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* This is the first episode of the ''Liko and Roy's Departure'' chapter. | * This is the first episode of the ''Liko and Roy's Departure'' chapter. | ||
* The title text for this episode is shown over the background directly, instead of a separate title card segment. Hence, no one reads the title card for this epsiode. | * The title text for this episode is shown over the background directly, instead of a separate title card segment. Hence, no one reads the title card for this epsiode. | ||
* This episode introduces 11 named recurring [[List of anime characters|characters]], the most such characters introduced in a single episode | * This is the first main series episode: | ||
* This and the [[HZ002|next episode]] are the first two-part episode | ** Where {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are not listed as protagonists, and the first main series episode where the [[Team Rocket trio]] are not listed as antagonists. | ||
* The relationship of Liko and her Sprigatito throughout the episode is reminiscent of Ash and Pikachu's during the [[EP001|first episode]] of | ** To not feature a male protagonist in any capacity. | ||
** Since ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'' to not have a separate title card segment. | |||
* [[Liko]]'s capture of {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} marks the first time: | |||
** Where a female main character has obtained a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] since {{an|May}} {{pkmn2|caught}} her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier. | |||
** That a female main character has obtained or caught her first Pokémon outside her home region. | |||
** That a main character has received a Grass-type first partner Pokémon as their first Pokémon. | |||
** That a main character obtains a Pokémon in the first episode of a new series since {{an|Dawn}} obtained her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 766 episodes earlier. | |||
* This episode marks the first time that a female main character has obtained a [[Pokédex]] since {{an|Serena}} received her second one in ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', 341 episodes earlier. | |||
* This episode introduces 11 named recurring [[List of anime characters|characters]], the most such characters introduced in a single episode since ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', 1,228 episodes earlier, which also introduced 11 named recurring characters. | |||
* This and the [[HZ002|next episode]] are the first two-part episode since ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', aired almost 11 years earlier. | |||
* This episode marks the first time that a recurring character, who isn't a [[rival]], has officially obtained a {{type|Water}} first partner Pokémon outside its native region, not counting [[JNS01|temporary captures]]. | |||
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Surskit}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', 223 episodes earlier. | |||
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Masquerain}} in the anime since ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', 165 episodes earlier. | |||
* As of this episode, a Grass, {{t|Fire}}, and Water-type first partner Pokémon has been obtained in the first episode of a new series by a main character at least once. | |||
* The relationship of Liko and her Sprigatito throughout the episode is reminiscent of Ash and Pikachu's during the [[EP001|very first episode]] of the anime, as both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s struggle to deal with their first partner Pokémon. | |||
* The backpacks the other students are wearing are designed after the ones from [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. | * The backpacks the other students are wearing are designed after the ones from [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. | ||
* During the initial airing of this episode, due to it airing as a one-hour special with the [[HZ002|next episode]], the end credits, the "To Be Continued" text, and the next episode preview were not present at the end of the episode. In addition, the title didn't include "Part 1". | * During the initial airing of this episode, due to it airing as a one-hour special with the [[HZ002|next episode]], the end credits, the "To Be Continued" text, and the next episode preview were not present at the end of the episode. In addition, the title didn't include "Part 1". | ||
* | *{{p|Charizard}}'s voice is dubbed for the first time in this episode. | ||
* Starting from this episode, [[Dot|Nidothing]] and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} narrate the next episode previews. | * Starting from this episode, [[Dot|Nidothing]] and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} narrate the next episode previews. | ||