This is how the first major saga ends Pokémon: Horizon. Here, everything kicks up early and pays off for the main set-up in a real confrontation with the main villain Gibeon. The road to getting to this point was definitely not a clean one, and the pacing of the last few episodes was definitely more rushed than I would have liked. In fact, these final episodes contain both the final confrontation with Black Rayquaza, the discovery of Rakua’s location, and our first real confrontation with the main villain Gibeon. In terms of pacing, I feel like things could have been organized a little better. It feels like the last batch of episodes should have ended with the final showdown with Black Rayquaza, and this last batch of episodes should have been more about the final journey to Rakua before the final battle. I know these episodes are scheduled to be released weekly and not necessarily in batches Netflix But even so, when you look at the final part of the saga as a whole, the pacing does feel noticeably different than I remember it from before.
That’s not to say the story beats the finale’s hit piece by a bad margin, I just wish I’d gotten more. It does feel a bit strange that the first major confrontation between our heroes and main villain is also their last, with no sign of any follow-up after this. That doesn’t make the final message with Gibeon a bit hollow, since I didn’t get to see him as much as I should have. He’s a scientist who sees things in a very cold and logical way, which contrasts with the immature but emotionally driven protagonist. There’s a big parallel that could be explored further, especially when you consider Amicio as a character who wants to follow his grandfather while forging his own path. I have a solution for this character, but feel like it could be set up better.
But then again, maybe I’d also say we should see more Gibeon because it means I can hear more David Kaye. Even if you discount the fact that I’m a huge Ratchet & Clank fan, his delivery has a decidedly different feel than what we’ve heard in other productions. Pokémon opponent. His voice sounded so cold and detached that it still felt like an undercurrent to him, like he wasn’t in touch with human emotions at all. However, it looks like these ideas surrounding Gibeon will be explored more in future seasons with the rest of Explorers without revealing too much. I’m curious to see which direction franchise Go in after this.
It’s fair to say that the endings of these episodes stand in stark contrast to anything that has come before Pokémon franchise I think what was done before was an understatement. It’s a promising future worth keeping an eye on, especially if you’re a long-term guy Pokémon fan. Even though I have issues with this ending, I’m looking forward to the next saga because of how much good intentions there are Pokémon: Horizon Earn it from me. Yes, some things could have been set up better, but in fact, there was a slightly more mature and engaging Pokémon That series The Pokémon Company Seems like the commitment to development is impressive. I love these characters and I hope to see more of them in the future at different stages of their lives.
I would like to see Dot continue to face her anxieties. I want to see Roy continue his adventure and earn the respect of Black Rayquaza, and I want to see Riko continue to become a trainer who can connect with multiple hearts. Pokémon. Seeing these three fighting in the final few episodes is a lot different than what they were at the beginning of the series. It does feel rewarding, and that’s probably the most emotionally satisfying aspect of the last few episodes. I saw creative strategies, unique ways to exploit the environment, and group fights that took full advantage of individuals’ unique abilities Pokémon. Also, the animation in the last few episodes is generally above average, with some sequences looking downright gorgeous
Power scaling gets a little weird, especially when you consider the fact that Liko, Roy, and Dot have only been trainers for a few months and are pushing legendary limits Pokémon They should have no chance of defeating. However, I don’t think the threats they face are at full strength, which unfortunately is a double-edged sword as it can take away a lot of the tension from the battle. Still, this is certainly an interpretation that might break immersion.
So am I satisfied with the ending? I’d give it a passing grade and point out areas with a few red circles that feel like it could be improved. I’m excited to see this chapter finally come to an end, and it makes a lot of big promises for what’s to come. Things will likely get worse as the series continues and the show may not be able to stick the landing, but I’m honestly confident. What I see here has done wonders for the world franchise Overall, I can’t wait to see what other wonders it has in store.
