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Titles

  • United States Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1
  • Japan 激闘タチワキジム!VSホミカ!!(前編)
  • Japan Gekitō Tachiwaki Gym! VS Homika!! (zenpen)
  • Japan Fierce Fighting at the Tachiwaki Gym! VS Homika!! (Part 1)
  • Germany Es rockt in der Vapydro-Arena! (Teil 1)
  • France Un combat d’Arène rock and roll ! (1ère partie)
  • Spain ¡Rock and roll en el Gimnasio Hormigón! (1ª Parte)
  • Sweden Det rockar loss på Virbank-gymmet! (Del 1)
  • Italy Sfida alla Palestra di Zondopoli! (Parte prima)
  • Mexico ¡Sacudida en el Gimnasio Virbank! (parte 1)
  • Finland Virbankin Sali rytisee! (Osa 1)
  • Taiwan 激戰立湧道館!VS霍米加!!(前篇)
  • Netherlands Lol trappen in de Virbank gym! (deel 1)
  • Brazil Um Show de Batalha no Ginásio de Virbank! (parte 1)
  • Norway Sjokkerer Virbank Gym! (Del 1)
  • Denmark Rock og rul i Virbank-salen! (Del 1)
  • South Korea 격투 모란만체육관! 지우 VS 보미카!! (전편)
  • Portugal Dando Música ao Ginásio de Virbank! - 1ª Parte
  • Russia Выступление в гиме Вирбанк. (Часть первая)

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ベストウイッシュ!
Best Wishes!
みてみて☆こっちっち
Mitemite kotchitchi
무지개 저편
Beyond the Rainbow
寶可夢點點名
Pokémon Roll Call
แบมือ
Open your Hand
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Japanese:

Japan 三間雅文 (Masafumi Mima) Voice Director

Japan 松本梨香 (Rica Matsumoto) Satoshi
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Satoshi's Pikachu
Japan 宮野真守 (Mamoru Miyano) Dent
Japan 悠木碧 (Aoi Yūki) Iris
Japan 津田美波 (Minami Tsuda) Iris' Kibago
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 西村ちなみ (Chinami Nishimura) Satoshi's Kenhallow
Japan 佐藤健輔 (Kensuke Sato) Homika's Dogas
Japan 中島愛 (Megumi Nakajima) Meloetta
Japan 藤村知可 (Chika Fujimura) Joy (Isshu Region)
Japan 小室正幸 (Masayuki Omuro) Professor Seger
Japan 喜多村英梨 (Eri Kitamura) Homika
Japan 渡辺明乃 (Akeno Watanabe) Boy (少年)
Japan 内匠靖明 (Yasuaki Takumi) Referee (審判)
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Narration
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Satoshi's Isshu Pokémon Zukan Uncredited
Japan 林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara) Joy's Tabunne Uncredited
Japan 西村ちなみ (Chinami Nishimura) Lou Uncredited
Japan 佐藤健輔 (Kensuke Sato) Cook Uncredited
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Homika's Pendror Uncredited
Japan 犬山イヌコ (Inuko Inuyama) Satoshi's Hahakomori Uncredited
Japan 石塚運昇 (Unshō Ishizuka) Satoshi's Gantle Uncredited

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Aoi Studio
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English:

United States Tom Wayland Voice Director
United States Lisa Ortiz Voice Director

United States Sarah Natochenny Ash Ketchum
United States Eileen Stevens Iris
United States Jason Griffith Cilan
United States Jason Griffith Trainer (Blue)
United States Rodger Parsons Narrator
United States James Carter Cathcart James
United States James Carter Cathcart Meowth
United States Eli James Trainer (Yellow)
United States Eli James Foongus
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Gothitelle
United States Michele Knotz Jessie
United States Samia Mounts Billy Jo
United States Bill Rogers Roxie's Koffing
United States Kayzie Rogers Iris' Axew
United States Kayzie Rogers Trainer (Pink)
United States Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld Nurse Joy (Unova)
United States Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld Roxie
United States Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld Trainer (Green)
United States Erica Schroeder Ash's Unfezant
United States Erica Schroeder Ash's Leavanny
United States Marc Thompson Doctor Zager
United States Marc Thompson Referee
United States Marc Thompson Roxie's Scolipede
United States Marc Thompson Ash's Unova Pokédex
United States Tom Wayland Nicky
United States Tom Wayland Trainer (Red)
United States Tom Wayland Gothitelle's Trainer
United States Tom Wayland Ash's Boldore
United States Tom Wayland Watchog
United States Tom Wayland Mienfoo

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DuArt Media Services
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Summary

English Official Summary

On their way to the Virbank City Gym, our heroes are surprised to come across several Trainers who are still reeling from their defeat at the hands of the Gym Leader, Roxie, who specializes in Poison-type Pokémon. With Cilan’s help, Ash discovers the Gym in an underground music club, where Roxie is the leader of the punk-rock trio known as Koffing and the Toxics. Roxie accepts Ash’s challenge, on one condition: she wants him to use all six of his Pokémon against her team of three! Ash is a little unsure about this, but she assures him that he’ll appreciate the numbers advantage. He agrees, and the unusual battle begins—in front of a crowd of rowdy fans and with plenty of musical accompaniment! First up, it’s Roxie’s Koffing versus Ash’s Boldore. But, as the losing Trainers warned, Roxie proves to be extremely powerful and resourceful, and Boldore is quickly eliminated. Ash sends out his Unfezant next, hoping a Flying type will be able to keep up with Koffing’s incredible speed—but it’s just not enough, and Unfezant is knocked out. Ash’s third Pokémon is Leavanny, much to everyone’s surprise—as a Grass-type Pokémon, it’s at a disadvantage against Poison-type foes. But Ash has a strategy this time, and he directs Leavanny to wrap Koffing up with a String Shot and reel it in for a close-range Energy Ball. Koffing is finally eliminated, and Roxie is one Pokémon down! Next, she sends out her Scolipede, and it uses Toxic to send Leavanny reeling! Will Ash be able to recover from this poisonous assault and win his eighth Gym badge?

