As Ash and Pikachu marked their exit as protagonists from the world of anime, it paved the way for the new characters to make their way to the undaunted world of Pokemon. As the new series, ‘Pokémon Horizons: the Series‘ is all set to premiere in Japan, on April 14, 2023, a set of new characters around whom the journey will revolve, has officially been released.
With the release of a fresh new trailer for the forthcoming series releasing on 21st March 2023, it fired up the entire Pokemon fandom. The 56 seconds trailer’s launch on Youtube summarised the first in-depth gist of what the series will revolve around. The plot will unravel the mystic tale of Liko and Roy in the quest of discovering the mystery behind the amulet that was bestowed on Liko.
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‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’: New Characters
1. Liko
Belonging to a small town Paldea, Liko is the protagonist for the new series, ‘Pokémon Horizons: the Series‘ who will uncover the mystery of the pendant that belonged to her Grandmother.
A strong, determined, and curious Liko will embark on this journey along with Sprigatito, her Pokemon mate. Voiced by Minori Suzuki, we can be sure that Liko’s character and her journey will take us in for a surprise.
2. Roy
Hailing from Kanto, Roy will be the partner with whom Liko will embark on the adventurous journey. With dark brown hair and a dark brown hoodie, his catheterization give us a glimpse of young Ash Ketchum.
As the male protagonist, Roy is surely to be second in command whose journey would be as interesting as that of Liko, and will surely fill in the absence of Ash and Pikachu to the fullest. The makers have not yet revealed what is the significance of his unique Pokéball, it will be interesting to see what makers have in the store for us.
3. Friede And Orla
Leader of the group, Riding Volt Tacklers, Friede is a young scientist who revolves around the sky in an airship along with her companion Orla, a famous and skillful scientist. Orla is accompanied by her partner Pokémon Metagross, and not much has been disclosed about her or Friede’s significance or impact on the story.
4. Captain Pikachu
So the show-stealer is finally here. It’s someone whose first look raged the internet with a storm, the lovely Pikachu with a captain hat, looking more adorable than ever. A member of the Riding Volt and the companion of Friede, well he is not Ash’s Pikachu, one thing that cannot be denied is that with this new avatar, he will be the apple of every Otaku’s eye.
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Other Notable Mentions
Nothing much has been revealed about the other characters yet, however, the names have been revealed for some. We will come across Amethio, a member of the explorers, who will be a companion on Liko and Roy’s journey with her Pokémon Ceruledge. She might not share a fair amount of screen presence, however, it will have a huge significance to the story.
The other characters whom Liko and Roy come across while on their journey are, Mudrock, a skilled chef along with his Pokémon partner, Rockruff, Mollie empowered with healing powers along with her Pokemon companion Chansey, and Ludlow, a fisherman.
This is just a list of the information that has currently been shared over social media and interviews. It would be great to watch the significance of all these characters and what more the new series has to offer in terms of characterization, depth, plots, and mystery.
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