Pokémon Horizons: A Trip to Kitakami – Giving the Scarlet and Violet DLC the Spotlight!
Pokémon Horizons Heads to Kitakami: A Region That Deserved More Time!
After exploring Paldea in Pokémon Horizons, our heroes are back on the road. And their next stop, Kitakami, is super exciting! We’re getting the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC brought to life! Episode 68 of Horizons finally sends Liko, Roy, and Dot to this amazing location – one seriously needing more time. That earlier visit to Naranja Academy for Terastallization training gave a much-needed break – and this now leads into what could be one of the more popular plot arcs from that very recent and currently highly sought after expansion!
Remember Kitakami? This rural area; this mystical location introduced in Scarlet and Violet’s DLC; is really like Japan. It’s got that amazing town and a huge temple dedicated to the Loyal Three (those legendary Pokémon). It also features a new Six Heroes member; this legendary team linked to a super-ancient trainer. This location adds those nostalgic, historical elements that makes the series so critically acclaimed and makes every scene interesting.
Bringing Kitakami to Life: Familiar Faces and Epic Encounters
Pokémon Horizons takes us into that incredible Kitakami atmosphere. We've got a glimpse already; an upcoming episode shows Liko, Roy, and Dot joining Kitakami’s Loyal Three festival! That festival; the entire point in the games – shows encounters with the Loyal Three (and the DLC "villain," Ogerpon). And yes, Carmine (from Blueberry Academy) makes an appearance, this interesting and somewhat surprising character added into the storyline is another great moment, creating those unexpected elements found throughout the Pokémon universe, demonstrating that this added development of previously already known and recognized elements provides another creative boost, which really improves the series and sets the series for its later developments and even bigger plot revelations!
The mysteries surrounding Terapagos (and why Explorers want it) make this region's lore hugely significant. Those mysterious crystals; linking Kitakami and Terapagos; these plot elements connect with the goals of Liko and Roy; thus, emphasizing just how critically important the Pokémon Horizons arc related to Kitakami could potentially be! These are just major keys driving the later storylines toward major character developments, plot revelations, and especially new environments which should significantly influence those choices later on.
New Clues and Returning Heroes: Spotting the Next Six Heroes Member
A preview even drops another massive clue! Perrin photographed a Kleavor; that Pokémon is now extinct! This could strongly suggest this is a Six Heroes member. The other members: a Galarian Moltres, a giant Arboliva, a huge Lapras, and a Black Rayquaza all strongly hint that a full team-up is needed to discover and utilize those powers associated with the heroes’ previously unexplored, highly powerful, yet never revealed capabilities before Horizons! And yes, Ms. Briar; that Terapagos expert is mentioned early! The implications remain quite profound and add intensity, raising questions, for audiences to eagerly anticipate. The possibilities just get crazier from here on out!
Will Kieran Make an Appearance? Missing Characters and What We Can Expect
That poster for the "Rayquaza Rising" arc– showcasing Perrin, Briar, and Carmine– suggested these character appearances would come to be – this really helps those who are simply playing and exploring that region to actually learn more about this very specific place. That said, one person is very noticeably missing: Carmine's brother, Kieran! This mysterious and elusive individual (and his rivalry with those in search of the heroes and the loyal three), make for some interesting questions, showcasing just why people might wonder about Kieran's role; especially within the broader scheme and Kitakami’s ongoing mysteries!
But just how much Kitakami's myths and lore play a part here isn't entirely clear, that entire exploration surrounding this particular location within that overarching episode really isn't straightforward. Horizons’ Brave Olivine crew is there; and is technically performing other unrelated activities in the meantime; that particular detail might make Ogerpon and Loyal Three more like background details in those specific storylines that are only revealed to have greater importance to further connect this to a very deep history and lore!
Conclusion: Pokémon Horizons breathes New Life Into the World of Kitakami
Kitakami was super cool. That specific setting, the deep attention to creating a story steeped in local folklore and lore truly made this area impressive! Horizons could deliver even more– potentially turning a well-received DLC storyline into a legendary part of the anime adaptation, allowing this specific expansion more visibility, exposure, and more popularity across both a growing fanbase and a new generation who never touched that expansion! It makes a case for further exploring this region– particularly given just how much those existing elements could actually be expanded. It makes for yet another brilliant storyline choice from this well-regarded anime; further showing the intense creativity and thoughtful consideration displayed toward those interested in its fanbase and their wishes.