French Official Summary

En chemin vers l'Arène d'Ondes-sur-Mer, nos héros sont surpris de rencontrer plusieurs Dresseurs traumatisés par leur défaite cuisante contre la Championne d'Arène Strykna, spécialisée dans les Pokémon Poison. Grâce à l'aide de Rachid, Sacha découvre que l'Arène est en fait une salle de concert en sous-sol. Strykna, quant à elle, est la chanteuse d'un groupe de rock punk connu sous le nom de Smogo et les Toxiques. Strykna accepte le défi de Sacha à une seule condition : elle veut qu'il utilise ses six Pokémon pour combattre contre trois des siens. Sacha n'est pas très enthousiaste mais Strykna lui assure qu'il aura bien besoin d'avoir l'avantage du nombre. Notre héros accepte et un combat inhabituel commence, dans le boucan d'une musique tonitruante et devant une foule d'admirateurs. C'est d'abord le Géolithe de Sacha qui doit affronter le Smogo de Strykna. Mais comme l'avaient affirmé les Dresseurs perdants, Strykna s'avère être une adversaire extrêmement puissante et pleine de ressources. Géolithe est rapidement éliminé. Sacha choisit alors son Déflaisan, dans l’espoir qu'un Pokémon Vol puisse gérer l'incroyable vitesse de Smogo. Mais ce n'est pas suffisant et Déflaisan est vaincue à son tour. À la grande surprise de tous les spectateurs, Sacha appelle alors Manternel, un Pokémon Plante, qui sera donc désavantagé par rapport à un Pokémon Poison. Mais cette fois, Sacha a une stratégie en tête. Il ordonne à Manternel de capturer Smogo avec Sécrétion puis de l'attirer vers lui, et enfin de lancer Éco-Sphère à bout portant. Smogo est enfin éliminé et Strykna a donc un Pokémon de moins ! Elle appelle alors son Brutapode, qui lance une redoutable attaque Toxik sur Manternel ! Sacha résistera-t-il à cet assaut empoisonné, et remportera-t-il son huitième Badge d'Arène ?

German Official Summary

Unsere Helden sind etwas überrascht, als sie auf ihrem Weg zur Vapydro-Arena mehreren traurigen (2.F: aufgelösten) Trainern begegnen. Sie alle haben gegen die Arenaleiterin Mica verloren, die sich auf Gift-Pokémon spezialisiert hat. Mithilfe von Benny findet Ash kurz darauf die Arena von Vapydro City, die sich in einem unterirdischen Musikclub befindet! Mica ist nämlich auch die Frontfrau eines Punk-Rock-Trios, das unter dem Namen „Smogon und die Toxics“ bekannt ist. Sie nimmt Ashs Herausforderung zum Kampf an, stellt allerdings eine Bedingung: Sie möchte, dass Ash mit all seinen sechs Pokémon gegen drei ihrer Pokémon antritt! Ash zögert zunächst und überlegt, ob er Micas Angebot annehmen soll. Diese versichert ihm jedoch, dass er den Vorteil, mit seinem Team in der Überzahl zu sein, im Kampf noch schätzen lernen würde. Ash willigt schließlich ein und ein äußerst ungewöhnlicher Kampf beginnt – vor einem begeisterten Publikum und mit Konzertuntermalung! Als Erstes tritt Micas Smogon gegen Ashs Sedimantur an. Mica bestätigt, was die Trainer, die gegen sie verloren haben, behaupteten: Sie ist in der Tat extrem stark und sprüht vor Einfällen. Sedimantur scheidet im Handumdrehen aus. Ash kämpft jedoch unbeirrt weiter, denn er hofft, dass es ein Flug-Pokémon mit Smogons unglaublicher Geschwindigkeit aufnehmen kann. Fasasnob ist jedenfalls nicht schnell genug und verliert den Kampf. Ashs drittes Pokémon ist Matrifol. Als Pflanzen-Pokémon ist es Gift-Pokémon gegenüber im Nachteil, was zu Verwirrungen führt. Aber diesmal hat sich Ash eine Strategie zurechtgelegt! Mit Matrifols Fadenschuss wickelt er Smogon ein, zieht es an den Fäden zu Matrifol und greift es so aus nächster Nähe mit Energieball an. Smogon kann nicht mehr weiterkämpfen und Mica hat somit endlich ihr erstes Pokémon verloren! Sie entscheidet sich, mit ihrem Cerapendra weiterzukämpfen, das sofort mit Toxin angreift. Matrifol beginnt zu wanken! Wird sich Ash von diesem giftigen Angriff noch einmal erholen und seinen achten Arenaorden gewinnen?

