Pokemon Horizons Episode 26: Release date, where to watch, preview, and more

Pokemon Horizons closed the chapter of its first narrative arc with Episodes 24-25 this October, opening the doorway to Episode 26 and "The Sparkling of Terapagos" arc. The story will pick back up in earnest on October 27, 2023, when Episode 26 airs in Japan. Since a new narrative for the series' story is beginning, fans will want to make sure they tune in.

For newer watchers, it may be a bit unclear as to how they can watch Pokemon Horizons Episode 26 and future entries in the animated series. Fortunately, there are a few options available, though some may be more viable than others depending on what resources fans have available to them.

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Pokemon Horizons Episode 26: Date, time, and where to watch

Terapagos will figure heavily into Pokemon Horizons' unfolding story (Image via The Pokemon Company)

With regard to Episode 26 of Pokemon Horizons, the new entry will go live on October 27, 2023, at 6:55 pm JST throughout broadcast stations in Japan. Unfortunately, without some major effort on a viewer's part, catching the new episode as it airs in its home country won't be an easy task.

Fortunately, if fans are a little patient, they can access the episode through other methods. This includes using an Amazon Prime account and a VPN to access Amazon Prime Video in Japan, which uploads new episodes as they air on network TV. However, there's no guarantee that subtitles will be available, which can complicate matters somewhat.

What are the secrets surrounding Terapagos? (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The final alternative is to check online for third-party anime streaming sites that upload a new episode a day or two after its original airing. Fans will have to be careful to use a reputable site that won't result in some form of malware, but there are plenty of sites available that provide subtitled episodes while the upcoming English dub continues to make progress toward an indeterminate release date.

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Breaking down Pokemon Horizons Episode 26's preview

The official art for Pokemon Horizons' Sparkling of Terapagos arc (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Each time a new episode of Pokemon Horizons airs, it's accompanied by a little sneak peek of what's to come in the subsequent entry. The scenes are usually shown out of order to avoid spoiling too much, and they tend to be pretty light on details for the same reason. Be that as it may, there are a few things that are seen in Episode 26's preview, including:

• Terapagos enjoying snacks with other Pokemon on the Brave Asagi and exploring the airship.
• The Rising Volt Tacklers enjoying a meal with Liko's grandmother Diana.
• Liko and Diana holding an overjoyed Terapagos.
• Terapagos hanging from a ledge on the exterior of the Brave Asagi with Liko attempting to rescue it.
• A strange book being read showing Terapagos in the form that it is commonly associated with.
• Diana reading the memoirs of the ancient trainer Lucius and discussing things with Liko.
• The poster art for The Sparkling of Terapagos arc, with the camera zooming in on the "matured" form of Terapagos in the top left.

Liko attempts to rescue Terapagos on the outside of the Brave Asagi (Image via The Pokemon Company)

It seems as though Episode 26 may very well be an episode that leans into exposition and winding down from the action of Episodes 24-25. Since this new entry signals the beginning of another story arc, it's likely that there will be plenty of setup for future story beats as well, and maybe even a few moments of foreshadowing if fans are lucky.

The only way to find out for sure is to catch Pokemon Horizons Episode 26 whenever and however possible. Watchers have their options, all that's left is to wait for the episode's debut in a few days' time.