Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 Delayed: Release Date & Spoilers

By [Blissey Husband] | Updated: January 2, 2026

Is Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 delayed? If you are searching for the latest installment of Liko and Roy’s adventure today, January 2, 2026, you might be disappointed to find no new episode available.

However, there is no need to worry. Here is everything you need to know about the delay, the confirmed new release date, and the terrifying “Kibi-Kibi Panic” that awaits the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Why is Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 Delayed?

If you tuned in today expecting to watch the anime, you aren’t alone. The primary reason for the delay of Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 is the standard New Year’s holiday broadcast schedule in Japan.

It is common industry practice for major anime series, including the Pokémon franchise, to take a one-week hiatus during the first week of January. TV Tokyo typically airs special variety programming or sports coverage during this festive period. Consequently, there is no new episode airing on Friday, January 2, 2026.

When Will Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 Air?

The break is short, and the series will return to its regular time slot next week.

• Confirmed New Release Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 On Blisseyhusband.net

• Time: 6:55 PM JST (Japan Standard Time) on TV Tokyo

For international viewers following the Japanese broadcast, the episode will be available via streaming platforms shortly after it airs in Japan.

Pokemon Horizons Episode 123 Preview: “Kibi-Kibi Panic” Spoilers

The upcoming episode, titled “Tremble with Fear! Kibi-Kibi Panic on the Ship,” promises to be one of the most unique and spooky episodes of the Rising Again arc.

Here are the key plot points fans should expect from Pokemon Horizons Episode 123:

1. The Debut of Pecharunt

The title “Kibi-Kibi” is a direct reference to the sound made by humans and Pokémon possessed by the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt. This confirms that the anime is adapting the “Mochi Mayhem” epilogue from the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC much sooner than expected.

2. A Zombie-Like Outbreak

The Rising Volt Tacklers are waiting for Liko’s grandmother, Diana, on the Brave Olivine. However, things take a dark turn when crew members start disappearing. Liko and Roy eventually find their friends performing an eerie, synchronized dance, seemingly possessed by “Toxic Mochi.”