Italian Official Summary

Facendo tappa al Centro Pokémon prima di raggiungere la Palestra di Zondopoli, i nostri eroi incontrano una serie di Allenatori sonoramente sconfitti dalla Capopalestra Velia, specializzata in tipi Veleno. In seguito, con l’aiuto di Spighetto, Ash scopre che la Palestra è una sala concerti sotterranea, dove Velia e la sua band punk-rock, i Koffing e i Gas Tossici, si esibiscono regolarmente. Velia accetta la sfida di Ash, ma a una condizione: vuole che il ragazzo usi tutti e sei i suoi Pokémon, mentre lei ne avrà solo tre in squadra! Ash è titubante, ma lei gli assicura che è meglio così e lui accetta. La lotta ha inizio sotto gli occhi di una folla di ammiratori e con tanto di accompagnamento musicale. I primi a scontrarsi sono il Koffing di Velia e il Boldore di Ash, ma, come gli altri Allenatori avevano raccontato, Velia si rivela estremamente potente e capace, e Boldore viene presto eliminato. Ash, allora, sceglie Unfezant, sperando che un tipo Volante riesca a tener testa alla straordinaria velocità di Koffing. Gli sforzi del Pokémon, però, non sono sufficienti e anche lui viene sconfitto. Il terzo Pokémon scelto da Ash è Leavanny (un tipo Erba, quindi in svantaggio contro un tipo Veleno). Ash, questa volta, ha una strategia in mente e ordina a Leavanny di bloccare Koffing con Millebave e di attirarlo a sé per poi colpirlo con Energipalla da distanza ravvicinata. Quando Koffing non è più in grado di lottare, Velia si ritrova con un Pokémon in meno! La ragazza sceglie allora Scolipede, che colpisce subito l’avversario con Tossina. Riuscirà Ash a riprendersi da questo attacco velenoso e a vincere la sua ottava Medaglia?

Portuguese Official Summary

A caminho do Ginásio da Cidade de Virbank, nossos heróis ficam surpresos ao cruzarem com vários Treinadores que ainda estão abalados por suas derrotas nas mãos da Líder do Ginásio, Roxie, especialista em Tipo-Venenoso. Com a ajuda de Cilan, Ash descobre que o Ginásio é um clube subterrâneo, onde Roxie é a líder do trio rock-punk conhecido como Koffing e Os Tóxicos. Roxie aceita o desafio de Ash, sob uma condição: ela quer que ele use todos seus 6 Pokémon contra sua equipe de 3! Ash fica um pouco inseguro, mas ela garante que ele apreciará os números da vantagem. Ele concorda, e a batalha incomum começa, na frente uma multidão de fãs arruaceiros e com acompanhamento musical! 1º, é o Koffing de Roxie contra o Boldore de Ash. Mas como os treinadores perdedores já haviam avisado, Roxie prova ser extremamente poderosa e despachada, e Boldore é rapidamente eliminado. Ash manda sair seu Unfezant em seguida, esperando que um tipo-voador consiga controlar a incrível velocidade de Koffing, mas não é o bastante, e Unfezante é derrotado. o 3º pokémon de Ash é Leavanny, que para a surpresa de todos, também é um Tipo-Planta, que está em desvantagem contra os Tipo-Venenoso. Mas desta vez Ash tem uma estratégia, e ele leva Leavanny para enrolar Koffing com um Jato de Seda e enrolá-lo para aplicar uma Esfera de Energia à queima-roupa. Koffing finalmente é eliminado, e Roxie fica com menos 1 Pokémon! em seguida, ela manda sair seu Scolipede, e ele usa o Ataque Tóxico para mandar atordoar Leavanny! conseguirá Ash se recuperar desse ataque venenoso e ganhar sua 8ª Insígnia de Ginásio?

Finnish Official Summary

Matkallaan Virbankin salille, sankarimme törmäävät yllättäen useisiin kouluttajiin, jotka kärsivät tappion Roxielle, myrkkytyyppeihin erikoistuvalle salijohtajalle. Cilanin avulla Ash löytää salin maanalaisesta musiikkiklubista, jossa Roxie johtaa punk-trioaan, Koffing ja Toksiset. Roxie hyväksyy Ashin haasteen yhdellä ehdolla: hän haluaa että Ash käyttää kuutta pokémonia hänen kolmeaan vastaan! Ash on hieman varuillaan ajatuksesta, mutta Roxie vakuuttaa Ashin siitä että hän tarvitsee lukumääräedun. Ash suostuu ja erikoinen ottelu alkaa kurittomien fanien edessä ja musiikin soidessa taustalla! Ensimmäiseksi kohtaavat Roxien Koffing ja Ashin Boldore. Mutta, kuten tappion kärsineet kouluttajat varoittivat, Roxie osoittautuu äärimmäisen vahvaksi ja nokkelaksi, ja Boldore poistuu nopeasti pelistä. Ash laittaa seuraavaksi peliin Unfezantin, toivoen lentotyypin pysyvän uskomattoman nopean Koffingin perässä, mutta se ei riitä! Unfezant tyrmätään myös. Ashin kolmas Pokémon on Leavanny, kaikkien yllätykseksi, sillä ruohotyyppinä se on alakynnessä myrkkytyyppiä vastaan. Mutta Ashilla on taktiikkansa ja hän käskee Leavannyn sitoa Koffing String Shotilla ja kelata se lähemmäksi Energy Ballia varten. Koffing poistuu vihdoin kentältä ja Roxiella on yksi pokémon vähemmän! Seuraavaksi Roxie tuo peliin Scolipeden ja sen tekemä Toxic tiputtaa Leavannyn kanveesiin! Nouseeko Ash tästä myrkkyhyökkäyksestä voittamaan kahdeksannen salimerkkinsä?

