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Titles

  • United States Curtain up! Fight the Fights!
  • Japan 開幕!マスターズトーナメント!!
  • Japan Kaimaku! Masters Tournament!!
  • Japan The Curtain Rises! The Masters Tournament!!
  • South Korea 개막! 마스터즈 토너먼트!!
  • Australia Curtain up! Fight the Fights!

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Japan Screenplay 冨岡淳広 (Atsuhiro Tomioka)
Japan Storyboard 齋藤徳明 (Noriaki Saitō)
Japan Episode Director 沼山茉由 (Mayu Numayama)
Japan Animation Director 倉員千晶 (Chiaki Kurakazu)
Japan Animation Director 新岡浩美 (Hiromi Niioka)
Japan Animation Director 中矢利子 (Toshiko Nakaya)
Japan Animation Director 小川智樹 (Tomoki Ogawa)
Japan Animation Director 酒井裕未 (Hiromi Sakai)
Japan Animation Director 辻早智子 (Sachiko Tsuji)

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South Korea ED JUMP UP
JUMP UP
Episode Actors Regions

Japanese:

Japan 三間雅文 (Masafumi Mima) Voice Director

Japan 松本梨香 (Rica Matsumoto) Satoshi
Japan 山下大輝 (Daiki Yamashita) Go
Japan 大谷育江 (Ikue Ōtani) Satoshi's Pikachu
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 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Musashi's Sonansu
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Dande's Lizardon
Japan 佐藤健輔 (Kensuke Sato) Alan's Lizardon
Japan 武田華 (Hana Takeda) Go's Sarunori
Japan 千葉進歩 (Susumu Chiba) Wataru
Japan 鈴村健一 (Kenichi Suzumura) Tsuwabuki Daigo
Japan 小野大輔 (Daisuke Ono) Dande
Japan 櫻井智 (Tomo Sakurai) Shirona
Japan 折笠富美子 (Fumiko Orikasa) Carne
Japan 小野賢章 (Kensho Ono) Alan
Japan 悠木碧 (Aoi Yūki) Iris
Japan 北沢洋 (Yō Kitazawa) Danpei
Japan 吉永拓斗 (Takuto Yoshinaga) Hop
Japan マリナアイコルツ (Marina Aicholtz) Go's Smartphone Rotom
Japan 堀内賢雄 (Kenyu Horiuchi) Narration
Japan 上田祐司 (Yūji Ueda) Commentator Uncredited
Japan 三宅健太 (Kenta Miyake) Dande's Gorirander

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Aoi Studio
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English:

United States Lisa Ortiz Voice Director

United States Sarah Natochenny Ash Ketchum
United States Zeno Robinson Goh
United States James Carter Cathcart James
United States James Carter Cathcart Meowth
United States Michele Knotz Jessie
United States Cherami Leigh Goh's Grookey
United States Rodger Parsons Narrator
United States A.J. Beckles Hop
United States Vanessa Johansson Diantha
United States Wayne Grayson Lance
United States Kyle Hebert Dan
United States Megan Hollingshead James' Morpeko
United States Melissa Schoenberg Girlfriend
United States Emily Bauer Jenness Cynthia
United States Xander Mobus Opening Commentator
United States Lisa Ortiz Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
United States Lisa Ortiz Woman
United States Christopher Collet Steven Stone
United States Tyler Bunch Alain's Chesnaught
United States Anairis Quiñones Iris
United States Bill Rogers Leon's Rillaboom
United States Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld Girlfriend
United States Alejandro Saab Leon
United States Erica Schroeder Jessie's Wobbuffet
United States Erica Schroeder Goh's Rotom Phone
United States Jonathan Silver Alain
United States Kaiji Tang Boyfriend
United States Marc Thompson Commentator
United States Marc Thompson Hop's Wooloo
United States Marc Thompson Alain's Malamar
United States Aaron Phillips Father
United States Sarah Borges Audio Description

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Iyuno
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Goldcrest Post
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Summary

Japanese Summary:

ポケモンバトルの頂点を決めるマスターズトーナメントが開幕!ダンデとのバトルを目指すサトシの挑戦が始まる!そして1回戦第1試合、ダンデVSアランのバトル、スタート!

ポケモンバトルの頂点を決める戦い、マスターズトーナメントがいよいよ開幕!サトシは決戦の地となるガラル地方・シュートスタジアムにやってきた。ダンデとのバトルを目指すサトシは、トーナメントを勝ち上がることはできるのか!?史上最大の挑戦が、今始まる―!!そして1回戦第1試合、ダンデVSアランのバトル、スタート!

