Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 21: The Lonely Hatenna
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35 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
aizen_antagonist
Roy trying to catch Hatenna with a box only to snag his own Fuecoco instead was hilarious and his face when the trap failed was priceless
alma_theus
Whoa, Amethio popping up like that at the very end really threw me for a loop; I thought we were done with him for a bit! His return totally changed the vibe, and now I'm actually a little nervous about what he's planning next for Liko and Roy.
zekrom
I felt so much for Liko when she was standing in the rain holding that shivering Hatenna, because you could tell she was terrified of messing things up. It was beautiful seeing her realize she wants to be a trainer who understands emotions and I was worried Sprigatito would be grumpy about a new teammate, but seeing him encourage Hatenna was the best
hari_257
Molly giving Liko the responsibility to care for Hatenna was a great choice, and it really forced Liko to think about what the pokemon actually needed instead of just what she wanted to do
notlem
It was so sweet seeing Alcremie try to share food with Hatenna even though the little one was too overwhelmed to eat anything right then
todoroki_twin
That little Hatenna in the hoodie was just too much, I totally couldn't handle the cuteness! And seeing Liko make that big step, wanting to really get how Pokémon feel instead of just observing, makes me so excited for where her adventure goes next.
sophia_ascart_167
Sprigatito being so supportive of Hatenna joining the team caught me by surprise and seeing Liko finally get her second pokemon made me grin the whole time
bounto_bane_479
My eyes got a bit watery when Hatenna ran back to Liko at the very end because I really thought she was going to leave it behind at that hut
tokay
Liko talking about her own loneliness to calm Hatenna down on the observation deck was such a soft moment and seeing Hatenna finally jump into her hood was perfect
gagoze_ghoul_75
Hatenna just making herself at home in Liko's hood was the sweetest thing, I swear! I totally gasped, but then felt so happy for Liko, who really needed that second teammate to feel more confident on her journey.
great_fairy
Dot comparing the psychic noise to her stream comments was a smart move and it helps you understand why that poor Hatenna was so exhausted
alphonse_armor
roy trying to catch a psychic pokemon with a box and some food was hilarious and of course fuecoco was the one who actually fell for it
mekurabe_mage
Liko really impressed me on the observation deck, just quietly letting Hatenna feel her heart. I think that was such a smart way to connect, especially since Hatenna is so sensitive, and it truly felt like a breakthrough for their trust.
ami_mizuno
I was so excited when Amethio showed up again and it is interesting that he is going rogue just to chase Rayquaza on his own terms
johnny_joestar_198
Liko finally finding her own style as a trainer was such a big deal, and it was great that she chose empathy over just wanting to be strong
elrena
That scene with Dot comparing hatenna to reading mean stream comments was really deep and I liked seeing them bond more
hikari_horaki
Sprigatito encouraging Hatenna to stay was a great touch because it shows how much that cat has grown since the start of the journey
theanimewarlord
Roy trying to catch a psychic type with a box and some snacks only to get his own Fuecoco instead was such a funny fail
majora
I was worried for a second that she was actually going to leave Hatenna behind at that hut and that would have been so sad but talking about her own fears on the ship really showed why they belong together, and it finally feels like she knows what kind of trainer she wants to be in this big wide pokemon world
happy_mask_salesman_270
Hatenna hiding from everyone was so painful for me to watch but seeing it hop into Liko's hood at the end made my day
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the intensity of Kabu's battle training in Episode 20, this episode pivots to Liko's personal and emotional growth, giving her space to reflect on her journey so far. The introduction of Hatenna deepens Liko's compassionate characterization and adds a new dynamic heading into the Galar region stretch. Episode 22, 'Charge! Galar Mine,' picks up the adventure momentum again, making this a deliberate calm-before-the-storm placement in the season's rhythm.
QUICK TAKES
aizen_antagonist
Roy trying to catch Hatenna with a box only to snag his own Fuecoco instead was hilarious and his face when the trap failed was priceless
alma_theus
Whoa, Amethio popping up like that at the very end really threw me for a loop; I thought we were done with him for a bit! His return totally changed the vibe, and now I'm actually a little nervous about what he's planning next for Liko and Roy.
zekrom
I felt so much for Liko when she was standing in the rain holding that shivering Hatenna, because you could tell she was terrified of messing things up. It was beautiful seeing her realize she wants to be a trainer who understands emotions and I was worried Sprigatito would be grumpy about a new teammate, but seeing him encourage Hatenna was the best
hari_257
Molly giving Liko the responsibility to care for Hatenna was a great choice, and it really forced Liko to think about what the pokemon actually needed instead of just what she wanted to do
notlem
It was so sweet seeing Alcremie try to share food with Hatenna even though the little one was too overwhelmed to eat anything right then
todoroki_twin
That little Hatenna in the hoodie was just too much, I totally couldn't handle the cuteness! And seeing Liko make that big step, wanting to really get how Pokémon feel instead of just observing, makes me so excited for where her adventure goes next.
sophia_ascart_167
Sprigatito being so supportive of Hatenna joining the team caught me by surprise and seeing Liko finally get her second pokemon made me grin the whole time
bounto_bane_479
My eyes got a bit watery when Hatenna ran back to Liko at the very end because I really thought she was going to leave it behind at that hut
tokay
Liko talking about her own loneliness to calm Hatenna down on the observation deck was such a soft moment and seeing Hatenna finally jump into her hood was perfect
gagoze_ghoul_75
Hatenna just making herself at home in Liko's hood was the sweetest thing, I swear! I totally gasped, but then felt so happy for Liko, who really needed that second teammate to feel more confident on her journey.
great_fairy
Dot comparing the psychic noise to her stream comments was a smart move and it helps you understand why that poor Hatenna was so exhausted
alphonse_armor
roy trying to catch a psychic pokemon with a box and some food was hilarious and of course fuecoco was the one who actually fell for it
mekurabe_mage
Liko really impressed me on the observation deck, just quietly letting Hatenna feel her heart. I think that was such a smart way to connect, especially since Hatenna is so sensitive, and it truly felt like a breakthrough for their trust.
ami_mizuno
I was so excited when Amethio showed up again and it is interesting that he is going rogue just to chase Rayquaza on his own terms
johnny_joestar_198
Liko finally finding her own style as a trainer was such a big deal, and it was great that she chose empathy over just wanting to be strong
elrena
That scene with Dot comparing hatenna to reading mean stream comments was really deep and I liked seeing them bond more
hikari_horaki
Sprigatito encouraging Hatenna to stay was a great touch because it shows how much that cat has grown since the start of the journey
theanimewarlord
Roy trying to catch a psychic type with a box and some snacks only to get his own Fuecoco instead was such a funny fail
majora
I was worried for a second that she was actually going to leave Hatenna behind at that hut and that would have been so sad but talking about her own fears on the ship really showed why they belong together, and it finally feels like she knows what kind of trainer she wants to be in this big wide pokemon world
happy_mask_salesman_270
Hatenna hiding from everyone was so painful for me to watch but seeing it hop into Liko's hood at the end made my day
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