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

Camino al Gimnasio de Ciudad Virbank, nuestros héroes se sorprenden al encontrar a varios Entrenadores que aún no se recuperan de su derrota a manos de Roxie, la Líder de Gimnasio especializada en tipo Veneno. Con la ayuda de Cilan, Ash descubre el Gimnasio en un club musical subterráneo donde Roxie es la líder del trío punk-rock conocido como Koffing y los Tóxicos. Roxie acepta el desafío de Ash con una condición: él utilizará sus seis Pokémon contra su equipo de tres. Ash está algo inseguro al respecto, pero ella le asegura que le agradecerá esa ventaja. Él acepta y la inusual batalla comienza frente a una multitud de ruidosos admiradores y con abundante acompañamiento musical. Primero, el Koffing de Roxie se enfrenta al Boldore de Ash, pero tal y como le advirtieron los Entrenadores derrotados, Roxie demuestra ser extremadamente poderosa e ingeniosa, y Boldore queda rápidamente eliminado. Ash elige a Unfezant a continuación, esperando que un tipo Volador sea capaz de estar al nivel de la increíble velocidad de Koffing. Sin embargo, esto no es suficiente y Unfezant es eliminado. Para sorpresa de todos, el tercer Pokémon de Ash es Leavanny, pues al ser de tipo Planta, está en desventaja contra los de tipo Veneno. Sin embargo, Ash tiene una estrategia esta vez, así que le indica a Leavanny que envuelva a Koffing con un Disparo de Seda y que lo enrolle para realizar una Bola de Energía de corto alcance. ¡Koffing finalmente es eliminado y Roxie tiene un Pokémon menos! A continuación, ella elige a su Scolipede y utiliza un ataque Tóxico para dejar a Leavanny tambaleante. ¿Podrá Ash recuperarse de este venenoso asalto y ganar su octava Medalla de Gimnasio?

Spanish Official Summary

En su camino hacia el Gimnasio de Ciudad Hormigón, nuestros héroes se sorprenden al toparse con varios Entrenadores que aún siguen tambaleándose por su derrota a manos de Hiedra, la Líder del Gimnasio, experta en Pokémon de tipo Veneno. Con la ayuda de Millo, Ash descubre que el Gimnasio es un local de música subterráneo y que Hiedra es la líder de una banda de rock and roll conocida como Koffing y los Tóxicos. Hiedra acepta el desafío de Ash con una condición: quiere que él utilice sus seis Pokémon contra su equipo de tres. Ash no se queda muy convencido, pero ella le asegura que al final agradecerá que le dé ventaja en el número de Pokémon. Ash acepta y el original combate comienza ante una multitud de fans enloquecidos y mucho acompañamiento musical. Combaten el Koffing de Hiedra contra el Boldore de Ash. Pero, como ya le advirtieron los Entrenadores que habían perdido, Hiedra demuestra ser extremadamente fuerte e ingeniosa, y Boldore es rápidamente eliminado. Ash saca a continuación a Unfezant, con la esperanza de que uno de tipo Volador sea capaz de estar a la altura de la increíble velocidad de Koffing, pero no es así y Unfezant es derrotado. El tercer Pokémon de Ash es Leavanny, para sorpresa de todos, ya que uno de tipo Planta está en desventaja contra los de tipo Veneno. Pero esta vez Ash tiene una estrategia y ordena a Leavanny que envuelva a Koffing con Disparo Demora y que lo acerque para asestarle un Energibola a corta distancia. Koffing por fin es eliminado y Hiedra tiene un Pokémon menos. A continuación, ella saca su Scolipede y usa Tóxico, que deja a Leavanny tambaleándose. ¿Podrá Ash recuperarse de este ataque venenoso y ganar su octava Medalla de Gimnasio?

English Great Britain Official Summary

On their way to the Virbank City Gym, our heroes are surprised to come across several Trainers who are still reeling from their defeat at the hands of the Gym Leader, Roxie, who specializes in Poison-type Pokémon. With Cilan’s help, Ash discovers the Gym in an underground music club, where Roxie is the leader of the punk-rock trio known as Koffing and the Toxics. Roxie accepts Ash’s challenge, on one condition: she wants him to use all six of his Pokémon against her team of three! Ash is a little unsure about this, but she assures him that he’ll appreciate the numbers advantage. He agrees, and the unusual battle begins—in front of a crowd of rowdy fans and with plenty of musical accompaniment! First up, it’s Roxie’s Koffing versus Ash’s Boldore. But, as the losing Trainers warned, Roxie proves to be extremely powerful and resourceful, and Boldore is quickly eliminated. Ash sends out his Unfezant next, hoping a Flying type will be able to keep up with Koffing’s incredible speed—but it’s just not enough, and Unfezant is knocked out. Ash’s third Pokémon is Leavanny, much to everyone’s surprise—as a Grass-type Pokémon, it’s at a disadvantage against Poison-type foes. But Ash has a strategy this time, and he directs Leavanny to wrap Koffing up with a String Shot and reel it in for a close-range Energy Ball. Koffing is finally eliminated, and Roxie is one Pokémon down! Next, she sends out her Scolipede, and it uses Toxic to send Leavanny reeling! Will Ash be able to recover from this poisonous assault and win his eighth Gym badge?