Japanese Summary Translation:

The curtain finally rises for the "Masters Tournament" that's going to determine the absolute best of the best at Pokémon battling. Satoshi's goal is to battle Dande; His challenge now begins, and the first match of the first round, a battle between Dande and Alan, starts!

The curtain finally rises for the "Masters Tournament", the fight that's going to determine the absolute best of the best at Pokémon battling. Satoshi has gone to Shoot Stadium in the Galar region where the playoffs will take place! Satoshi's goal is to battle Dande, will he manage to win his way through the tournament? The greatest challenge in all history now begins, and the first match of the first round, a battle between Dande and Alan, starts!

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 Jessie's Wobbuffet
  • Japan ムサシのソーナンス
  • Japan Musashi no Sonansu
  • Japan Musashi's Sonansu
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  • United States Cynthia
  • Japan シロナ
  • Japan Shirona
  • Japan Shirona
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  • United States Steven Stone
  • Japan ツワブキ ダイゴ
  • Japan Tsuwabuki Daigo
  • Japan Tsuwabuki Daigo
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  • United States Lance
  • Japan ワタル
  • Japan Wataru
  • Japan Wataru
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  • United States Iris
  • Japan アイリス
  • Japan Iris
  • Japan Iris
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  • United States Professor Sycamore
  • Japan プラターヌ博士
  • Japan Platane-hakase
  • Japan Professor Platane
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  • United States Professor Sycamore's Garchomp
  • Japan プラターヌ博士のガブリアス
  • Japan Professor Platane no Gablias
  • Japan Professor Platane's Gablias
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  • United States Alain
  • Japan アラン
  • Japan Alan
  • Japan Alan
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  • United States Mairin
  • Japan マノン
  • Japan Manon
  • Japan Manon
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  • United States Alain's Charizard
  • Japan アランのリザードン
  • Japan Alan no Lizardon
  • Japan Alan's Lizardon
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  • United States Mairin's Chespin (Chespie)
  • Japan ハリさん (マノンのハリマロン)
  • Japan Hari-san (Manon no Harimaron)
  • Japan Manon's Harimaron (Hari-san)
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  • United States Diantha
  • Japan カルネ
  • Japan Carne
  • Japan Carne
Goh
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  • United States Goh
  • Japan ゴウ
  • Japan
  • Japan Go
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  • United States Leon
  • Japan ダンデ
  • Japan Dande
  • Japan Dande
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  • United States Leon's Charizard
  • Japan ダンデのリザードン
  • Japan Dande no Lizardon
  • Japan Dande's Lizardon
Dan
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  • United States Dan
  • Japan ダンペイ
  • Japan Danpei
  • Japan Danpei
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  • United States Dan's Aegislash
  • Japan ダンペイのギルガルド
  • Japan Danpei no Gillgard
  • Japan Danpei's Gillgard
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  • United States Drone Rotom
  • Japan ドローンロトム
  • Japan Drone Rotom
  • Japan Drone Rotom
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  • United States Goh's Grookey
  • Japan ゴウのサルノリ
  • Japan Go no Sarunori
  • Japan Go's Sarunori
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  • United States James' Morpeko
  • Japan コジロウのモルペコ
  • Japan Kojirō no Morpeko
  • Japan Kojirō's Morpeko
Hop
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  • United States Hop
  • Japan ホップ
  • Japan Hop
  • Japan Hop
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  • United States Hop's Wooloo
  • Japan ホップのウールー
  • Japan Hop no Wooluu
  • Japan Hop's Wooluu
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  • United States Commentator
  • Japan 実況
  • Japan Jikkyō
  • Japan Commentator
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  • United States Leon's Rillaboom
  • Japan ダンデのゴリランダー
  • Japan Dande no Gorirander
  • Japan Dande's Gorirander
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  • United States Alain's Chesnaught
  • Japan アランのブリガロン
  • Japan Alan no Brigarron
  • Japan Alan's Brigarron
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  • United States Alain's Malamar
  • Japan アランのカラマネロ
  • Japan Alan no Calamanero
  • Japan Alan's Calamanero
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  • United States Goh's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ゴウのスマホロトム
  • Japan Go no Sumaho Rotom
  • Japan Go's Smartphone Rotom
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  • United States Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
  • Japan ロケット団のスマホロトム
  • Japan Rocket-dan no Sumaho Rotom
  • Japan Rocket Gang's Smartphone Rotom

