On January 4th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Black Rayquaza.

"Sekai wa zutto kono te no naka ni"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 8

世界はずっとこの手の中に
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.8

On January 12th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet for Coming of Age Day.

Today is Coming of Age Day. To commemorate this, we're presenting some pictures of the adult members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, specially prepared for this occasion. These are the commemorative photos that decorate the walls in the Brave Asagi's meeting room. It sure looks like Friede, Orio, Molly, Murdock and Randou are having fun, doesn't it? May this be a day filled with this kind of smiles for you! Set steady course!

今日は成人の日
ということで、ライジングボルテッカーズの
大人たちの特別ショットを公開
ブレイブアサギ号のミーティングルームに
飾られている記念写真
フリード、オリオ、モリー、マードック、ランドウ
みんな楽しそうですね
こんな風に笑顔あふれる日でありますように！
ヨーソロー！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on January 9th, 2026.


Kibikibi!! On the night of a full moon, a dark shadow approaches the Brave Asagi......!!

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!


The Rising Vol Tacklers have arrived at the meeting spot to meet up with Liko's grandmother, Diana. Since Diana wasn't there yet, Liko and the others decided to grab a bite to eat first... but suddenly, Murdock and the others vanished without a trace!?

Left behind was Murdock's Smartphone Rotom, half-finished dishes, and a shattered plate scattered across the floor... Noticing something was wrong, Liko, Roy, Dot, and Uruto split up to search the ship...


▲ Diana says she has something she wants to give to Liko. What is the surprise that will be revealed when they meet......!?


▲ A dark shadow is watching Diana... What is this shadow!?

Liko and the others search the ship and find Murdock and the others... but something seems off!? The adults approach them, dancing an eerie, jerky dance.

Faced with this abnormal situation, Liko and the others flee in panic, but one by one, they disappear...!! What is happening aboard the Brave Asagi!?


▲ Roy and Uruto search for the vanished Murdock with the help of their Pokémon.


▲ Liko and Dot find Orio and try to talk to her, but......


▲ Getting a closer look, Orio is standing frozen in the pitch-black room. Something seems off......!?


▲ A mysterious shadow closes in behind Roy and Cap as they search the ship......!!

Murdock and the others seem to be controlled by "something"... Yes, there is "something" on this ship......!!

Check out the shocking conclusion on the Anipoke tonight at 6:55 PM!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】キビキビ!! 満月の夜、 ブレイブアサギ号に迫る黒い影……!!
キビキビ!!　満月の夜、ブレイブアサギ号に迫る黒い影……!!
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!!
リコのおばあちゃん・ダイアナと合流するために待ち合わせ場所へとやってきたライジングボルテッカーズ。まだダイアナの姿は見当たらないようなのでリコたちはひとまず食事をとろうとするのだが……ついさっきまでいたマードックたちが忽然と姿を消した!?
残されたマードックのスマホロトム、作りっぱなしの料理。そして、床に散らばった割れたお皿……。異変に気付いたリコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトの4人は手分けして船内を探すことにするのだが……。
▲リコに渡したいものがあるというダイアナ。それが何かは会ってからのお楽しみらしいが……!?
▲そんなダイアナを見つめる黒い影……。この影はいったい!?
船内を探すリコたちはマードックたちを見つけるのだが…何やら様子がおかしい!?「キビキビ」と不気味なダンスを踊りながら迫りくる大人たち。
ただ事ではない事態に逃げ惑うリコたちだったが、ひとり、またひとりと姿を消していく……!!　一体このブレイブアサギ号で何が起こっているのか!?
▲ポケモンの手も借りて、消えたマードックたちを探すロイとウルト。
▲リコとドットはオリオを見つけて話しかけるのだが……。
▲よく見ると真っ暗な部屋で立ちつくしているオリオ。何か様子がおかしい……!?
▲船内を探すロイとキャップの背後に謎の影が迫る……!!
まるで「何か」に操られているかのようなマードックたち……。そう、この船には「何か」がいる……!!
衝撃の結末は今日よる6時55分からのアニポケをチェックしよう！

On January 9th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X 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 9th, 2026 to January 23rd, 2026. 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 123 Shock and Horrors! Kibikibi Panic on the Ship
What did you think?
Diana had been adventuring through Kitakami with Hamber when Momowarou seemed to see the two of them as an old man and woman...
There is no broadcasat next week.
Check out Momowarou's story on the catch-up stream.

