Rica Matsumoto posted a retweet message of a fans video that did a recording of the Satoshi victory video being shown in Shibuya, Tokyo. Sarah Natochenny also posted a reply with lots of happy face emojis.

That's great. I'm so happy.
すごい 嬉しい

On November 29th, 2022, the official spoon.2Di magazine Twitter account reminded viewers that spoon.2Di issue 92 featured interviews with some of the cast and a poster with Satoshi and Dande. The issue went on sale on November 30th, 2022 for 1,227 yen.

The Pocket Monsters TV Animation again this month!
Interviews with:
Daisuke Ono as Dande
Yuichi Nakamura as Professor Sakuragi
Hiroshi Kamiya as Tsurugi
Also included is a B2 size poster with a gorgeous illustration of Satoshi, Dande and their Pokémon.

TVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」
を今月も大特集
ダンデ役 小野大輔 さん
サクラギ博士役 中村悠一 さん
ツルギ役 神谷浩史 さん
のインタビューのほか、
サトシとダンデ、ポケモンたちが
大集合した豪華イラストの
B2サイズポスター付きです
アニポケ11/30㊌発売spoon.2Di vol.92

TV Tokyo held its regular president's press conference in Roppongi, Tokyo, on December 1st, 2022, and they talked about Satoshi, the main character of the TV animation Pocket Monsters (airing Fridays at 6:55 pm), who became the world champion for the first time since the show started broadcasting in 1997.

President Ichiro Ishikawa was embarrassed to comment on an anime character for the first time, but said, "I heard that fans around the world sent their congratulations to Satoshi for winning the championship. We are very happy to see Satoshi's achieve this, and we would like to celebrate this as well." he said.

Toshisuke Hiraoka, General Manager of the Animation Business Division said, "Now that Satoshi has become the world champion for the first time in 25 years, people will be watching closely to see what will happen to him next. We will be providing information on Satoshi's future adventures in the anime, so I hope you will look forward to it."

テレビ東京は1日、東京・六本木の同局で定例社長会見を行い、テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」（金曜後6・55）で97年の放送以来初めて世界チャンピオンに輝いた主人公・サトシにメッセージを寄せた。

石川一郎社長は、初めてのアニメキャラクターへのコメントに照れつつも「サトシさんが今回チャンピオンになったということで世界中のファンからお祝いの言葉送られたと聞いています。（ポケモンの放送をしているテレ東として）サトシさんがこのようになり大変嬉しいですし、我々としてもお祝いしたいと思います」と祝福。

平岡利介アニメ・ビジネス本部長は「25年で初めて世界チャンピオンになったということで、サトシの今後がどうなっていくのか大変注目されるところですが、冒険はまだまだ続きますので、今後のサトシの冒険がどうなっていくのかは、今後のテレビアニメで情報発信していくので、ぜひ楽しみいただければと思います」と語った。

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ca43db1202dbe5ef14eedadac0e55678caf33aa2

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on November 11th, 2022. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.

Anipoke is just around the corner! Best Partner VS Best Partner The battle between Satoshi and Dande reaches its climax!


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! The Masters Tournament finals will finally be settled!


The battle between Satoshi and Dande was a fierce battle that will remain one of the greatest in the history of the Anipoke. The two have been going back and forth, but finally Satoshi is left with Pikachu as his only Pokémon. To beat Dande, Satoshi must defeat Aceburn and Dande's strongest partner, Lizardon!　The Masters Tournament Final has finally entered its final phase, and we will see with our own eyes which trainer is the strongest!!


▲ The undefeated champion is ready to fight back! Dande seems to be enjoying the match as the hot battle unfolds!


▲ Satoshi and Pikachu are also using their last ounce of strength to face the strongest champion of them all!


▲ What is the purpose of Mugendina's sudden appearance at Shoot Stadium? Is there really a crisis in the Galar region......?


▲ Lizardon, like Satoshi's Pikachu, was Dande's first Pokémon. And his best partner! That's why they can't lose to each other!

"This battle is the coming together of all the adventures Pikachu and I have had since we met!" If you've ever seen the adventures of Satoshi and Pikachu, you'll be amazed by the series of events that will make you cry and get goosebumps! Can Satoshi and his partner grab the crown!?


