Preview JN039: Satoshi VS Saitou! Conquer the Octopus Hold!!

[Lightning Flame Blast]

With how Bea was stablished as an extremely powerful trainer with a confirmed catalog of pokemon... man, it wouldn’t hurt to have more of them battle. There are so many options now.

 

[BigDocFan]

I'm really hoping Bea turns out to be a powerful rival rather than a normal opponent, her personality reminds me of Paul

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

To be fair, most of the times that there was a rematch was within two or so episodes after the loss. The only non-rival rematches that took longer than that were in DP with Fantina and Volkner, iirc.

There was was also the Dewford Island arc in RS, where it took Ash 11 episodes to rechallenge Brawly (for some reason).

 

[RetroPokeFan]

Really hope the animation dream team are responsible for this episode

Iwane episodes normally happen after every 5 to 6 episodes for this series so it'll either be him again or a different animation director.

 

[nickdt]

Some people are speculating Ash vs Bea is on Alola because of Hala. I myself doubt we get an Alola three parter if even Galar doesn't get three parters.

 

[Aura-Guardian]

Some people are speculating Ash vs Bea is on Alola because of Hala. I myself doubt we get an Alola three parter if even Galar doesn't get three parters.

The fossil pokemon episode may be on Akala Island, but I don't think the rematch will be in Alola.

 

[Kitasuki]

I just wish it'll be a 6 vs 6. I love battle episodes and it would be a great opportunity to use reserves. The 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 seem so meh. I miss those full party battles.
Also for example, if Ash uses dusk dogo, maybe Bea will criticise him for using a weak type vs fighting. Dogo wins, and Riolu grows an immeasurable admiration for it, a Champion, and an idol. Then Riolu might get his win way later in the anime

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

I just wish it'll be a 6 vs 6. I love battle episodes and it would be a great opportunity to use reserves. The 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 seem so meh. I miss those full party battles.
Also for example, if Ash uses dusk dogo, maybe Bea will criticise him for using a weak type vs fighting. Dogo wins, and Riolu grows an immeasurable admiration for it, a Champion, and an idol. Then Riolu might get his win way later in the anime

Full Battles usually take place during a series's climax. I doubt this will be more than 3 vs 3.

 

[Daren]

I guess it's possible he loses again or wins by using a different party. We'll see. I initially assumed he'd beat the first three Galar Gym leaders before a Bea rematch.

To be fair, most of the times that there was a rematch was within two or so episodes after the loss. The only non-rival rematches that took longer than that were in DP with Fantina and Volkner, iirc.

Also Norman in AG.

 

[Max1996]

I imagine it'll be Riolu vs Grapploct again.

 

[Emmy]

Huh, I was hoping the Ash/Bea situation would go for longer kinda like what happened with Norman - especially since he doesn't have to face her again immediately to proceed like with a normal Gym Challenge.

Oh well, at least we'll see more of Bea soon. Hopefully in Galar with some Dynamax.

 

[BigDocFan]

Well if Ash does lose this match, something I'll be honest hope he does, that would certainly make it go on for longer

 

[Max1996]

Well if Ash does lose this match, something I'll be honest hope he does, that would certainly make it go on for longer

To be honest, this soon after the first match's loss, I doubt he'd actually win the rematch.

 

[Kurolegacy]

With this rematch coming so soon and after Alola, I wonder if they’ll go with the plot point of Ash’s return to Alola helps him clear his head and break him out of his funk considering it’s like a second home to him.

 

[FinnishPokéFan92]

To be honest, this soon after the first match's loss, I doubt he'd actually win the rematch.

Too early to say that. Some big development to help him develop could still occur in the preceding episodes.

 

[Max1996]

Too early to say that. Some big development to help him develop could still occur. In the episodes before that.

Perhaps. Odds aren't really in Ash's favor, though, I think.

 

[Silktree]

With this rematch coming so soon and after Alola, I wonder if they’ll go with the plot point of Ash’s return to Alola helps him clear his head and break him out of his funk considering it’s like a second home to him.

He looks happy enough in the Pikachu episode, and he's already set on defeating Bea by the end of the last episode. This "Ash needs Alola to succeed" narrative needs to be toned down a bit. You lose, you learn from your mistakes and then you win. That's the way it works.

Also, this is not "too soon" by any stretch of the imagination. Riolu could evolve in one of the upcoming episodes.

 

[Kurolegacy]

He looks happy enough in the Pikachu episode, and he's already set on defeating Bea by the end of the last episode. This "Ash needs Alola to succeed" narrative needs to be toned down a bit. You lose, you learn from your mistakes and then you win. That's the way it works.

Also, this is not "too soon" by any stretch of the imagination. Riolu could evolve in one of the upcoming episodes.

People can put on a happy face but still be troubled inside. The summery for the episode that comes after shows that his loss had some effect on him in his PWC battles. You’re acting like there’s no precedence for people to even speculate these things when such things are something they’ve done with Ash numerous times in the past after a heavy loss. Ash was completely outmatched and swept, a type of loss he hasn’t had in quite some time. It’s not strange to think this has a lasting effect on him. In addition, the concept of the hero returning to a place they feel at home to come back stronger than before isn’t exactly an uncommon trope so I’m really failing to see what problem you have with harmless speculation.

 

[Johtohfiller]

I hope we get the Dream Team again for this one.

Though I agree that this seems soon - I was hoping for a training episode before the rematch. This calls for a montage.

Spoiler

 

[Islander Princess]

That was fast. Maybe a little too fast? I'll reserve judgement until I see what's actually going on in the episodes between the initial match and this rematch, since Ash could make significant personal progress during that time, especially with the trip back to Alola factoring in.

I don't mind Ash being bummed out after a particularly bad loss...I think it builds character. But I don't want it to be half assed and rushed through (side eyes his tantrum in XY after the Wulfric battle).