How to watch Pokémon Journeys in the UK
Pokémon is the anime that just keeps on giving. The show is now in its 23rd season with Pokémon Journeys, following champion Ash Ketchum, his partner Pikachu and his latest travel companion Goh as they explore the world catching Pokémon, battling trainers and of course fighting off the notorious Team Rocket.
If you want to watch it in the UK, then there’s a couple of ways you can do so.
We’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including the UK terrestrial air date, and how you can stay up to date with the US scheduling as its released on Netflix US. We also have similar articles for watchingStar Trek: Lower Decks in the UK, as well as how to stream upcoming movies such asBill & Ted Face the MusicandMulan.
How to watch Pokémon Journeys on UK TV
In the UK, Pokémon Journeys will premiere on1 September 2020on the TV channel POP, which is available on Freesat 603, Sky 616, and Virgin Media 736.
It’s been a long wait for UK fans, as part 1 of the English dub has been out in the US since Summer, whilst the original Japanese version has been out since 2019.
As the US is ahead, UK Pokémon fans may be in danger of being spoilt – especially because part 2 is due to drop in the States. However, there is a way to stay up to date with America.
Watch Pokémon Journeys on Netflix US in the UK
Part 2 of Pokémon Journeys is due to drop on Netflix US on 11 September 2020. If you want to be the first to watch it, then all you need is a standard UK Netflix subscription and a VPN.
VPNs (virtual private networks) reroute your IP address so you can browse the internet anonymously, and as if you’re from another country. For watching Pokémon Journeys, you’d need to connect to a US server.
There are a few VPN options to choose from, but for competitive pricing and the best user experience we recommend eitherNordVPNorExpressVPN. You can also try out somefree VPN options, but these most likely won’t have enough servers to successfully stream Netflix US.
To access Netflix US, all you need to do is connect to a US VPN server and then sign into Netflix as you usually would. You should then see all of American Netflix’s library ready and waiting for you – including Pokémon Journeys when you search for it. You can find more details in our guide towatching American Netflix in the UK.
If you’ve not watched any of Pokémon Journeys, part 1 (the first twelve episodes) are ready to stream now. Part 2 (the next twelve episodes) will be available to stream on 11 September 2020.
If you’ve not yet got an account with Netflix, then you cansign up on the website for as little as £5.99 per monthfor the basic plan. You can find outwhich Netflix plan is best for you here.
Pokémon Journeys trailers and episodes
The first trailer for Pokémon Journeys is available right here:
You can also watch the English title sequence here:
Finally, the first episode is available to stream for free over on the Pokémon YouTube channel – or you can watch it directly below:
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