Wild Pokémon

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  • United States Raichu
  • Japan ライチュウ
  • Japan Raichu
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  • United States Venonat
  • Japan コンパン
  • Japan Kongpang
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  • United States Psyduck
  • Japan コダック
  • Japan Koduck
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  • United States Slowpoke
  • Japan ヤドン
  • Japan Yadon
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  • United States Xatu
  • Japan ネイティオ
  • Japan Natio
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  • United States Wooper
  • Japan ウパー
  • Japan Upah
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  • United States Zigzagoon
  • Japan ジグザグマ
  • Japan Ziguzaguma
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  • United States Lotad
  • Japan ハスボー
  • Japan Hassboh
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  • United States Spinda
  • Japan パッチール
  • Japan Patcheel
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  • United States Bonsly
  • Japan ウソハチ
  • Japan Usohachi
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  • United States Munchlax
  • Japan ゴンベ
  • Japan Gonbe
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  • United States Darumaka
  • Japan ダルマッカ
  • Japan Darumakka
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  • United States Trubbish
  • Japan ヤブクロン
  • Japan Yabukuron
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  • United States Swirlix
  • Japan ペロッパフ
  • Japan Peroppuff
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  • United States Rookidee
  • Japan ココガラ
  • Japan Kokogara
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  • United States Corviknight
  • Japan アーマーガア
  • Japan Armorga
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  • United States Eldegoss
  • Japan ワタシラガ
  • Japan Watashiraga
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  • United States Appletun
  • Japan タルップル
  • Japan Tarupple
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  • United States Toxel
  • Japan エレズン
  • Japan Eleson
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  • United States Clobbopus
  • Japan タタッコ
  • Japan Tatakko
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  • United States Hattrem
  • Japan テブリム
  • Japan Tebrim
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  • United States Pincurchin
  • Japan バチンウニ
  • Japan Bachinuni
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  • United States Snom
  • Japan ユキハミ
  • Japan Yukihami
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  • United States Dreepy
  • Japan ドラメシヤ
  • Japan Dorameshiya
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Note

On May 30th, 2022, the official Akagi Twitter account posted a Tweet about the Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple Tie-in Campaign with the Masters Eight Tournament. The official Anipoke Twitter account retweeted it. The campaign promo was the first place that Shirona's Mega Gablias was revealed. The tweet linked to the press release. Acrylic stands of each Masters Eight pairs were given to 125 winners, for a total of 1,000 winners!
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On May 27th, 2022, Shogakukan released a press release summarizing the upcoming Masters Eight Tournament and also posting comments from voice actors. The official Anipoke Twitter account also posted the voice actors comments.

The TV anime Pocket Monsters, which airs every Friday at 6:55 p.m. on TV Tokyo, has released a new PV featuring the Masters Eight! In addition, comments from the eight voice actors!

In the PV, strong trainers from past battles appear one after another with their partner Pokémon. Will Satoshi be able to win the title of the world's strongest Pokémon battle champion amidst the strong opponents? The matchups will be announced at a later date, so stay tuned! There are only 21 days left until the Masters Tournament begins. Don't miss this unprecedented dream tournament!

The original airing on TV Tokyo had a special Masters Eight Tournament preview video. It was also posted on Twitter and YouTube on May 27th, 2022, but the latter was region locked to Japan only.

Comments from Rica Matsumoto, the voice of Rank 8 Satoshi
The next stage of the Pokémon World Championships, the "Masters Eight," is a crucial moment for Satoshi. Every week, Satoshi remembers all the trainers who have battled him up to this point, and "I don't care if my voice gives out" while I act with everything I've got. Winning is not the only way to become a Pokémon Master. Where does your true strength come from? I hope you will be able to find that out through Satoshi.

Comments from Aoi Yūki, the voice of Rank 7 Iris
I am so excited to be able to fight as Iris against the league winners and the champions of each region! For those of you who have been watching the anime for a long time or have battled them as a player in the games, just imagining these eight getting together and battling is really exciting.

Every battle is very intense, and the more you love Pokémon, the more you will enjoy it. Iris' Pokémon partners have also grown up a lot, so please pay attention to the bond between her and the Pokémon. Enjoy the best dream matches you've ever seen, and don't miss a single episode!

