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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 32: Lapras's Feelings for Its Friends
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 32: Lapras's Feelings for Its Friends

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.6

64 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
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QUICK TAKES

professor_sycamore_332's avatar
professor_sycamore_332
Liko finding the hideout that fast felt a bit rushed but the whole crew of random pokemon working for Lapras was pretty funny and unexpected
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
I was screaming when Black Rayquaza appeared out of nowhere at the end and I have no idea how they are going to deal with that beast
gyomei_goliath's avatar
gyomei_goliath
The way the pendant and the belt reacted to bring out the other heroes was such a cool moment and seeing all three of them together made the history feel real
johnny_joestar_198's avatar
johnny_joestar_198
Ludlow taking command of the Brave Olivine was definitely the highlight for me because we usually just see him fishing or being mysterious, seeing him engage in actual naval combat using Quagsire was incredible, and I liked how Liko stood her ground about Lapras having a good heart even when everyone else thought it was just a thief
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
Wait Lapras is actually a pirate and stealing food was not a twist anyone expected but seeing Ludlow go hard with Quagsire and the ship was so sick
anouki's avatar
anouki
That whole explanation about the pirates felt like it took forever, and I was just sitting there thinking, 'could we speed this up, please?' Still, seeing Lapras officially join up with Liko and Roy really makes me happy; it feels like the team's finally complete now.
palkia_308's avatar
palkia_308
Lucius's shared vision, seeing Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras together, felt incredibly weighty, like there's a huge secret connecting them all that I'm just starting to grasp. That moment truly made the pirate reveal feel completely justified, finally giving me a sense of purpose behind their relentless pursuit.
taiju_tenacity_158's avatar
taiju_tenacity_158
Seeing Lapras get so emotional during that vision of Lucius and then decide to go with Liko and Roy was such a good way to end the pirate stuff
groudon's avatar
groudon
Black Rayquaza showing up at the very end like that was a complete shock and that cliffhanger has everyone desperate to see how they handle such a massive pokemon
gladion_352's avatar
gladion_352
Friede spent way too long explaining the fog and the food theft and it made the middle of the episode drag but Ludlow finally doing something cool made up for it
simkray's avatar
simkray
The way the episode ended on that black Rayquaza reveal was a total shock, and it makes the search feel like it paid off way sooner than expected.
inu_no_taisho's avatar
inu_no_taisho
I am so stunned that Lapras was actually a scarred pirate leader stealing food from boats and I felt so bad seeing it cry when the vision of Lucius appeared
kanarazu_kami_72's avatar
kanarazu_kami_72
Ludlow and Quagsire were such a surprise in that fight and seeing a Quagsire be that intimidating on the water was such a wild moment for Ludlow
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
that twist with lapras being a pirate leader was a massive surprise because it seemed too mean for a hero pokemon and seeing it use the mist to trick ships was actually pretty clever
esmeraude_380's avatar
esmeraude_380
Seeing Lapras with those battle scars was such a change from how they usually look, and Liko using the pendant to bridge that gap was a nice touch
geordo_stuart's avatar
geordo_stuart
Quagsire using surf to protect the ship was such a cool moment for the old man and his pokemon since they usually just stay in the background
viva550's avatar
viva550
another one of the six heroes is officially on the team now and that connection to lucius is finally starting to feel more real than just legends
misato_katsuragi's avatar
misato_katsuragi
The scarred design for this Lapras is so cool and seeing it lead a whole pirate crew of different pokemon was a fun idea
cremia's avatar
cremia
Lapras being a pirate captain was such a cool twist on a usually sweet pokemon and those scars made it look so tough
tsuyu_tsunami_125's avatar
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Liko really showed a lot of heart trying to understand why Lapras was acting so aggressive and it paid off with that vision

EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode directly follows 'Song Within the Mist,' continuing the Lapras storyline that began when the Rising Volt Tacklers first crossed paths with the mysterious Pokémon. It serves as a resolution chapter for this emotional arc while building momentum toward 'Roar of the Black Rayquaza,' signaling a shift from heartfelt character work into larger-scale challenges ahead. At episode 32, the series is deep enough into its run that these standalone arcs carry real weight from accumulated character development.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode directly follows 'Song Within the Mist,' continuing the Lapras storyline that began when the Rising Volt Tacklers first crossed paths with the mysterious Pokémon. It serves as a resolution chapter for this emotional arc while building momentum toward 'Roar of the Black Rayquaza,' signaling a shift from heartfelt character work into larger-scale challenges ahead. At episode 32, the series is deep enough into its run that these standalone arcs carry real weight from accumulated character development.

