The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a next episode preview on June 18th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday June 20th, 2025 is... episode 100, "We are the Rising Volt Tacklers!" Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto take on the Explorers, and have quite a difficult time against the Kentauros (Paldea Form) that have been strengthened by Strong Spheres...

アニポケ 6/20(金)の放送は第100話「我らライジングボルテッカーズ！」
エクスプローラーズに挑むリコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルト
ストロングスフィアで強化された
ケンタロス(パルデアのすがた)に大苦戦…

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on June 20th, 2025.


The AniPoke's milestone 100th episode! Something shocking is bound to happen......!?

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!


Liko and the others visit the Galar region to have Orio rebuild the airship. Orio, who had been working at Karna's Monster Ball factory, learns the shocking truth that she had been unknowingly making parts for the Strong Spheres...!

Then the Explorers arrive to retrieve the parts... and end up battling Liko, Roy, Dot, and Uruto!!


▲ The Explorers attack the moment they hear Liko and the others' names! They can't afford to lose!!


The Explorers unleashed a Paldean Kentauros enhanced by the Strong Spheres! Liko and the others struggled against these formidable foes who made the most of the type advantage... but something feels off about this battle!?


▲ Fire-type and Water-type. Different types of Paldean Kentauros!


▲ The Paldean Kentauros precisely exploit Masquernya and Achigator's weaknesses!


▲ Dot has been observing the Paldean Kentauros and notices something......!?

Liko and the others find themselves in a tough fight. Yet, seeing Liko and the others press on without giving up, Orio is...!?


▲ Orio has been secretly maintaining the Brave Asagi. What is she truly feeling in her heart......!?

The story takes an unexpected turn!! Check out the shocking 100th episode airing tonight at 6:55 PM!!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】「アニポケ」記念すべき100話！ 衝撃的な何かが起こる予感……!?
「アニポケ」記念すべき100話！衝撃的な何かが起こる予感……!?
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!!
オリオに飛行船を作ってもらうため、ガラル地方を訪れたリコたち。モンスターボール職人のカーナの工場で働いていたオリオは、知らず知らずのうちにストロングスフィアのパーツを作らされていた衝撃の事実を知る……！
そこへパーツを受け取るためエクスプローラーズが現れ……リコ・ロイ・ドット・ウルトとバトルになってしまう!!
▲リコたちの名を聞いたとたんバトルを仕掛けてくるエクスプローラーズ！　負けるわけにはいかない!!
エクスプローラーズが繰り出したのはストロングスフィアで強化されているパルデアケンタロス！
的確にタイプ相性をついてくる強敵に苦戦するリコたちだったが……このバトル、何かがおかしい!?
▲ほのおタイプとみずタイプ。異なるタイプのパルデアケンタロス！
▲マスカーニャ、アチゲータの弱点を的確についてくるパルデアケンタロス！
▲パルデアケンタロスたちの様子を観察していたドットが何かに気づく……!?
苦戦を強いられてしまうリコたち。それでも諦めずに立ち向かって行くリコたちの姿を見たオリオは……!?
▲密かにブレイブアサギ号を整備していたオリオ。その胸中はやはり……!?
そして物語はまさかの展開に!!
衝撃の第100話はこのあとよる6時55分からの放送をチェックしよう!!

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on June 20th, 2025.

As Dot watches the movements of the Kentauros (Paldea Form) that have been strengthened by the Strong Spheres, she suddenly notices something! Does that something give them a chance of victory...? Episode 100 is coming up soon at 6:55pm, make absolutely sure not to miss it! Post your live commentary and thoughts on the episode using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag, okay?

アニポケ 第100話「我らライジングボルテッカーズ！」
ストロングスフィアで強化された#ケンタロス(パルデアのすがた)の動きを見てドットがあることに気づきます！
勝機はそこに…!?
第100話は、この後よる6時55分から！
絶対にお見逃しなく！
実況や感想はアニポケをつけてポストしてね

On June 20th, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Despite saying she'll never set off on another journey, Orio has still been diligently doing maintenance on the Brave Asagi. What does she feel when she sees the others fight...? The Brave Asagi also receives a message from an unknown sender?!

