This week at Comic-Con International, The Pokémon Company International revealed an exciting look into the future of the Pokémon animated series. With an exclusive panel discussing both upcoming and legacy content, fans were given a unique window into how these beloved characters come to life.
The panel surprised attendees with an English-dubbed preview of the first 11 minutes of the highly anticipated ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series‘. Along with this, a brand new trailer for the series was unveiled, giving fans their first glimpse at the dual protagonists of Liko and Roy, their respective partners Pokémon Sprigatito and Fuecoco, plus the Rising Volt Tacklers led by Friede and Captain Pikachu and antagonist group known as the Explorers, including Amethio and his partner Pokémon Ceruledge.
In a behind-the-scenes video, viewers were also given an insight into the animation development process of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ from the production team in Japan. This was followed by exploring how The Pokémon Company International localises characters for fans worldwide.
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Liko 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Liko 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Friede 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Roy 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Murdock 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Orla 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Mollie 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Amethio 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Zir 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Conia 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Character Art Ludlow 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Horizons The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga 
Pokemon Ultimate Journeys The Series Genga
Taito Okiura, Vice President of Marketing for The Pokémon Company International, commented on the event: “We are so thankful to have had such an amazing turnout for our first Comic-Con International panel, and it was incredible to connect with members of the Pokémon fan community. As we look forward to the release of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’, we are dedicated to creating captivating stories and lovable characters that appeal to a global audience. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it!“
Pokémon fans worldwide can keep up-to-date on the latest news by following The Pokémon Company International on social media or checking out their YouTube channel. With the upcoming release of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series”, it’s clear that the future of Pokémon animation is bright and full of exciting possibilities!
The adventure continues…