QUICK TAKES

professor_sycamore_332's avatar
professor_sycamore_332
Liko finding the hideout that fast felt a bit rushed but the whole crew of random pokemon working for Lapras was pretty funny and unexpected
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
I was screaming when Black Rayquaza appeared out of nowhere at the end and I have no idea how they are going to deal with that beast
gyomei_goliath's avatar
gyomei_goliath
The way the pendant and the belt reacted to bring out the other heroes was such a cool moment and seeing all three of them together made the history feel real
johnny_joestar_198's avatar
johnny_joestar_198
Ludlow taking command of the Brave Olivine was definitely the highlight for me because we usually just see him fishing or being mysterious, seeing him engage in actual naval combat using Quagsire was incredible, and I liked how Liko stood her ground about Lapras having a good heart even when everyone else thought it was just a thief
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
Wait Lapras is actually a pirate and stealing food was not a twist anyone expected but seeing Ludlow go hard with Quagsire and the ship was so sick
anouki's avatar
anouki
That whole explanation about the pirates felt like it took forever, and I was just sitting there thinking, 'could we speed this up, please?' Still, seeing Lapras officially join up with Liko and Roy really makes me happy; it feels like the team's finally complete now.
palkia_308's avatar
palkia_308
Lucius's shared vision, seeing Arboliva, Moltres, and Lapras together, felt incredibly weighty, like there's a huge secret connecting them all that I'm just starting to grasp. That moment truly made the pirate reveal feel completely justified, finally giving me a sense of purpose behind their relentless pursuit.
taiju_tenacity_158's avatar
taiju_tenacity_158
Seeing Lapras get so emotional during that vision of Lucius and then decide to go with Liko and Roy was such a good way to end the pirate stuff
groudon's avatar
groudon
Black Rayquaza showing up at the very end like that was a complete shock and that cliffhanger has everyone desperate to see how they handle such a massive pokemon
gladion_352's avatar
gladion_352
Friede spent way too long explaining the fog and the food theft and it made the middle of the episode drag but Ludlow finally doing something cool made up for it
simkray's avatar
simkray
The way the episode ended on that black Rayquaza reveal was a total shock, and it makes the search feel like it paid off way sooner than expected.
inu_no_taisho's avatar
inu_no_taisho
I am so stunned that Lapras was actually a scarred pirate leader stealing food from boats and I felt so bad seeing it cry when the vision of Lucius appeared
kanarazu_kami_72's avatar
kanarazu_kami_72
Ludlow and Quagsire were such a surprise in that fight and seeing a Quagsire be that intimidating on the water was such a wild moment for Ludlow
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
that twist with lapras being a pirate leader was a massive surprise because it seemed too mean for a hero pokemon and seeing it use the mist to trick ships was actually pretty clever
esmeraude_380's avatar
esmeraude_380
Seeing Lapras with those battle scars was such a change from how they usually look, and Liko using the pendant to bridge that gap was a nice touch
geordo_stuart's avatar
geordo_stuart
Quagsire using surf to protect the ship was such a cool moment for the old man and his pokemon since they usually just stay in the background
viva550's avatar
viva550
another one of the six heroes is officially on the team now and that connection to lucius is finally starting to feel more real than just legends
misato_katsuragi's avatar
misato_katsuragi
The scarred design for this Lapras is so cool and seeing it lead a whole pirate crew of different pokemon was a fun idea
cremia's avatar
cremia
Lapras being a pirate captain was such a cool twist on a usually sweet pokemon and those scars made it look so tough
tsuyu_tsunami_125's avatar
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Liko really showed a lot of heart trying to understand why Lapras was acting so aggressive and it paid off with that vision
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

©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

©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