The Best Episodes Directed By Makoto Nakata

Amethio challenges the black Rayquaza, and Terapagos displays some of its true power.

Friede tells the Rising Volt Tacklers the story of how he and Captain Pikachu first met.

Liko and Roy arrive in Artazon, but gym leader Brassius is in an artistic slump!

Inside Galar Mine, Liko and the others find a Pokémon that doesn't seem happy to see them!

Ryou reflects on the year before and his failure supporting test subject no. 001

Arata decides to visit a grave and ends up taking a trip down memory lane.

Akane's big track meet is coming up, but she's flustered by Chinatsu's confession to her that she has a crush on Kotarou.

Kotaro learns that he was not accepted into Akane’s school, saddening them. Daisuke suggests Kotaro use it in his writing, while Ayane suggests Akane should break up with him rather than do long-distance.

After finding Himeno modelling in a fashion magazine, Nozomi is roped into trying out some different fashions by Mitsuyo Akechi and her girlfriend Inukai after they hint Himeno might get expelled for having a part-time job.

Himeno goes to an archery meet with her underclassman, Ayaka Wakamaki, who acts strict towards her. Following some advice on her friends, Himeno helps Ayaka to loosen up by offering to go on a date with her.

The girls participate in an RPG fantasy setting, fighting against monsters in a dungeon labyrinth, which turns out to be a story written by Mitsuyo.

Things get awkward between Kotarou and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.

There’s probably a perfectly innocent, unsuspicious reason why Kana’s currently in Ichiro’s room. On a related note, is Ichiro’s mom up to something, or is that just paranoia?

Kana and Ichiro find themselves all alone on the beach and in denial of their feelings. But there’s sunscreen to rub on and venomous bites to treat…

Professor Oak invites Ash to the opening ceremony for Professor Cerise's new lab in Vermilion City. Goh sets out to catch a legendary Pokémon.