金曜日はアニポケの日
もう旅に出ることはないと言いながら
ブレイブアサギ号の整備を欠かさず行ってきたオリオ
みんなが戦う姿に、オリオは何を思う…？
さらに、ブレイブアサギ号には送信者不明のメッセージが!?

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on June 19th, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, we're getting a battle against the Explorers' Kentauros! What kind of tactics will Liko and the others use against these Kentauros that have been strengthened by the Strong Spheres? Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、エクスプローラーズのケンタロスとのバトルに！
ストロングスフィアで強化されたケンタロス相手にリコたちがとった作戦とは？
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 19th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: Various Kinds of Battles
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! Which battles have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケピックアップ さまざまなバトル
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんなバトルですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 18th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: Liko Recap
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! We've assembled some of Liko's most iconic scenes! Please use the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag to post about scenes that made the biggest impression on you, okay?

LIKO (voiced by Minori Suzuki)
Has been attending Sekiei Academy ever since the decisive battle against the Explorers in Rakua. Reunited with Roy after he learned something about Rakulium, and has now set out on another journey in order to restore the truth about the Rising Volt Tacklers.
"I'm sure I've come all the way out here because... I want to learn things even I don't know."
"No matter the time, no matter our situation, as long as we're with Pokémon, we can get going."
"I want to carry on their wishes! I want to protect everything!"

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on June 18th, 2025.

Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto focus on teamwork as they take on the Kentauros (Paldea Form), observing their behavior and trying to find a hint towards how to overcome them. And when Orio sees them battle with such a refusal to give up, she...

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
連携プレイでひたむきに挑むリコ・ロイ・ドット・ウルト
ケンタロス(パルデアのすがた)たちの様子を観察し、攻略の糸口を探ります…
諦めずに挑むみんなのバトルを見てオリオの気持ちは…

Corocoro Comic July 2025 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2025年7月号) was published by Shogakukan on June 13th, 2025. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

THE CREEPING CLUTCHES OF THE STRONG SPHERES!!!!!
Pokémon strengthened by Strong Spheres stand in the group's way! This thrilling battle is a must watch!!

A FIERCE FIGHT AGAINST STRENGTHENED POKÉMON!!
The group's enemies, the Explorers, use Strong Spheres to strengthen their Pokémon one by one!
*The Explorers' execs have mastered using them as well.
*Have gained immense power, Onigohri overwhelmed Roy's Pokémon.
WHAT ARE THE STRONG SPHERES?
*They're items that can quickly and easily make Pokémon stronger, but also have a negative effect on them?!
*They contain Rakulium, the substance that makes Pokémon go berserk...?
THEY WERE DEVELOPED BY EXCEED!!

ROY AND THE OTHERS ARE IN TROUBLE!
*Is this bound to be just as tough as when they battled the Haganeil?!
KENTAUROS (PALDEA FORM/WATER BREED) & KENTAUROS (PALDEA FORM/BLAZE BREED):
*These two get powered up as the mist envelops them. This makes them even stronger than Mega Evolved Pokémon?!
YELLOW MEGA LUCARIO:
*The Mega Evolved form of Roy's Lucario!

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

Scheduled for June 20th: "We are the Rising Volt Tacklers!"
Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto end up battling the Explorers at Karna's factory, where they have quite a difficult time against the Kentauros that have been strengthened by Strong Spheres. They observe the Kentauros' behavior and try to find a hint towards how to overcome them, however...?!

Scheduled for June 27th: "Fight! Terastallization VS Mega Evolution!!"
Liko and the others go to Orange Academy to meet with Omodaka and Principal Clavel in order to tell them the truth about the Strong Spheres. Roy and Nemo also have their first battle in quite a while: A clash between Lucario and Parmot!!

Source: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380907125

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 17th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: Roy Recap
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! We've assembled some of Roy's most iconic scenes! Please use the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag to post about scenes that made the biggest impression on you, okay?

ROY (voiced by Yuka Terasaki):
Encountered Hogator when the Brave Asagi was at anchor by an island in Kanto, then joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and set off on an adventure.
"By singing together, we can be on the same page even if we don't speak the same language."
"Kagayake, yume no kessho!"
"An exciting adventure, that's what I like the best! How about you, Achigator?"

