Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 34: Respective Departures
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OSHIMETER
9.9
68 Fans
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4
3
2
1
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QUICK TAKES
sailormochi
I was actually tearing up when Liko got that adventure log because it feels like a real step forward for her as a trainer
professor_sycamore_332
That fight between Amethio and Hamber was incredible and seeing a Dusknoir use terastallization like that caught me totally off guard
yiga_clan
Having Iono pop up again just to talk about hair accessories and content creation with Dot is such a fun way to handle gym leaders
sophocles_343
Having Iono pop up again just to mess with Dot about that sponsorship deal was a great touch and watching Nidothing finally get ready for an actual gym battle should be fun
franky_fiesta_65
Amethio getting that Tera Orb from Hamber after losing to Rayquaza makes him such a cool rival and his training session was intense
soifong_stinger
Going to Paldea to look for the Scarlet Book means we might finally learn what Terapagos is really doing and the pacing feels like it is picking up
saitama_smasher
Murdock making that special cake for Diana was a nice touch and the whole atmosphere on the Brave Olivine felt very warm and cozy during the farewell
asukawaifu
Amethio changed a lot after losing to the black Rayquaza and his move to earn a way to Terastallize was a huge moment
professor_oak
I felt a bit down seeing Diana leave the ship and I really hope we see her again because her bond with Liko is everything
mogma
I can't believe Amethio actually got a Tera Orb from Hamber and that battle with Dusknoir looked so good
mitsuri_mochi_132
Iono showing up again was so random and seeing her talking to Dot was cool because it feels like Dot might finally get more serious about battling
darunia_267
I got a bit teary watching Liko say goodbye to Diana, and the surprise party with all that food and the video Dot made was such a sweet way to see her off
palkia_308
Watching Dot get all flustered when Iono called her was hilarious, and it is great to see them heading back to Paldea finally.
shunseui_sensei_466
Amethio getting that Tera Orb from Hamber looked incredible and that animation during the training session was so crisp when Ceruledge was pushing through the pressure
moryomaru_252
Dot and Iono being friends is such a fun dynamic and seeing them interact as fellow creators adds a lot of personality to Dot that you usually dont see in battles
darmani
Returning to Paldea to study the Terastal phenomenon is the right move and it feels like the story is finally picking up speed again
ami_mizuno
Hamber using Terastallization on his Dusknoir was such a power move and Amethio clearly has a long way to go before he can beat him
calamity_ganon_297
I actually found Amethio's training and the fight with Hamber more interesting than the party stuff on the ship, even though the farewell was sweet. Ceruledge looked cool but that Dusknoir just completely shut him down which was brutal. Getting the Tera Orb feels like he is finally catching up to the main plot and it was a cool way to end his session.
kuda_gitsune
I really felt for Liko when Diana gave her that adventure log because it felt like such a huge moment for her journey as a trainer
raifort
I was really hoping Diana would stay longer but that farewell party video montage actually made me tear up a bit and I love how the kids made curry for her departure
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the dramatic Black Rayquaza encounter, this episode serves as a necessary cooldown and pivot point, letting the emotional dust settle before the story shifts toward the journey back to Paldea. It bridges the high-tension confrontation arc with the next phase of the protagonists' quest, while Amethio's parallel development signals escalating rival stakes ahead. Character objectives are realigned here, making it a quiet but structurally important piece of the season's larger puzzle.
QUICK TAKES
sailormochi
I was actually tearing up when Liko got that adventure log because it feels like a real step forward for her as a trainer
professor_sycamore_332
That fight between Amethio and Hamber was incredible and seeing a Dusknoir use terastallization like that caught me totally off guard
yiga_clan
Having Iono pop up again just to talk about hair accessories and content creation with Dot is such a fun way to handle gym leaders
sophocles_343
Having Iono pop up again just to mess with Dot about that sponsorship deal was a great touch and watching Nidothing finally get ready for an actual gym battle should be fun
franky_fiesta_65
Amethio getting that Tera Orb from Hamber after losing to Rayquaza makes him such a cool rival and his training session was intense
soifong_stinger
Going to Paldea to look for the Scarlet Book means we might finally learn what Terapagos is really doing and the pacing feels like it is picking up
saitama_smasher
Murdock making that special cake for Diana was a nice touch and the whole atmosphere on the Brave Olivine felt very warm and cozy during the farewell
asukawaifu
Amethio changed a lot after losing to the black Rayquaza and his move to earn a way to Terastallize was a huge moment
professor_oak
I felt a bit down seeing Diana leave the ship and I really hope we see her again because her bond with Liko is everything
mogma
I can't believe Amethio actually got a Tera Orb from Hamber and that battle with Dusknoir looked so good
mitsuri_mochi_132
Iono showing up again was so random and seeing her talking to Dot was cool because it feels like Dot might finally get more serious about battling
darunia_267
I got a bit teary watching Liko say goodbye to Diana, and the surprise party with all that food and the video Dot made was such a sweet way to see her off
palkia_308
Watching Dot get all flustered when Iono called her was hilarious, and it is great to see them heading back to Paldea finally.
shunseui_sensei_466
Amethio getting that Tera Orb from Hamber looked incredible and that animation during the training session was so crisp when Ceruledge was pushing through the pressure
moryomaru_252
Dot and Iono being friends is such a fun dynamic and seeing them interact as fellow creators adds a lot of personality to Dot that you usually dont see in battles
darmani
Returning to Paldea to study the Terastal phenomenon is the right move and it feels like the story is finally picking up speed again
ami_mizuno
Hamber using Terastallization on his Dusknoir was such a power move and Amethio clearly has a long way to go before he can beat him
calamity_ganon_297
I actually found Amethio's training and the fight with Hamber more interesting than the party stuff on the ship, even though the farewell was sweet. Ceruledge looked cool but that Dusknoir just completely shut him down which was brutal. Getting the Tera Orb feels like he is finally catching up to the main plot and it was a cool way to end his session.
kuda_gitsune
I really felt for Liko when Diana gave her that adventure log because it felt like such a huge moment for her journey as a trainer
raifort
I was really hoping Diana would stay longer but that farewell party video montage actually made me tear up a bit and I love how the kids made curry for her departure
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT
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