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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 104: Carbou's Wish
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 104: Carbou's Wish

Canon/MED

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10.0

49 Fans

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QUICK TAKES

kitto_katsu's avatar
kitto_katsu
that battle between charcadet and ceruledge looked absolutely incredible and the way the moves were animated felt so much more fluid than usual
kanarazu_kami_72's avatar
kanarazu_kami_72
i still can't get over how liko stood her ground against amethio because she used to be so shy and now she is out here giving the former explorers a pep talk
eternatus_315's avatar
eternatus_315
seeing amethio hunting zygarde cells is such a huge shift for the series and he actually has a real goal now instead of just chasing liko and her pendant
sailor_lead_crow's avatar
sailor_lead_crow
amethio coming back was the best part of the week and seeing him find his purpose again because of liko and charcadet was a great turn for his character arc and it makes the whole zygarde cell quest feel earned because he is finally moving forward on his own terms now instead of just following orders like a robot
silentotaku's avatar
silentotaku
Charcadet using Clear Smog was such a smart move even if it lost the fight and the way Liko used that battle to reach Amethio was just amazing character development
ruby's avatar
ruby
Zirc and Conia staying loyal to Amethio even while he was hiding from Spinel is the best thing ever and the backstory about how they met him was so wholesome
kyogre_307's avatar
kyogre_307
Charcadet stood no chance against Ceruledge but that little guy has so much heart and the way it kept standing up really changed the energy of the whole scene
arceus_309's avatar
arceus_309
My heart broke a little for Amethio when he was talking about his mother and seeing him in such a bad place was rough but Liko was such a boss for finding him
alan_stuart's avatar
alan_stuart
It was so satisfying to see Liko take charge and be the one to motivate Amethio for a change after how their dynamic started. That island flashback really grounded his character for me, and then shifting gears into a hunt for Zygarde cells was such a smart move to keep the momentum going after he spent so much time in exile
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Spinel is actually terrifying as the new leader of the Explorers and seeing Agate spy on Hamber just makes the internal drama of that group way more interesting to watch
jolyne_cujoh's avatar
jolyne_cujoh
amethio looks so different with the longer hair and it was actually kind of sad seeing him so down before liko and charcadet showed him that he still has a lot to fight for
sasha_savor_109's avatar
sasha_savor_109
Seeing Amethio on that island really hit me because it made him feel human and Liko stepping up to snap him out of his funk was perfect
sanji_savant's avatar
sanji_savant
The animation during the forest battle was so smooth and it made Charcadet look like a beast even though it was clearly outmatched by Amethio's partner
melty_monarch's avatar
melty_monarch
i am desperate for charcadet to evolve after that performance and seeing him face off against ceruledge made me think he is going to be an armarouge soon
otakuking777's avatar
otakuking777
you can really see how much liko has changed because she was actually the one being assertive with amethio and standing her ground when he was acting all gloomy
elle_hq's avatar
elle_hq
spotting those gimmighoul coins at the start of the episode has you thinking dot might finally get that gholdengo and it would be a huge power boost for the group
zero_two_zenin's avatar
zero_two_zenin
That fight where Charcadet went up against a beast like Ceruledge and kept standing back up was a massive moment for that little guy, and Liko giving him that confidence is such a big change from the first episode
minato_maelstrom_95's avatar
minato_maelstrom_95
i was really impressed by how hard charcadet fought against ceruledge even if it was clearly outmatched and the visuals for those moves looked way better than usual
kushina_kunoichi's avatar
kushina_kunoichi
Charcadet took a beating from Ceruledge but that little guy has so much heart and it was enough to finally snap Amethio out of his funk
ganondorf_262's avatar
ganondorf_262
the reveal about the zygarde cells at the end is huge, and it makes you wonder if amethio is going to stay solo while he tracks them down

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the more challenge-driven 'Stay Ablaze, My Love for Gurumin!', episode 104 pivots to backstory and emotional groundwork by excavating Amethio's history through the eyes of Liko and her companions. This deeper character exploration enriches the group dynamics heading into the lighter-toned 'Sonansu... No, Konansu, Actually?!' that follows. It functions as a crucial connective episode, building narrative context that the series clearly intends to pay off as relationships continue to evolve.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the more challenge-driven 'Stay Ablaze, My Love for Gurumin!', episode 104 pivots to backstory and emotional groundwork by excavating Amethio's history through the eyes of Liko and her companions. This deeper character exploration enriches the group dynamics heading into the lighter-toned 'Sonansu... No, Konansu, Actually?!' that follows. It functions as a crucial connective episode, building narrative context that the series clearly intends to pay off as relationships continue to evolve.

