On September 9th, 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 9th, 2022 to September 16th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program stream (見逃し配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 124 'The Semifinals III: Valor'
What did you think!?
In the midst of the Masters Tournament semifinals, both competitors tried various tactics to win the match.
What will happen in this exciting battle...?
Anipoke Episode 124 will be available for one week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第124話「セミファイナルⅢ 『武勇』」
いかがでしたか⁉
マスターズトーナメント セミファイナル
中盤戦では、さまざまな戦術を両者が仕掛けました‼
手に汗握るバトルの行方は…?
アニポケ 第124話の公開期間は本日より1週間!!
ぜひご覧ください

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on September 9th, 2022. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.

Anipoke is just around the corner! Pikachu is down! The 2nd semifinal episode of Satoshi's hard fight!!


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! Today's broadcast continues with the highly anticipated match of Shirona VS Satoshi!


No way we've made it this far......!! Satoshi struggles against the experience and strategy of the Sinnoh Champion Shirona! Satoshi desperately confronts her, but Kairyu, then Gangar, and finally even his partner Pikachu go down.



▲ Shirona who knows Pokémon very well and uses strategic moves and abilities to corner Satoshi.


▲ Satoshi is at the mercy of the skillful use of Pokemon recalling tactics, and has a tough fight!

The Pokémon left one each side are: 4 for Shirona and 3 for Satoshi. Satoshi is in a battle disadvantage with 1 less Pokémon. With Uonoragon and Negigaknight, they try to turn the tide, but Shirona still has Gablias, who is her strongest partner...!!


▲ Uonoragon is the reliable sea dragon. But it seems as if it's been poisoned?


▲ Negigaknight also desperately confronts Shirona's powerful Pokémon! Remember your training!

The key to this match will be where to use Kyodaimax or Mega Evolution!! What will Shirona do to further corner Satoshi who was already in an overwhelming pinch!?


▲ Where to play each other's trump cards...... Assessing the battle situation!


▲ Is Shirona's trump card is the Mega Gablias that she showed in battle with Iris!?

The intelligent and steady tactics of Shirona clash with Satoshi's unique battle style! Watch today's broadcast to see the outcome of this gripping battle in which neither side will give in!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】ピカチュウまさかのダウン！ サトシ大苦戦のセミファイナル第2試合!!
ピカチュウまさかのダウン！サトシ大苦戦のセミファイナル第2試合!!
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！　今日の放送は大注目のシロナvsサトシの続きから！
まさかここまで……!!　シンオウチャンピオン・シロナの経験、戦略に苦戦を強いられるサトシ！　必死に立ち向かうサトシだったが、カイリュー、そしてゲンガー、ついには相棒のピカチュウまでもがダウンしてしまう。
▲ポケモンをよく知るシロナらしい戦略的なわざや特性でサトシを追い詰める。
▲ポケモンの交代を巧みに使う戦術に翻弄されるサトシは大苦戦！
お互いが残すポケモンはシロナ4体、サトシ3体。サトシは1体差の不利な状況でのバトルに。ウオノラゴンとネギガナイトでなんとか突破口を切り開こうとするが、シロナの手持ちにはまだ、最強の相棒と言えるガブリアスがひかえている……!!
▲頼みの綱のウオノラゴン。しかしこれはどく状態にされているのか!?
▲ネギガナイトも、シロナの強力なポケモンたちに必死で立ち向かう！ これまでの鍛錬を思い出せ!!
勝負のカギは、ダイマックスやメガシンカをどこで使うか!!　圧倒的ピンチのサトシをさらに追い詰めるシロナがとった行動は!?
▲互いの切り札をどこで出すか……戦況を見極めろ！
▲シロナの切り札はやはり、アイリス戦でも見せたメガガブリアスか!?
知的かつ着実なシロナの戦術に対し、ピンチを切り開くサトシらしい発想の戦術がぶつかる！　お互いに一歩も引かない手に汗握る激闘の行方を今日の放送で見届けよう

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on September 11th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 124 After Story
Aceburn jumped out of Go's monster ball while he waswatching the match, burn!
Satoshi's Lucario and Aceburn are friends who grew up fighting together.
Supporting the heated battle with the power of friendship!

アニポケ 第124話サイドストーリー
観戦中のゴウのモンスターボールから、バーン!と飛び出したエースバーン
サトシのルカリオ とエースバーンは、ケンカしながらも一緒に育った友達です
白熱のバトルを、友情パワーで応援だ

Hop: A-Amazing!
Aceburn: B-Burn!
Go: Look!

ホップ: す…すげぇ……！
たエースバーン:
ゴウ: ルッキ！

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 8th, 2022. The picture featured Shirona's Gablias.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Satoshi and his Pokémon from episode 124.
Shirona's partner and ace Pokémon
People are amazed by its sharp movements.

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第124話の中からガブリアス の原画をご紹介
シロナのパートナーでありエースのポケモン
キレッキレの動きで魅せます

At the end of the original airing of this episode on TV Tokyo, To Be Continued was replaced with the text: After the commercials, 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 Negigaknight for Pokémon Sword and Shield was revealed.
The international dub versions remove the "To Be Continued" text entirely.