Limthong Chidphong posted on their X account on August 22nd, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode as an Assistant Episode Director and a fan art of Uruto and Uruto's Mega Kairyu.

「ポケットモンスター」107話、演出助手として参加させていただきました！宜しくお願いします！
I was episode director assistant for episode 107 of Pokemon, enjoy the episode!
ผมมีส่วนร่วมเป็นผู้ช่วยผู้กำกับใน โปเกมอน ตอนที่ 107 ขอให้สนุกกับการรับชมนะ!

CoroCoro Comic's Official website posted an article about this episode just before the original airing on August 22nd, 2025.


Uruto finds himself in mega trouble after infiltrating the Explorers' hideout!?

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 Dark Ball Ult cherished contains none other than Kairyu! Using Kairyu's power to repel the Explorers, Uruto pursued them and reached their hideout. But Uruto was discovered by the Explorers and captured......!!


▲ Uruto pursues the Explorers and witnesses them entering the hideout.


▲ Uruto follows them and infiltrates the hideout. Spinel is inside!


▲ Uruto is captured by the Explorers while shielding Yamirami!

Uruto is trapped in a room within the hideout by the Explorers. Without his partner Yamirami, he is unable to escape and Uruto is at a loss. If he only hadn't run away... Just as he faces this desperate crisis, Roy appears to save Uruto!!


▲ Roy rushed to Uruto's rescue. Even though Uruto ran away because of a fight with Roy... Escape is the priority now!

Roy and the others successfully rescue Uruto and attempt to escape the hideout, only to be confronted by the Explorers! Roy and Uruto struggle against Pokémon enhanced by Strong Spheres. Just then, Uruto's Kairyu......!?


▲ A battle against Rubella and Indi! The only way to escape this hideout is to defeat them!


▲ The Explorers don't hesitate to use Strong Spheres to power up their Pokémon!


▲ Furthermore, Berakasu also interferes and Roy and the others are forced into a tough fight!


▲ Just at that moment, Uruto's Mega Ring emitted a bright light.....!?


▲ Once again, Uruto's Kairyu comes out!! What is going on......!?

The continuation of this battle airs tonight on the Anipoke at 6:55 PM! Roy and Uruto are gradually deepening their bond. Keep your eyes glued as you witness their mega growth!

【アニポケまであとちょっと！】エクスプローラーズのアジトに潜入したウルトがメガ大ピンチ!?
エクスプローラーズのアジトに潜入したウルトがメガ大ピンチ!?
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!!
ウルトが大事にしていた開かずのダークボール、その中身はなんとカイリューだった！　カイリューの力でエクスプローラーズを退けたウルトは、そのあとを追ってアジトへとたどり着く。
しかしウルトはエクスプローラーズに見つかり、捕らえられてしまう……!!
▲逃げたエクスプローラーズを追うウルトは、施設に入っていく姿を目撃する。
▲後を追って施設に潜入するウルト。施設内にはスピネルの姿も！
▲ヤミラミをかばう形でウルトはエクスプローラーズに捕らえられてしまう！
エクスプローラーズによって施設内の一室に閉じ込められてしまうウルト。パートナーのヤミラミもおらず、脱出することもできずに途方に暮れるウルト。
こんなことなら家出なんてしなければ……。そんな絶体絶命のピンチにウルトを助けに現れたのはロイだった!!
▲ウルトのピンチに駆けつけたロイ。ウルトが家出する原因はロイとのケンカだったけど……今は脱出が先だ！
ウルトの救出に成功し施設を脱出しようとするロイたちの前にエクスプローラーズが立ちはだかる！
ストロングスフィアで強化されたポケモンたちに苦戦するロイとウルト。そのとき、ウルトのカイリューが……!?
▲ルーベラとインディとバトルに！　施設を脱出するには倒すしかない！
▲迷わずストロングスフィアを使ってポケモンを強化するエクスプローラーズ！
▲さらにはベラカスによる妨害もあり大苦戦を強いられるロイたち！
▲そのときウルトのメガリングがかがやきを放ち……!?
▲ふたたびウルトのカイリューが飛びだした!!　これは一体……!?
このバトルの続きは今日よる6時55分からのアニポケで！
少しずつ絆を深めるロイとウルト。2人の成長からメガ目が離せない！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode airing reminder on August 22nd, 2025.

