On April 17th, 2023, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account reminded that this episode was available to watch on the official Japanese YouTube channel. The video was region locked to Japan only.

The episode was also available on the TV Tokyo YouTube channel. It also included the series trailer at the end of the episode.

A newly discovered Pokémon appeared in the first broadcast of the new Anipoke series.
Click here to see the scene from the second episode!

先週のアニポケ 新シリーズ初回放送で、新たに発見されたポケモンが登場しました
第2話での登場シーンはこちらから！

A new Pokémon was revealed during this episode which hadn't been seen anywhere else at the time this episode originally aired in Japan on April 14th, 2023.

Press Release - April 17th, 2023

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The Pokémon Company group revealed today, April 17th, 2023, that Trainers will be able to uncover the mystery behind a newly discovered Pokémon found in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video game. A newly discovered Pokémon will also appear in the latest animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” which recently premiered in Japan before its release around the world starting later this year.

MYSTERIOUS NEWLY DISCOVERED POKÉMON TO DEBUT SOON

​​​​​​​Get ready to meet more Pokémon beyond the borders of the Paldea region

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Who’s That Pokémon?! This unknown Pokémon is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, but its name and true nature are shrouded in mystery. It is small in stature and not particularly strong, but when push comes to shove, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. Apparently, it can also assume a dormant state when it feels that its life is in danger by pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and making itself look like a jewel.​

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, players will leave the Paldea region and be able to delve deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

New Animated Series Offers Tease of Mysterious Pokémon
The recent premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” in Japan offered a sneak peek at the newly discovered Pokémon. In the animated series, Liko, one of the protagonists, carries a mysterious pendant that is seen transforming into this Pokémon. The Pokémon then reverts immediately after it protects Liko from danger.

Debuting outside Japan starting in 2023, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” is a new Pokémon animated series that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters, including dual protagonists Liko and Roy, as they uncover various mysteries of the Pokémon world, such as the fascinating secrets surrounding this newly discovered Pokémon.

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 April 13th, 2023. The picture featured Friede and Pikachu.

Original drawings of Liko and Friede from the new series.
Captain Pikachu has a striking pose with its arms folded.

新シリーズより、リコ、フリードの原画をご紹介
キャプテンピカチュウ は腕組みポーズが決まってます

The Japanese opening Thrillciting Diary was placed in the ending time slot for this episode.