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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 21, 2012 – January 10, 2013
- Season
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- OLM
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- Black & White 2, Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! 2, Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2
- Score across sites
- 6.64/10
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids95%Primarily Child Cast79%Animals79%Proxy Battle79%Travel79%Slapstick60%Creature Taming60%
TVFINISHED2012 SUMMER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies
ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ シーズン2• Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! Season 2
Synopsis
Satoshi, Iris & Dent continue their travels through the Isshu region. After successfully winning his eighth and final Gym Badge against Homika in Tachiwaki City, Shirona invites everyone to stay at her villa in East Isshu, where old friend Hikari is also staying and where they participate in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup after which Satoshi participates in the Isshu League. Team Rocket, meanwhile, initiate their final plan for the Isshu region-what is their purpose in their desire for the legendary Pokémon Meloetta?
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy, especially stories with kids, primarily child cast, animals.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 22% of 10.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #73 most popular anime of 2012.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.5% of viewers drop it.
Watch Pokémon: Black & White first: this continues its story.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Director
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Music
- Shinji Miyazaki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Pokémon: Black & White (2010)
- Watch next: Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova (2013)
- Optional extras: Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Utae Meloetta: Rinka no Mi wo Sagase!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“Yajirushi ni Natte!” by Rika Matsumoto
- OP1-EN“Rival Destinies” · eps 1-13
- OP2-EN“It's always you and me” · eps 14-24
Endings (2)
- ED1“Mite Mite ☆ Kocchicchi” by Momoiro Clover Z · eps 1-12, 14-24
- ED2“Rocket Gang Forever” · eps 13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies
Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies FAQ
How many episodes does Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies have?
Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies finished?
Yes. Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies has finished airing — the final episode aired January 10, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
Yes — the story continues in Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova (2013).
What should I watch before Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
Watch Pokémon: Black & White first — Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies is a direct sequel.
Is Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies based on a video game?
Yes. Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies adapts the video game by Satoshi Tajiri.
Who animated Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies was animated by OLM and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
Who sings the opening of Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies?
The opening, "Yajirushi ni Natte!", is performed by Rika Matsumoto.