Russian Official Summary

По пути в гим Вирбанк Сити, наши герои с удивлением встречают тренеров, которые никак не могут отойти от проигрыша гим-лидеру Рокси. Она специализируется на ядовитых покемонах. Оказывается, что гим – это неформальный рок-клуб, а Рокси – лидер панк-рок группы. Рокси соглашается сразиться с Эшем, но с одним условием. Эш использует шесть покемонов, а она – всего три. Сначала Эш не уверен, что готов принять такие условия, но она убеждает его в том, что это преимущество для него будет не лишним. В итоге Эш соглашается, и битва начинается под громогласные крики толпы и тяжёлую музыку! Сначала встречаются Коффинг Рокси и Болдор Эша. Рокси кажется почти непобедимой, и Болдор быстро проигрывает. Тогда Эш вызывает Анфезанта в надежде, что летающий тип сможет справиться с Кофингом. Но и он быстро уступает. Третий покемон Эша – Ливанни – травяной тип. Следовательно, он не обладает преимуществом над Коффингом. Все удивлены таким выбором. Но план Эша срабатывает. Ливанни обворачивает Коффинга липкой нитью, а потом использует против него энергетический шар. Коффинг, наконец, проигрывает. Тогда Рокси выбирает Сколипита, он использует яд, и Ливани выбывает из боя. Сможет ли Эш наверстать отставание и заработать свой восьмой гим-значок?

Dutch Official Summary

Als onze helden op weg zijn naar de Virbank City Gym, zijn ze verrast als ze verschillende Trainers tegenkomen die aan het bijkomen zijn van hun verloren gevecht met Gym Leader, Roxie, die gespecialiseerd is in Gifsoorten. Met Cilan’s hulp, ontdekt Ash dat de Gym een ondergrondse muziekclub is, waar Roxie de bandleider is van het punkrock trio, Koffing en de Gifangels. Roxie accepteert Ash’s uitdaging, op een voorwaarde: ze wil dat hij alle zes zijn Pokémon gebruikt, terwijl zij er drie gebruikt! Ash voelt zich er niet lekker bij, maar ze verzekert hem ervan dat hij haar later dankbaar zal zijn. Hij gaat akkoord en een ongewoon gevecht begint, tegenover een menigte luidruchtige fans en met veel muzikale begeleiding! Eerst neemt Roxie’s Koffing het tegen Ash’s Boldore op. Maar zoals  de Trainers hem al hebben gewaarschuwd, laat Roxie zien dat ze extreem sterk en vindingrijk is en wordt Boldore heel snel verslagen. Ash haalt zijn Unfezant tevoorschijn en hoopt dat een Vliegsoort in staat is de ongelofelijk snelheid van Koffing bij te houden. Maar helaas wordt Unfezant ook uitgeschakeld. Ash’s derde Pokémon is Leavanny en iedereen is verbaasd, want een Grassoort is in het nadeel tegenover Gifsoorten. Maar deze keer heeft Ash een strategie uitgedacht en beveelt hij Leavanny om Koffing vast te grijpen met een Bindschot en hem daarna binnen te halen en hem een Energie Bal van dichtbij te geven. Koffing is eindelijk uitgeschakeld en Roxie is één Pokémon kwijt! Ze haalt haar Scolipede tevoorschijn en gebruikt Vergiftig op Leavanny! Zal Leavanny herstellen van de gif aanval en zal Ash zijn achtste Gym Badge winnen?

Norwegian Official Summary

På deres vei mot Virbank City Gym, blir heltene våre overrasket over å møte flere trenere som sjangler etter deres nederlag mot gymlederen Roxie, som har spesialisert seg på Gift-typer. Med hjelp av Cilan finner Ash gymmen i en underjordisk musikklubb, hvor Roxie er lederen av en punk-rock trio kjent som Koffing and the Toxics. Roxie tar imot Ash sin utfordring på en betingelse: hun vil at han skal bruke alle sine seks Pokémon mot hennes tre! Ash er litt usikker på dette, men hun forsikrer ham om at han vil sette pris på denne fordelen. Han går med på det, og den tradisjonelle kampen begynner—foran en skokk med bråkete fans og med nok av musikalske akkompagnement! Først ute er Roxies Koffing mot Ash sin Boldore. Men, som de tapende trenerne advarte om, beviser Roxie at hun er ekstremt sterk og ressursrik, og Boldore blir raskt eliminert. Ash sender så ut sin Unfezant, i håp om at en Flyve-type vil være i stand til å hanskes med Koffings utrolige hurtighet—men det er bare ikke nok, og Unfezant blir slått ut. Ash sin tredje Pokémon er Leavanny, noe som overrasker mange—siden en  Gress-type opplagt ikke er noen fordel mot en Gift-type. Men Ash har en strategi denne gangen, og han dirigerer Leavanny til å kneble Koffing med et String Shot og sveive den inn med en kortholds Energy Ball. Koffing blir til slutt eliminert, og Roxie er en Pokémon mindre! Hun sender nå ut sin Scolipede, og den bruker Toxic for å få Leavanny til å vakle! Vil Ash klare å komme tilbake etter dette giftige angrepet og vinne sin åttende Gym badge?

