Let’s start with the Rising Volt Tacklers’ portion. They had the most wholesome and funniest segments. I especially loved the gag where Liko, Roy, and Dot were wanting to welcome Friede home, but are greeted with unexpected guests from Wy-Yes and Perrin to Master Mayonnaise. Her reaction to seeing him was absolutely hilarious, and understandably so because he’s definitely is a strange old man dressed rather extravagantly. I’d react the same if I were her. It’s actually been so long since Wy-yes (why yes, I can’t believe that’s his dub name) and Perrin showed up. Even they’ll have an important role in vouching for the truth of their allies, as they promise to write the truth about them. Hey, if the Explorers are using media to ruin their reputation, it’s only fair to use media for the opposite effect. Nemona, Penny, and Ann show up too! It’s been a long time since we last saw Ann in her casual clothes, so it’s nice to see them again! Since they already had their big spotlight a few episodes ago, they’re most there in the background. Though, I’m surprised that Nemona is always in school uniform—then again, that is her default outfit…
Then there’s the stuff with Friede. He visits his junior Yanga whom we haven’t seen since episode 54. Since he is still working at Exceed, Yanga’s role in this episode is to update viewers with how the workplace is like since Spinel took over. Apparently, the company has become sort of the equivalent of a Japanese black company (basically a toxic workplace), and Spinel has become something sort of a black company boss with how he made his researchers stop their current research to focus on creating the Strong Spheres. The craziest part is that the researchers don’t even know about the safety hazards about the stuff they’re working with; they’re only working on it due to Spinel’s orders which definitely shows the dark side of capitalism. Friede gives his phone to Yanga as it contains all the details about the true nature of the Laquium. This means that Yanga is also an ally of their cause now.
The last thing I like about this episode is the reveal that Instructor Starmie is always in its Mega Evolved state because it wants to. It likes to flex and posture like Hawlucha! Maybe that’s the reason why Mayonnaise took an interest in it. Since the Lucarionite Z didn’t activate in this episode due to wave imbalance between Roy and Lucario, I bet it’s going to get resolved in the next episode when they get to Galar and reunite with Diana… Also, the Brave Olivine is noticeably larger now and I’m amazed. Then again, they are boarding a lot more people and Pokémon this time around, so the size really needed to increase. That’s all I have to say about the episode, so let me know your thoughts!
