Talk:Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Typo
"Based on" is duplicated in the intro. Landfish7 13:54, 16 December 2022 (UTC)
I just wanna do something.
The release date of 2023 series is April 14. But I can't edit until April Fools day. WASPED 302168 (talk) 11:01, 10 February 2023 (UTC)
- As a junior admin, I have the power to edit this thread and have added the date.--BigDocFan, Junior Admin Bulbapedia (talk) 11:03, 10 February 2023 (UTC)
Artwork
Since the page is locked, could my artwork galleries from Riko/Roy's pages be pasted over onto here? Lewtwo (talk) 11:06, 10 February 2023 (UTC)
more news!
hey everyone! more SV anime news are here! WASPED 302168 (talk) 00:39, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
Why the name change?
Why is it being suggested that this page be moved to "Pokémon Horizons: The Series (Pokémon Horizons)"? That feels a little redundant, especially because "Pokémon Horizons: The Series" page name is already different from the manga "Pokémon Horizon". That's like renaming "Pokémon Journeys: The Series" page to "Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Pokémon Journeys)". It just feels unnecessary, and makes the page name way more complicated than it needs to be. TBR2001 (talk) 20:23, 8 September 2023 (UTC)
- Here--Hikaru Wazana (talk) 21:41, 8 September 2023 (UTC)
- The discussion you linked to is about the main Pokémon anime under consideration for being split into Pokemon anime and Pokemon animation (or Pokemon The series or whatever ideas are up there). The main question here is, why does this page need an extra "Pokemon Horizons" in paranthesis after the title, whhen it already is "Pokemon Horizons: the Series". → PikaTepig999 22:22, 8 September 2023 (UTC)
- Here--Hikaru Wazana (talk) 21:41, 8 September 2023 (UTC)
Liko's Mom and Grandma?
Recently in the newest episode I believe her grandma and her team of pokemon will be covered in greater depth. We did get multiple glimpes to her and we know about her bird Pokemon.
Also Liko's Mom is an important character
I am really new to bulbapedia and helping out with the wiki. I want to get involved and try to help a bit this great recourse.
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Project_CharacterDex/Structure
This page tells a bit about how to make characters. I could try to make a page for Liko's Mom and Grandma?- unsigned comment from TrueAuraCoral (talk • contribs)
- You forgot to sign your comment buddy. Also, Liko's Mom and Grandma already have pages. Liko's mom, Lucca, and Liko's Grandma, Diana. But we do appreciate that you want to help edit this wiki.TBR2001 (talk) 03:48, 23 September 2023 (UTC)
Seasons
Hi, I don't think the episode tab could be consistency and worth it. I want to keep it comfortable. --Dharakjoo (talk) 09:51, 11 November 2024 (UTC)
Liko's Role Takeover
Hey there, according to interview, Roy has takeover Liko's role as a protagonist, but according to the magazine, Liko's role is remains as "The Protagonist of the Story". Dharakjoo (talk) 09:09, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
- Liko and Roy have both been referred to as "dual protagonists" since the start of the series and in character relationship charts. Now, the first four arcs did focus more on Liko than Roy, and that may be swapped now, but that doesn't really change anything about their dual protagonist status. → SuperPikaPool13 15:56, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
- Oh yeah, but still... Liko is a best protagonist though and leader. Roy become "leader" following Rayquaza Rising. Dharakjoo (talk) 23:59, 30 March 2025 (UTC)
Suggestion for a New Page about the Timeskip in the Pokémon anime.
Hi'
I've been thinking about the timeskip in the Pokémon anime — a unique event that marks the first of its kind in the series — and I had an idea I’d like to suggest.
My proposal is to create a dedicated page focused on the timeskip. The page could outline what changed before and after the timeskip (for example:Spinel was an admin in the Explorers before the timeskip and became the leader afterward).
And during the one year timeskip period,(for example: During the one-year timeskip period characters like Roy trained in kalos and caught shiny Lucario) for characters and story events.
It could also include:
Concept art comparisons between character appearances before and after the timeskip.
Personality or role changes for characters.
I believe such a page would be a valuable reference for fans and editors alike.
Thank you
Best regards, Madytu (talk) 13:53, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
- Another Example:the Rising Volt Tacklers disbanded Madytu (talk) 13:55, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
- Sorry if it was a spoiler Madytu (talk) 13:56, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
- This would probably be best covered in some form on the Timeline of events in Pokémon Horizons: The Series page. Landfish7 20:35, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
- Sorry if it was a spoiler Madytu (talk) 13:56, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
About arc articles
Is there really a need to make an article for every arc? It's not like they are viewed as new series or seasons, so I don't understand why there is a need to make a full article about them, with Characters and Cast sections, instead of just writing the relevant synopsis about the arcs in this page? It will also be less cluttered in my opinion and more consistent with how past series were handled. <span data-dtsignatureforswitching="1"></span> Qwerty12 (talk) 15:45, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- The issue is that unlike previous series, Horizons is a lot more arc-driven than its predecessors, with each arc having its own key visual and is officially treated as the next part of the series. In terms of previous series like BW we only had two, officially at least; Unova League arc and Decolore Islands. Same for Ruby and Sapphire, which had Hoenn League and Battle Frontier.
