his Pokémon from episode 123.
Uniting their hearts and minds as they go into the semifinals!

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第123話の中からサトシと、サトシの仲間たちの原画をご紹介
心を一つに、いざセミファイナルへ
21:20

After Story

At the end of the original airing of this episode on TV Tokyo, To Be Continued was replaced with the text: After the commercials, we'll announce the code! Get your memo pads ready! (CMの後はあいことばの発表!メモの準備を!). A serial code for Satoshi's Gangar for Pokémon Sword and Shield was revealed.
The international dub versions remove the "To Be Continued" text entirely.
00:00

Special First-Airing Segment Pocket Monsters Pikachu Run

Data Broadcast Pokémon: Roserade
00:01

Special First-Airing Segment Event Announcement

The announcer reminded viewers that at the end of the episode, they would announce a code for Pokémon Sword and Shield featuring one of Satoshi's Pokémon.
11:44

Eyecatch Pocket Monsters 2019

Satoshi, Go, Pikachu
21:45

Let's PokéRiddle!! Let's PokéRiddle!!

The first part of the Let's PokéRiddle!! segment aired between the end of the episode and the ending theme.
23:43

Let's PokéRiddle!! Let's PokéRiddle!!

What is the "?" Pokémon when guided by the instructions in this problem?
Hint: Combine the purple parts into the shape of the tablet!
Explanation: Combine the scattered parts and read the letters that overlap with the arrow.
Answer: Mikaruge

この問題から導かれる「?」のポケモンは何でしょう?
ヒント:紫のパーツを石板の形に組み合わせましょう!
解説: 散らばったパーツを組み合わせて 矢印と重なる文字を読みましょう
わたげのついた「ヒタシラガ」に風が吹くと…
正解:ミカルゲ

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account also posted the PokéRiddle and the answer on September 3rd/September 4th, 2022.
23:45

Special First-Airing Segment Event Announcement

To commemorate the Masters Tournament, a Present Campaign was held to get Satoshi's Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

From August 12th, 2022 to September 16th, 2022, the campaign revealed a password each week during the broadcast of the TV anime Pocket Monsters that allowed players to receive Satoshi's Gangar, Satoshi's Kairyu, Satoshi's Lucario, Satoshi's Negigaknight, and Satoshi's Uonoragon!

Satoshi's Gangar
Scheduled Broadcast Date of Code: Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Serial Code Expiration Date: September 15th, 2022
Serial Code: GENN GER0 GE94

Japanese Music:

Time Track Notes
Japan 00:01 いくぞ、はんげきだ!
Japanese (Romanized): Iku zo, han gekida!
Japanese (Trans): Let's go, Fight Back!
Original Broadcast Airing - Satoshi's Event Pokémon Announcement
Japan 00:01 ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス
Japanese (Romanized): Pokémon World Championships
Japanese (Trans): Pokémon World Championships
Narrator recaps the Pokémon World Championships.
Japan 00:49 こうしんきょく
Japanese (Romanized): Kōshinkyoku
Japanese (Trans): March
Satoshi gets ready for his battle against Shirona. (First 5 seconds of the track keep looping)
Japan 01:59 1・2・3 Opening Theme for the Japanese Version
Japan 03:28 サブタイトル
Japanese (Romanized): Subtitle
Japanese (Trans): Subtitle
Title Card
Japan 04:03 ポケモンバトルだ!
Japanese (Romanized): Pokémon Battle da!
Japanese (Trans): It's a Pokémon Battle!
Satoshi enters the arena with Pikachu.
Japan 05:45 だいピンチ!
Japanese (Romanized): Dai pinch!
Japanese (Trans): Big trouble!
The battle between Satoshi and Shirona begin!
Japan 07:52 まなつのよるのゆめ
Japanese (Romanized): Manatsu no yoru no yume
Japanese (Trans): A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dream Eater used while Kairyu was asleep. (Track Vocals removed)
Japan 09:31 ライバルとのたいじ
Japanese (Romanized): Rival to no taiji
Japanese (Trans): Confrontation with Rival
Satoshi's Gangar faces off against Shirona's Roserade.
Japan 11:13 じぶんらしく
Japanese (Romanized): Jibunrashiku
Japanese (Trans): Be Yourself
Mikaruge is sent out again to face Satoshi's Gangar this time.
Japan 11:44 アイキャッチA Ver2
Japanese (Romanized): Eyecatch A Ver2
Japanese (Trans): Eyecatch A Ver2
Eyecatch Break
Japan 11:52 アイキャッチB Ver2
Japanese (Romanized): Eyecatch B Ver2
Japanese (Trans): Eyecatch B Ver2
Eyecatch Return
Japan 12:57 キョダイマックス・バトル
Japanese (Romanized): Kyodaimax Battle
Japanese (Trans): Gigantamax Battle
Gangar is defeated by Mikaruge.
Japan 15:04 きょうてきとのそうぐう
Japanese (Romanized): Kyōteki tono sōgū
Japanese (Trans): Formidable Encounter
Togekiss hits Pikachu from behind.
Japan 18:32 ほんきをだす・・・!
Japanese (Romanized): Honki o dasu!
Japanese (Trans): Serious effort!
Pikachu faces off against Mikaruge.
Japan 20:15 なぞのポケモン
Japanese (Romanized): Nazo no Pokémon
Japanese (Trans): Pokémon Puzzle
Pikachu and Mikaruge are knocked out from Destiny Bond. (Track Vocals removed)
Japan 21:44 バツグンタイプ
Japanese (Trans): Supereffective Type
Ending Theme for the Japanese Version
Japan 23:05 Ready To Ignite Pocket Monsters (2019) Episode 124 Preview
Japan 23:05 いくぞ、はんげきだ!
Japanese (Romanized): Iku zo, han gekida!
Japanese (Trans): Let's go, Fight Back!
Original Broadcast Airing - Satoshi's Event Pokémon Distribution for Gangar

Dub Music:

Time Track Notes
United States 02:12 With You Opening Theme for the English Dub
United States 20:48 With You (Theme from "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys") (Instrumental Version) Ending Theme for the English Dub

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 19
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 2
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Satoshi is fighting Shirona with advancement to the finals on the line, and is in trouble as Shirona toys with him using her clever strategies. Satoshi wants to try turning the tides of the battle, but Shirona and her powerful Pokémon stand like a wall before him!

Summary:
It's time for the second semifinal match, where Satoshi faces Shirona in a match with advancement to the finals on the line! Satoshi is in trouble from the very get-go, as Shirona toys with him using her clever strategies. Satoshi wants to try turning the tides of the battle, but... Sinnoh Champion Shirona and her powerful Pokémon stand like a wall before him!

Voice Cast:
Rica Matsumoto: Satoshi
Daiki Yamashita: Go
Ikue Ohtani: Pikachu
Kenyu Horiuchi: Professor Okido
Megumi Hayashibara: Musashi
Shinichiro Miki: Kojiro
Inuko Inuyama: Nyarth
Yuji Ueda: Sonansu
Daisuke Namikawa: Lucario
Kenta Miyake: Kairyu
Kei Shindo: Roserade
Yasuhiro Mamiya: Gangar
Hana Takeda: Sarunori
Daisuke Ono: Dande
Tomo Sakurai: Shirona
Fumiko Orikasa: Carne
Yo Kitazawa: Danpei
Takuto Yoshinaga: Hop
Marina Aicholtz: Go's Smartphone Rotom
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03 Sep 2022 06:53 AM
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A lot better episode than last week. It seems like they are a little too focused on Satoshi in the finals rather than all the finalists. At least they showed the whole full battle for Satoshi VS Shirona.
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