In the present day (Friday, March 24), The Pokémon Firm Worldwide unveiled the official title and brand of the upcoming Pokémon animated sequence, Pokémon Horizons: The Collection, premiering around the globe in 2023 and past. A brand new, full-length trailer that includes never-before-seen footage has dropped, providing a touch on the present’s storyline exploring the mysteries of the Pokémon world.
In Pokémon Horizons: The Collection, twin protagonists Liko, whose companion Pokémon is Sprigatito, and Roy will encounter many characters throughout their journey, together with a gaggle led by Friede and Captain Pikachu referred to as the Rising Volt Tacklers.
Touring throughout the Pokémon world on an airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers embody Orla, who enjoys mechanical and electrical work and is accompanied by her companion Pokémon, Metagross; Murdock, who’s expert at cooking, and his companion Pokémon, Rockruff; Mollie, who makes a speciality of therapeutic therapies, and her companion Pokémon, Chansey; and Ludlow. Liko and Roy may even come throughout Amethio, who’s joined by his companion Pokémon, Ceruledge, and belongs to a corporation referred to as the Explorers, in addition to a well-liked video streamer generally known as Nidothing.
“Pokémon Horizons: The Collection is about to be an exhilarating journey that explores new wonders and makes fascinating discoveries concerning the Pokémon world,” mentioned Taito Okiura, VP of Advertising and marketing for The Pokémon Firm Worldwide. “The most recent Pokémon Horizons: The Collection trailer sheds additional gentle on the mysterious adventures that await Liko and Roy, and we invite Trainers to hitch in unraveling these secrets and techniques when the sequence begins premiering outdoors of Japan later this yr.”
As was beforehand introduced to a lot buzz amongst Trainers worldwide, the sequence marks the primary to not star the plucky boy from Pallet City, Ash Ketchum. Ash and his Pikachu lastly attained their desires, successful the successful the Masters Eight Event of the Pokémon World Coronation Collection after 25 years. Horizons will decide up a recent sequence of adventures following the occasions of Pokémon Final Journeys: The Collection.
On Thursday, the English-language voice of Ash, Sarah Natochenny shared a Twitter submit to commemorate the character’s legacy and provides due to unique Japanese voice artist Rica Matsumoto. In Japan, the character is called Satoshi (after the creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri).
“As I proceed recording the ultimate episodes of Ash and Pikachu’s journey on Pokémon, I’d prefer to thank and congratulate the unbelievable lady who has impressed my efficiency because the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the final 17 years, Rica Matsumoto.
I might additionally prefer to acknowledge everybody who has labored on Pokémon in Japan, particularly Ikue Ôtani (v/o Pikachu), Shin’ichirô Miki (v/o James), Megumi Hayashibara (v/o Jesse), Inuko Inuyama (v/o Meowth), & the present director Kunihiko Yuyama. Bravo, thanks, congratulations!”
As I proceed recording the ultimate episodes of Ash and Pikachu’s journey on Pokémon, I’d prefer to thank and congratulate the unbelievable lady who has impressed my efficiency because the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the final 17 years, @rica_matsumoto3. 👏👏👏#ThankYouAshandPikachu pic.twitter.com/3gzhLjc5fm
— Sarah Natochenny (@sarahnatochenny) March 24, 2023
