The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Illustration Special Edition on January 14th, 2026.

"There! It was mega sparkly, just as we thought!"
Pokémon Anime Illustrations, Special Edition:
We present Liko, Roy, Dot and Uruto's everyday life with their Pokémon. This final installment features Uruto and Yamirami. Yamirami looks really satisfied as it shows off a rock it had taken a liking to (by Mojacookie).

「お！やっぱりメガキラキラだな～！」
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
最後はウルトとヤミラミ
お気に入りの石を見せて、満足そうなヤミラミです
（by #もじゃクッキー @mojacookie）

Screenwriter Kureha Matsuzawa (松澤くれは) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on January 23rd, 2026, indicating he wrote the Screenplay for this episode.

I wrote the screenplay for Anipoke Episode 124!
Finally, Carbou evolves! Gurenarma and Soublades team up!!
Don't miss the catch-up stream!!!

アニポケ124話脚本担当しました
ついにカルボウが進化！グレンアルマとソウブレイズの共闘！！
見逃し配信もお見逃しなく！！！

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on January 23rd, 2026.


Six Heroes rescue operation!! Infiltrate the Explorers Headquarters!!

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 learn that the Six Heroes are being held captive at Explorer Headquarters. The Six Heroes' power is essential to destroy Rakulium. With Amethio joining them, the operation to rescue the Six Heroes begins!

According to intel from Zir and Conia, the Six Heroes are being held underground at the Explorer Headquarters. Spinel is currently at Exceed Corporation, so he's not there. There's no telling when they might be moved to another facility, so there's no time to waste. This is the perfect chance!!

▲ Heading to the enemy headquarters. Spinel might have a trap waiting, but... they have no choice but to go!!

To outwit the scheming Spinel, they must outmaneuver him at every turn! As planned in the pre-operation briefing, Liko and the others infiltrate the headquarters. The rescue operation seemed to be proceeding smoothly, but then Rubella and Indi stand in their way!!

Liko's Carbou and Amethio's Soublades face off. But the infiltration operation takes an unexpected turn...!?


▲ Liko and the others split up to attempt the infiltration. Amethio heads for the headquarters on Armorga!


▲ Taking advantage of an opening, Roy and the others land at headquarters aboard the Brave Asagi. Has the infiltration succeeded!?


▲ Rubella and Indy stand in their way. Were they expecting Liko and the others to show up to rescue the Six Heroes all along!?


▲ One rampaging Strong Sphere Bohmander is already a handful..... but two!! Suddenly they're in a pinch!?


▲ Stepping up to meet them are the perfectly synchronized Carbou and Soublades. Can their joined force break through!?

Find out how the operation turns out on the Anipoke tonight at 6:55 PM!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】六英雄奪還作戦!! エクスプローラーズ本部へ潜入せよ!!
六英雄奪還作戦!!エクスプローラーズ本部へ潜入せよ!!
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!!
六英雄たちがエクスプローラーズ本部に捕らわれているという情報をつかんだリコたち。ラクリウムを消滅させるためにも六英雄の力は必要不可欠。アメジオも加わり、六英雄奪還作戦が開始する！
ジルとコニアの内部情報によると、六英雄はエクスプローラーズ本部の地下に捕らわれているという。そしてスピネルは今、エクシード社にいるため不在。いつまた別の施設に移されるかも分からず、もはや一刻の猶予もない。だが言い換えるなら今が絶好のチャンス!!
▲向かうは敵の本部。スピネルの罠が待っているかもしれないが……行くしかない!!
策士であるスピネルを欺くには裏の裏をかく必要がある！　事前の作戦会議どおりリコたちは本部へと潜入する。順調に進んでいるかと思われた奪還作戦だったが、そこにルーベラとインディが立ちはだかる!!
対峙するリコのカルボウとアメジオのソウブレイズ。そして潜入作戦は思わぬ事態に……!?
▲部隊を分けて潜入を試みるリコたち。アメジオはアーマーガアに乗って本部へ！
▲その隙にブレイブアサギ号で本部へ降り立つロイたち。潜入は成功か!?
▲立ちはだかるルーベラとインディ。やはりリコたちが六英雄救出に現れることは想定内か!?
▲1匹でも手を焼くストロングスフィアで暴走したボーマンダが2匹……!!　いきなりピンチ!?
▲迎え撃つのは息ぴったりのカルボウとソウブレイズ。力を合わせて突破なるか!?
ということで潜入作戦の行方は今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで！

On January 23rd, 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 23rd, 2026 to January 30th, 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 124 Storming Explorers Headquarters!
What did you think?
Even though it looked like the group successfully managed to make their way into the headquarters... it turned out Spinel had been pulling the strings behind the scenes all along.
The next episode will now have them battling the Explorers again?!
The Youtube upload of today's episode is an absolute must see!

