The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 79 on January 9th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others return to the Paldea region! But before they can meet with Omodaka, they get interviewed by Chili......? Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel for more details!

明日のアニポケは、リコたちがパルデア地方に戻ってくるよ！
オモダカに会う前にチリからの面接がはじまって……？
詳しくは公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェック！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE4fvrrduXk

The title for this episode Over the Top (オーバー・ザ・トップ) was first revealed in CoroCoro Ichiban! February 2025 on December 20th, 2024.

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on January 10th, 2025.


Anipoke is just around the corner! This is the top for Paldea! Defeat champion Omodaka!!

Broadcasting every week from 6:55 pm! The anime "Pocket Monsters" will start airing soon! 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 information you won't find anywhere else!


Best wishes for a happy new year...but this is no time to be saying that! A sudden Pokémon battle with Omodaka?! What on earth is going to happen in today's Pokémon anime episode!!!! The Entei that the Rising Volt Tacklers encountered last time was not one of the Six Heroes!

Meanwhile, Liko and the others receive a call from Briar and learn that a Pokémon believed to be Entei has been spotted in Area Zero. Liko and the others immediately return to the Paldea region to meet with Omodaka, the chairman of the Pokémon League. But......!?


▲ Why are they going to the Pokémon League today? For some reason, the Rising Volt Tacklers end up having an interview with Chili.


▲ The atmosphere with Chili is different from usual, creating a tense atmosphere!!

The Rising Volt Tacklers explain to Omodaka about Raqua and the Six Hero Pokémon, and ask for permission to enter Area Zero. However, because Area Zero is home to many dangerous Pokémon, Liko, Roy, and Dot need to prove that they are worthy of entering Area Zero.

And the condition Omodaka sets for them is... to defeat her in a Pokémon battle!! The biggest battle yet begins against the Chamption of the Paldea League!!


▲ This is the strongest opponent Liko and her friends have ever faced! How will the 3 of them take on this challenge!?


▲ Omodaka's Pokémon are Kiraflor and Kirame! Both are Pokémon that the 3 of them have never seen before.....!!


▲ A 3 VS 1 battle is still a big struggle!? Paldea's Champion is no slouch!


▲ The 3 of them take on the challenge....... bringing everything they've learned from their previous adventures and their Terastal training!


▲ A fierce battle you won't be able to take your eyes off of!! And what will be the result......!?

The rest of the story will be on the Anipoke tonight at 6:55pm! After watching such a hot episode, you'll have high expectations for this year's Anipoke!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】これがパルデアの頂点！ トップチャンピオン・オモダカに勝利せよ!!
これがパルデアの頂点！トップチャンピオン・オモダカに勝利せよ!!
毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中！
アニメ「ポケットモンスター」まもなく放送開始!!
この記事はアニメ放送前に、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!!　
今年もよろしく……なんて言っている場合じゃない！　いきなりオモダカとのポケモンバトル!?　いったい何が起こるんだ今日のアニポケ!!!!
前回、ライジングボルテッカーズが出会ったエンテイは六英雄ではなかった！
そんな中、ブライアからの連絡を受けたリコたちは、エリアゼロでエンテイではないかと思われるポケモンの姿が目撃されたことを知る。さっそくリコたちは、パルデア地方に戻り、ポケモンリーグ委員長であるオモダカに会いに行くことに。しかし……!?
▲今日は何をしにポケモンリーグへ？　なぜかチリの面接を受けることになるライジングボルテッカーズ。
▲いつもと違うチリの雰囲気に、ピリッとした緊張感が張り詰める!!
ライジングボルテッカーズはオモダカにラクアや六英雄ポケモンについて説明し、エリアゼロへと立ち入る許可を求める。しかしエリアゼロには危険なポケモンもたくさん生息しているため、リコ、ロイ、ドットの3人はエリアゼロに入る資格があることを証明する必要があるという。
そしてそのためにオモダカが出した条件こそ……オモダカにポケモンバトルで勝利することだった!!　パルデアリーグの頂点に立つトレーナーを相手に最大のバトルが幕を開ける!!
▲リコたちにとってこれまでで最強の相手!?　3人はどう挑むのか!?
▲オモダカのポケモンはキラフロルとキラーメ！　どちらも3人が見たことのないポケモンだが……!!
▲3対1のバトルでも大苦戦!?　パルデアのチャンピオンはダテじゃない！
▲これまでの冒険でのバトルやテラスタル研修……そのすべてをぶつけて挑む3人！
▲一瞬も目が離せないバチバチのバトル!!　そして勝負の結末は……!?
ということで続きは今日18よる6時55分からのアニポケで！
いきなりこんな熱い回を見せられたら、今年のアニポケに期待しかないだろッッ!!

