Pokémon Horizons: Laqua's Quest — New Anime Season Starts June 27
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series - New Season Sneak Peek
Netflix has announced that the third part of Pokémon Horizons: The Series — titled The Search for Laqua — will begin streaming on June 27. This marks the return of the second season of the Pokémon: Horizons anime.
Watch the Preview
A sneak peek video was shared on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, giving fans a first look at what's to come.
Season Timeline
- Premiere: February 7 on Netflix
- Second part streaming: Since April 25
- Third part: Premiered last August
- Fourth part: Began streaming in November
Series Background
Originally, Pokémon Horizons was slated to debut on Netflix in the U.S. in February 2024. However, it actually premiered in March 2024.
Additional details:
- The second part started streaming in May 2024
- The third part aired in August 2024
- The fourth part has been available since November 2024
Japanese Broadcast & Storylines
The anime debuted in Japan in April 2023 with a special one-hour episode. It airs every Friday at 6:55 p.m. JST.
In October 2023, the series launched its second arc, "The Brilliance of Terapagos" (Terapagos no Kagayaki), which continues with episode 29. The latest arc, introduced in April 2024, features characters from Kitakami—a location also seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Teal Mask expansion.
Key Themes and Characters
- Main protagonists: Liko and Roy, new dual heroes
- Pokémon featured: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and the Shiny legendary Rayquaza
- New characters: Friede (Pokémon professor) and Captain Pikachu (Pokémon partner)
Staff and Production
- Director: Saori Den (Mirage Queen Prefers Circus)
- Creative Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon, Pocket Monster Mezase Pokémon Master)
- Series Scripts: Dai Satō (Eureka Seven, Cowboy Bebop)
- Action Director: Tetsuo Yajima
- Character Designer: Rei Yamazaki
- Sub-character Designer: Kyōko Itō
- Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
- Music Composer: Conisch
Additional Notes
The series features new characters and adventures inspired by recent Pokémon games, including locations from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Fans can look forward to more exciting episodes as the series continues its journey.
Source: Email correspondence.