アニポケ 第123話「戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック」
いかがでしたか？
キタカミの里をハンベルと共に
冒険していたダイアナ
モモワロウ は2人の姿をおじいさん、おばあさんに重ねて見ていたようで…
来週の放送はお休みです
見逃し配信でモモワロウの物語をチェック

On January 9th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

The Kibikibi horror looms over the group, and eventually even Uruto succumbs... Will Liko and Roy manage to overcome it? And just why IS Diana coming to the airship...?! The first Pokémon anime episode of 2026, coming up soon at 6:55pm, is truly impossible to predict! Make sure not to miss it!

アニポケ 第123話「戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック」
迫りくるキビキビの恐怖
ついにはウルトまで…
リコ、ロイは打ち勝つことはできるのでしょうか？
そして、ダイアナが飛行船にやってくる理由とは…!?
2026年初のアニポケは予測不能！
よる6時55分からの放送を絶対にお見逃しなく！

On January 9th, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

"Everyone just run!" Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! The adults are closing in on Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto while dancing an uncanny dance?! Dot stops her uncle Murdock with a do-or-die tackle, but...?! What will happen in the first Pokémon anime episode of 2026?

いいから逃げろ！
金曜日はアニポケの日
大人たちがリコ・ロイ・ドット・ウルトに
不気味なダンスで迫りくる!?
決死のタックルで、伯父のマードックを止める
ドットですが…!?
2026年初のアニポケはどうなってしまうのでしょうか？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 9th, 2026.

Kibikibi

キビキビ
2026年初のアニポケは
今日1月9日(金)よる6時55分～
テレ東系で放送
※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 Next Episode Featured Points on September 7th, 2025.

Liko's grandmother Diana is coming to the airship! However, Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto suddenly notice that not only has the dinner been left unattended in the kitchen, Murdock and the adults are gone as well?! And when they eventually find Orio, she approaches them in a very unusual manner?! Will they be able to escape...?

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコの祖母・ダイアナが飛行船にやってくる！
しかし、ふと気づくと
キッチンの夕飯は放置されている上に
マードックや大人たちがいない!?
やっと見つけたオリオは
いつもと違う様子で迫りくる!?
リコ・ロイ・ドット・ウルトは逃げ切れるのでしょうか…

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Quiz on January 7th, 2026.

The "Pika tto Hikaru Pokémon Anime Quiz" presented by Pokédoko: Here is this week's question. Check tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime for the answer, okay?

Q: What changes everyone's behavior?
A: Healthy, bitter tea
B: Binding Mochi

ポケどこ で出題された
ピカっとひかる！アニポケクイズ
今回の問題はこちら！
正解は明日のアニポケをチェックしてね

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on January 8th, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, some shady mochi get discovered on the Brave Asagi...?! Who is controlling Liko and the others and making them dance while chanting "Kibikibi"?! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ブレイブアサギ号で怪しいおもちを発見……!?
リコたちを操ってキビキビと踊らせているのは？
公式YouTubeチャンネルで予告編をチェックしよう！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 8th, 2026.

Kibikibi! Kibikibi! Kibikibikibikibikibikibikibikibi

キビキビ！キビキビ！キビキビキビキビキビキビキビキビ
2026年初のアニポケは1月9日(金)よる6時55分～
テレ東系で放送
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 7th, 2026.

Kibikibi, kibikibi
The first Anipoke episode of 2026 will air on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 6:55 PM on TV Tokyo.
*Broadcast times may vary in some areas.

キビキビ、キビキビ
2026年初のアニポケは1月9日(金)よる6時55分～テレ東系で放送
※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 Next Episode Featured Points on January 7th, 2026.

When Liko's grandmother Diana comes to the airship, she suddenly notices that not only has the dinner been left unattended in the kitchen, Murdock and the adults are gone as well?! And when she eventually finds Orio, Orio approaches her in a very unusual manner?! Will Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto be able to escape...?

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
リコの祖母・ダイアナが飛行船にやってくる！
しかし、ふと気づくとキッチンの夕飯は放置されている上に
マードックや大人たちがいない!?
やっと見つけたオリオは
いつもと違う様子で迫りくる!?
リコ・ロイ・ドット・ウルトは逃げ切れるのでしょうか…

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 7th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday January 9th, 2026 is... episode 123, "Shock and Horrors! Kibikibi Panic on the Ship"! A group of adults are closing in on Liko and the others while dancing an uncanny dance and chanting "Kibikibi"...?! There is "something" on the ship...

