Exclusive SDCC Trailer Unveils Exciting New Secrets for Pokémon Horizons Dub!

The San Diego Comic Con Pokémon panel unveiled the first trailer for the English release of the newly rebooted series, Pokémon Horizons. Attendees were also treated to a sneak peek of the first ten minutes of the inaugural episode.

Following Ash Ketchum's retirement from the anime after his World Coronation Series triumph, details about the next series circulated, introducing two new heroes. The latest update on the English version of the series was on March 24, 2023, when the title "Pokémon Horizons" and the localized names of the characters, Liko and Roy, were revealed. In Japan, the series has garnered acclaim for its fresh and innovative approach to the traditional Pokémon anime, breaking away from the 25-year reign of Ash.

Pokémon Horizons' English Dub Trailer Introduces Two New Heroes

The trailer introduces Liko, a timid and introverted young girl who hails from the Paldea region and is sent to study in the Kanto region. On the other hand, we meet Roy, an adventurous island dweller who longs to explore the vastness of the world, living with his grandfather. The trailer also introduces us to the new professor, Friede, who commands an airship and is assigned to safeguard Liko from the enigmatic Explorers, a mischievous group determined to hassle the new heroes of Pokémon. With Friede and his team, the series gains a fresh perspective by providing its young characters with reliable adult figures they can depend on, an aspect seldom seen in Ash Ketchum and his friends' adventures.

13 episodes of the series have been broadcast in Japan, and fans have responded enthusiastically. Unlike Ash's era of the anime, which primarily featured stand-alone episodes, the revamped series has adopted a more arc-focused approach. The protagonists, Liko and Roy, possess enigmatic artifacts—a crystalline pendant and an Ancient Poké Ball—whose significance drives the storyline. Villains seek to obtain these items while the heroes strive to uncover their true nature and power. Although the original Pokémon anime occasionally included story arcs, they were overshadowed by standalone episodes that many would consider filler.

The trailer concludes with the phrase "coming soon" rather than a specific date, leaving English-speaking fans uncertain when they can expect Pokémon Horizons. However, given that Ash's final episodes are scheduled for release on September 8, it is likely that the series will stay true to its original promise of an English dub release in 2023. Fans should stay tuned for further updates regarding Pokémon Horizons.