Ash and Pikachu is perhaps leaving the Pokemon anime, however a brand new sea-faring tackle the electrical mouse pocket monster is about to affix the brand new primary solid.
It has been a protracted journey, however the Pokemon anime is lastly gearing as much as say goodbye to everybody’s favorite coach, Ash Ketchum. Over in Japan, the anime is presently wrapping issues up, with Ash galavanting round along with his authentic pair of pals, Brock and Misty, with quite a few reunions of outdated favourites happening. However with Ash now not set to be the protagonist of the Pokemon anime, there’s additionally been the lingering subject of not having Pikachu in the principle story. Seems The Pokemon Firm has that lined by introducing a brand new Pikachu: Captain Pikachu.
Pikachu is the sequence’ primary mascot, so it could have been bizarre to have an anime with out him. However as revealed on the official Pokemon Twitter, a brand new character is being launched who has Captain Pikachu as a associate Pokemon. This coach, Friede, will journey with the brand new protagonists Liko and Roy, however not rather more has been shared outdoors of that.
“For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise and we stay up for seeing this beloved Pokémon proceed to have a major presence within the animated sequence and stay an icon for the model,” stated Taito Okiura, vice chairman of promoting for The Pokémon Firm Worldwide, in a press release (thanks, Polygon).
Maintaining Pikachu within the anime appears like a wise transfer to maintain folks watching, as he is likely one of the finest elements of the sequence simply due to how truthfully loveable he’s.
There’s additionally the chance that we’ll study extra in regards to the new Pokemon anime sequence quickly, as tomorrow (February 27), a Pokemon Presents broadcast is being held to have a good time Pokemon day. We in all probability will not see a brand new primary recreation sequence announcement, although perhaps we’ll lastly see Detective Pikachu 2 or Pokemon Sleep there? Or higher but, a brand new Thriller Dungeon recreation.
We’re supplying you with a primary take a look at two new characters from the upcoming, all-new Pokémon animated sequence!
Introducing Friede and his associate Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who accompany our protagonists throughout their adventures!
⚡ Keep tuned, Trainers—extra data shall be coming quickly! pic.twitter.com/U7oAMVs7CL
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 24, 2023