アニポケ 1/9(金)の放送は第123話「戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック」
「キビキビ」と不気味なダンスを踊りながら、リコたちに迫りくる大人たち…!?
この船には、「何か」がいる……。

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Illustrations Special Edition on January 7th, 2026.

"You want to dance? But it's so cold..."
Pokémon Anime Illustrations, Special Edition:
We present Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto's everyday life with their Pokémon. This installment features Dot and Welkamo. It looks like Welkamo asked Dot for a dance while they were airing the Gurumin costume (by Mojacookie). Next time, on January 14th 2026, we'll present Uruto's everyday life.

「踊るの？寒いんだけど…」
アニポケ イラスト特別編
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトのポケモンたちとの日常をお届け
今回はドットとウェルカモ
ぐるみんの着ぐるみを干している最中
ダンスに誘われたみたい
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）
次回は2026年1月14日にウルトの日常をお届け

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 6th, 2026.

The first Pokémon anime episode of 2026 will be episode 123, "Shock and Horrors! Kibikibi Panic on the Ship", airing Friday January 9th, 2026 at 6:55pm. A broken plate. An overturned chair. A blackened gratin. "It" is standing there in the dark and eerily silent room. Kibi... Ki... Kibi... (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

2026年初のアニポケ は1/9(金)よる6時55分～
第123話「戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック」
割れた皿。
横倒しのイス。
黒く焦げついたグラタン。
静まり返った暗い部屋に、
“それ”は立っていた。
キビ…キ…キビ…
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

On December 28th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Uruto.

"Kowasa to wakuwaku wo poketto ni shimaikonde hashittekita"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 3

怖さとワクワクをポケットにしまいこんで走ってきた
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.3

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Character Relationship Chart Update for Rising Again on December 23rd, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Character Relationship Chart Update: The new Rising Again character relationship chart has Friede added to it! Check it out here: Link The next episode of the Pokémon anime will air on the TV Tokyo Network Friday, January 9th, 2026 (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

アニポケ 相関図更新
フリードの姿が加わった
ライジングアゲインの新相関図
こちらからチェック！
アニポケ 次回は2026年1月9日(金)よる6時55分～
テレ東系で放送
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime News on December 24th, 2025 announcing the Gekirin albums were available to purchase starting that day.

Pokémon Anime News:
Polkadot Stingray's new album Gekirin, which includes the Pokémon anime ending theme "Nete mo samete mo", goes on sale today! Check here for info: https://umusic.jp/6HTaAt7W

アニポケ 情報
ポルカドットスティングレイ (@POLKA_fukuoka)のニューアルバム「逆鱗」が本日発売
アニポケのエンディングテーマ「ねてもさめても」
も収録されています！
情報はこちらでチェック！
https://plk.lnk.to/gekirin_cd

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Illustrations, Special Edition on December 24th, 2025.

"What is it, Masquernya?"
Pokémon Anime Illustrations, Special Edition:
We present Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto's everyday life with their Pokémon. This installation features Liko and Masquernya (by Mojacookie). Next time, on December 31st, we'll present Roy's everyday life.

「なーに？マスカーニャ」
アニポケ イラスト特別編
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトのポケモンたちとの日常をお届け
今回はリコとマスカーニャ
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）
次回は12月31日にロイの日常をお届けします

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a wallpaper on December 25th, 2025.

Today is Christmas! To celebrate, we're giving you a mobile wallpaper showing the Pokémon having a party. Have a wonderful day!

今日はクリスマス
ということでポケモンたちのパーティーの壁紙をプレゼント
素敵な一日をお過ごしください

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an air date reminder on December 26th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime is on a break today. The next episode, episode 123, "Shock and Horrors! Kibikibi Panic on the Ship", will air Friday January 9th 2026. On a certain ship, in the not-too-distant future... people disappear... one by one... Please make sure not to eat any unfamiliar mochi over New Year's... (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

本日のアニポケはお休みです
次回は2026年1月9日(金)
第123話「戦慄！船上のキビキビパニック」
そう遠くない未来、とある船の上で…
ひとり…またひとりといなくなる…
年末年始も
決して知らない餅は食べないでください…
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

On December 26th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Liko and Roy.

