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

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 135 'Pokémon! I Am Glad I Got To Meet You!'
What did you think!?
What a surprise... Lugia makes an appearance!
The legendary Pokémon that showcases Satoshi and Go's story and is once again in front of them!
Anipoke Episode 135 will be available for 1 week from today!!
Be sure to watch it!

アニポケ 第135話「ポケモン！きみにあえてよかった！」
いかがでしたか⁉
なんと…ルギア が登場
サトシとゴウの出会いを語るのに欠かせない
伝説のポケモンが再び2人の前に
アニポケ 第135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 December 11th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 135 After Story
Koharu and Eievui spending time at a campsite.
She was a bit worried about Satoshi and Go, who quickly ran off after Lugia.
Seeing the two of them, she felt a little relieved.
They certainly are very alike.

アニポケ 第135話アフターストーリー
キャンプ場で過ごすコハルとイーブイ
ギクシャクしてしまったサトシとゴウを心配していたけど、
ルギア の元へすぐさま駆けていった
2人を見て、ちょっと安心したみたい
確かに、似た者同士に見えますよね

Koharu: Those two really are like each other, aren't they?
コハル: あの二人 本当に 似た者同士 だね

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

Anipoke is just around the corner! "Satoshi, I'm......" What is the "thought" that Go can't tell Satoshi?


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 shocking confession in today's broadcast!


Satoshi wins the Pokémon World Championships Masters Tournament and becomes the champion. Go reunites with Mew, whom he has been chasing since he was a child. After completing their respective goals, the two reunite in Sakuragi Park "with smiles on their faces," as promised. They return to their daily lives after a long absence, and even Koharu decides to go camping with them!


▲ Camping is fun for everyone! Of course, their Pokémon are with them too!


▲ They arrive at a forest full of Pokémon that Koharu and Professor Sakuragi once visited!

That night, in front of the campfire, the three of them are excited to talk about their childhood memories of Pokémon. Go looks as if he has made up his mind. In fact, Go has a "certain thought" that he hasn't told Satoshi about......!


▲ The three of them reminisced about their encounters and partings with Pokémon......!?


▲ Are theses...... Tears in Go's eyes!? What is this thought that Go can't say out loud!?

▲ After the two of them arrived...!?

Satoshi and Go have traveled together and gained a lot of experience. Even though they have had their differences and disagreements, they have been able to trust each other. That will sure to continue to be the case in the future. Pokémon! I Am Glad I Got To Meet You! airs at 18:55!　Don't miss it!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】「サトシ、俺さ……」 ゴウがサトシに言えずにいる「ある想い」とは!?
「サトシ、俺さ……」ゴウがサトシに言えずにいる「ある想い」とは!?
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!!　今日の放送で衝撃の告白が!?
ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス・マスターズトーナメントを制しチャンピオンになったサトシ。幼いころからずっと追い続けたミュウと再会したゴウ。それぞれの挑戦を終えた2人はサクラギパークで、約束通り「笑顔で」再会を果たす。久々に日常へと戻った2人は、コハルも一緒にキャンプに出掛けることに！ ▲みんなで楽しいキャンプ！　もちろんポケモンたちもいっしょだ!!
▲やってきたのは、かつてコハルがサクラギ博士と訪れたポケモンがいっぱいの森!!
その夜、キャンプファイアーを前にして幼い頃のポケモンとの思い出話で盛り上がる3人。そんな中、意を決したような表情を浮かべるゴウ。実はゴウにはサトシに伝えられていない「とある想い」があり……!!?
▲ポケモンとの出会いや別れの思い出話に花を咲かせる3人だったが……!?
▲これは……ゴウの目に涙が!?　ゴウが言い出せなかったある想いとは一体!?
▲2人が辿り着いたその先に……!?
共に旅をして、たくさんの経験を積んできたサトシとゴウ。今まですれ違いやぶつかり合いがあっても、互いを認め信じあえた。それはきっとこれからも……
「ポケモン！きみにあえてよかった！」は18時55分から放送！　お見逃しなく!!

Barrierd was colored wrong for its skin.

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 December 8th, 2022. The pictures featured Satoshi at 7:23, Go at 1:30, and Koharu at 19:33

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's original drawings of Satoshi, Go, and Koharu from episode 135.
Relaxing at camp for the first time in a long while.
Everyone is bursting with smiles.

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第135話の中からサトシ、ゴウ、コハル の原画をご紹介
キャンプで久しぶりのリラックスモード
みんな笑顔がはじけます