The title for this episode The Mischievous Maggyo's Lovely Smile? (いたずらマッギョのイイ笑顔？) was first revealed in Gekkan The Television (月刊ザテレビジョン ２０２５年６月号) on April 24th, 2025. The Summaries and Staff Lists were posted in Animedia Anime Hunter Plus June 2025 Pokémon Section which was released on May 10th, 2025.

Corocoro Comic June 2025 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2025年6月号) was published by Shogakukan on May 15th, 2025. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

A SUPER TEAM-UP SCOOP: THE NEW COMPANION URUTO!!
The anime is the mega talk of the town now that it's entered a new chapter! The new character Uruto is the key to its battles!!

URUTO JOINS THE GROUP! THIS IS NOW AN ADVENTURE WITH A GROUP OF THREE!!
Uruto is now helping Liko and Roy on their adventure, with Dot providing support! The trio will be following the Rakulium traces!!
*Uruto has extreme faith in his own strength. His catchphrase is "Mega".
*Yamirami can Mega Evolve into Mega Yamirami thanks to its bond with Uruto!

KEY POINT: MEGA YAMIRAMI'S DEFENSES!!
*It can take attacks with its jewel once Mega Evolution has made it grow gigantic!

KEY POINT: HE'S ROY'S RIVAL?!
*Did something happen between them back when they were training in the Kalos region?

KEY POINT: TOGETHER THESE TWO ARE THE SHARPEST SPEAR AND THE HARDEST SHIELD!
*Roy attacks and Uruto defends! When they work together, they bring in the victories!!

You mega can't megavert your eyes from the two episodes Corocoro spotlights:

Scheduled for May 16th: "Clash! The Dragon Speed Gang"
Liko and the others learn that there was an eyewitness account of the Black Rayquaza in Fusube City in the Jouto region one year ago, but when they head there to investigate, they encounter Mototokage riders called the "Dragon Speed Gang"...?!

Scheduled for May 30th: "The Mischievous Maggyo's Lovely Smile?"
Nanjamo asks Dot to come visit her in Hakko City, where a high number of pranks have apparently been played on Pokémon lately to scare them. When Dot checks the footage of these pranks, it turns out they're actually being played by a Maggyo?!

Official Shogakukan Website: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380906125

On May 23rd, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an interview with Yūjin Kitagawa and Kōji Iwasawa for the opening theme GET BACK.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! However... the show is on a break today, so we'll instead present some behind-the-scenes details on the production of the Mega Voltage opening theme Get Back from its creators, the two members of Yuzu!
The song is now available for streaming as well:
Check out the creditless version of the animation on the official Pokémon Youtube channel too!

金曜日はアニポケの日！
ですが…本日の放送はお休みです
ということで、メガボルテージのオープニングテーマ「GET BACK」を手掛けた
ゆず（@yuzu_official）のお2人の制作裏話をお届け

YUZU TALKS ABOUT BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS ON THE POCKET MONSTERS MEGA VOLTAGE OPENING THEME "GET BACK":

How did you go about writing the song and the lyrics?
Kitagawa: When we were contacted about doing this song during our nationwide Arena Tour, the words "GET BACK" immediately came to my mind, and made us start working on a song with the concept of "getting back a stolen future" and "getting back to where we started". When it comes to the musical style, we worked with TeddyLoid-kun to create a tune with the concept of "an anime song from the Yuzu of the Reiwa era", mixing in elements of modern Japanese culture sprinkled with both the history and elements of the various anime songs we've heard up to this point. It's structured like a kind of suite, which I think makes for a song that lets you enjoy the new and unexpected result of the Yuzu x Pokémon combination.

What did you want to convey through this song?
Iwasawa: I envisioned that the lyrics would convey protagonists Liko and Roy's sentiments and emotions, praise their ascent to the next stage, as well as excite both viewers and listeners. The first chorus represents Liko and the second represents Roy, and I think the difference in the lyrics between them that was made possible specifically because they're a duo was a really good fit for the song. Recording it was a lot of fun and filled with magic.

Do you have anything you want to say about the Pokémon anime?
Kitagawa: The anime has been on the air for over 27 years now, which has required it to evolve over time. Not only do I think it's absolutely amazing how long it's lasted, I also have nothing but respect for the way a show with this much history has been able to appeal to generation after generation. As a viewer, I'm also personally really looking forward to the new Mega Voltage chapter.

Iwasawa: Everyone loves Pokémon no matter what era or generation they're from, and I think their recollections and the happy memories of moments they've shared with their respective partners have come to define everyone's youth at this point. I have high expectations for the new chapter.

Finally, do you have any Pokémon-related memories you'd like to share?
Kitagawa: I've always really enjoyed drawing, so ever since I first learned we were going to do this opening theme, I've been hard at work practicing my Pikachu drawing skills (laughs).
Iwasawa: My Masquernya won't level up any more. Someone please trade me an Achamo. I want to complete the zukan. Let's see, what else should I say...? Oh, I know: Back in the day, I caught Mewtwo in a monster ball! And one more thing: False Sweep rocks! ...Sorry. I'm a big fan (laughs).

On May 30th, 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 May 30th, 2025 to June 6th, 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) and were region locked. 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 97
What did you think?
What did the video streamer and gym leader Nanjamo say to Maggyo...
Everyone! Be sure to check it out the missed stream!

アニポケ 第97話「いたずらマッギョのイイ笑顔？」
いかがでしたか？
いたずらをしたマギョロウはナンジャモのファン
動画配信者であり、ジムリーダーのナンジャモがマギョロウにかけた言葉は…
見逃し配信で皆の者ー！絶対チェックなのだ！