Pokémon Horizons- Two Years Later
(Note: This has been written before the debut of the most recent episodes in Japan, and any potential leaks will not be addressed unless necessary.) Hey everyone- since today marks two years since the debut of Pokémon Horizons; I thought I would check in with it again to see where it stands as the latest story arc is winding down and to see what might be next. From left: Perrin and Hisuian Growlithe, Briar, Carmine and Sinistcha. As usual, let’s start with what works first. The animation and battles are highlights, and Rayquaza Rising is no exception. I especially like how the encounter with Kleavor remixed the boss warden battle from Legends Arceus. Even with the deviations from the games (which I will mention in a bit); the inclusion of Perrin from the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is welcome. This last one is just a personal deal, but they’ve thankfully mostly relegated Liko’s inner monologues to the “previously on” recaps. That’s not to say that I don’t still have concerns about wha...
