‘Pokémon Horizons’ Team Talks Netflix Debut, First Female Protagonist and Saying Farewell to Ash Ketchum
variety.comJordan Moreau The world of “Pokémon” is evolving with “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” a show with two brand new protagonists after Ash Ketchum finally caught ’em all and became the very best, like no one ever was.
After 26 years with Ash as the face of its anime series, “Pokémon” introduced Liko and Roy in “Horizons,” which began airing in Japan last year and is now available on Netflix in the U.S. “Pokémon” said goodbye to Ash (for now) in the final episode of “Ultimate Journeys,” the previous season.
The 10-year-old boy went out on a high note and accomplished his goal of being the best Pokémon trainer in the world before he left.
Now, the “Pokémon” anime revolves around Liko and Roy. They’re a pair of newcomers with partner Pokémon Sprigatito, an adorable grass kitten, and Fuecoco, a fiery little crocodile, who travel across the Paldea region, which was introduced in the 2022 video games “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Violet.” They meet up with a group of adventuring trainers called the Rising Volt Tacklers, who fly around the world in an airship while catching Pokémon, solving mysteries and helping others.
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