Comments from Kensho Ono, the voice of Rank 6 Alan
I'm looking forward to the appearance after a long time... and now its the Masters Tournament!? Alan, has really grown up...! I can't stop feeling excited! What kind of battles will Alan and Lizardon give us! And who will their opponents be!?? You can't stop wondering!!! Everyone, look forward to the episodes!!!

Comments from Fumiko Orikasa, the voice of Rank 5 Carne
Carne can be summed up in one word: Graceful. The other Masters Eights, of course, are passionate about Pokémon, but Carne's battles are gracefully fun and makes you excited about her Pokémon.

Oh! I'm just as excited as all Pokémon fans who are who are watching the anime, huh? You don't want to miss these battles! Let's reach the climax together!

Comments from Susumu Chiba, the voice of Rank 4 Wataru
In this "Pokémon World Championships, Wataru is definitely eager for payback after losing to Dande. He enjoys battling and he is looking forward to battling with other Trainers.

Please look forward to seeing how he, the Kanto and Johto Champion, the invincible Dragon Master, and his Pokémon show their mighty power!

Comments from Kenichi Suzumura, the voice of Rank 3 Daigo
Depending on how you look at it, Daigo is a wide-ranged person and can be seen as sharp-tongued, a nice person, very cool and endeared by many. I have been playing the role of Daigo since the Pocket Monsters XY TV anime series, and I have found new things about him in this series.

Those of you who have long supported Pokémon will be watching the upcoming Masters Tournament with great anticipation, and I will enjoy being able to participate in the festivities as Daigo. You'll be seeing him in his "strongest and amazing" form, so don't miss it!

Comments from Tomo Sakura, the voice of Rank 2 Shirona
Finally, the "Pokémon World Championships" Masters Tournament has begun! I was surprised and moved by the fact that Shirona is second in the rankings but that just made me feel reenergized. Even though Shirona is actually very strong, she doesn't show it off, but she is a kind, strong woman with a big heart who can take on any opponent head-on.

I know that everyone in the audience has their own Trainers and Pokémon that they support but I hope that as many people as possible will be able to witness her exciting battles. Shirona will fight the battles to the best of her ability!

Comments from Daisuke Ono, the voice of Rank 1 Dande
The Masters Tournament is finally here! There is no doubt that all the matchups will be fierce competitions. The thrill, exhilaration and shaking with excitement won't stop!

Let's go, Lizardon! We're going to win! Come on, viewers, enjoy the climax!

■アローラリーグ初代チャンピオン サトシ役・松本梨香コメント
「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス」“マスターズエイト”に選ばれたサトシの次なるステージ…正念場。いままでバトルして来た勇者たちの想いを背負って戦うサトシを毎週、「喉が壊れたっていい」と全力でわざを叫んでいます。勝つだけがポケモンマスターに繋がるわけではない。本当の自分の強さはどこにあるのか。 サトシをとおしてみんなに伝えられたなら嬉しいな♪

■イッシュチャンピオン アイリス役・悠木碧コメント
リーグ優勝者や各地方のチャンピオンたちに、アイリスとして戦えるということにとてもわくわくしています!アニメをずっとご覧になっている人や、ゲームの中でプレイヤーとして彼らとバトルをした事のある人は、この8人の歴戦の強者たちが集い、戦う姿を想像するだけで胸が躍りますよね。

どのバトルも気合いが入っていて、ポケモンへの愛が大きければ大きいほど楽しんでいただけると思いますし、その中でアイリスも凄く頑張っているので、ぜひ応援してほしいです! アイリスのパートナーポケモンたちもぐんと成長していて、そこで描かれる彼女とポケモンたちの絆にも注目してください。 1話も見逃せない、最高のドリームマッチをお楽しみに!

■​カロスリーグ優勝 アラン役・小野賢章コメント
久しぶりの登場ってだけでも楽しみだったのに…マスターズトーナメントだと!? アラン、成長したんだなぁ…! ワクワクが止まりません!! アランとリザードンは、どんな戦いを見せてくれるのか!そして、対戦相手が誰なのか!?? 気になりますねぇ!!! 皆さん、放送をお楽しみに!!!

■カロスチャンピオン カルネ役・折笠富美子コメント
カルネはひと言で言うなら「優雅」です。他のマスターズエイト達も、もちろんポケモンへの想いは熱いと思いますが、優雅な奥ではバトルをするのも見るのも楽しみ、いろんなポケモン達の活躍にもワクワクしている感じです。
あ! アニメをご覧いただいているポケモンファンの皆さんと同じですね。強者たちの挑戦、お見逃しなくです!! 一緒に盛り上がりましょう!

