The Pokémon Company has just unveiled a brand new trailer for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, and what makes it even more exciting is that it’s the first English-dubbed trailer for the show. This highly anticipated anime is set to replace the long-running Pokémon series that concluded after an impressive 25 seasons of thrilling pocket monster adventures. With fresh protagonists named Liko and Roy, along with Friede, the Professor of the series, and the beloved Captain Pikachu, Horizons promises a whole new level of Pokémon excitement. The recently released English-dubbed trailer gives fans a glimpse of Liko and her Sprigatito, Roy and his Fuecoco, Friede and Captain Pikachu, as well as other captivating Pokémon.
Check out the new Pokémon Horizons English-dubbed trailer for yourself below:
Taito Okiura, the vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International, expressed gratitude towards the fans in a statement during a San Diego Comic Con panel. Okiura said, “We are incredibly grateful to the fans who joined us for our first Comic-Con International panel, and it was an absolute joy to connect with members of the Pokémon community who have contributed to making Pokémon animation the success that it is today, while providing a closer look at what’s to come for the series. As we gear up for the upcoming release of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series,’ we remain passionate about delivering animated content with captivating stories and lovable characters that appeal to fans across the globe and look forward to sharing more soon.”
In addition to the new trailer, The Pokémon Company has also treated fans to an exciting 11-minute preview of Horizons’ first episode:
This sneak peek reveals that Friede and Captain Pikachu lead a group known as the Rising Volt Tacklers, who seem to be in opposition with the Explorers, an antagonistic group that includes Amethio and his partner Pokémon Ceruledge. Interestingly, someone in the show possesses a shiny Rayquaza that fights on their behalf, as indicated by its black color instead of the usual green.
The Pokémon Company didn’t stop there. During the panel, they also unveiled a new trailer for Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master. This collection of episodes will mark the conclusion of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series and is set to debut on Netflix on September 8. According to a press release, these nostalgic episodes will feature fan-favorite Pokémon and characters, including Misty and Brock, while providing a glimpse into the future of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu as they embark on the final chapter of their remarkable 25-season journey.
Check out the Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master trailer below:
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master will be available for streaming on Netflix starting September 8. As for Pokémon Horizons, fans will have to wait a little longer for its release as no official date has been announced yet.
For more Pokémon news, don’t miss the heartwarming story about Ash’s English voice actor expressing gratitude to her Japanese counterpart for being a source of inspiration for 17 years. And be sure to watch the original reveal of Pokémon Horizons. Once you’re done with that, check out Game Informer’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review, followed by the latest details on the forthcoming Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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