"Deai ga tsunaida aioraito tatakai no naka de kyoumeishiatte ita"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 1

出会いが繋いだアイオライト戦いの中で共鳴し合っていた
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.1

On December 27th, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Uruto's Mega Kairyu.

"Kimi ga iru sore dake de tamaranaku kokoro ga hazundeshimau"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 2

君がいるそれだけでたまらなく心が弾んでしまう
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.2

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Playback on December 22nd, 2025.

Pokémon Anime Playback:
We present a compilation of what Friede has looked like up until now. He used to be a researcher at Exceed, but quit the company, then formed the Rising Volt Tacklers. Make sure to check out the Youtube upload of the new episode to learn what kind of investigation he went to space to conduct, okay?

アニポケ プレイバック
フリードの現在までの姿を一気に振り返り
かつてはエクシード社の研究員で
会社を辞めてライジングボルテッカーズを結成したフリード
宇宙に行ってどんな調査をしてきたのかは
見逃し配信でぜひチェックしてね！

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Illustration on December 31st, 2025.

"You're singing in your sleep?!"
Pokémon Anime Illustrations, Special Edition:
We present Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto's everyday life with their Pokémon. This installment features Roy and Laudbon. It looks like Laudbon fell asleep before it finished eating its Berries! (by Mojacookie). Next time, on January 7th 2026, we'll present Dot's everyday life.

「寝ながら歌ってる!?」
アニポケ イラスト特別編
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルトのポケモンたちとの日常をお届け
今回はロイとラウドボーンラウドボーンはきのみを食べかけで眠ってしまったみたい！
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）
次回は2026年1月7日にドットの日常をお届け

On December 31st, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Amethio.

"Toomawarishitatte sore ga saitan de kowasa to wakuwaku wo poketto ni shimaikonde hashittekita"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 4

遠回りしたってそれが最短で怖さとワクワクをポケットにしまいこんで走ってきた
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.4

On December 31st, 2025, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet thanking people for watching the anime in 2025.

Thank you so much for watching the Pokémon anime this year as well. Even though the Rising Volt Tacklers went through the experience of disbanding after the decisive battle in Rakua... the group has now reformed and once again heads onward! The mystery surrounding Rakulium is now being revealed bit by bit as well... Keep your eyes peeled in 2026 too!

本年もアニポケをご視聴いただきどうもありがとうございました。
ラクアでの決戦を経て一度は解散を経験しながらも…
ライジングボルテッカーズは再び結成し前に進み続けています！
ラクリウムについての謎も少しずつ明らかに…
2026年もご注目ください！

On January 1st, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime New Year's Greetings.

Pokémon Anime New Year's Greetings:
Happy new year! Here's to a great 2026 with the Pokémon anime! A batch of Pokémon anime episodes 116-121 is currently available for streaming on the official Pokémon Youtube channel, as are episodes commemorating Friede's return! We hope you'll take the time to enjoy the Pokémon anime over New Year's as well!

アニポケ 新年のご挨拶
あけましておめでとうございます
2026年もアニポケをよろしくお願いします
ポケモン公式YouTubeではアニポケ116〜121話まで一挙配信中！
さらに、フリード帰還記念のエピソードも配信中
お正月も
ゆっくりとアニポケを楽しんでください

On January 1st, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Dot.

"Kimi no namida boku ni kikasete"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 5

君の涙 僕に聞かせて
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.5

On January 2nd, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Instructor Starmie.

"Tonari ni iru sore dake de doko made mo ayumeru ki ga shita"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 6

隣にいるそれだけでどこまでも歩める気がした
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.6

On January 3rd, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art for Iolite featuring Friede.

"Hitori de wa koerarenai bouken boku-tachi wa kaze no shimesu saki e"
Opening theme Iolite key frame showcase No. 7

一人では超えられない冒険僕たちは風の示す先へ
アニポケ マニア特別編OPテーマ「アイオライト」原画紹介No.7

On January 8th, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with concept art featuring Welkamo.

We present a key frame of Welkamo from episode 123. It grins as it watches the Rising Volt Tacklers dance an uncanny dance?!

アニポケ マニア
第123話よりウェルカモの原画をご紹介
不気味なダンスを踊るライジングボルテッカーズを見てウェルカモはにっこり!?