Pokémon Unveils New Animated Series in 2023

Pokémon announced a new series that will follow brand new characters Liko and Roy on their adventure.

This comes after the long-running main character Ash Ketchum finally became a Pokémon Master following 25 seasons with his best buddy Pikachu!

It will also feature new starter Pokémon Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, as well as the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza in its Shiny form.

The series will launch in 2023 after the current season of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series finishes.

For fans of Ash and Pikachu, a set of 11 special episodes will also be released in early 2023, which will pay tribute to their journey over the years. The special episodes will have fan-favorite Pokémon and characters, including Misty and Brock.

Moreover, they will give fans a look at what the future might hold for the world's strongest Pokémon Trainer in the final chapter of Ash and Pikachu's story.

The Pokémon Company said these special episodes will not only celebrate Ash's achievements but also: "act as an expression of gratitude from Pokémon to all the fans who have joined him and his partner Pokémon Pikachu along the way."