Upcoming 'Pokémon' Anime Series to Introduce New Pikachu Character

Following the end of Ash and Pikachu’s 26-year-long journey after winning the Pokémon World Championship, their monumental retirement will open up the way for a pair of new protagonists for the Pokémon TV anime. This spring will see the introduction of Liko and Roy who will start their road toward becoming the best Pokémon masters.

Assisting the protagonist will be a new cast of characters set to be introduced in the next arc of the Pokémon anime. Introduced in a series of character designs and a promotional video is a new character named Friede and his partner Captain Pikachu. Friede will serve as the latest in the line of Pokémon professors, but unlike his predecessors, Friede is a “fighting Pokémon Professor” that will “accompany our protagonists during their adventures.”

The upcoming Pokémon TV anime arc will premiere April 14 in Japan.

We’re giving you a first look at two new characters from the upcoming, all-new Pokémon animated series!

Introducing Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who accompany our protagonists during their adventures!

⚡ Stay tuned, Trainers—more info will be coming soon! pic.twitter.com/U7oAMVs7CL

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 24, 2023

◢◤#アニポケ 新情報◢◤

フリード＆キャプテンピカチュウの
表情イラストを公開⚡

リコとロイにどんな影響を与えるのか…ご注目ください💡

来週もさらに、新情報を解禁✨
ご期待ください…❗ pic.twitter.com/CfaWJMgjZC

— アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) February 24, 2023

◢◤#アニポケ 速報◢◤

新シリーズに登場するキャラクターをご紹介🌟

■戦うポケモン博士・フリード

リコとロイが出会う「戦うポケモン博士」🥽
その相棒は…#キャプテンピカチュウ⚡

4月14日(金)、テレビ東京系にて新シリーズ放送開始‼ pic.twitter.com/pHu1eXOpAz

— アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) February 24, 2023

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