Pokemon Horizons Episode 61: Release date, where to watch, and preview

Pokemon Horizons Episode 61 will see our heroes finally reach Montenevera, where Roy is set to start his Terastal Course implementation test against the gym leader, Ryme. The episode is slated to air in Japan on August 16, 2024, but how can fans who don't have access to Japanese broadcast stations enjoy the episode when it airs? All is not lost, as there are a few options available.

Two prominent methods have been used to access new episodes of the series shortly after they air locally, one of which will require a few extra resources; both are recommended to be used with a VPN. Additionally, it isn't a bad idea to take a look at Pokemon Horizons Episode 61's preview for some extra context on what might occur for Liko, Roy, and Dot.

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Where to watch Pokemon Horizons Episode 61 "Let Your Soul Resonate! A Challenge to Ryme"

New Pokemon Horizons episodes are quickly uploaded to Prime Video in Japan (Image via Amazon)

While catching new Pokemon Horizons episodes the moment they air is tricky outside of Japan, watchers have some other options to take advantage of. One will require a VPN and access to an Amazon Prime Video subscription, while the other needs a bit more patience and should also use a VPN as a precautionary measure. However, both options have worked for quite some time.

The first method involves using a VPN to set a watcher's device to a Japanese regional IP address, and then logging into their Amazon Prime Video account. This should provide access to the Japanese Prime Video catalog, which uploads new episodes of Horizons almost immediately after they air. However, these episodes lack the translated subtitles and may therefore diminish the enjoyment of some watchers.

That leaves the alternative. On the following (approximately) Sunday or Monday after the episode airs, fan translators tend to make their subtitles available in multiple languages on the internet. From here, watchers can check out third-party anime sites on the internet and stream them with translations. Picking the right site is important to avoid malware and a VPN is still recommended for privacy.

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Breaking down the preview of Pokemon Horizons Episode 61

Our heroes' Pokemon meets a group of Greavard in Pokemon Horizons Episode 61 (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Pokemon Horizons Episode 61 preview kicks off with Liko, Roy, and Dot finally reaching Montenevera at sunset. A Greavard is shown dancing alongside fellow members of its species and circling Quaxwell, Fuecoco, and Floragato. A stage complete with lights and speakers is then shown, with a resident of the town on one side brandishing a microphone while Roy stands on the other side.

A crowd watches on as Roy gets excited, and we then see Fuecoco dodging frigid blasts. Fuecoco is then seen blasting fire at the inhabitant's Pokemon in what appears to be a battle as Liko and Naranja Academy's Nemona watch. Roy is then shown speaking with the gym leader Ryme and sending orders to Kilowattrel as it battles Ryme's Houndstone. Ryme's Toxtricity is then shown using a breath attack.

Fuecoco is knocked back mid-Flame Charge from this attack and is sent flying as Roy shows an expression of struggle on his face before the preview ends. Will Roy be able to defeat the gym leader Ryme, and will he be able to pass his implementation test? The only way to find out is to catch Pokemon Horizons Episode 61 and find out for sure!