Pokemon Horizons Episode 55: Release date, where to watch, preview, and more

Pokemon Horizons Episode 55 is due to be released in Japan on June 21, 2024, and it seems to be returning to the Terastal Training of Liko, Roy, and Dot after the investigation surrounding Terapagos by Friede and Captain Pikachu in Episode 54. Given this information, how can fans tune into the new entry in the series if they don't have access to Japanese television broadcasts?

There are a few options of note to catch the latest episodes, both of which are advised to be used with the assistance of a VPN in both circumstances. It also doesn't hurt to take a look at the Pokemon Horizons Episode 55 preview to give a little context about what's to come.

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Where to watch Pokemon Horizons Episode 55

Amazon Prime Video Japan releases new Pokemon Horizons episodes incredibly quickly (Image via Amazon)

When it comes to watching new Pokemon Horizons episodes quickly after their Japanese airdate, there are two primary options that fans may want to consider. The first involves using a VPN and an Amazon Prime Video subscription. By setting one's region to Japan, fans can gain access to Prime Video Japan where new Horizons episodes are uploaded shortly after their original release.

However, these episodes aren't intended for audiences outside of Japan and therefore don't have multi-language subtitles. This understandably dilutes the experience, but another option is on the table if prospective watchers are willing to wait a few additional days after the Japanese release date.

Specifically, on roughly the following Sunday/Monday after an episode airs in Japan, fan translators typically make their subtitles available across the internet. Several third-party anime sites subsequently host the episodes with translated subtitles. Fans must be careful with their site choice to avoid any malware, but plenty of good-faith community-hosted sites are available.

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Examining the preview of Pokemon Horizons Episode 55 "Confrontation! Elite Four of Paldea"

Episode 55 sees our heroes returning to Naranja Academy (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon Horizons Episode 55's preview kicks off with our protagonists returning to Naranja Academy after completing their assignments and reports for their Terastal Training course. Shots are then shown of Poppy of Paldea's Elite Four seemingly facing off against Dot and Levincia's gym leader Iono. A Copperajah is shown throwing Dot's Tinkatink in a battle arena.

Paldea's Elite Four member Larry is then shown straightening his tie as Coral of the Explorers appears in the frame, seemingly out of her Naranja Academy disguise. Cascarrafa's gym leader Kofu is shortly shown in excitement before the preview cuts to Liko and Floragato before a Baxcalibur is shown flying into a fiery tornado in battle, causing a reaction of shock from the gym leader Brassius.

Hassel of Paldea's Elite Four is shown shouting something as Roy recoils, and a battle is shown between a Baxcalibur fighting alongside a Flapple against what appears to be Brassius' Dolliv and Roy's Terastallized Fuecoco, closing out the preview. It seems a big battle event is brewing at Naranja Academy and the Elite Four are in attendance, but can our heroes overcome this new challenge?