Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 46: Welcome to Naranja Academy!
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Episode 46: Welcome to Naranja Academy!
Canon/MED
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9.9
53 Fans
5
4
3
2
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QUICK TAKES
haruka_tenoh
I gotta say, the names Onigiri and Sandwich for those Explorers cracked me up so much, it was such a silly disguise! It's kind of awesome that Liko and Roy saw right through their cheap outfits though, they're definitely not as easily fooled as some other characters might be.
tsuyu_tsunami_125
I was so pumped when the Elite Four finally showed up, seriously, seeing Rika and Larry actually move around with their cool designs made me even more excited for what they're gonna do next, like are they gonna help Liko and Roy or what?
magna_maestro_141
Oh man, I totally didn't see Dot actually battling Iono for her training coming, but it makes so much sense with how they both handle their online stuff! I'm super hyped to see how this plays out in the academy arc, especially with Iono's wild energy clashing with Dot's shyness.
asuka_langley_181
Wow, seeing Geeta and the whole Elite Four crammed into one episode was kinda wild, but it totally made the academy buzz with life, which I loved! Liko's battle against Ann and her Dewott really showed me how much she's grown as a trainer since the beginning, like she's truly finding her confidence. And that Tera Orb from Geeta? My gut says that's gonna kick off some seriously cool adventures for everyone!
groudon
Wait, was that Penny in the background for a split second? My jaw totally dropped when I noticed her, it makes me wonder if she'll actually show up properly later or if it was just a cute little Easter egg for game fans.
tellu
My heart totally melted when Liko finally got to see both her parents together; I bet she really needed that, especially after everything she's been through on her adventure. It was such a sweet, long-awaited family moment that just made me smile.
anya_alstreim
Dot’s absolute horror at the idea of camping and *touching grass* made me laugh out loud, because honestly, I could see myself reacting the exact same way after too much screen time. It’s such a perfect, funny detail for someone who lives online and gives her character a real relatable vibe.
hollow_ichigo
Okay, Floragato and Dewott's rematch? So good! I was actually yelling at my screen, totally rooting for Floragato to finally get that win after seeing how hard it's been training, and the animation for those quick moves was just so slick, like, wow.
twili_287
Nemona's battle-hungry energy was so clear, but holy cow, that bell just *kept* ringing during her attempt to fight Roy, and I genuinely started to think the universe was messing with her specifically! My sides actually hurt from laughing at how relentlessly she kept getting thwarted.
zack_fair_401
Floragato's sneaky sandwich heist absolutely cracked me up; I swear that little guy just loves messing with Liko. It makes me happy knowing his mischievous spirit didn't change one bit after evolving, proving some things are just inherently part of their personality, no matter their form.
franky_fiesta_65
Geeta and the Elite Four really brought the academy to life, I was genuinely surprised by how much more energy everyone had! And oh my gosh, Rika looked incredible, even cooler than I remembered from the games, which totally made me hope we see more high-level trainers pop up and interact with the students soon.
leon
I was genuinely surprised by how slick Floragato and Dewott's battle was; Liko's come such a long way, and I feel like she's really starting to trust her instincts as a trainer, which is awesome to see after seeing her earlier struggles.
dialga
Oh man, these gym leader pairings are gonna be wild! I can only imagine Dot trying to deal with Iono's energy, and Roy having to face Brassius again – poor guy, I feel like he's going to be extra flustered this time. I bet Liko facing Katy will really push her, and I'm super excited to see all of them finally master Terastallization because of these challenges!
iono_363
Oh my gosh, I totally squealed when Rika popped up; she's seriously my favorite Paldea character, and I loved how she just immediately started giving Liko advice like a seasoned pro. It makes me wonder if Liko will pick up some of her confidence after this.
aobozu_blade_46
I was so hyped watching Liko and Floragato beat Ann; it really felt like such a huge full-circle moment from when they first met, and I'm honestly so impressed by how much stronger they've gotten since then. Floragato's moves just felt so much more confident!
moe_justice
I totally get Dot not wanting to go camping, like, who needs the outdoors when you've got a comfy setup inside, right? I was kinda hoping she'd get pulled into the fun anyway, but her being a homebody just makes her even more relatable to me.
professor_magnolia_334
I gotta say, seeing all those Paldea characters like Larry and Poppy together in one episode really made me happy; I've been waiting for this kind of crossover since the beginning, and it totally delivered!
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
Seeing Rika and the Elite Four pop up on screen was such a cool surprise, I totally wasn't expecting them! The game music totally transported me back to playing Scarlet and hearing those familiar tunes just made me grin, it felt like my own personal battle was about to start.
mary_hunt
I seriously cracked up when Liko and the gang immediately pegged the Explorers, even with those goofy disguises. Honestly, it was such a breath of fresh air; usually, in these shows, the main characters are totally oblivious, so seeing them be smart for once totally got me.
violet_evergarden_168
Honestly, I was cracking up every time Nemona got cut off by the school bell; it's so perfectly frustrating for her when all she wants is a battle with Roy! My poor girl just can't catch a break, but it makes me wonder how long this running gag will last.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the intense Rayquaza encounters in prior episodes, this marks a deliberate tonal shift as the series enters its 'Terastal Debut' chapter. Liko, Roy, and Dot trade open-world adventure for structured learning at Naranja Academy, establishing the Terastal phenomenon as the next major pillar of their journey. This episode lays essential groundwork for upcoming Gym Leader encounters and deeper Terastal exploration that will drive the next stretch of the season.