■カントー・ジョウトチャンピオン ワタル役・千葉進歩コメント
ダンデに負けてから挑むこの「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス」では、きっとリベンジに燃えていると思います。もちろんバトルそのものを楽しむつもりでしょうし、他のトレーナーとのバトルも心待ちにしていると思います。
カントー・ジョウトチャンピオン、そして無敵のドラゴン使いと呼ばれる彼のポケモンたちの力強さがどのように発揮されるのか、ぜひ楽しみにしていてください!

■ホウエンチャンピオン ダイゴ役・鈴村健一コメント
ダイゴは見方によっては毒舌家にもクールにも優しい人にも見えて、人としての幅が広いところがかっこよくて、愛らしいなとも思います。テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスターXY」シリーズからダイゴ役として出演させていただいていますが、今回のシリーズで彼の魅力をまたひとつ見つける事ができました。

『ポケモン』を長く応援してくださっている方々は、これから始まるマスターズトーナメントに大きな想いを持ってご覧になると思いますが、僕もそのお祭りにダイゴとして参加できることを楽しませていただきます。そして、皆さんには彼の「一番強くて凄い」ところをお見せできると思いますので、お見逃しなく!

■​シンオウチャンピオン シロナ役・櫻井 智コメント
ついに『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が始まりました! 彼女がランキング2位の強さということで私自身も驚きと感動で、改めて気が引き締まりました。 シロナって実際に強くてもそれを表には出さないけれど、どんな相手も正面から受け止める、優しくて強くて、本当に心が大きい女性だなと思っています。

視聴者の皆さんそれぞれに応援しているトレーナーやポケモンがいらっしゃると思いますが、一人でも多くの方に熱いバトルを見届けていただきたいです。シロナとしても精一杯戦い抜きたいと思います!

■ガラルチャンピオン ダンデ役・小野大輔コメント
いよいよやってきましたマスターズトーナメント。 すべての組み合わせが激戦となるのは間違いありません。ドキドキとワクワクで武者震いが止まらない。

行こうリザードン! 俺たちは必ず勝つ! さあ視聴者のみんな、クライマックスを楽しめぇぇぇッ!
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The official Pash! magazine Twitter account posted a Tweet to promote the July 2022 issue on June 10th, 2022. The issue went on sale that day and featured comments from Kensho Ono as Alan and Kenichi Suzumura as Daigo.

The July issue of PASH!, on sale on June 10th, features the TV Anime Pocket Monsters Masters Eight! Check out the special comment from Kensho Ono as Alan & a special interview with Kenichi Suzumura as Daigo!

【6/10発売PASH!7月号内容紹介】『TVアニメ ポケットモンスター』!マスターズエイトを大特集!アラン役・小野賢章さんのスペシャルコメント&ダイゴ役・鈴村健一さんのスペシャルインタビューをチェック!!
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The official Animedia magazine Twitter account posted a Tweet to promote the July 2022 issue on June 9th, 2022. The issue went on sale the next day, June 10th, 2022 and featured a clear file.

The July issue of Animedia comes with a clear file of the TV anime Pocket Monsters. It features a cute illustration of Satoshi and Dande his brother Hop. Check it out! On sale June 10th.

アニメディア7月号はTVアニメ『ポケットモンスター』のクリアファイル付き。サトシとダンデ&ホップ兄弟のイラストが可愛いデザインです♪ またホップ役の吉永拓斗さんに『アニポケ』とダンデ&ホップ兄弟について熱く語っていただきました。要チェック!  6月10日発売
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YouTube

On June 17th, 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 June 10th, 2022 to July 8th, 2022. This episode was specifically labeled as a limited time broadcast (期間限定配信).

Pocket Monsters Anime Episode 115 'The Curtain Rises! The Masters Tournament!!'
What did you think!?
Alan's friends in Kalos watched as he fought Dande!
You can catch up on everyone's appearance in the rebroadcast stream of this episode.
Anipoke Episode 115 will be available for 3 weeks from today!
Please watch it!
The next episode, episode 116, will air on Friday, July 8th, 2022.

