Today (Friday, March 24), The Pokémon Company International unveiled the official title and logo of the upcoming Pokémon animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, premiering around the world in 2023 and beyond. A new, full-length trailer featuring never-before-seen footage has dropped, offering a hint at the show’s storyline exploring the mysteries of the Pokémon world.
In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, dual protagonists Liko, whose partner Pokémon is Sprigatito, and Roy will encounter many characters during their journey, including a group led by Friede and Captain Pikachu called the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Traveling across the Pokémon world on an airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers include Orla, who enjoys mechanical and electrical work and is accompanied by her partner Pokémon, Metagross; Murdock, who is skilled at cooking, and his partner Pokémon, Rockruff; Mollie, who specializes in healing treatments, and her partner Pokémon, Chansey; and Ludlow. Liko and Roy will also come across Amethio, who is joined by his partner Pokémon, Ceruledge, and belongs to an organization called the Explorers, as well as a popular video streamer known as Nidothing.
“Pokémon Horizons: The Series is set to be a thrilling journey that explores new wonders and makes fascinating discoveries about the Pokémon world,” said Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The latest Pokémon Horizons: The Series trailer sheds further light on the mysterious adventures that await Liko and Roy, and we invite Trainers to join in unraveling these secrets when the series begins premiering outside of Japan later this year.”
As was previously announced to much buzz among Trainers worldwide, the series marks the first not to star the plucky boy from Pallet Town, Ash Ketchum. Ash and his Pikachu finally attained their dreams, winning the winning the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokémon World Coronation Series after 25 years. Horizons will pick up a fresh series of adventures following the events of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.
On Thursday, the English-language voice of Ash, Sarah Natochenny shared a Twitter post to commemorate the character’s legacy and give thanks to original Japanese voice artist Rica Matsumoto. In Japan, the character is known as Satoshi (after the creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri).
“As I continue recording the final episodes of Ash and Pikachu’s journey on Pokémon, I’d like to thank and congratulate the incredible woman who has inspired my performance as the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the last 17 years, Rica Matsumoto.
I would also like to acknowledge everyone who has worked on Pokémon in Japan, especially Ikue Ôtani (v/o Pikachu), Shin’ichirô Miki (v/o James), Megumi Hayashibara (v/o Jesse), Inuko Inuyama (v/o Meowth), & the current director Kunihiko Yuyama. Bravo, thank you, congratulations!”
As I continue recording the final episodes of Ash and Pikachu’s journey on Pokémon, I’d like to thank and congratulate the incredible woman who has inspired my performance as the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the last 17 years, @rica_matsumoto3. 👏👏👏#ThankYouAshandPikachu pic.twitter.com/3gzhLjc5fm
— Sarah Natochenny (@sarahnatochenny) March 24, 2023
