A few weeks ago we said goodbye to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, who were in charge of the animated series of Pokémon. But this definitely does not mean that the series is going to end, but that now it will go through the adventures with new characters, about whom we still do not know much, but little by little the producers have released the first images.
Pokémon He promises that the new series will have Liko and Roy as protagonists, but if we thought that they would leave Pikachu out, we are wrong, because he will return, that is, not the same Pikachu that we all want and love, but another. The Pokémon Company revealed a “new professor”, Friede, who will be at the side of his loyal companion: Captain Pikachu. Yes, now he comes with a hat.
As for the incoming coach, Friede, he sports a bomber jacket with some Chorizar prints on it and a goggle over his forehead reminiscent of Tai from Digimon. While Captain Pikachu seems to have a more arrogant and defiant attitude, with a hat that gives him a whole “baddie” look.
For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise and we look forward to seeing this beloved Pokémon continue to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon for the brand.
—Taiko Okiura, Vice President of Marketing, Pokémon Company
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
— Pokemon (@Pokemon) February 24, 2023
We don’t want to make comparisons, but with two Pikachu it’s unavoidable, so the new couple will have to contend with an undercurrent of nostalgia with Ash and his Pokémon, who bid farewell to the franchise with their heads held high, as well as numbers, Well, it seems that the redefinition of anime, video games and cards have never been greater.
On January 13, a series of 11 special episodes began to air that close the story of Ash and Pikachu while preparing the ground for the arrival of the new protagonists. This will be a big change that we will have to get used to and it will be hard, but, as the song of johto travel“This is a new world, another way of living”.
Serebii Picture: Official artwork of the new Captain Pikachu character in the coming Pokémon anime series https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/Kwbq1JsCWe
— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) February 24, 2023
What do you say, Lisa?