▲ Children and adults alike will gather in front of the TV like a "Quick Attack" just like the days when we first saw Satoshi's adventures!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】最高の相棒vs最高の相棒 サトシとダンデのバトルはクライマックスへ!!
最高の相棒vs最高の相棒サトシとダンデのバトルはクライマックスへ!!
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!!　マスターズトーナメント・ファイナル、ついに決着!!
アニポケ史に残る激闘となったサトシvsダンデのバトル。これまで一進一退の攻防を見せる両者だったが、ついにサトシのポケモンはピカチュウを残すのみに。ダンデに勝つには残るエースバーン、そしてダンデ最強の相棒であるリザードンを倒さねばならない！　ついに最終局面を迎えたマスターズトーナメント・ファイナル、最強のトレーナーはどちらなのか、その目で見届けよう!!
▲無敗の王者も本気で応戦！熱いバトル展開にダンデも試合を楽しんでいるようだぞ!!
▲サトシとピカチュウも最後の力を振り絞って最強王者に立ち向かう！
▲バトルの行方もモチロンだけど、シュートスタジアムに突如現れたムゲンダイナの目的は!?　まさかガラル地方の危機……？
▲サトシのピカチュウと同じように、リザードンはダンデにとって初めてのポケモン。そして最高の相棒！　だからこそお互い負けられない!!
「このバトルはオレとピカチュウが出会ってからの、冒険全部ひっくるめたバトルだ!!」。サトシとピカチュウの冒険を一度でも見たことがある人なら、涙と鳥肌が止まらないシーンの連続！　サトシと仲間たちは栄冠をつかむことができるのか!?
▲子供も大人も、初めてサトシの冒険を見たあの頃のように「でんこうせっか」でテレビの前に集合だ！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on November 13th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 132 After Story
Satoshi has traveled to many places and with many friends.
Now that Satoshi has become the champion at the Pokémon World Championships
All of his friends who watched the battle are congratulating him.

アニポケ 第132話アフターストーリー
これまで、いろんな場所へ、いろんな仲間と、旅をしてきたサトシ
ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップスでチャンピオンとなった今、
バトルを見届けたかつての仲間たちみんなが祝福しています

Satoshi! Congratulations, champion!!
サトシ！　チャンピオン、おめでとう！！

The official Japanese Anipoke PR Twitter account retweeted a post by Nicole Fujita who was one of the hosts of the Streaming Live! The Satoshi VS Dande Support Special. She cried when she found out that Satoshi had won.

I was crying when I watched the Anipoke.
I have another job soon but my head is filled with the Anipoke right now..
Congratulations World Champion Satoshi!

アニポケ見て号泣してたのは私です
はぁ、、今からまた別の仕事だけど今頭の中アニポケでいっぱい。。
サトシ世界チャンピオンおめでとう

The official Japanese Twitter account posted a Tweet with a logo ring frame and banner on November 11th, 2022, to help promote that Satoshi was the World Champion.

The unprecedented excitement for the Pokémon World Championships
To commemorate the crowning of the new champion and the closing of the tournament, we have prepared a logo ring frame and header.
Please use them!

かつてない盛り上がりとなったポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス
新チャンピオンの誕生とトーナメントの閉幕を記念し、アイコンフレーム＆ヘッダーをご用意しました
ぜひ、使ってくださいね

It's not very often that the worldwide mainstream media covers the Pokémon animated series, but Variety posted a Tweet and a news article on November 11th, 2022 to announce that Ash Ketchum was the World Champion.

It's taken 25 years, but Ash Ketchum is finally the very best, like no one ever was. The protagonist of the Pokémon animated series has officially claimed the title of top trainer in the Pokémon world.

Takuto Yoshinaga, Hop's Japaense voice actor, retweeted an official Japanese Anipoke Twitter account post on November 11th, 2022 about Satoshi becoming world champion.

Woooooo!!!! Awesome!
Thanks for all your hard work, big brother Dande.
As Hop's voice actor and as a fan, I'm happy to witness this historic moment...
I'll be watching this over and over again on the rebroadcasts.

