Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that the new animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, will premiere in the U.S. on February 23, 2024, exclusively on Netflix — just in time for Trainers to tune in as part of Pokémon Day celebrations. The annual fan-focused pop-culture event commemorates the launch of the original Pokémon video games on February 27, 1996.
Introducing a completely fresh adventure through the pocket-monster world, Pokémon Horizons transfers the narrative from Ash and Pikachu to new human protagonists Lika and Roy, who with their Pokémon partners Sprigatito and Fuecoco set off on action-packed adventures, encountering colorful characters like Freide and Captain Pikachu, and uncover mysteries around every corner.
“In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, fans will be able to embark on an all-new Pokémon animated adventure when Pokémon Horizons: The Series premieres in more markets early next year,” said Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “With Pokémon Horizons: The Series being the first new animated series released in more than 25 years, both longtime Trainers and a new generation of fans can look forward to exploring the Pokémon world in a fresh and unique way.”
Synopsis: A new adventure is beginning within the wide world of Pokémon! Arriving at Indigo Academy, a girl named Liko receives her first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But she soon finds herself pursued by the Explorers, a mysterious group that’s determined to take the pendant necklace she wears. Liko isn’t on her own, though, as Friede, Captain Pikachu, and the other Rising Volt Tacklers offer her protection aboard their airship. Meanwhile, a boy named Roy dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, unaware of the secret hiding within the Ancient Poké Ball he carries. As Liko, Roy, and the Rising Volt Tacklers set sail for new horizons, what kind of discoveries await?
Trainers can keep up to date on the new series at pokemon.com/horizons.