アニポケ 第115話「開幕!マスターズトーナメント!!」
いかがでしたか⁉
ダンデと戦うアランの姿を、カロスの仲間たちも見守っていました
みんなの姿は見逃し配信で
アニポケ第115話の公開期間は本日より3週間
ぜひ、ご覧ください
次回、第116話は7/8(金)放送‼
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Note

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on June 17th, 2022. They also tweeted about the page on the official CoroCoro Comic Twitter account to promote it.

Anipoke is just around the corner! The Masters Tournament finally starts tonight!

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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 world's greatest Pokémon battle festival will finally begin with today's broadcast!

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The day long awaited by Anipoke fans has finally arrived! The battles to determine the pinnacle Pokémon Trainer, and Satoshi's greatest challenges to be able to battle Dande! The Masters Tournament finally begins! Eight trainers gathered at Shoot Stadium, the site of the decisive battles!!

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▲ The best Pokémon battles will take place at the packed Shoot Stadium!

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▲ It's a superb, must-see episode with all the people who appear in it being champions and very strong trainers!

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▲ Satoshi battles with someone before the tournament!? The opponent is......!

The featured Masters Tournament first round matchup is Dande vs Alan! What kind of Pokémon will appear? Don't miss the hot battle!!

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▲ Notice the attention to detail in which the 8 trainers appear in ranking order!

The Masters Tournament finally begins! The match between Dande and Alan is...... suddenly champion time!!? What will Alan do against the strongest champion, Dande? How can we not be excited about this!

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▲ Alan and Satoshi have had many fierce battles. Will Mega Lizardon X, which is synonymous with the name "Mega Lizardon", be sent out?

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▲ Dande's first Pokémon was Gorirander!

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▲ Alan responded with Brigarron, which can withstand any impact, and the two Grass-type battled!

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▲ As the Masters Eight watched the battle unfold, the first match was finally decided!

To be continued on today's broadcast! The focus will still be on the first round matchup and how the battle between Trainers who both have Lizardon's as partners will end! Don't miss the beginning to this legendary tournament!

【アニポケまであとちょっと!】マスターズトーナメント 今夜、ついに開幕!!
マスターズトーナメント今夜、ついに開幕!!
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! 今日の放送から、世界最高のポケモンバトルの祭典がついにスタートするぞ!!
アニポケファン待望のこの日がついにやってきた! ポケモンバトルの頂点を決める戦い、そしてダンデとのバトルを目指すサトシ最大の挑戦、そう!「マスターズトーナメント」がついに始まる!! 決戦の地・シュートスタジアムに選ばれしトレーナー8名が集結する!!
▲超満員のシュートスタジアムで最高峰のポケモンバトルが展開される!
▲登場する人が全員チャンピオンだったり最強と言われるトレーナーだったりと、超豪華な必見のエピソードだぞ!!
▲そんな中、サトシはトーナメントを前に誰かとバトル!? 相手はまさかの……!?
注目のマスターズトーナメント1回戦の対戦カードは、ダンデvsアランだ!! どんなポケモンが飛び出すのか!? 熱い戦いを見逃すな!!
▲8名のトレーナーがランキング順に登場する神演出に注目だ!
そしてついに幕を開けるマスターズトーナメント! ダンデvsアランの対戦は……まさかのいきなりチャンピオンタイム!!? 最強王者ダンデに対してアランは何を仕掛けるのか!!? こんなのテンション上がらないわけがない!!
▲サトシと幾度も激闘を繰り広げたアラン。代名詞でもあるメガリザードンXは飛び出すのか!?
▲ダンデが最初に選んだポケモンはゴリランダー!
▲アランはどんな衝撃にも耐えるブリガロンで応戦し、くさタイプ同士のバトルに!!
▲マスターズエイトたちがバトルの行方を見守る中、ついに第1試合の勝負が決着!!
続きは今日の放送で! 注目はやはり1回戦の対戦カード、そしてお互いにリザードンをパートナーにするトレーナー同士の一戦がどう決着するのか!! 伝説の始まりをお見逃しなく!!
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After Story

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an After Story comic on June 19th, 2022 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Anipoke Episode 115 After Story
Alan cheers on Satoshi after his match with Dande at the Masters Tournament.
The two have battled many times before.
Having similar feelings, Satoshi will also compete in battle.

Alan: I'm counting on you.
Satoshi: I got this!

アニポケ 第115話アフターストーリー
マスターズトーナメント でダンデとの試合を終えたアランから、サトシへエール
何度もバトルしたことがある2人
想いを継いで、サトシもバトルへ臨みます

アラン: お前に俺の想託したぜ
サトシ: 受け取つたぜ!
03:23

Production Art

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 June 16th, 2022. The picture featured Hop.

