Pokemon Horizons Episode 56: Release date, where to watch, preview, and more

Pokemon Horizons Episode 56 is titled "Liko vs Rika! Beyond the Battle" and will see our protagonist join up with gym leader Katy in a Tag Battle against Rika of Paldea's Elite Four. The episode is slated to be aired on June 28, 2024, in Japan, but how can fans of this animated series catch the episode if they don't have access to local Japanese TV stations?

A few options of note are worth considering, and both are recommended to be used with a VPN for safety and privacy reasons. Additionally, it doesn't hurt to examine the Pokemon Horizons Episode 56 preview for a little extra context on what's to come.

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Where to watch Pokemon Horizons Episode 56

New Pokemon Horizons episodes make their way to Prime Video Japan quickly after airing (Image via Amazon)

When it comes to catching new Pokemon Horizons episodes, one of the quickest ways to do so is by using a VPN to set a watcher's device's region to Japan. Fans can then use an Amazon Prime Video subscription to find the anime in Prime Video Japan's catalog.

This allows viewers to watch new episodes almost immediately upon their airing. However, these episodes aren't translated for outside audiences.

This leaves an alternative option. If watchers are willing to wait until (approximately) the following Sunday/Monday after the latest Horizons episode airs, fan translators tend to make their own subtitles available. This allows watchers to find new episodes on third-party anime sites. One has to use their best judgment to find a safe site devoid of malware, but there are plenty available.

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Examining the preview of Pokemon Horizons Episode 56

Rika prepares to battle Liko and Katy (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon Horizons Episode 56's preview kicks off with Terapagos walking into the frame with a handbag surrounding its shell before Rika of Paldea's Elite Four calls out orders to her Clodsire, which uses a Poison-type attack. Katy is seen approaching Naranja Academy's training field alongside Liko. Clodsire is then shown attacking as Liko's Floragato nimbly dodges the attacks.

Dot seems to be bothered by something before the scarf of the gym leader Grusha is shown. Floragato is seen rising to its feet while looking up at a Lokix, and Rika appears to be shouting out to Liko who is stunned in response.

Floragato's vine is then shown wrapping around a poisonous horn on Clodsire while Rika's Dugtrio launches an attack of its own. Liko's Floragato appears to be glowing as it spins through the air and attempts to land a kick.

The preview ends as Liko is shown to be sending out a command. Will Liko and Katy beat Rika, or will the Paldean Elite Four member keep her win streak alive? The only way to find out for sure is to check out Episode 56 after it airs in Japan.