Swedish Official Summary

På vägen till Virbank City-gymmet blir våra hjältar förvånade, då de möter flera Tränare som fortfarande lider av sina nederlag mot Gym-ledaren Roxie, som specialiserat sig på Gift-typer. Med Cilans hjälp hittar Ash Gymmet i en underjordisk musik-klubb, där Roxie är ledare för en punk-rock-trio, kallad Koffing and the Toxics. Roxie antar Ashs utmaning på ett villkor: Hon vill att han använder alla sina sex Pokémon mot hennes lag på tre! Ash är lite osäker, men hon försäkrar honom att han kommer att uppskatta sitt numerära överläge. Han går med på det, och en ovanlig strid tar sin början, framför en tuff publik och med många musikala inslag! Först ut är Roxies Koffing mot Ashs Boldore. Men  precis som de utslagna Tränarna varnat honom för,  visar sig Roxie vara extremt stark och skicklig, och Boldore blir fort utslagen. Ash skickar då ut sin Unfezant och hoppas att en Flyg-typ ska kunna matcha Koffings enorma snabbhet, men det är inte tillräckligt och Unfezant blir utslagen. Ash tredje Pokémon är Leavanny, till allas förvåning, eftersom en Gräs-typ är en ofördelaktig matchning mot en Gift-typ. Men den här gången har Ash en strategi, och han säger åt Leavanny att fånga Koffing med String Shot och hala in den för en Energy Ball på nära håll! Koffing blir slutligen utslagen och Roxie har en Pokémon ute ur striden! Då skickar hon ut sin Scolipede som använder Toxic och gör Leavanny alldeles yr! Kommer Ash att kunna återhämta sig från alla giftiga attacker och vinna sin åttonde Gym-badge?

Danish Official Summary

På vej til Salen i Virbank City bliver vore helte forbløffede over at støde på adskillige Trænere, der stadig vånder sig efter at være blevet besejrede af Sallederen Roxie, der er specialist i Gifttyper. Med Cilans hjælp finder Ash Salen i en klub for undergrundsmusik, hvor Roxie er leder af punktrioen Koffing og Giftgasserne. Roxie tager mod Ashs udfordring på én betingelse: Han skal bruge alle sine seks Pokémon mod hendes tre! Ash får lidt kolde fødder, men hun forsikrer ham om, at han vil blive glad for den talmæssige fordel. Han indvilliger, og den usædvanlige kamp går i gang – foran et publikum af skrigende fans og masser af høj musik! I første omgang er det Roxies Koffing mod Ashs Boldore. Men som de slagne Trænere havde advaret, viser Roxie sig at være ekstremt stærk og dygtig, og Boldore er hurtigt ude af kampen. Nu sender Ash Unfezant af sted i håbet om, at en Flyvetype er i stand til at holde trit med Koffings utrolige fart – men det er bare ikke nok, og Unfezant bliver slået ud. Til alles store overraskelse er Ashs tredje Pokémon Leavanny – en Græstype står sig nemlig ikke godt mod en Gifttype. Men denne gang har Ash en strategi, og han får Leavanny til at vikle Koffing ind i et String Shot og hale den ind til en Energy Ball på tæt hold. Koffing bliver til sidst sat ud af spillet, og Roxie har mistet en Pokémon! Til sidst sender hun sin Scolipede ind i kampen, og den bruger Toxic til at slå Leavanny! Vil det lykkes Ash at komme sig efter dette giftangreb og vinde sit ottende Sal-badge?

Characters

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  • United States Ash Ketchum
  • Japan サトシ
  • Japan Satoshi
  • Japan Satoshi
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  • United States Ash's Pikachu
  • Japan サトシのピカチュウ
  • Japan Satoshi no Pikachu
  • Japan Satoshi's Pikachu
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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 Iris
  • Japan アイリス
  • Japan Iris
  • Japan Iris
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  • United States Iris' Axew
  • Japan アイリスのキバゴ
  • Japan Iris no Kibago
  • Japan Iris' Kibago
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  • United States Cilan
  • Japan デント
  • Japan Dent
  • Japan Dent
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  • United States Nurse Joy (Unova)
  • Japan ジョーイ (イッシュ地方)
  • Japan Joy (Isshu-chihō)
  • Japan Joy (Isshu Region)
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  • United States Nurse Joy's Audino
  • Japan ジョーイのタブンネ
  • Japan Joy no Tabunne
  • Japan Joy's Tabunne
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  • United States Doctor Zager
  • Japan ゼーゲル博士
  • Japan Seger-hakase
  • Japan Professor Seger
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  • United States Ash's Boldore
  • Japan サトシのガントル
  • Japan Satoshi no Gantle
  • Japan Satoshi's Gantle
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  • United States Ash's Unfezant
  • Japan サトシのケンホロウ
  • Japan Satoshi no Kenhallow
  • Japan Satoshi's Kenhallow
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  • United States Ash's Leavanny
  • Japan サトシのハハコモリ
  • Japan Satoshi no Hahakomori
  • Japan Satoshi's Hahakomori
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  • United States Roxie
  • Japan ホミカ
  • Japan Homika
  • Japan Homika
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  • United States Roxie's Koffing
  • Japan ホミカのドガース
  • Japan Homika no Dogas
  • Japan Homika's Dogas
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  • United States Roxie's Scolipede
  • Japan ホミカのペンドラー
  • Japan Homika no Pendror
  • Japan Homika's Pendror
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  • United States Billy Jo
  • Japan ルー
  • Japan Lou
  • Japan Lou
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  • United States Nicky
  • Japan クック
  • Japan Cook
  • Japan Cook
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  • United States Meloetta
  • Japan メロエッタ
  • Japan Meloetta
  • Japan Meloetta
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  • United States Ash's Unova Pokédex
  • Japan サトシのイッシュのポケモン図鑑
  • Japan Satoshi no Isshu no Pokémon Zukan
  • Japan Satoshi's Isshu Pokémon Zukan

