Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 27: As Long as I'm with My Friends
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.3
65 Fans
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 27: As Long as I'm with My Friends
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.3
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
naruto_ninja
I saw that hiker from the Journeys series and it felt like a massive win. It basically confirms Liko and Ash are in the same world and I am losing my mind over the implications
monk_maz_koshia_296
I felt so bad for Dot when she realized that Rayquaza info was a total lie. Her getting upset at the curry party really made me want to hug her
kamaitachi_killer_60
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when I spotted the hiker from Journeys helping out with the curry! It makes me wonder if Ash is secretly chilling nearby, maybe even on a secret vacation, watching from a distance in this timeline.
cremia
Pacing felt a bit slow during the cooking, but the scene with the explorers meeting at their base kept things moving for the plot
gladion_352
My heart melted when Dot admitted the curry was good and it was nice to see her relax with Liko and Roy for once instead of being solo
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Gathering ingredients in the wild area felt exactly like playing the games and the atmosphere was so chill for a change of pace
chloe_344
Spinel using misinformation to stall the team shows how much more dangerous he is than the other explorers and his plan actually worked perfectly
calyrex
Dot blaming herself for the fake Rayquaza info was so sad but Liko suggests curry and it fixes everything and I love seeing Dot actually hang out with everyone instead of hiding in her room all day
diablo_demon_155
Dot eating real food instead of just gummy vitamins is a big step for her and the group bond is getting much stronger and more fun to watch
sailor_galaxia_390
Dot hiding in her room, surviving on vitamins, felt so incredibly relatable for me this episode, and I'm genuinely glad Liko and Roy pushed her out of her comfort zone. Seeing the old-school hiker pop up for the curry contest was such a fun, unexpected surprise, and it makes me seriously question if the different Pokémon timelines are actually linked after all, giving us a nice break from all the running around.
keith_claes_165
Amethio switching his focus to rayquaza instead of just chasing the kids around makes the explorers feel like a much more serious threat now and spinel is still a total menace for the fake intel
prince_demande_379
Liko taking mollies advice to be more reckless and pushy with dot was exactly what her friend needed and the way she dragged her out for some outdoor cooking was top tier
esmeraude_380
I literally gasped when that hiker from journeys showed up to help them with the curry and it felt so cool to see a real bridge between horizons and ash finally
zenitsu_zap
dot went from hiding in her room to smiling while eating with the group and that is the kind of character growth we needed
sapphire_321
Watching dot finally leave her room to go camping made me so happy because she spent so long being a shut in and now she is out here making memories and eating good food
marluxia_454
That wild area camping trip felt so cozy and it was nice to have a breather where the kids could just be kids and cook together before the explorers start hunting rayquaza
zygarde_312
Greedent rolling in and causing chaos for their lunch was such a fun throwback to the Sword and Shield games and it made the Wild Area feel alive
hitotsume_kozo_31
watching the group put heart into their curry making was such a nice break from all the chasing and fighting lately
nyanfishy
Spinel is such a hater for planting that fake rayquaza info just to mess with dots head and lead them into a trap in the wild area but it backfired because of the curry
mayuri_madness_464
Seeing Liko and Roy put so much effort into their different curries was adorable, and that Hiker cameo felt like a huge win for everyone who misses the older seasons.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the mystery-heavy 'Terapagos's Adventure,' episode 27 functions as a deliberate cooldown, shifting focus from lore to character bonding — particularly Dot's personal growth arc. It serves as a narrative bridge, letting the team regroup emotionally before the stakes ramp back up in 'The Stolen Treasure,' where the overarching adventure reasserts itself.
QUICK TAKES
naruto_ninja
I saw that hiker from the Journeys series and it felt like a massive win. It basically confirms Liko and Ash are in the same world and I am losing my mind over the implications
monk_maz_koshia_296
I felt so bad for Dot when she realized that Rayquaza info was a total lie. Her getting upset at the curry party really made me want to hug her
kamaitachi_killer_60
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when I spotted the hiker from Journeys helping out with the curry! It makes me wonder if Ash is secretly chilling nearby, maybe even on a secret vacation, watching from a distance in this timeline.
cremia
Pacing felt a bit slow during the cooking, but the scene with the explorers meeting at their base kept things moving for the plot
gladion_352
My heart melted when Dot admitted the curry was good and it was nice to see her relax with Liko and Roy for once instead of being solo
vanessa_valkyrie_142
Gathering ingredients in the wild area felt exactly like playing the games and the atmosphere was so chill for a change of pace
chloe_344
Spinel using misinformation to stall the team shows how much more dangerous he is than the other explorers and his plan actually worked perfectly
calyrex
Dot blaming herself for the fake Rayquaza info was so sad but Liko suggests curry and it fixes everything and I love seeing Dot actually hang out with everyone instead of hiding in her room all day
diablo_demon_155
Dot eating real food instead of just gummy vitamins is a big step for her and the group bond is getting much stronger and more fun to watch
sailor_galaxia_390
Dot hiding in her room, surviving on vitamins, felt so incredibly relatable for me this episode, and I'm genuinely glad Liko and Roy pushed her out of her comfort zone. Seeing the old-school hiker pop up for the curry contest was such a fun, unexpected surprise, and it makes me seriously question if the different Pokémon timelines are actually linked after all, giving us a nice break from all the running around.
keith_claes_165
Amethio switching his focus to rayquaza instead of just chasing the kids around makes the explorers feel like a much more serious threat now and spinel is still a total menace for the fake intel
prince_demande_379
Liko taking mollies advice to be more reckless and pushy with dot was exactly what her friend needed and the way she dragged her out for some outdoor cooking was top tier
esmeraude_380
I literally gasped when that hiker from journeys showed up to help them with the curry and it felt so cool to see a real bridge between horizons and ash finally
zenitsu_zap
dot went from hiding in her room to smiling while eating with the group and that is the kind of character growth we needed
sapphire_321
Watching dot finally leave her room to go camping made me so happy because she spent so long being a shut in and now she is out here making memories and eating good food
marluxia_454
That wild area camping trip felt so cozy and it was nice to have a breather where the kids could just be kids and cook together before the explorers start hunting rayquaza
zygarde_312
Greedent rolling in and causing chaos for their lunch was such a fun throwback to the Sword and Shield games and it made the Wild Area feel alive
hitotsume_kozo_31
watching the group put heart into their curry making was such a nice break from all the chasing and fighting lately
nyanfishy
Spinel is such a hater for planting that fake rayquaza info just to mess with dots head and lead them into a trap in the wild area but it backfired because of the curry
mayuri_madness_464
Seeing Liko and Roy put so much effort into their different curries was adorable, and that Hiker cameo felt like a huge win for everyone who misses the older seasons.
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