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Anipoke production
This time, it's an original drawing of Hop from episode 115.
Hop is Dande's younger brother.
Do you see any similarities between Hop and Dande?

アニポケ制作の舞台裏をチラ見せ
今回は第115話の中からホップの原画をご紹介
ダンデの弟・ホップ
ダンデと似ているところ、みなさんは見つけられますか?
21:20

Paint Edit

At the end of the original airing of this episode on TV Tokyo, To Be Continued was replaced with the text: After the commercials, we've got some great news to make your summer awesome!! (CMの後は夏をサイコーにするステキなお知らせ!). A preview of the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival was broadcast.
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Special First-Airing Segment Pocket Monsters Pikachu Run

Data Broadcast Pokémon: Brigarron
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Special First-Airing Segment Movie Preview

The originally airing on TV Tokyo started off the program with a quick clip saying there would be an announcement at the end of the episode.
Summer is Pokémon!
At the end of the program, to make your summer awesome, there will be a wonderful announcement!

夏はポケモン!
番組の最後にキミの夏をサイコーにするステキなお知らせ!
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Eyecatch A Netflix Series

A Netflix Series
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Eyecatch Pocket Monsters 2019

Satoshi, Go, Pikachu
21:45

Let's PokéRiddle!! Let's PokéRiddle!!

The first part of the Let's PokéRiddle!! segment aired between the end of the episode and the ending theme.
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Let's PokéRiddle!! Let's PokéRiddle!!

What is the Pokémon when guided by the instructions in this problem?
Hint: Look at the number of katakana strokes.
Explanation: The rule is "the one with the most strokes wins." If you follow the tournament table according to this rule, you will find...
Answer: Wooluu

この法則に従って導かれるポケモンはなんでしょう?
ヒント:カタカナの画数に注目してみよう
解説:「画数の多いほうが勝ち」という法則になっています。 この法則に従ってトーナメント表をすすめてみると…
正解:ウール―

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account also posted the PokéRiddle and the answer on June 18th/June 19th, 2022.
23:45

Special First-Airing Segment Movie Preview

At the end of this episode, the 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival was announced with a special teaser video. Full details were revealed on the official Pocket Monsters movie website and it was also promoted on the official Pocket Monsters anime website. Viewers could only vote for 1 movie but 3 of the movies would be in theaters during the summer of 2022. The video was available to watch on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel but was region locked to Japan only.

Get a summer of memories! The 25th Anniversary Pokémon Film Festival

It's been 25 years since the adventures of Satoshi and Pikachu began. Vote for the Pokémon movie you want to see again in theaters! This summer... it's Pokemon! Let's get some memories this summer!

Voting period: Friday, June 17, 2022 - Friday, July 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
How to vote: Voting form on the official website of the movie
Release date: August 11th, 2022 to September 8th, 2022
Three films will be screened for a limited period of time.

「夏の思い出、ゲットだぜ!25周年ポケモン映画祭」
サトシとピカチュウの冒険が始まってから25年—。
映画館で再び観たいポケモン映画をみんなの投票で決めよう!
今年の夏は…ポケモンだ!今年の夏は思い出をゲットだぜ!
投票期間:2022年6月17日(金)~2022年7月1日(金)よる11時59分
投票方法:映画公式サイトの投票フォームより
公開日:2022年8月11日(木・祝) ~2022年9月8日(木)
3作品期間限定上映
Episode Music Regions
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Japanese Music:

Time Track Notes
Japan 00:08 あこがれをめざして
Japanese (Romanized): Akogare o mezashite
Japanese (TL): Aiming for your dreams
Rotom Drones fly over.
Japan 01:05 1・2・3 Opening Theme for the Japanese Version
Japan 02:33 サブタイトル
Japanese (Romanized): Subtitle
Japanese (TL): Subtitle
Title Card
Japan 02:59 「戦闘!野生ポケモン」~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): 'Sentō! Yasei Pokémon' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Wild Pokémon' ~Tv Anime Ver.
The battle between Satoshi and Hop begins.
Japan 04:43 こうしんきょく
Japanese (Romanized): Kōshinkyoku
Japanese (TL): March
Hop finds Go and asks if he can sit next to him while the Masters Eight are being introduced.
Japan 08:34 パワーしょうぶ!
Japanese (Romanized): Power shōbu!
Japanese (TL): Power Showdown!
Dande will face off against Alan.
Japan 10:23 マスターズエイト
Japanese (Romanized): Masters Eight
Japanese (TL): Masters Eight
The start of the battle between Dande and Alan.
Japan 11:56 アイキャッチA Ver2
Japanese (Romanized): Eyecatch A Ver2
Japanese (TL): Eyecatch A Ver2
Eyecatch Break
Japan 12:02 アイキャッチB Ver2
Japanese (Romanized): Eyecatch B Ver2
Japanese (TL): Eyecatch B Ver2
Eyecatch Return
Japan 13:01 「戦闘!ジムリーダー」~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): 'Sentō! Gym Leader' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Gym Leader' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Dande Kyodaimaxes Gorirander.
Japan 15:43 きょうてきとのそうぐう
Japanese (Romanized): Kyōteki tono sōgū
Japanese (TL): Formidable Encounter
Alan sends out his Lizardon.
Japan 17:41 「戦闘!野生ポケモン2」~TV Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Yasei Pokémon 2' ~TV Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Wild Pokémon 2' ~TV Anime Ver.
The battle between Alan's Calamanero and Dande's Lizardon begins.
Japan 18:43 Movie 14 Reshiram Remixed BGM - レシラムVSゼクロム
Japanese (Romanized): Reshiram VS Zekrom
Japanese (TL): Reshiram VS Zekrom
Alan Mega Evolves his Lizardon.
Japan 20:06 あらたなるはじまり
Japanese (Romanized): Aratanaru hajimari
Japanese (TL): A New Beginning
Dande defeats Alan.
Japan 21:44 バツグンタイプ
Japanese (TL): Supereffective Type
Ending Theme for the Japanese Version
Japan 23:05 Ready To Ignite Pocket Monsters (2019) Episode 116 Preview

Dub Music:

Time Track Notes
United States 01:18 With You Opening Theme for the English Dub
United States 02:15 「戦闘!野生ポケモン」~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): 'Sentō! Yasei Pokémon' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Wild Pokémon' ~Tv Anime Ver.
The battle between Ash and Hop begins.
United States 12:05 「戦闘!ジムリーダー」~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): 'Sentō! Gym Leader' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Gym Leader' ~Tv Anime Ver.
Leon Gigantamaxes Rillaboom.
United States 16:47 「戦闘!野生ポケモン2」~TV Anime Ver.
Japanese (Romanized): Sentō! Yasei Pokémon 2' ~TV Anime Ver.
Japanese (TL): 'Battle! Wild Pokémon 2' ~TV Anime Ver.
The battle between Alain's Malamar and Leon's Charizard begins.
United States 21:00 With You (Theme from "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys") (Instrumental Version) Ending Theme for the English Dub

Music Statistics:

Number of Assigned Tracks to the Japanese Original: 16
Number of Assigned Tracks to the English Dub: 5
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The curtain finally rises for the "Masters Tournament" that's going to determine the absolute best of the best at Pokémon battling. Satoshi's goal is to battle Dande; His challenge now begins, and the first match of the first round, a battle between Dande and Alan, starts!

Summary:
The curtain finally rises for the "Masters Tournament", the fight that's going to determine the absolute best of the best at Pokémon battling. Satoshi has gone to Shoot Stadium in the Galar region where the playoffs will take place! Satoshi's goal is to battle Dande, will he manage to win his way through the tournament? The greatest challenge in all history now begins, and the first match of the first round, a battle between Dande and Alan, starts!

Voice Cast:
Rica Matsumoto: Satoshi
Daiki Yamashita: Go
Ikue Ohtani: Pikachu
Megumi Hayashibara: Musashi
Shinichiro Miki: Kojiro
Inuko Inuyama: Nyarth
Yuji Ueda: Sonansu
Kenta Miyake: Lizardon (Dande)
Kensuke Sato: Lizardon (Alan)
Hana Takeda: Sarunori
Susumu Chiba: Wataru
Kenichi Suzumura: Daigo
Daisuke Ono: Dande
Tomo Sakurai: Shirona
Fumiko Orikasa: Carne
Kensho Ono: Alan
Aoi Yuki: Iris
Yo Kitazawa: Danpei
Takuto Yoshinaga: Hop
Marina Aicholtz: Go's Smartphone Rotom
Kenyu Horiuchi: Narration
Last edited 17 Jun 2022 02:40 AM by Adamant