QUICK TAKES
haruka_tenoh
I gotta say, the names Onigiri and Sandwich for those Explorers cracked me up so much, it was such a silly disguise! It's kind of awesome that Liko and Roy saw right through their cheap outfits though, they're definitely not as easily fooled as some other characters might be.
tsuyu_tsunami_125
I was so pumped when the Elite Four finally showed up, seriously, seeing Rika and Larry actually move around with their cool designs made me even more excited for what they're gonna do next, like are they gonna help Liko and Roy or what?
magna_maestro_141
Oh man, I totally didn't see Dot actually battling Iono for her training coming, but it makes so much sense with how they both handle their online stuff! I'm super hyped to see how this plays out in the academy arc, especially with Iono's wild energy clashing with Dot's shyness.
asuka_langley_181
Wow, seeing Geeta and the whole Elite Four crammed into one episode was kinda wild, but it totally made the academy buzz with life, which I loved! Liko's battle against Ann and her Dewott really showed me how much she's grown as a trainer since the beginning, like she's truly finding her confidence. And that Tera Orb from Geeta? My gut says that's gonna kick off some seriously cool adventures for everyone!
groudon
Wait, was that Penny in the background for a split second? My jaw totally dropped when I noticed her, it makes me wonder if she'll actually show up properly later or if it was just a cute little Easter egg for game fans.
tellu
My heart totally melted when Liko finally got to see both her parents together; I bet she really needed that, especially after everything she's been through on her adventure. It was such a sweet, long-awaited family moment that just made me smile.
anya_alstreim
Dot’s absolute horror at the idea of camping and *touching grass* made me laugh out loud, because honestly, I could see myself reacting the exact same way after too much screen time. It’s such a perfect, funny detail for someone who lives online and gives her character a real relatable vibe.
hollow_ichigo
Okay, Floragato and Dewott's rematch? So good! I was actually yelling at my screen, totally rooting for Floragato to finally get that win after seeing how hard it's been training, and the animation for those quick moves was just so slick, like, wow.
twili_287
Nemona's battle-hungry energy was so clear, but holy cow, that bell just *kept* ringing during her attempt to fight Roy, and I genuinely started to think the universe was messing with her specifically! My sides actually hurt from laughing at how relentlessly she kept getting thwarted.
zack_fair_401
Floragato's sneaky sandwich heist absolutely cracked me up; I swear that little guy just loves messing with Liko. It makes me happy knowing his mischievous spirit didn't change one bit after evolving, proving some things are just inherently part of their personality, no matter their form.
franky_fiesta_65
Geeta and the Elite Four really brought the academy to life, I was genuinely surprised by how much more energy everyone had! And oh my gosh, Rika looked incredible, even cooler than I remembered from the games, which totally made me hope we see more high-level trainers pop up and interact with the students soon.
leon
I was genuinely surprised by how slick Floragato and Dewott's battle was; Liko's come such a long way, and I feel like she's really starting to trust her instincts as a trainer, which is awesome to see after seeing her earlier struggles.
dialga
Oh man, these gym leader pairings are gonna be wild! I can only imagine Dot trying to deal with Iono's energy, and Roy having to face Brassius again – poor guy, I feel like he's going to be extra flustered this time. I bet Liko facing Katy will really push her, and I'm super excited to see all of them finally master Terastallization because of these challenges!
iono_363
Oh my gosh, I totally squealed when Rika popped up; she's seriously my favorite Paldea character, and I loved how she just immediately started giving Liko advice like a seasoned pro. It makes me wonder if Liko will pick up some of her confidence after this.
aobozu_blade_46
I was so hyped watching Liko and Floragato beat Ann; it really felt like such a huge full-circle moment from when they first met, and I'm honestly so impressed by how much stronger they've gotten since then. Floragato's moves just felt so much more confident!
moe_justice
I totally get Dot not wanting to go camping, like, who needs the outdoors when you've got a comfy setup inside, right? I was kinda hoping she'd get pulled into the fun anyway, but her being a homebody just makes her even more relatable to me.
professor_magnolia_334
I gotta say, seeing all those Paldea characters like Larry and Poppy together in one episode really made me happy; I've been waiting for this kind of crossover since the beginning, and it totally delivered!
schtzstaffel_scythe_481
Seeing Rika and the Elite Four pop up on screen was such a cool surprise, I totally wasn't expecting them! The game music totally transported me back to playing Scarlet and hearing those familiar tunes just made me grin, it felt like my own personal battle was about to start.
mary_hunt
I seriously cracked up when Liko and the gang immediately pegged the Explorers, even with those goofy disguises. Honestly, it was such a breath of fresh air; usually, in these shows, the main characters are totally oblivious, so seeing them be smart for once totally got me.
violet_evergarden_168
Honestly, I was cracking up every time Nemona got cut off by the school bell; it's so perfectly frustrating for her when all she wants is a battle with Roy! My poor girl just can't catch a break, but it makes me wonder how long this running gag will last.
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