QUICK TAKES

kitto_katsu's avatar
kitto_katsu
that battle between charcadet and ceruledge looked absolutely incredible and the way the moves were animated felt so much more fluid than usual
kanarazu_kami_72's avatar
kanarazu_kami_72
i still can't get over how liko stood her ground against amethio because she used to be so shy and now she is out here giving the former explorers a pep talk
eternatus_315's avatar
eternatus_315
seeing amethio hunting zygarde cells is such a huge shift for the series and he actually has a real goal now instead of just chasing liko and her pendant
sailor_lead_crow's avatar
sailor_lead_crow
amethio coming back was the best part of the week and seeing him find his purpose again because of liko and charcadet was a great turn for his character arc and it makes the whole zygarde cell quest feel earned because he is finally moving forward on his own terms now instead of just following orders like a robot
silentotaku's avatar
silentotaku
Charcadet using Clear Smog was such a smart move even if it lost the fight and the way Liko used that battle to reach Amethio was just amazing character development
ruby's avatar
ruby
Zirc and Conia staying loyal to Amethio even while he was hiding from Spinel is the best thing ever and the backstory about how they met him was so wholesome
kyogre_307's avatar
kyogre_307
Charcadet stood no chance against Ceruledge but that little guy has so much heart and the way it kept standing up really changed the energy of the whole scene
arceus_309's avatar
arceus_309
My heart broke a little for Amethio when he was talking about his mother and seeing him in such a bad place was rough but Liko was such a boss for finding him
alan_stuart's avatar
alan_stuart
It was so satisfying to see Liko take charge and be the one to motivate Amethio for a change after how their dynamic started. That island flashback really grounded his character for me, and then shifting gears into a hunt for Zygarde cells was such a smart move to keep the momentum going after he spent so much time in exile
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Spinel is actually terrifying as the new leader of the Explorers and seeing Agate spy on Hamber just makes the internal drama of that group way more interesting to watch
jolyne_cujoh's avatar
jolyne_cujoh
amethio looks so different with the longer hair and it was actually kind of sad seeing him so down before liko and charcadet showed him that he still has a lot to fight for
sasha_savor_109's avatar
sasha_savor_109
Seeing Amethio on that island really hit me because it made him feel human and Liko stepping up to snap him out of his funk was perfect
sanji_savant's avatar
sanji_savant
The animation during the forest battle was so smooth and it made Charcadet look like a beast even though it was clearly outmatched by Amethio's partner
melty_monarch's avatar
melty_monarch
i am desperate for charcadet to evolve after that performance and seeing him face off against ceruledge made me think he is going to be an armarouge soon
otakuking777's avatar
otakuking777
you can really see how much liko has changed because she was actually the one being assertive with amethio and standing her ground when he was acting all gloomy
elle_hq's avatar
elle_hq
spotting those gimmighoul coins at the start of the episode has you thinking dot might finally get that gholdengo and it would be a huge power boost for the group
zero_two_zenin's avatar
zero_two_zenin
That fight where Charcadet went up against a beast like Ceruledge and kept standing back up was a massive moment for that little guy, and Liko giving him that confidence is such a big change from the first episode
minato_maelstrom_95's avatar
minato_maelstrom_95
i was really impressed by how hard charcadet fought against ceruledge even if it was clearly outmatched and the visuals for those moves looked way better than usual
kushina_kunoichi's avatar
kushina_kunoichi
Charcadet took a beating from Ceruledge but that little guy has so much heart and it was enough to finally snap Amethio out of his funk
ganondorf_262's avatar
ganondorf_262
the reveal about the zygarde cells at the end is huge, and it makes you wonder if amethio is going to stay solo while he tracks them down
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

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©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com