アニポケピックアップ ロイを振り返り！
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
ロイの名シーンをまとめました
印象深いシーンは #アニポケ を付けてポストしてね！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 16th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: "Rayquaza Rising"
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! Which episodes have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケピックアップ 「レックウザ ライジング」
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんな回ですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 16th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: Dot Recap
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! We've assembled some of Dot's most iconic scenes! Please use the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag to post about scenes that made the biggest impression on you, okay?

DOT (voiced by Yoshino Aoyama):
In charge of intel for the Rising Volt Tacklers. Murdock's niece and Blanca's daughter. Also has a career as the content creator Gurumin.
"I've also made friends and started to find that the outside world is a pretty fun place as well."
"I'm going outside and discovering all kinds of new and exciting things with all the others."
"My battle style is to fight in a thoroughly clever manner."

アニポケピックアップ ドットを振り返り！
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
ドットの名シーンをまとめました印象深いシーンは アニポケ を付けてポストしてね！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 15th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: "Terastal Debut"
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! Which episodes have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケピックアップ 「テラスタルデビュー」
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんな回ですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted outfit designs for Liko and Roy on June 15th, 2025.

The next episode of the Pokémon anime will be episode 100! We've assembled the two protagonists Liko and Roy's designs as they've grown from when they were little up until now! Please use the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag to post about scenes that left an impression on you and the like, okay?

アニポケ 次回100話放送
成長してきた2人の主人公リコとロイ
小さい頃から、現在の姿までをまとめました！
印象に残っているシーンなどは #アニポケ を付けてポストしてね！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 14th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: "Terapagos' Shine"
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! Which episodes have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケピックアップ 「テラパゴスのかがやき」
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんな回ですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a special illustration on June 13th, 2025.

The next episode of the Pokémon anime will be episode 100! To commemorate the 100th episode of the adventure that started with Liko and Roy Set Off, we present a special illustration! Which episodes have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケ 次回100話放送
リコとロイの旅立ちから始まった冒険の
100話放送を記念して、特別イラストを公開
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんな回ですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

Episode 100 of the Pokémon anime, "We are the Rising Volt Tacklers!", will air Friday June 20th! A special video is set to be released on this account after the episode airs! Look forward to that alongside episode 100 itself (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)! And make sure to check out the Youtube upload of episode 99 as well, okay?

アニポケ 6/20(金)放送第100話「我らライジングボルテッカーズ！」
放送後、このアカウントにて特別映像を公開予定！
第100話の内容と共に、お楽しみに
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります
第99話の見逃し配信もチェックしてね！

We're set to release a special video and a second illustration to commemorate the 100th episode after today's episode has aired! Make absolutely sure to give episode 100 of the Pokémon anime, "We are the Rising Volt Tacklers!", the attention it deserves!

本日の放送後に100話を記念した特別映像と特別イラスト第2弾を公開予定！
アニポケ 第100話「我らライジングボルテッカーズ！」
ぜひぜひご注目ください

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Spotlight on June 13th, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Spotlight: "Liko and Roy Set Off"
The Pokémon Anime is rapidly approaching its 100th episode, which will air Friday June 20th! Which episodes have you found to be absolutely unforgettable? Please tell us by making posts using the #アニポケ (PokemonAnime) hashtag!

アニポケピックアップ「リコとロイの旅立ち」
アニポケが6/20(金)の放送で第100話を迎えます！
皆さんの心に残っているのはどんな回ですか？
ぜひ、#アニポケ を付けてポストして教えてください！

On June 19th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for the battle scene.

We present key frames from the battle scene in episode 100. The Explorers have sent out Kentauros (Paldea Form). Masquernya and Achigator take them on, but the type disadvantages at work here might be a bit of a problem... Or...?

Kentauros - 4:28
Liko's Masquernya & Roy's Achigator - 6:25

アニポケ マニア
第100話より、バトルシーンの原画をご紹介
エクスプローラーズが出したのはケンタロス(パルデアのすがた)
対するはマスカーニャとアチゲータ
タイプ相性が心配…かも？