Roy has come to Uruto's rescue, but they both end up in deep trouble during the battle against the Strong Sphere-strengthened Pokémon... Just then, Kairyu ends up letting out a roar...! Mega don't megavert your eyes from this duo's bond in today's Pokémon anime episode! Make sure to watch it at 6:55pm!

アニポケ 第107話「ふたり、友として」
ウルトを助けにきたロイ！
しかし、ストロングスフィアで強化された
ポケモンとのバトルは絶体絶命のピンチ…
その時、カイリュー が咆哮し…！
今日のアニポケは
ふたりの絆からメガ目が離せない！
よる6時55分からぜひご覧ください！

On August 22nd, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted a Pokémon Anime Day promotional message.

Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! After getting discovered by Spinel, Uruto allows Yamirami to escape, but ends up captured himself. His rescue comes in the form of Roy and Captain Pikachu, and together they confront the Explorers! They struggle greatly, but then Kairyu appears as if responding to the thoughts Uruto harbors...!

金曜日はアニポケの日
スピネルに見つかったウルトはヤミラミ を逃がして捕らわれることに
そこへ助けに来たロイ、キャプテンピカチュウと共にエクスプローラーズに立ち向かいます
苦戦する中、ウルトが抱いた思いに
応えるかのようにカイリュー が現れ…！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a mobile wallpaper calendar reminder on August 22nd, 2025.

Mega don't megavert your eyes from today's episode! This is a special day that even had sparkles on the wallpaper calendar! Make absolutely sure to watch this episode live!

本日の放送はメガ目が離せない！
壁紙カレンダー でもキラキラ輝いている特別な日です
ぜひリアルタイムでお楽しみください

The official Japanese Pokémon PR X account posted a preview on August 21st, 2025.

In tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime, Uruto and Roy end up in a battle against the Explorers, but find themselves in deep trouble due to the repeated attacks from the Hihidaruma and Beracas! Check out the episode preview on the official Youtube channel!

明日のアニポケは、ロイとウルトがエクスプローラーズとバトルに！
しかし、ヒヒダルマとベラカスの連続こうげきで大ピンチに？
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 Quiz on on August 21st, 2025.

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 the captured Uruto yell after losing his patience?
A: Ugh, this is hopeless!!
B: Somebody help me!!

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 on August 20th, 2025.

In episode 107, we'll see Hamber from the Explorers and Liko's grandmother Diana start making their move...! These two have gone on adventures together in the past, but Hamber has also assaulted the old castle where Diana lives on behalf of the Explorers. What is the reason these two are working together on something now...?!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
第107話では、エクスプローラーズのハンベルと
リコの祖母・ダイアナに動きが…！
かつて、一緒に冒険したこともある仲の2人
エクスプローラーズとして、ハンベルが
ダイアナの住む古城を襲撃したこともありました
そんな2人が行動を共にしている理由は…!?

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a Next Episode Featured Points on August 20th, 2025.

Rubella and Indi from the Explorers block Uruto and Roy's way... and the duo not only have to contend with their Hihidaruma, they also seem to be getting crushed by gravity?! But as they struggle greatly against their opponents and their Strong Spheres, Kairyu once again appears from Uruto's Dark Ball...!

アニポケ 次回注目ポイント
ウルトとロイに立ちふさがるのはエクスプローラーズのルーベラとインディ
相手は #ヒヒダルマ たちだけではなく…
重力に押しつぶされそうに!?
ストロングスフィアを使う相手に苦戦する中
ウルトのダークボールから再びカイリュー が現れて…！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted an episode preview on August 20th, 2025.

The Pokémon anime episode airing Friday August 22nd, 2025 is... episode 107, "The Two Of Us, As Friends"! Chasing after the Explorers, Uruto infiltrates their hideout alongside Yamirami, but ends up getting captured. His rescue comes in the form of... Roy!