うおおおおおお！！！！すげええ
ダンデのアニキもお疲れ様でした
ホップ役として、一ファンとして、歴史的な瞬間に立ち会えて幸せです…
これは見逃し配信で何回も見ちゃうな

On November 4th, 2022, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Inc. (ShoPro) posted a press release about this episode.

The "Pocket Monsters" TV anime, which airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network, will finally show the conclusion to the fierce final battle of the "Pokémon World Championships", the tournament that will determine who's the best at Pokémon battling, on Friday November 11th! Promo pictures from the episode "The Finals IV: Partner" have just been revealed, as has a special feature article on the Pokémon World Championships!

This battle started as a 6-on-6 full battle, but Satoshi now only has Pikachu left, and Dande just made his strongest partner Lizardon Kyodaimax. The Galar Particles reacted strongly to the clash between the Z-Move "10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt" and "G-Max Wildfire", which led to the legendary Pokémon Mugendaina showing up, having sensed their increased power! This sudden, unexpected visitor sent the stadium into a frenzy. What could it be here for...?!


In addition, the battle between Satoshi and Dande is finally reaching its climax! Dande has two Pokémon left, the protean goalhunter with the Ability "Libero", Aceburn, and the sword and shield of the Greatest of Them All, Lizardon! And Satoshi throws his fully powered strength at him with his incomparable partner, Pikachu! Will the baton that got passed to it from its teammates lead to victory?!


And on that very same day, the special "Streaming Live! The Satoshi VS Dande Support Special" will be shown on the official Pokémon Youtube channel! It will be hosted by Ryogo Matsumaru and feature guests related to the Pocket Monsters anime. They will hype up the finals battle between Satoshi and Dande alongside you viewers in real time!

Friday November 11th: The Finals IV: Partner
Mugendaina has suddenly appeared in Shoot Stadium! What could it be here for...?! In addition, the battle between Satoshi and Dande is reaching its climax! As they take on Dande's ace Lizardon, Satoshi and Pikachu muster the last of their strength; Everything they've gained from all their encounters, battles and adventures thus far...! Will Satoshi be able to seize the laurels of victory alongside his greatest partner?!

Who will end up being the greatest Pokémon battler of all?! Don't miss the greatest showdown in all history!!

激闘のファイナルバトル、遂に決着！　ファイナルⅣ「相棒」 最速先行カット初解禁！

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」激闘のファイナルバトルが11月11日（金）、遂に決着！　『ファイナルⅣ「相棒」』の最速先行カットを解禁！　さらに、ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス決勝戦の特別号外を公開しました！

６対６のフルバトルではじまったこの一戦、サトシはピカチュウを残すのみとなり、ダンデは最強の相棒・リザードンをキョダイマックスさせた。Zワザ「1000まんボルト」と「キョダイゴクエン」の激突に、ガラル粒子が大きく反応。増大するパワーを感じ取ったのか、伝説のポケモン、ムゲンダイナが現れた！　予期せぬ突然の来訪者に騒然となるスタジアム。ムゲンダイナの目的とは…！？

そして、サトシとダンデのバトルも遂にクライマックスへ！　特性“リベロ”をもつ変幻自在の炎のゴールハンター、エースバーンと、絶対王者の剣と盾であるリザードンの2体を残すダンデに対し、サトシは唯一無二の相棒・ピカチュウと共に王者へ全力をぶつける！　仲間から受け取ったバトンを勝利に繋げるか！？

さらに同日、ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネルにて、特別番組「生配信！サトシVSダンデ応援スペシャル」の配信が決定！　MCに松丸亮吾を迎え、アニメ「ポケットモンスター」にゆかりのあるゲストが登場。サトシとダンデの決勝戦の模様を視聴者と共にリアルタイムで盛り上げます！

▲11月11日（金）放送　ファイナルⅣ「相棒」
シュートスタジアムに突如現れたムゲンダイナの目的は一体…！？　そして、サトシとダンデのバトルもクライマックスへ！　ダンデのエース・リザードンに対し、サトシとピカチュウは最後の力を振り絞り立ち向かう。これまでの出会いを、バトルを、冒険の全てを―！最高の相棒と共に、サトシは栄冠をつかむことはできるのか―！？

ポケモンバトル最強に輝くのはどちらだ！？史上最高の決戦をお見逃しなく！！

Rica Matsumoto posted a retweet message of an official Japanese Anipoke Twitter account post stating she was so happy that Satoshi won and that she was moved to tears.