- We have currently seven arcs so far, and we don't know how many more there will be. So, it gives us some breathing space to have individual pages for the arcs instead of cramming at minimum seven sections with their plot summaries to this page. Adil — Talk to me 19:38, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- Still, making a page for each arc gives the wrong impression, I think, that it is a new series or season and I don't fully get the necessity of it. For example, having a page for Episode: Mega Evolution with a dedicated section for characters and staff feels redundant to me because they are the same across the entire series basically. Yes, some characters are more important in some arcs over the others but that's how it is in every series, it doesn't mean the cast has "changed" for one particular arc. I also think that despite the arcs having different names the story doesn't change massively between most of them, so instead of writing a paragraph for each arc it can be shortened to something like "From Liko and Roy's Departure to Rayquaza Rising the group was searching for the six heroes and Laqua. From Mega Voltage the group is seeking to find Friede, rescue the six heroes and stop Spinel and the Explorers...".This is still more than was written about past shows' arcs and reflects the more story focused approach of Horizons without cluttering the page or providing unnecessary information, in my opinion. ~~~ Qwerty12 (talk) 20:20, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- I get where you're coming from with these concerns, so let me break down the thinking here.
- On the "wrong impression" point about making arcs look like new series, I think the arc articles handle this pretty well already. The page's very first line (and now the infobox) makes it very clear these are arcs within Horizons, not separate shows, so readers shouldn't get confused about that.
- The summary approach you suggested kind of proves the point about needing more room. Trying to squeeze seven arcs (probably more coming) into condensed paragraphs means we'd have to cut back on detail just to make everything fit. Since Horizons itself is more structured than the older shows, it makes sense for us to document it that way too, rather than forcing it into the old format. Having individual pages actually solves both problems, the main series page doesn't get overwhelming and each arc gets proper coverage. People looking for the big picture can find it easily, and anyone wanting arc specifics has a dedicated spot for that info. It's a win-win. Adil — Talk to me 11:55, 21 September 2025 (UTC)
- I see, makes sense. The new infobox also makes it way clearer. Another question I have about those new articles is why are they linked to in the Anime series template? It's not really a problem, just curious about the thought process. The template's "title" is for series and seasons and the arcs are technically neither. Also, as far as I understand it, the right side was for the Dub seasons. I see there is a line separating the Dub seasons from the arcs, but it still looks inconsistent to me. So maybe there is no need for the arcs to be linked to in the template, for consistency sake? or at least a way to make the separation look clearer? Thanks for replying. Qwerty12 (talk) 15:24, 21 September 2025 (UTC)
- That's a good point. The subject was tangentially brought up by someone else as well, to which I replied the following, and is currently under discussion on the template's talk page. Feel free to chime in there. Adil — Talk to me 19:54, 21 September 2025 (UTC)
- I see, makes sense. The new infobox also makes it way clearer. Another question I have about those new articles is why are they linked to in the Anime series template? It's not really a problem, just curious about the thought process. The template's "title" is for series and seasons and the arcs are technically neither. Also, as far as I understand it, the right side was for the Dub seasons. I see there is a line separating the Dub seasons from the arcs, but it still looks inconsistent to me. So maybe there is no need for the arcs to be linked to in the template, for consistency sake? or at least a way to make the separation look clearer? Thanks for replying. Qwerty12 (talk) 15:24, 21 September 2025 (UTC)
- Still, making a page for each arc gives the wrong impression, I think, that it is a new series or season and I don't fully get the necessity of it. For example, having a page for Episode: Mega Evolution with a dedicated section for characters and staff feels redundant to me because they are the same across the entire series basically. Yes, some characters are more important in some arcs over the others but that's how it is in every series, it doesn't mean the cast has "changed" for one particular arc. I also think that despite the arcs having different names the story doesn't change massively between most of them, so instead of writing a paragraph for each arc it can be shortened to something like "From Liko and Roy's Departure to Rayquaza Rising the group was searching for the six heroes and Laqua. From Mega Voltage the group is seeking to find Friede, rescue the six heroes and stop Spinel and the Explorers...".This is still more than was written about past shows' arcs and reflects the more story focused approach of Horizons without cluttering the page or providing unnecessary information, in my opinion. ~~~ Qwerty12 (talk) 20:20, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
Some things I was wondering
- So, it says that Horizons is the first series to have a male and female duo. Though isn't Dot also considered part of the main group?
- Can I add that Horizons is the first series where the female character has the Grass type starter and that Horizons is the first series where the characters age?
- Can I also add that Horizons is the first series where the main villainous organization is anime exclusive? Kathylikestoread (talk) 18:04, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
- I'd say go ahead on that last point, not sure about one and two though, I'm not a staff member however.
- --DHP613 18:12, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
- I'd say that the points about Horizons being the first series where the female character has the Grass type first partner Pokémon and the animated series exclusive villainous organization are ok to add in trivia.
- Dot not being officially a main character makes Liko and Roy female and male duo protagonists, and I feel the characters aging is covered by the timeskip point in the trivia. Thespeon196 (talk) 18:23, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
- I just added the Explorers bit. --DHP613 18:32, 29 September 2025 (UTC)