アニポケ 第124話「突入！エクスプローラーズ本部」
いかがでしたか？
エクスプローラーズ本部への侵入は成功したように見えたものの…
裏で糸を引いていたスピネル
次回、エクスプローラーズと再びバトルに!?
見逃し配信、必見です！

On January 23rd, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an episode airing reminder.

Wearing its Auspicious Armor, Carbou battles alongside Soublades...! Will Liko, Roy, Dot, Uruto and Amethio's Six Heroes rescue operation be successful? Don't miss the Pokémon anime episode coming up soon at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第124話「突入！エクスプローラーズ本部」
イワイノヨロイを身にまとったカルボウがソウブレイズ と力を合わせてバトルに挑む…！
リコ、ロイ、ドット、ウルト、そしてアメジオ
全員が協力する六英雄奪還作戦は成功なるか
この後、よる6時55分のアニポケを絶対にお見逃しなく！

On January 23rd, 2026, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! Amethio lands on the Brave Asagi before the Six Heroes rescue operation is put into action! After a strategy meeting, they all spend time on their own until the operation begins: Dot works on a strategy all the way up to the last moment, while Liko's Carbou puts on the gift it got from Diana! And Amethio is watching the view from the Brave Asagi...?

金曜日はアニポケの日
六英雄奪還作戦前に、アメジオがブレイブアサギ号に到着！
みんなで作戦会議をして、作戦までそれぞれの時間を過ごします
ドットはギリギリまで作戦を練り
リコのカルボウはダイアナからの贈り物を着用！
アメジオはブレイブアサギ号からの眺めを見て…？

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on January 22nd, 2026.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Liko and the others go to Explorers Headquarters to rescue the Six Heroes... In addition, Liko's Carbou puts on the Auspicious Armor and takes on a pair of mighty opponents. Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、リコたちが六英雄を救うためにエクスプローラーズ本部へ……
リコのカルボウもイワイノヨロイを着て、強敵相手に立ち向かう。
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 a Pokémon Anime Quiz on January 21st, 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 does Uruto say to Amethio about the Rising Volt Tacklers?
A: "They're my underlings, see?"
B: "I mega like 'em"

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 Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on January 21st, 2026.

Explorers Headquarters is securely guarded. Liko and the others launch a Six Heroes rescue operation, but find Rubella and Indi standing in their way...?! Liko's Carbou and Amethio's Soublades battle them together.

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
厳重な警備がしかれているエクスプローラーズ本部
六英雄奪還作戦を実行するもルーベラとインディが立ちはだかり…!?
リコのカルボウとアメジオのソウブレイズが力を合わせてバトルします

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on January 21st, 2026.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday January 23rd, 2026 is... episode 124, "Storming Explorers Headquarters!" Having learned that the Six Heroes are being held captive at Explorers Headquarters, Liko and the others decide to storm it together with Amethio!

アニポケ 1/23(金)の放送は第124話「突入！エクスプローラーズ本部」
六英雄がエクスプローラーズ本部に囚われているという情報を掴んだリコたち。
アメジオも作戦に参加し、本部へ突入することに！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Illustration Special Edition on January 20th, 2026.

"Kowakutatte dokidoki tomannai yo, nete mo samete mo zutto issho sa!"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 6

怖くたってドキドキ止まんないよねてもさめても　ずっと一緒さ！
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.6

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame from Asleep or Awake on January 19th, 2026.

"Chousaikou no ankooru"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 5

超最高のアンコール
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.5

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame from Asleep or Awake on January 18th, 2026.

"Bouken ni shiyou yo kitto bokura wa ittoushou"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 4

冒険にしようよきっと僕らは一等賞
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.4

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame from Asleep or Awake on January 17th, 2026.

"Boku to utatte iyou yo"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 3

僕と歌っていようよ
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.3

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Pokémon Anime Recap on January 16th, 2026.

Pokémon Anime Recap:
Diana had gone on an adventure to the Land of Kitakami together with Hamber from the Explorers. The Momowarou she got there ended up creating quite the scene on the Brave Asagi, but Diana's actual reason for coming there was that she had something she wanted to give Liko! What was that something...? Check out the Youtube upload of the newest episode and see for yourself!

アニポケ 振り返り
エクスプローラーズのハンベルと共に
キタカミの里で冒険していたダイアナ
そこでゲットしたモモワロウがブレイブアサギ号にひと騒動を起こしてしまいましたが、本当はリコに渡したかったものが！
それは…？
見逃し配信でチェック！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame from Asleep or Awake on January 16th, 2026.

"Shokugo no doonatsu wa mata kondo? Ichikabachika dou suru ka kimeyou"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 2

食後のドーナツはまた今度？1か8かどうするか決めよう
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.2

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a airing reminder on January 16th, 2026.

