Here's why:
* Anabel is a character: She is the Gym Leader of the Lilycove Gym in Hoenn, specializing in Fighting-type Pokemon.
* She appears in the anime: Anabel is featured in the Hoenn region anime arc. However, she has limited appearances compared to main characters like Ash.
* Need more information: To determine if Anabel returns in a specific episode, I need the episode number, season, or even the specific arc you're asking about.
To help you find the answer, please provide more information about the episode you're curious about.