Netflix has officially confirmed that Part 3 of Pokémon Horizons: The Series – The Search for Laqua will begin streaming in the United States on June 27, 2025. The announcement came with a sneak peek clip on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, offering fans an early look at what's coming in the latest installment of the show's second season. Check it out down below:
Pokémon Horizons represents a major shift in the franchise’s animated legacy, featuring an entirely new cast of characters and a story arc set within the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet universe. The series has so far aired in distinct parts on Netflix U.S., with Part 1 launching on February 7 and Part 2 following on April 25.
The anime originally debuted in Japan in April 2023 with a one-hour premiere special. Since then, it has expanded through multiple arcs:
- The “Brilliance of Terapagos” arc began on Episode 29 (October 2023, Japan)
- The “Terastal Debut” arc launched in April 2024
- The fourth arc which is where the show is currently at, features characters from the Kitakami region first introduced in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet began in October 2024
Staff and Production Details
The series brings together a seasoned creative team:
- Director: Saori Den (Mirage Queen Prefers Circus)
- Creative Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon)
- Series Composition: Dai Satō (Cowboy Bebop, Eureka Seven, Samurai Champloo)
- Action Director: Tetsuo Yajima
- Character Designer: Rei Yamazaki
- Sub-Character Designer: Kyōko Itō
- Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
- Music Composer: Conisch
Netflix Rollout Timeline
Though the original U.S. debut was slated for February 2024, the series was ultimately released in March, with subsequent parts arriving in May (Part 2), August (Part 3 in Japan), and November (Part 4 in Japan). Now, U.S. viewers will finally get to experience Part 3 via Netflix streaming this June.
With expansive world-building, new characters, and an evolving storyline that draws heavily from the latest Pokémon games, Pokémon Horizons continues to solidify itself as the future of Pokémon storytelling on screen.
A New Era of Pokémon Adventures
Set in the universe of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Horizons introduces dual protagonists Liko and Roy, as well as the trio of starter Pokémon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. A mysterious Shiny Rayquaza also plays a key role, while supporting characters Friede and Captain Pikachu act as the duo's mentors Friede as a Pokémon professor, and Captain Pikachu as his battle-ready partner.
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