I'm so happy.
I'm moved to tears.
Let's all ride the Yamanote Line!

嬉しくて
泣ける。。。
山手線、みんなで乗ろう

Anipoke PR - November 11th, 2022

The official Japanese Anipoke Twitter account announced that a video highlighting Satoshi's win would be shown Yamanote Line Train Channel until November 13th, 2022.

In addition, a video is also being shown on the Yamanote Line Train Channel!
This video is being aired until Sunday, November 13th, 2022 so be sure to check it out!
Please refrain from inquiring at the station or to the station staff.

さらに、山手線のトレインチャンネルでも速報映像が流れています
この映像は、11月13日(日)まで放映中なので、ぜひチェックしてね
※駅及び駅員への問い合わせはご遠慮ください。

Anipoke PR - November 11th, 2022 - Finals News Bulletin

The official Japanese Anipoke Twitter account also posted a news bulletin video.

Pokémon World Championships
Finals News Bulletin
In the world's greatest battle tournament, where more than 10,000 Pokémon Trainers participated,
The new champion is...
Satoshi from Masara Town in the Kanto Region!!

ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス
ファイナル速報
10,000人以上のポケモントレーナーが参加した世界最高のバトルトーナメントで、
新チャンピオンを勝ち取ったのは…
カントー地方マサラタウン出身のサトシ選手です‼

Veronica Taylor, Ash's original English dub voice actor, retweeted a Variety news article on November 11th, 2022 about Ash becoming world champion.

Congrats Ash and team! No one achieves greatness alone. It takes courage, focus, skills, and great family and friends to support and inspire. This win is a great reminder to go for your goals and be there for one another. In this, we all win.

On November 11th, 2022, just after it was revealed in Japan that Ash Ketchum had become World Champion, Lisa Ortiz, the English dub voice director posted a retweet message to make sure people watched the remaining episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: the Series.

This is going to be a season to see!!! :) :) :)

On November 11th, 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 November 11th, 2022 to November 25th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program stream (見逃し配信). The Streaming Live! The Satoshi VS Dande Support Special was also broadcast on Twitter and YouTube.

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 132 'The Finals IV: Partner'
What did you think!?
The Pokémon World Championships has come to a close! Anipoke Episode 132 will be available for 2 weeks from today!!
We are also streaming live now!
Let's soak up the aftermath of the battle together!

アニポケ 第132話「ファイナルⅣ　『相棒』」いかがでしたか⁉
ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス、閉幕
アニポケ 第132話の見逃し配信の公開期間は本日より2週間です
現在、生配信も実施中!
一緒に、バトルの余韻に浸りましょう

The official Japanese Twitter account posted a Tweet with a video on November 11th, 2022, just after this episode had aired showing that news broadcasts in Japan were announcing that Satoshi was the World Champion.

As a matter of fact...
The Anipoke broadcast was breaking news in Shibuya, Tokyo.
The news of Satoshi becoming the World Champion was shown on the big screens in Shibuya, Tokyo.
You can't see it anymore, but it was a very precious moment!
Did anyone happen to see it in Shibuya?

実は…
渋谷で #アニポケ 速報が流れていました
サトシが世界チャンピオンになったニュースを、東京・渋谷の大型ビジョンで放映
今はもう見られないのですが、とっても貴重な瞬間でした
たまたま渋谷で見られたよっていう方…いますか?

The official Pokémon Twitter account posted a congratulations post on November 11th, 2022.

He's done it! Ash has become a World Champion!

Just after it was revealed in Japan that Ash Ketchum had become World Champion, Sarah Natochenny, Ash's English dub voice actor posted a Tweet celebrating this event and stated she couldn't wait for people to watch the English dubbed version of this episode.