アニポケ 8/22(金)の放送は第107話「ふたり、友として」
エクスプローラーズを追いヤミラミ と共にアジトに潜入したウルト
しかし、捕らわれてしまい
絶体絶命のピンチ
助けに現れたのは…ロイ！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a picture of Minori Suzuki throwing the first pitch on August 19th, 2025.

During F Village Summer Park and the Pokémon anime's collab game, Liko's voice actress Minori Suzuki-san made the ceremonial first pitch! Her pitch sure was shining in full bloom, don't you agree?

「F VILLAGE SUMMER PARK」とアニポケのコラボ試合
リコ役鈴木みのりさんのファーストピッチが行われました！
満開に輝くピッチングを見せてくれましたね

YouTube Clip - 【テレビアニメ ポケットモンスター 】リコ役 鈴木みのり さんのファーストピッチ！キャプテンピカチュウ も応援に

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jOH41va0Mo

YouTube Clip - 【エスコンで踊ってみました 】リコ役 鈴木みのり さんキャプテンピカチュウ がノリノリでダンス！【テレビアニメ ポケットモンスター 】

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSqVq_4TTM

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a picture on August 17th, 2025, of ME:I at the 2025 ME:I 1st Arena Live Tour “THIS IS ME:I” Kanagawa concert where they sang Ready Go.

Captain Pikachu made an appearance at the Kanagawa concert of the 2025 ME:I 1st Arena Live Tour “THIS IS ME:I”, enjoying the Ready Go performance alongside everyone. The Pokémon anime ending animation played on the screen there as well. What did you think of this collab between the members of Me:I and Cap?

2025 ME:I 1ST ARENA LIVE TOUR “THIS IS ME:I”
神奈川公演にてキャプテンピカチュウ が登場
「Ready Go」で一緒に楽しみました
アニポケ エンディング映像もスクリーンに流れましたね
ME:Iの皆さんとキャップのコラボ、いかがでしたか？

The official Korean Pokémon Anime PR X account posted the preview for this episode and revealed the Korean title on December 30th, 2025.

<둘이, 친구로서>
익스플로러즈의 아지트에서
루벨라와 인디와 붙은 로드와 울트!
스트롱스피어로 강해진 포켓몬들에게 고전하는 와중,울트의 망나뇽이...!?
12월 30일 저녁 7시 재능TV 본방사수

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted on his X account on August 22nd, 2025, indicating he worked on this episode.

In today's AniPoke, I was involved in everything from Storyboards, to Key Animation and also an Animation Director!
Please be sure to watch it!!

本日のアニポケ、絵コンテチェックから原画、作画監督と色々参加しておりました！
ぜひご視聴ください！！

Alunite posted on their X account on August 22nd, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode.

「ポケットモンスター」107話、株式会社Aluniteは演出と原画として参加させていただきました。
We helped with Direction and some keyframe animations for Pokémon Horizons episode 107, check It out!

Misu Yamaneko (MISU山猫) posted on their X account on August 22nd, 2025, indicating they worked on this episode and also posted a fan art of Uruto and Uruto's Mega Kairyu.

ポケットモンスター107話、演出を担当しました！
I was episode director for Pokémon Horizons ep 107! Hope you enjoyed !

The English dub released on February 27th, 2026, had Ult say Dragon Dive instead of Dragon Rush. Dragon Dive (ドラゴンダイブ) is the Japanese name of the move Dragon Rush.

Ult: Now Dragonite! Use Dragon Dive!
Uruto: Kairyu, Dragon Dive!
ウルト: カイリュー ドラゴンダイブ！

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted a key frame on August 21st, 2025 of Uruto.

We present a key frame of Uruto from episode 107. He has a much more serious expression here than he normally has; A certain emotion starts to swell inside him as he confronts his enemies, leading to a mega powerful battle?!

アニポケ マニア
第107話より、ウルトの原画をご紹介
いつもより真剣な表情のウルト
敵に立ち向かう中で、ある感情が芽生えます！
メガ最強なバトルが繰り広げられる!?