The Pokémon anime is on a break today. The next episode, episode 124, "Storming Explorers Headquarters!", will air Friday January 23th 2026. Liko and the others go to the Explorers Headquarters to rescue to the Six Heroes! Not only that, but Amethio joins in as well...?! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

今日のアニポケ放送はお休みです
次回は、1月23日(金)第124話「突入！エクスプローラーズ本部」
六英雄たちを助けるため
リコたちがエクスプローラーズ本部へ！
さらに、アメジオも参戦…!?
※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 key frame from Asleep or Awake on January 15th, 2026.

"Nete mo samete mo zutto issho sa, taratta!"
Ending theme Nete mo samete mo key frame showcase No. 1

ねてもさめてもずっと一緒さ、たらった！
アニポケ マニア特別編EDテーマ「ねてもさめても」原画紹介No.1

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Rising Again Recap on January 15th, 2026.

Rising Again Recap:
These are the companions that have evolved: Tebrim has evolved into Brimuon, Achigator has evolved into Laudbon, and Collecurei (Chest Forme) has evolved into Surfugo! All three have also bonded further with Liko, Roy and Dot as a result! Now, which Pokémon will evolve next...?

ライジングアゲイン 振り返り
進化した仲間たち！
テブリムからブリムオン
アチゲータからラウドボーン
コレクレー(はこフォルム)からサーフゴー
リコ、ロイ、ドットたちとの絆もより強くなりました
さぁ、次に進化するポケモンは…？

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted reminded viewers on January 15th, 2026, that AnimeJapan 2026 would take place on Saturday March 28th, 2026 and Sunday March 29th, 2026.

AnimeJapan 2026, taking place on Saturday March 28th, 2026 and Sunday March 29th, 2026, will have a Pokémon anime booth this year as well! More information to come, so look forward to it!

3月28日(土)・29日(日)開催の「AnimeJapan 2026」にアニポケ ブースが今年も登場！
詳細は、続報をお楽しみに！

Corocoro Comic February 2026 Issue (月刊コロコロコミック 2026年2月号) was published by Shogakukan on January 15th, 2026. There was a page dedicated to the anime.

IN-DEPTH FEATURE 3: THE ANIME
THE TIME TO RESCUE THE SIX HEROES IS NEAR!!
Battling the Six Heroes AGAIN! 2026 will have more fierce battles of the kind you'll only be able to see in the anime!

THE TIME HAS COME FOR LIKO AND THE OTHERS TO DEMONSTRATE WHAT THEY'VE GAINED FROM THEIR TRANING!!
Liko and the others have finished their battle training at Blueberry Academy. They now once again attempt to rescue the Six Heroes!
*Their previous rescue operation ended in failure...

WHO ARE THE SIX HEROES?
They are a group of six Pokémon that used to travel with the Ancient Adventurer Lucius. With the exception of the black Rayquaza, they are currently all under the Explorers' control.

KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON LIKO'S CARBOU!!
*What kind of growth will it showcase during the upcoming battles against the enemy?!
*Its first meeting with Amethio's Soublades signaled the beginning of its growth!

FRIEDE HAS BECOME A TRAINER OF MEGA EVOLVED POKÉMON AS WELL!
*Mega Starmie has made its anime debut! Look forward to learning what kind of role it will play in the future!!

COROCORO HAS SCOOPED THE TITLE OF THE NEXT INTRIGUING EPISODE!
Scheduled for Friday January 23rd, 2026: "Storming Explorers Headquarters!"

Source: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/magazines/0380902126

On January 22nd, 2026, the official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a tweet with key frames featuring Amethio and Soublades.

Amethio: 13:08
Soublades: 13:11

We present key frames of Amethio and Soublades from episode 124. Amethio used to be a member of the Explorers. It seems he's come up with a plan to catch Spinel off guard, however...?!

アニポケ マニア
第124話よりアメジオとソウブレイズの原画をご紹介
元々はエクスプローラーズの一員だったアメジオ
スピネルの隙をつく作戦を考えているようですが…!?

Animator Kurouni(クロウニ) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on January 28th, 2026, indicating they worked on this scene.


I'm a bit late, but I was in charge of the LO for this scene!
It was truly an honor to have worked on Gurenarma's first battle.

少し遅くなりましたが、このシーンのLOを担当させていただきました！
グレンアルマの初バトルに参加できて、本当に光栄です

Animator Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on January 23rd, 2026, indicating the scenes he worked on.

Sorry for the delay!
For this week's Anipoke, I handled the animation for the "Give it your all, Ember!" changed to "Armor Cannon" scene!
Congrats on Gurenarma's evolution!

遅くなりました！
今週のアニポケ、「おもいっきり、ひのこ」
改め「アーマーキャノン」の作画を担当しました！
グレンアルマ進化おめでとう