The Pokemon Company has put Ash to pasture and revealed the upcoming Pokemon anime’s official title–Pokemon Horizons: The Series.
An official short trailer accompanied the announcement, showing more info on the journey awaiting protagonists Liko and Roy. Liko will have some sort of connection to a mysterious pendant and a trusty Sprigatito by her side. A shiny Rayquaza, related to said mysterious pendant, also shows up in the trailer, along with a Captain Pikachu.
Set sail for a new journey in #PokemonHorizons: The Series! 🌅
Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures! pic.twitter.com/HO1J0nAta1— Pokémon (@Pokemon) March 24, 2023
According to the official logline, Captain Pikachu is part of a group 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 Pokemon, Metagross; Murdock, who is skilled at cooking, and his partner Pokemon, Rockruff; Mollie, who specializes in healing treatments, and her partner Pokémon, Chansey; and Ludlow,” said the show’s description.