The Pokémon Company said during a presentation at San Diego Comic-Con that the English dub for the brand-new Pokémon Horizons anime series is “coming soon.” Additionally, the business unveiled the English dub’s cast members, an official trailer, a clip from the debut episode in English, and more.
Pokémon Horizons, the most recent anime series in the trading card, video game, and anime franchise, is also the first one in which Ash Ketchum is not the main character. Liko and Sprigatito, along with other Generation 9 starters Fuecoco and Quaxly, take the role of Ash and Pikachu in the series.
The one-hour first episode of Pokémon Horizons had its world premiere on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Japan. Since then, Friday nights at 6:55 pm in Japan have seen a consistent 30-minute airing of the series. After Ash’s quest to become a Pokémon League Champion came to a conclusion in late 2022, the series was initially revealed.
Pokémon Horizons Anime Trailer
On Thursday, The Pokémon Company International revealed at its Pokémon panel at San Diego Comic-Con that the English dub for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the newest anime in the Pokémon brand, is “coming soon.” The production firm announced the dub cast, the trailer, and an English clip from the plot:
Pokémon Horizons Anime Cast and Staff
For the English dub of the Pokémon Horizons anime series, it appears that just two cast members have been revealed. The actors playing Friede and Captain Pikachu, respectively, are Crispin Freeman and Ikue Otani.
The series’ supporting role for the franchise’s charming mascot, Captain Pikachu, keeps him participating while simultaneously handing the baton to the next generation.
As was already noted, Liko and Roy are the two protagonists of the new series, with Liko typically being considered to be the more important of the two. They are joined by the Generation 9 starters stated earlier, which also include Rayquaza, a Legendary Pokémon, in its Shiny form.
The anime’s director is Saori Den (Mirage Queen Prefers Circus), and its creative director is Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon, Pocket Monster Mezase Pokémon Master). The writings for the TV show are under the direction of Dai Sato (Eureka Seven, Wolf’s Rain, Samurai Champloo, Cowboy Bebop).
The character designer is Rei Yamazaki, the action director is Tetsuo Yajima, and the sub-character designer is Kyko It. Conisch is writing the music, and Masafumi Mima is in charge of the sound.
Pokémon Horizons Anime Plot
The anime features two brand-new characters by the names of Liko and Roy. The video games Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet’s Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are all included in the anime, along with Rayquaza, a legendary Pokémon that appears in Shiny form. Friede and Captain Pikachu, a Pokémon professor and Pokémon partner pair that will fight alongside Liko and Roy, are also new characters in the anime.
On April 14, an hour-long first-episode special marked the anime’s debut. Fridays at 6:55 p.m., the program airs.
Pokémon Ultimate Journeys Anime Final Batch
The Pokémon Company has also revealed that the fourth and final set of episodes from the anime series Pokémon Ultimate Journeys will debut on Netflix on September 8. Fans’ favorites from Ash’s first few adventures, including Brock, Misty, Gary, Team Rocket, and the Squirtle Squad, will make a cameo appearance in the episodes.
Ash and Pikachu’s exploits are commemorated in the anime series, which acts as their last chapter when they ultimately accomplish their mutual objective. On September 8, supporters across the United States and Latin America will be able to join Japanese supporters in toasting the duo’s successful voyage.
Frequently Asked Question
1. Is the Pokemon Horizon series really worth watching without Ash?
Pokémon Horizons is definitely worth watching. It has everything a great animated series needs – stunning animation, promising plotlines, and very well-developed characters.
2. Will Ash come back in Pokémon Horizons?
It’s impossible to predict if Ash will appear in Pokémon Horizons again or not. The writers were very clear about how his adventure would end; but, it wouldn’t be entirely unexpected if they chose to offer him a brief cameo or guest appearance in one of the episodes.
