The Pokémon Company confirmed a new chapter in the franchise's long-running animated saga on March 24, 2023, announcing the English title Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
The announcement follows the conclusion earlier in 2023 of the anime run that starred Ash and Pikachu in Japan.
The new series promises a fresh cast, new settings tied to recent games, and continuing production oversight from The Pokémon Company and its longstanding animation partner OLM.
In the debut trailer, The Pokémon Company presented dual protagonists Liko and Roy alongside a group of supporting elements: Professor Freide, an airship central to the series’ visuals, and a Captain Pikachu.
The company described the new series as arriving in 2023 “and beyond,” indicating an ongoing run.
In clear, journalistic language: The Pokémon Company confirmed the series title Pokémon Horizons and said it will begin in 2023 and continue thereafter, while also introducing the main characters and key imagery seen in the trailer.
Character details released with the announcement tie the new protagonists to existing Pokémon geography: Liko is identified as coming from the Paldea region, the setting introduced in the 2022 Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (developed by Game Freak and released worldwide on November 18, 2022).
Roy is presented as a boy from the classic Kanto region and is shown carrying a mysterious Poké Ball.
The Pokémon social account also noted that Liko carries an ornate pendant.
These elements were highlighted in promotional materials and the official announcement tweet from March 24, 2023.
The announcement trailer notably includes Captain Pikachu and an airship commanded by Professor Freide, establishing a new visual and narrative direction distinct from the Ash-centered era.
The Pokémon Company has not yet provided a confirmed international broadcast schedule, and details about episode count, staff credits beyond OLM, or global streaming partners remain unannounced.
As the franchise continues to bridge its game and anime properties, Pokémon Horizons offers the first major reshaping of the core animated series since Ash Ketchum’s long tenure.
The industry and fans alike will watch for further production announcements and localized release dates from The Pokémon Company, with official channels to provide confirmed distribution information when available.
The announcement follows the conclusion earlier in 2023 of the anime run that starred Ash and Pikachu in Japan.
The new series promises a fresh cast, new settings tied to recent games, and continuing production oversight from The Pokémon Company and its longstanding animation partner OLM.
In the debut trailer, The Pokémon Company presented dual protagonists Liko and Roy alongside a group of supporting elements: Professor Freide, an airship central to the series’ visuals, and a Captain Pikachu.
The company described the new series as arriving in 2023 “and beyond,” indicating an ongoing run.
In clear, journalistic language: The Pokémon Company confirmed the series title Pokémon Horizons and said it will begin in 2023 and continue thereafter, while also introducing the main characters and key imagery seen in the trailer.
Character details released with the announcement tie the new protagonists to existing Pokémon geography: Liko is identified as coming from the Paldea region, the setting introduced in the 2022 Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (developed by Game Freak and released worldwide on November 18, 2022).
Roy is presented as a boy from the classic Kanto region and is shown carrying a mysterious Poké Ball.
The Pokémon social account also noted that Liko carries an ornate pendant.
These elements were highlighted in promotional materials and the official announcement tweet from March 24, 2023.
The announcement trailer notably includes Captain Pikachu and an airship commanded by Professor Freide, establishing a new visual and narrative direction distinct from the Ash-centered era.
The Pokémon Company has not yet provided a confirmed international broadcast schedule, and details about episode count, staff credits beyond OLM, or global streaming partners remain unannounced.
As the franchise continues to bridge its game and anime properties, Pokémon Horizons offers the first major reshaping of the core animated series since Ash Ketchum’s long tenure.
The industry and fans alike will watch for further production announcements and localized release dates from The Pokémon Company, with official channels to provide confirmed distribution information when available.