On January 10th, 2025, 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. It was available from January 10th, 2025 to January 17th, 2025. This episode was specifically labeled as a missed-program webcast (見逃し配信).

The episode was also available on the TV Tokyo YouTube channel and the Official Corocoro Channel and were labeled as limited-time delivery (期間限定配信). The TV Tokyo version included the series trailer at the end of the episode where as the Corocoro version had beginning and ending bumpers promoting Corocoro.

AniPoke Episode 79 Over the Top
What did you think?
"Be the light that guides all Trainers, Kiraflor."
Liko, Roy, and Dot challenged Champion Omodaka.
Be sure to watch the battle with these exceptional young Trainers!
The episode will be available for 1 week from today!

アニポケ 第79話「オーバー・ザ・トップ」
いかがでしたか？
「トレーナーを導く光あれ、キラフロル」
オモダカという頂点に挑んだリコ、ロイ、ドット
類い稀な 若き才能たちのバトルを見逃し配信で！
公開期間は本日より1週間

On January 10th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account reminded viewers about the airing of the episode.

The condition set to enter Area Zero of the Great Crater of Paldea is... to win a Pokémon battle against Omodaka. It's time for Liko, Roy and Dot VS Omodaka! How will this battle go...?! Make absolutely sure to watch the first Pokémon anime episode of the new year live at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第79話「オーバー・ザ・トップ」
パルデアの大穴・エリアゼロへの立ち入り許可を得る条件は…ポケモンバトルでオモダカに勝利すること
リコ、ロイ、ドット VS オモダカ
バトルの行方は…!?
新年最初のアニポケ、ぜひ、よる6時55分からのリアタイでご注目ください！

Animation Director Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) also posted a comment in the Tweet on January 10th, 2025.

This was the first episode that I directed for the new year!
I'll do my best to bring you many more this year!
Thank you for watching!

新年初作監話数でした！
今年も沢山お届けできるよう頑張ります
ご視聴ありがとうございました！

On January 10th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a first Pokémon anime episode of 2025 promotional message.

The first Pokémon anime episode of 2025, episode 79, "Over the Top", airs today. Liko, Roy and Dot take on the overwhelmingly skilled Omodaka. The trio's teamwork truly shines as they make use of what they've learned in the battles they've experienced so far! Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up at 6:55pm!

本日は2025年最初のアニポケ
第79話「オーバー・ザ・トップ」
圧倒的な実力を誇るオモダカに挑む
リコ、ロイ、ドット
これまでのバトルの経験を活かした
3人の連携プレーが光ります！
よる6時55分からのアニポケをお見逃しなく！

On January 10th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! The wall now standing in Liko, Roy and Dot's way is the Top Champion! Elite Four members Aoki, Hassaku, Poppy and Chili, as well as Botan and Friede, all watch over the trio as they take her on!

金曜日はアニポケ の日
リコ、ロイ、ドットに立ちはだかる
トップチャンピオンの高い壁
3人の挑戦を四天王のアオキ、ハッサク、ポピー、チリ
そして、ボタン、フリードが見守っています！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a banner on December 27th, 2024 by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

All the Rising Volt Tacklers from the Pokémon anime are gathered!
The Pokémon that have recently come on board the Brave Asagi seem to be enjoying their lives there as well. It looks like Friede accidentally drank some Yabacha tea though... You can use this picture as your header, so make sure to try it out, okay? (by mojacookie)

アニポケライジングボルテッカーズみんな集合！
ブレイブアサギ号に新しく乗り込んだポケモンたちも楽しく過ごしているようです
フリードは #ヤバチャ のお茶を飲んじゃったみたい…
こちらの画像はヘッダーにできるので、ぜひ設定してみてね！
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

On December 6th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted the fixed version of the wallpaper.

The mobile wallpaper calendar posted on January 1st had an error in the date portion. Here is the correct calendar.
1/1に投稿した壁紙カレンダーにて、日付部分に誤りがございました。正しいカレンダーはこちらの画像となります。

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account promoted the preview for episode 79 on January 8th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, January 10th, 2025 is... episode 79, "Over the Top". Liko and the others go see Omodaka to get permission to enter Area Zero of the Great Crater of Paldea. However, the condition she sets is... that they need to win a battle against her?!

アニポケ 2025年初の放送
1月10日(金)は第79話「オーバー・ザ・トップ」
パルデアの大穴・エリアゼロに立ち入る許可をもらうため、オモダカに会いに来たリコたち
許可を得る条件は…バトルで勝つこと!?

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Facial Expression Illustration Presentation featuring Omodaka on January 8th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Facial Expression Illustration Presentation:
Omodaka is the president of Orange Academy as well as the chairwoman of the Pokémon League. She also holds the title of Top Champion, the most skilled of all Champion Ranked Trainers. Liko, Roy and Dot are going to give it their all to show her how skilled THEY are!