Sarah Natochenny Twitter - November 11th, 2022 - 8:14AM

I can’t wait to share the English dub of this episode of Pokémon with the world. What an absolute honor to be voicing Ash Ketchum as he becomes a world champion

He really is the very best
Like no one ever was

Sarah Natochenny Twitter - November 11th, 2022 - 9:03PM

Later that day she posted a reaction video on Twitter and TikTok.

Taking the day to process Ash Ketchum becoming a world champion after 25 years of tenacity. What an icon. Never give up on your dreams. Act with love and selflessness. Be the best, the very best. I love voicing this kid so much. Pokémon for life.

The Pokémon Company International posted a press release shortly after the airing of PM2019 132: The Finals IV: Partner in Japan on November 11th, 2022.

ASH KETCHUM BECOMES WORLD CHAMPION

The Boy from Pallet Town Achieves His Goal After 25 Seasons by Becoming World's Strongest Trainer ​​

Bellevue, Wash. — Nov. 11, 2022 — The Pokémon Company group revealed that Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the Pokémon animated series, has become the top Trainer in the Pokémon world after winning the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokémon World Coronation Series. Ash welcomes his victory in the latest episode of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,” which premiered today in Japan and will air worldwide in the future.

In the latest season of the Pokémon animated series, Ash and his Pikachu have put their training to the test—and as a result, Ash has officially achieved his goal of becoming the new Monarch of the Pokémon World Coronation Series. The historic win represents a culmination of Ash’s adventures in the Pokémon world, from countless battles to challenging quests, spanning 25 years.

Since the start of their journey in the Kanto region, Ash and his Pikachu have faced numerous rivals, often coming in shy of a tournament victory. However, the pair continued to forge ahead, with Ash eventually securing the title of the first-ever Pokémon League Champion at the Manalo Conference in the Alola region, signifying how far he had come as a Pokémon Trainer.

Ash’s title of World Champion is also a significant pop culture milestone and celebration for Pokémon fans around the world who have remained committed to following his journey over the past 25 years.

“Ash Ketchum’s determination and perseverance to achieve his goal of becoming the world’s top Pokémon Trainer over the course of 25 seasons represents the very best of what it means to be a Trainer,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “We cannot wait to celebrate this moment with Pokémon fans when the newest season of ‘Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series’ and this adventure-defining episode air around the world in the coming year. This is a season fans won’t want to miss!”

“Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” is streaming now exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. Fans can stay tuned to Netflix for new episode availability information and to join Ash and his Pikachu as he embarks on his latest adventure in becoming the world’s strongest Pokémon Trainer.

The Darumakka box lunch that Kojiro's Morpeko ate are very similar to the Wind Station's special Darumakka Lunch that Dent was fascinated with in Movie 15 and that he and his friends got 15 of them for lunch.

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 November 10th, 2022. The pictures feature Dande and Satoshi.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's original drawings of Dande and Satoshi from episode 132
As if in response to the seriousness in their eyes, their partner Pokémon are also filled with fighting spirit!!

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第132話の中からダンデとサトシの原画をご紹介
2人の真剣な瞳に応えるように相棒のポケモンにも闘志がみなぎっています

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 November 20th, 2022. The pictures featured the final sequence in the Dande and Satoshi battle.

Anipoke Mania Special Edition
A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
Original art from episode 132, which is now available on the official Pokémon Youtube channel
Dande and Satoshi's partners showdown
Lizardon VS Pikachu
You can feel that their battling spirits emenate throughout their whole bodies!
The powerful battle scenes are a must-see!

アニポケ マニア特別編
アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
ポケモン公式youtubeチャンネルで配信中の第132話の原画をご紹介
ダンデとサトシの相棒対決
リザードン VS ピカチュウ
全身に気迫が満ちた様子が伝わってきますね

The painting on the wall seems to be painted in a similar style to that of the Russian Romantic painter Ivan Aivazovsky's Stormy Sea at Night piece and his best work, The Ninth Wave. It is possible that this was foreshadowing or a nod to the 9th Generation of Pokémon which would start the week after this episode originally aired in Japan with the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.