Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 105: Riding the Waves
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OSHIMETER
9.5
65 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.5
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
isekaibro
Ludlow making curry with Amethio is the weirdest and most wholesome thing ever and seeing that tough guy act completely vanish while he was survival training felt so bizarre in a good way
guimamada
Mighty G getting back pain from staying in his hero pose for too long was so funny and it fit the beach setting well
kaguya_sama_161
The two stories felt like a throwback to Journeys and it worked well enough to give Amethio some screen time away from the main group
romani_274
Gimmighoul still making Dot hunt for coins after she caught it is the best running gag in the show right now
luffy_legend_54
whoa, Gholdengo actually surfing on those waves totally caught me off guard in the best way during their beach day. I loved how fluid and awesome it looked, seriously made me want to catch one just to try it myself!
hassel
I was so happy seeing Amethio actually listen to Mighty G and that back pain joke at the end was hilarious
black
Dot finally getting Gimmighoul is the team balance we needed and it makes so much sense with how she looks up to Iono
hatsune_hatsukoi
I was totally shocked when Dot actually caught Gimmighoul because I was so sure it was going to Roy but I am glad she has three pokemon now
nezuko_nuzzle_128
The pace was so relaxing for a beach episode, and seeing Dot jump into the water to save Gimmighoul showed how much she has changed since the start of the journey
ho_oh
Hearing Amethio talk about his grandfather while stuck in a cave really got to me and I never thought Ludlow would be his mentor
alma_theus
Watching Fuecoco try to surf on that board made me so happy because he looked so clumsy and cute
wandenareich_warrior
You can see that Dot going from being annoyed by the coins to officially catching Gimmighoul was a great way to handle her growth and it feels like a big step forward
cattleya_baudelaire
That Gholdengo was living its best life on the ocean and it gave Gimmighoul the perfect motivation to start collecting coins and join Dot for real this time
tuxedo_mask_393
That Gholdengo appearance was so cool and seeing it surf alongside the crew made the whole beach trip worth it for Dot and Quaxwell
croaa
Learning about Amethio and his grandfather while he ate curry with Ludlow was a huge highlight, and I was shocked that they bonded like that
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
I still can't believe Dot was the one who caught Gimmighoul and it really surprised me because everyone thought Roy would get it but she totally earned that bond today
betobeto_san
Dot getting her third pokemon while trying to help it find those coins felt like a big step for her and seeing her so active outside was the best part
theanimewarlord
Amethio and Ludlow sharing curry in a cave was the most unexpected thing ever and hearing Amethio talk about his grandfather while the storm raged outside felt really grounded and heavy
fubuki_blizzard_119
I really enjoyed the contrast between the heavy scenes with Amethio in the cave and the lighthearted surfing plot with Dot. Seeing Amethio show some vulnerability about his grandfather was a huge step for his character, and Ludlow giving him life advice over curry was such a weirdly perfect interaction. It made the episode feel special compared to the usual adventures
link_261
Amethio trying to call Ludlow by his name and getting cut off every single time was the funniest gag and it made the whole survival segment so much better
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned between Episode 104's 'Carbou's Wish' and Episode 106's 'Mega Awesome?! The Off-Limits Dark Ball,' this episode serves as a deliberate cool-down before the narrative ramps back up with the introduction of the Dark Ball storyline. It uses the breathing room to flesh out Amethio's journey separately from the main group while keeping Liko's crew engaged in lighter fare. Fans tracking Amethio's evolving role should pay attention here, even if the episode reads as a standalone comedic interlude.
QUICK TAKES
isekaibro
Ludlow making curry with Amethio is the weirdest and most wholesome thing ever and seeing that tough guy act completely vanish while he was survival training felt so bizarre in a good way
guimamada
Mighty G getting back pain from staying in his hero pose for too long was so funny and it fit the beach setting well
kaguya_sama_161
The two stories felt like a throwback to Journeys and it worked well enough to give Amethio some screen time away from the main group
romani_274
Gimmighoul still making Dot hunt for coins after she caught it is the best running gag in the show right now
luffy_legend_54
whoa, Gholdengo actually surfing on those waves totally caught me off guard in the best way during their beach day. I loved how fluid and awesome it looked, seriously made me want to catch one just to try it myself!
hassel
I was so happy seeing Amethio actually listen to Mighty G and that back pain joke at the end was hilarious
black
Dot finally getting Gimmighoul is the team balance we needed and it makes so much sense with how she looks up to Iono
hatsune_hatsukoi
I was totally shocked when Dot actually caught Gimmighoul because I was so sure it was going to Roy but I am glad she has three pokemon now
nezuko_nuzzle_128
The pace was so relaxing for a beach episode, and seeing Dot jump into the water to save Gimmighoul showed how much she has changed since the start of the journey
ho_oh
Hearing Amethio talk about his grandfather while stuck in a cave really got to me and I never thought Ludlow would be his mentor
alma_theus
Watching Fuecoco try to surf on that board made me so happy because he looked so clumsy and cute
wandenareich_warrior
You can see that Dot going from being annoyed by the coins to officially catching Gimmighoul was a great way to handle her growth and it feels like a big step forward
cattleya_baudelaire
That Gholdengo was living its best life on the ocean and it gave Gimmighoul the perfect motivation to start collecting coins and join Dot for real this time
tuxedo_mask_393
That Gholdengo appearance was so cool and seeing it surf alongside the crew made the whole beach trip worth it for Dot and Quaxwell
croaa
Learning about Amethio and his grandfather while he ate curry with Ludlow was a huge highlight, and I was shocked that they bonded like that
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
I still can't believe Dot was the one who caught Gimmighoul and it really surprised me because everyone thought Roy would get it but she totally earned that bond today
betobeto_san
Dot getting her third pokemon while trying to help it find those coins felt like a big step for her and seeing her so active outside was the best part
theanimewarlord
Amethio and Ludlow sharing curry in a cave was the most unexpected thing ever and hearing Amethio talk about his grandfather while the storm raged outside felt really grounded and heavy
fubuki_blizzard_119
I really enjoyed the contrast between the heavy scenes with Amethio in the cave and the lighthearted surfing plot with Dot. Seeing Amethio show some vulnerability about his grandfather was a huge step for his character, and Ludlow giving him life advice over curry was such a weirdly perfect interaction. It made the episode feel special compared to the usual adventures
link_261
Amethio trying to call Ludlow by his name and getting cut off every single time was the funniest gag and it made the whole survival segment so much better
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