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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 35: The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!
Canon/MED

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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 35: The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.8

63 Fans

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

sailor_chibi_moon_396's avatar
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Friede and Captain Pikachu arguing made me happy because it made their bond feel more real and Cap wearing a cowboy hat was the highlight for me
ryme_361's avatar
ryme_361
Cap sneezing every time someone called him cute was the funniest thing and it made those silly hunters even better
kitto_katsu's avatar
kitto_katsu
Friede and Cap finally clicking during that battle was so satisfying to see after all their earlier squabbling, and I just loved how it felt like a real turning point for them as a team. I bet they're gonna be unstoppable now that they're truly on the same page!
gold_319's avatar
gold_319
it made me laugh when the leader kept demanding cute pokemon and then cap just kept sneezing in his face
nicol_ascart_166's avatar
nicol_ascart_166
Liko was doing her best with that school project, but Cap and Friede being so chaotic made the whole observation hilarious
aqua_archpriest's avatar
aqua_archpriest
those hunters were so goofy for trying to steal common pokemon just because they were cute and cap totally wrecked them
menomaru's avatar
menomaru
a bramblin evolving into brambleghast to break the cages was a great way to end that western showdown in the desert house
alain_351's avatar
alain_351
even if this school assignment felt like filler at first the way liko watched friede and captain pikachu bicker proved a real bond involves more than just being nice
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
The Rising Volt Tacklers actually running out of money makes the whole adventure feel so much more grounded than the old series. Friede taking a random job to find a Bramblin led to such a cool moment where it evolved, and then it saved the other captured Pokémon. It was great to see Liko learn that even the best teams, like Friede and Cap, have their rough moments.
loveablepanda101's avatar
loveablepanda101
finding out the Volteccers are actually broke and have to take odd jobs to hunt for a Bramblin made the world feel way more real to me
billen's avatar
billen
The western setting worked so well for a random odd job episode and you could really feel that relaxed pace
genos_guardian_118's avatar
genos_guardian_118
Friede and Captain Pikachu pretending to fight just to catch those hunters off guard was such a fun moment
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
Bramblin evolving into Brambleghast to save the other pokemon was a nice touch for a desert adventure
emerald's avatar
emerald
Cap having an actual allergy to being called cute is the most Captain Pikachu thing ever and the sneezing fits were everything
tanuki_trickster_41's avatar
tanuki_trickster_41
Liko just sitting there taking notes for her school report while these two absolute maniacs fought a bunch of poachers was hilarious
ritsuko_akagi_183's avatar
ritsuko_akagi_183
That high five between Friede and Cap hit me hard because it reminded me of how Ash and Pikachu used to celebrate their wins, it felt like a nice nod to the past
yuzuriha_yarn's avatar
yuzuriha_yarn
It was really nice seeing that an ideal bond doesn't have to be perfect all the time. I thought Liko watching Friede and Cap bicker was so relatable, and then seeing them use that same chaotic energy to outsmart the hunters was just great. Cap sneezing whenever someone calls him cute is probably the best character quirk they've added
muso's avatar
muso
I really felt the nostalgia when Friede and Cap did their high-five, since it felt like a total throwback to Ash and his partner
koromodako_74's avatar
koromodako_74
Cap kept sneezing every time that hunter lady called him cute and it was hilarious
professor_rowan_331's avatar
professor_rowan_331
I actually fell for that fake argument between Friede and Cap because they were so in sync it was honestly impressive

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the emotionally charged 'Respective Departures' stretch, this episode deliberately downshifts to explore the Rising Volt Tacklers' everyday reality — including their financial pressures — while reinforcing internal bonds that will matter in later arcs. It serves as a connective tissue episode, deepening Liko's understanding of trainer partnerships and strengthening the group's cohesion ahead of whatever challenges the team faces next.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the emotionally charged 'Respective Departures' stretch, this episode deliberately downshifts to explore the Rising Volt Tacklers' everyday reality — including their financial pressures — while reinforcing internal bonds that will matter in later arcs. It serves as a connective tissue episode, deepening Liko's understanding of trainer partnerships and strengthening the group's cohesion ahead of whatever challenges the team faces next.

QUICK TAKES

sailor_chibi_moon_396's avatar
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Friede and Captain Pikachu arguing made me happy because it made their bond feel more real and Cap wearing a cowboy hat was the highlight for me
ryme_361's avatar
ryme_361
Cap sneezing every time someone called him cute was the funniest thing and it made those silly hunters even better
kitto_katsu's avatar
kitto_katsu
Friede and Cap finally clicking during that battle was so satisfying to see after all their earlier squabbling, and I just loved how it felt like a real turning point for them as a team. I bet they're gonna be unstoppable now that they're truly on the same page!
gold_319's avatar
gold_319
it made me laugh when the leader kept demanding cute pokemon and then cap just kept sneezing in his face
nicol_ascart_166's avatar
nicol_ascart_166
Liko was doing her best with that school project, but Cap and Friede being so chaotic made the whole observation hilarious
aqua_archpriest's avatar
aqua_archpriest
those hunters were so goofy for trying to steal common pokemon just because they were cute and cap totally wrecked them
menomaru's avatar
menomaru
a bramblin evolving into brambleghast to break the cages was a great way to end that western showdown in the desert house
alain_351's avatar
alain_351
even if this school assignment felt like filler at first the way liko watched friede and captain pikachu bicker proved a real bond involves more than just being nice
sakurabloom's avatar
sakurabloom
The Rising Volt Tacklers actually running out of money makes the whole adventure feel so much more grounded than the old series. Friede taking a random job to find a Bramblin led to such a cool moment where it evolved, and then it saved the other captured Pokémon. It was great to see Liko learn that even the best teams, like Friede and Cap, have their rough moments.
loveablepanda101's avatar
loveablepanda101
finding out the Volteccers are actually broke and have to take odd jobs to hunt for a Bramblin made the world feel way more real to me
billen's avatar
billen
The western setting worked so well for a random odd job episode and you could really feel that relaxed pace
genos_guardian_118's avatar
genos_guardian_118
Friede and Captain Pikachu pretending to fight just to catch those hunters off guard was such a fun moment
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
Bramblin evolving into Brambleghast to save the other pokemon was a nice touch for a desert adventure
emerald's avatar
emerald
Cap having an actual allergy to being called cute is the most Captain Pikachu thing ever and the sneezing fits were everything
tanuki_trickster_41's avatar
tanuki_trickster_41
Liko just sitting there taking notes for her school report while these two absolute maniacs fought a bunch of poachers was hilarious
ritsuko_akagi_183's avatar
ritsuko_akagi_183
That high five between Friede and Cap hit me hard because it reminded me of how Ash and Pikachu used to celebrate their wins, it felt like a nice nod to the past
yuzuriha_yarn's avatar
yuzuriha_yarn
It was really nice seeing that an ideal bond doesn't have to be perfect all the time. I thought Liko watching Friede and Cap bicker was so relatable, and then seeing them use that same chaotic energy to outsmart the hunters was just great. Cap sneezing whenever someone calls him cute is probably the best character quirk they've added
muso's avatar
muso
I really felt the nostalgia when Friede and Cap did their high-five, since it felt like a total throwback to Ash and his partner
koromodako_74's avatar
koromodako_74
Cap kept sneezing every time that hunter lady called him cute and it was hilarious
professor_rowan_331's avatar
professor_rowan_331
I actually fell for that fake argument between Friede and Cap because they were so in sync it was honestly impressive
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