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Patrat
  • Japan ミネズミ
  • Japan Minezumi
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  • United States Watchog
  • Japan ミルホッグ
  • Japan Miruhog
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  • United States Lillipup
  • Japan ヨーテリー
  • Japan Yorterrie
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  • United States Pidove
  • Japan マメパト
  • Japan Mamepato
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  • United States Blitzle
  • Japan シママ
  • Japan Shimama
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  • United States Sandile
  • Japan メグロコ
  • Japan Meguroco
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  • United States Gothitelle
  • Japan ゴチルゼル
  • Japan Gothiruselle
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  • United States Swanna
  • Japan スワンナ
  • Japan Swanna
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  • United States Deerling
  • Japan シキジカ
  • Japan Shikijika
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  • United States Foongus
  • Japan タマゲタケ
  • Japan Tamagetake
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  • United States Mienfoo
  • Japan コジョフー
  • Japan Kojofu
02:11

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Someone is learning their ABC in the typesetting department! "CLU' could possibly be 'club' but a letter is missing on the yellow sign. Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted
[bwtext]LMNOPQR[/bwtext] LMNOPQR
[bwtext]MNOWXY[/bwtext] MNOWXY
[bwtext]CLU[/bwtext] CLU
[bwtext]POKEMON[/bwtext] POKEMON

03:00

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The Pokémon Center sign has three letters below it. Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted
[bwtext]WXY[/bwtext] WXY

05:49

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It appears that the typesetter has dyslexia. Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted Translation
[bwtext]TATIWAKISYOPPU[/bwtext] TATIWAKI SYOPPU Tachiwaki Shop
[bwtext]EOPK MON[/bwtext] EOPK MON Pokémon
[bwtext]GOMIHA[/bwtext]
[bwtext]GOMIBAKOHE[/bwtext]
GOMIHA GOMIBAKOHE
gomi wa gomibako e
Trash goes in the trash bin

05:55

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Now the typesetter gets it right! Twice! Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted
[bwtext]POKEMON[/bwtext] POKEMON

06:20

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Two posters near the staircase. Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted
[bwtext]TAIKAI[/bwtext] TAIKAI
Tournament
[bwtext]POKEMON[/bwtext] POKEMON

09:01

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The Zukan entry animation is the same one from BW001. The other text does not appear to have any meaning. Anime Language transcriptions:

Anime Language Decrypted
[bwtext]TSUTAZYA[/bwtext] TSUTAZYA

00:00

Special First-Airing Segment Data Broadcast

Data Broadcast Capture Pokémon: Dogas (ドガース)
00:01

Eyecatch 15th Anniversary

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the movies and anime series in Japan (ポケモン映画&TVアニメ15周年), a special eyecatch was displayed at the beginning with Satoshi and Pikachu. A group of kids say "Pokémon anniversary".
11:00

Who's that Pokémon Rival Destinies

12:30

Who's that Pokémon Best Wishes Dare da

Dare da?
Type (タイプ): Poison
(どく)
Name (なまえ): Dogas (ドガース)
Weaknesses (じゃくてん): Psychic
(エスパー)

23:10

Okido Segment Pokémon Live Caster

Pokémon Live Caster & Senryu
Pokémon Symboler (シンボラー)
Japanese シンボラー きょうもみまわり いじょうなし
Romaji Shinboraa kyou mo mimawari ijou nashi
Translated Symboler's report from today's patrol: Nothing out of the ordinary

Episode Music Regions
Music Player

Japanese Music:

Time Track Notes
Japan 00:00 タイトルテーマ2009
Japanese (Romanized): Title thema 2009
Japanese (TL): Title Theme 2009
Movie 12 BGM - Pokémon 15th Anniversary
Japan 00:05 BW M23A 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader
The announcer builds up the expectations for the one-hour-special.
Japan 00:35 ベストウイッシュ!
Japanese (Romanized): Best Wishes!
Japanese (TL): Best Wishes!
Opening Theme for Japanese Version
Japan 02:03 BW M06D ポケモンジム
Japanese (TL): Pokemon Gym
The group walk through the city.
Japan 02:50 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Best Wishes Title Card
Japan 03:00 Movie 12 BGM - Inside Michīna Ruins Movie 12 BGM - The group is in the city's Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy heals the defeated challenger' Pokémon.
Japan 05:04 BW M05 Rocket Gang's Plan Rocket Gang communicates with Seger about the target of the latest mission.
Japan 05:50 わんぱくゾロア
Japanese (Romanized): Wanpaku Zorua
Japanese (TL): Mischievous Zorua
Movie 13 BGM - Satoshi rushes towards the gym.
Japan 06:36 BW M23B 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader
Homika beats a challenger as the group enters the gym.
Japan 07:32 BW M25 It's Strange B Homika's Dogas appears, with the gym leader asking to clap hands for the challenger's effort.
Japan 08:48 BW M14C New Pokémon C Homika says that she got Dogas in Kanto after hearing that Satoshi's Pikachu is from Kanto.
Japan 09:37 BW M89 Looker(ロックスタイル)
Japanese (TL): Looker(Rock Style)
Homika tells more about her band.
Japan 11:20 未来を知る男
Japanese (Romanized): Mirai wo shiru otoko
Japanese (TL): Man who Knows the Future
Movie 13 BGM - Homika suggests Satoshi to battle with his full team against three of her Pokémon.
Japan 12:29 BW M50 Eyecatch Intro Dare da?
Japan 12:35 BW M06A World of Pokémon Sponsor Message
Japan 12:50 BW M57 Eyecatch Return Dogas!
Japan 12:57 BW M89 Looker(ロックスタイル)
Japanese (TL): Looker(Rock Style)
The rules for the battle are announced, with Homika and Satoshi sending out their Pokémon.
Japan 14:12 BW M16 Rivals In Isshu The battle begins with Gantle using Sandstorm.
Japan 16:37 BW M23A 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader
Satoshi sends out Kenhallow next.
Japan 18:16 BW M17 Battle! Shootie Kenhallow continues the battle against Dogas.
Japan 19:00 止まれ! ゾロアーク!
Japanese (Romanized): Tomare! Zoroark!
Japanese (TL): Stop! Zoroark!
Movie 13 BGM - Satoshi loses Kenhallow as well and sends out Hahakomori.
Japan 20:03 オイラ強いんだゾ!
Japanese (Romanized): Oira tsuyoin da zo!
Japanese (TL): I'm Strong!
Movie 13 BGM - Dent criticises Satoshi's tactics as not too effective (the music begins 34 seconds through).
Japan 20:28 BW M63A Celebrating Success Satoshi's BW Theme Satoshi orders Hahakomori to hurl Dogas around on its string.
Japan 21:44 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Homika sends out her second Pokémon, Pendror.
Japan 22:34 BW M34B 戦闘!野生ポケモン
Japanese (TL): Battle! Wild Pokémon
The announcer speaks just before the one-hour special's 2nd episode.

Dub Music:

Time Track Notes
United States 00:00 BW M06D ポケモンジム
Japanese (TL): Pokemon Gym
The group walk through the city
United States 00:48 Rival Destinies English opening
United States 01:18 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Title card
United States 03:34 BW M05 Rocket Gang's Plan Team rocket are still looking for the target.
United States 05:04 BW M23B 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader
The group witness a challenger losing their gym battle(Rock version recorded for the gym battle)
United States 12:26 BW M16 Rivals In Isshu Time to rock the house! Boldore uses sandstorm.
United States 14:50 BW M23A 戦闘!ジムリーダー
Japanese (TL): Battle! Gym Leader
Ash sends out Unfezant.
United States 18:42 BW M63A Celebrating Success Satoshi's BW Theme Leavanny spins Koffing around.
United States 19:57 BW M47A タイトル
Japanese (TL): Title
Roxie sends out Scolipede.
United States 20:50 Rival Destinies English ending

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 25
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 10
19 May 2012 10:02 AM
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New episode title(s) has/have been added to the database. Title: 激闘タチワキジム!VSホミカ!!(前編)/Gekitō Tachiwaki Gym! VS Homika!! (zenpen). Please comment below! Thanks, your friendly PM.Net AnimeBot
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Summary:
"In order to get his 8th badge required for entering the Isshu League, Satoshi finally passes through the gates of the Tachiwaki Gym. The Gym Leader is Homika, the vocalist in the super punk band "The Dogas", and the gym doubles as both a live venue and a battlefield! The screams of an audience that love both battles and live concerts fills the air, and Satoshi livens up the hall with a Thunderbolt from Pikachu.
Brimming with confidence, Homika makes the outrageous suggestion that Satoshi will battle with 6 Pokémon, while she will only use 3...! Homika goes with the 'Poison Gas Pokémon' Dogas, saying she got it in Kanto. Satoshi sends out Kenhallow to counter Dogas' speed, but it ends up poioned from a 'Sludge Bomb'! Following that, Homika continues her merciless poison attacks. Satoshi is about to give up, but then...!!"

Voice Cast:
Rica Matsumoto: Satoshi
Ikue Ohtani: Pikachu
Mamoru Miyano: Dent
Aoi Yuki: Iris
Minami Tsuda: Kibago
Megumi Hayashibara: Musashi
Shinichiro Miki: Kojiro
Inuko Inuyama: Nyarth
Wasabi Mizuta: Chaoboo
Chiaki Takahashi: Gamagaru
Masayuki Omoro: Seger
Chika Fujimura: Joy
Eri Kitamura: Homika
Chinami Nishimura: Lou
Kensuke Sato: Cook
Megumi Nakajima: Meloetta
Akeno Watanabe: Boy
Yasuaki Takumi: Referee
Unsho Ishizuka: Narration
Last edited 05 Jun 2012 03:53 PM by Adamant
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Eri Kitamura as Homika? Ew, no.
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30 Jun 2012 04:01 PM
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The gym battles just keep getting better and better, don't they?
Only thing that annoyed what the two other band members. Not the only they just keep talking, even though they're totally useless, but they're really annoying.

Other than that, I really enjoyed that first part of the battle. Sure, most of Satoshi Pokémon got KOed, but they still fought quite well, in my opinion. And Homika sure is putting a fight in this one.