アニポケ 表情イラスト公開
オレンジアカデミーの理事長であり
ポケモンリーグ委員長でもあるオモダカ
さらにチャンピオンランクのトレーナーの中でも
最も実力があるトップチャンピオンとして君臨
リコ、ロイ、ドットもオモダカに実力を見せるべく奮闘します！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a Pokémon Anime Key Persons feature on January 7th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Key Persons:
Omodaka: The president of Orange Academy and chairwoman of the Pokémon League. Also serves as the custodian of Area Zero of the Great Crater of Paldea alongside Orange Academy's principal Clavel. In episode 57, she mentioned that Area Zero was off limits due to a recent incident...

アニポケ キーパーソン オモダカ
オレンジアカデミーの理事長でポケモンリーグの委員長
オモダカは、オレンジアカデミーの校長・クラベルと共に
パルデアの大穴・エリアゼロの管理もしています
第57話では最近起こった事故の影響で、エリアゼロは立ち入りができないと言っていましたが…

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded viewers on January 3rd, 2025 that that this episode would air on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 6:55pm.

The first episode of the new year, episode 79, "Over the Top", will air Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 6:55pm (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)! Liko and the others go to the Paldea region in search for Entei, and end up battling Omodaka...?! Don't miss it!

新年初のアニポケ 放送は1月10日(金)よる6時55分から第79話「オーバー・ザ・トップ」
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
エンテイ を探してパルデア地方へやって来たリコたちが、オモダカとバトルすることに…!?

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted Anipoke relationship charts on December 30th, 2024.

Anipoke Relationship Charts Summary:
・ Liko and Roy Set Off
・ Terapagos' Shine
・ Terastal Debut
・ Rayquaza Rising
A look at all the relationships so far, what's been revealed, and mysteries that still remain...
Have fun thinking about it!

アニポケ 相関図まとめ
・リコとロイの旅立ち
・テラパゴスのかがやき
・テラスタルデビュー
・レックウザ ライジング
これまでの相関図を一挙にご紹介
判明したこと、未だ残る謎…
考察しながら楽しんでね！

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a wallpaper on January 1st, 2025 by もじゃクッキー @mojacookie.

Happy new year from the Pokémon anime! Here's a mobile wallpaper calendar! The theme for January 2025 is Liko, Nyarote, Tebrim and Terapagos; Roy, Achigator and Taikaiden; as well as Dot, Welkamo and Nakanuchan moving forward! The first episode of the new year will air Friday January 10th! (may vary depending on region) (by Mojacookie)

アニポケ あけましておめでとう！ 壁紙カレンダー
2025年1月のテーマは前進する
リコとニャローテ テブリム テラパゴス
ロイと アチゲータ タイカイデン
ドットと ウェルカモ ナカヌチャン
新年最初の放送は1/10(金)です！
※一部地域では異なります
（by もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a thank you message on December 31st, 2024.

Thank you for following the Pokémon anime in 2024 as well! This has also been a year full of revealations for the Pokémon anime, where we've learned about Terapagos, about the Six Heroes and about the past Explorers. And while you're reminiscing about all this, please make sure to look forward to what lies in wait too!

アニポケ 2024年もありがとうございました！
テラパゴス について、六英雄ポケモンについて、そして、かつてのエクスプローラーズについて、アニポケでも様々な情報が明らかになった年でした
振り返りながら、これからのアニポケも楽しみにしてください

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account reminded viewers on December 27th, 2024 that there would be no new episode airing that day.

The Pokémon Anime is on a break today! The next episode, episode 79, will air Friday January 10th, 2025 at 6:55pm (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)! In episode 79, new information about an Entei sighting has Liko and the others head for the Paldea region! Make absolutely sure to rewatch everything up to episode 78 before this episode airs!

本日の #アニポケ の放送はお休みです
次回は、2025年1月10日(金)よる6時55分から
第79話を放送
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
79話では #エンテイ の目撃情報を元にリコたちがパルデア地方へ！
78話までのおさらい必須です！

The Terastalization sequence of Omodaka's Kiraflor is a direct recreation of the sequence from the Scarlet and Violet games including her dialog.

Be the light that guides all Trainers, Glimmora.
トレーナーを導く光あれ、キラフロル

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Anipoke episode with production artwork piece on January 9th, 2025. The picture featured Omodaka.

We present a key frame of Omodaka from episode 79. Omodaka finds it utterly unacceptable to hold back when it comes to Pokémon battles. How is she going to battle with her Kirame and Kiraflor?!

アニポケ マニア
第79話よりオモダカの原画をご紹介
ポケモン勝負には一切の妥協を許さないオモダカ
キラーメ キラフロル でどんな戦いを見せるのでしょうか!?