When Denji returned to the Pocket Monsters anime for PM2019 77, a press release and the official Pocket Monsters Anime Twitter posted a comment from Hirofumi Nojima on August 4th, 2021 about his return to the anime.


It's been a long time since I've played Denji, so when I got the call, I felt nostalgic and also very happy that I could play the role again! Satoshi and Gym Leader Denji's first battle in the TV animation "Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl" couldn't be finished and they ended up having two Gym Battles. This time, they are both going to fight each other as challengers in the Pokémon World Championships, so I was really looking forward to the recording to see how I could make the battle more exciting.

Normally, Denji is calm and collected, but when it comes to battles, he is as enthusiastic and energetic as Satoshi. I'm sure we are able to show you all a Pokémon battle that is uniquely Denji, so please look forward to it!
Hiroshi Nojima as Denji

デンジは僕自身もとても久しぶりで、お話を頂いた時は懐かしさとともに、「また演じられるんだ！」という嬉しさを強烈に感じました。テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール」でジムリーダーとして初めてサトシとバトルした時は、実は最後まで戦う事ができず、ジム戦を計2回行っています。今回はお互いポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップスのチャレンジャーとしてがっつり戦えるということで、どうバトルを盛り上げるか演者としてもとても楽しみにしながらアフレコに臨みました。
普段は落ち着きのあるデンジですが、バトルとなると熱意も勢いもサトシに負けていません。デンジらしいポケモンバトルを皆さんにお見せできると思いますので、どうぞ楽しみにしていてください！
デンジ役 野島裕史

On August 20th, 2021, 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 August 20th, 2021 to August 27th, 2021. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 77 'A Super-Electromagnetic Hyper Class Battle!'
What did you think!?
In case you missed it, Satoshi and Pikachu used the Z-move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt
And now you can see it again and again.

アニメ「ポケットモンスター」第77話「超電磁ハイパークラスバトル！」
いかがでしたか⁉
サトシとピカチュウのZワザ“1000まんボルト”
もしも見逃してしまっていたら…
そして何度でも見たくなったら

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on August 13th, 2021. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.


The first appearance in 11 years! The most powerful gym leader in the Sinnoh region, Denji, has a Super-Electromagnetic Hyper Class Battle!


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 episode is just a pure battle!

Satoshi hopes to win the Pokémon World Championships by aiming to battle the strongest champion, Dande. He won battles against Iris, the champion of the Isshu region, and has upgraded to Hyper Class! His first Hyper Class match is against Denji, the Gym Leader of Nagisa City!


▲ Denji is the Gym Leader of Nagisa City Gym, whom Satoshi once fought a fierce battle against when he was traveling through the Sinnoh region!


▲ Satoshi shows Denji his Z-Ring. Satoshi's become much stronger since that fierce battle in the past! Denji has become stronger for sure too!

The battle with Denji is a three-on-three battle! The battle between the Gym Leader, who is said to be the strongest in the Sinnoh Region, and the first champion of the Alola Pokémon League is about to begin!　


Speaking of Denji, it's his Rentorar! A powerful electric-type Pokémon stands in the way of Satoshi and his Pokémon!


The strong opponent, Electivire, is still around! In a past battle, its Motor Drive Ability made Pikachu's electric-type moves ineffective, and Satoshi didn't do well.


Denji third Pokémon is a Spin Rotom, a Pokémon that never showed up in a battle before! Its strength is...!


Is this Electric Terrain which increases the power of Electric type moves!? If Denji deployed it, won't Satoshi inevitably have a hard time!?


Satoshi and Pikachu greet each other Fully Powered. What will be the result of their first Hyper Class battle!?

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】11年ぶりの登場!!　シンオウ地方最強のジムリーダー・デンジとバッチバチのハイパーしびれるゼンリョクバトル!!
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だ！　今日の放送は混じりっけなしのバトル回！
最強の王者・ダンデとのバトルを目指し、『ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス』を勝ち進むサトシ。イッシュ地方のチャンピオン・アイリスとのバトルを制し、ハイパークラスにクラスアップ！ハイパークラス初戦の相手はナギサシティのジムリーダー・デンジであった!!
▲デンジは、かつてサトシがシンオウ地方を旅していたときに激闘を繰り広げた、ナギサシティのジムリーダーだ！
▲デンジにZリングを見せるサトシ。かつての激闘からサトシは、はるかに強くなっている！　そして、きっとそれはデンジも同じ！
デンジとの勝負は3対3のバトル！　シンオウ地方最強と謳われるジムリーダーとアローラポケモンリーグの初代チャンピオン、大注目のバトルがいま始まる!!　
▲デンジといえばレントラー！　強力なでんきタイプのポケモンがサトシたちの前に立ちはだかる！
▲強敵・エレキブルも健在！　かつてのバトルでは特性「でんきエンジン」で、ピカチュウのでんきタイプのわざが効かず、サトシを苦しめた。
▲デンジ3匹目のポケモンは、かつてのバトルでは見せなかったスピンロトムだ！　その強さは…!?
▲これはでんきタイプのわざ威力が高まる「エレキフィールド」か!? これをデンジに展開されたら、サトシは苦戦必至!?
▲ゼンリョクで迎え撃つサトシとピカチュウ。ハイパークラスのバトル初戦の結果はいかに!?
するとレース開始前、サトシに話しかけてくる謎の2人組が！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on August 22nd, 2021 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie

ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス
マスタークラスに名を連ねているシロナ
サトシから見たシロナといえば
そういえば…

ゴウ: マスタークラスのシロナさんってどんな人？
サトシ: そうだな…

On August 30th, 2021, the official spoon.2Di magazine Twitter account posted a tweet reminding people that spoon.2Di vol.77 would be available the next day on August 31st, 2021.

We have a special feature on episode 77 of the TV anime Pocket Monsters, which attracted a lot of attention with the appearance of Denji, the strongest gym leader in the Sinnoh region, for the first time in about 11 years! We asked Hirofumi Nojima, who plays Denji, about his impressions of the reunion scene with Satoshi and the heated battle. [spoon.2Di vol.77 on sale 8/31].

TVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、約11年ぶりにシンオウ地方最強のジムリーダー・デンジが登場したことで大きな話題を集めた第77話の特集をお届け！ デンジ役・野島裕史さんに、サトシとの再会シーンや白熱のバトルのご感想を語っていただきました【8/31発売 spoon.2Di vol.77】

On August 9th, 2021, the official Pash! magazine Twitter account posted a tweet reminding people that September 2021 issue would be available the next day on August 10th, 2021.

Tomorrow, August 10th, 2021, the September issue will be released and include an A1 size super large poster of the TV Anime Pocket Monsters! Satoshi and his friends are excited to see Denji again after a long time! Pikachu looks happy to be petted by Denji, and Rentorar being hugged by Satoshi is so cute!

明日8月10日発売9月号A1サイズ超特大ポスター『TVアニメ ポケットモンスター！ 久しぶりの再会にワクワク！なサトシたち。デンジに撫でられて嬉しそうなピカチュウと、サトシに抱き着くレントラーが可愛い♡ #アニポケ 9月号の詳細はこちらをチェック

From March 25th, 2022 until April 8th, 2022, 10 episodes selected based on the encounters between Satoshi and his Pokémon were available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. They were available for a limited time during the 2022 spring break!

Episodes Available:
10 - The Kairyu Paradise and the Hakuryu Trial!
16 - Satoshi Has Been Cursed...!
21 - Hit Your Mark, Wave Guidance! Satoshi and the Mysterious Egg!!
27 - The Legend of Heroes! Dande's Ultimate Battle!
45 - Sword & Shield IV: The Ultimate Sword and Shield
50 - Galar Fossils! Stick 'em Together!!
60 - Aim to Become Leek Master! Stay With Me, Chivalry!!
77 - A Super-Electromagnetic Hyper Class Battle!
84 - The Lucarionite! Adventure on Mega Island!!
92 - Gangar Does Its Best! The Road to Kyodaimax!!

Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1507281165564231691

From June 24th, 2022 until July 8th, 2022, 10 episodes selected based on Satoshi's World Championships battles were available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. They were available for a limited time and were region locked to Japan.

Episodes Available:
18 - Satoshi Joins In! The Pokémon World Championships!!
51 - The Great Kamonegi Trial!
60 - Aim to Become Leek Master! Stay With Me, Chivalry!!
65 - Dragon Battle! Satoshi VS Iris!!
77 - A Super-Electromagnetic Hyper Class Battle!
85 - Rival Showdown! Satoshi VS Saito!!
86 - Mega Evolution VS Kyodaimax
99 - Marie from Spiketown!
104 - Hyper Class! VS Elite Four Dracaena!!
109 - VS Kibana! A Fight with Masters Eight on the Line!!

Source: https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1540258429293383680 and https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/06/220624_a02.html

On August 9th, 2021, the official Animedia magazine Twitter account posted a tweet reminding people that September 2021 issue would be available the next day on August 10th, 2021.

In the September issue of Animedia, we have a new illustration of Satoshi and Denji from the TV anime Pocket Monsters. The pinup is so cool and inspiring! On sale August 10th!

アニメディア9月号では、TVアニメ『ポケットモンスター』サトシ＆デンジのイラストを描きおろし　インタビューではデンジ役の野島裕史さんに収録裏話とデンジ＆ポケモンたちへの熱い思いを語っていただきました。ピンナップもシビれるカッコよさです　8月10日発売

The dubs removed the Japanese text which said: Sinnoh region Nagisa City (シンオウ地方 ナギサシティ).

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 August 19th, 2021. The picture featured Satoshi preparing to use a Aura Sphere.

気合いバッチリのサトシ
迫力あるバトルシーンをどうぞお楽しみに

Satoshi is full of energy!
Please enjoy the powerful battle scene!

The Z-Move text of 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (１０００まんボルト) is removed in the English Dub.