Pokemon Sets Up New Anime Series With First Trailer: Watch

Pokemon is kicking off a whole new era following its 25th Anniversary next year, and the franchise has given fans the first look at what is coming next with the first trailer for the next big anime series! After 25 long years of traveling through the regions in the anime, Ash Ketchum is officially going to leave the series for good. Now that he's become the world champion, and is closer than ever to becoming a proper Pokemon master, it's time for a new group of children to take over the mantle as the leads for the series heading into the future.

With Pokemon Journeys officially closing the book on Ash Ketchum's long journey early next year, the anime will be moving on with a new series airing overseas next year. This new series will feature two new protagonists at the center as they are joined by their respective partners, the three Paldea Starter Pokemon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from the most recently releases Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Check out the first look at Pokemon's big anime future below: 

How to Watch Pokemon's Next Anime Series

Kicking off some time in April 2023 following the end of Ash Ketchum's goodbye event anime series, Pokemon's next anime currently does not have an official title just yet. There has also yet to be any international release plans announced for this new era of the series, but what has been revealed is that the new leads will be a young girl named Liko, and a boy named Roy. These are the names for the heroes in the Japanese release as well, so things could change when it gets an official International release. 

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Along with Sprigatito, Quaxly, and Fuecoco by their side, these two new heroes will also be crossing paths with a shiny Rayquaza as they begin their big journey too. There have been lots of theories already about their potential connection with Ash, but we'll be finding out a lot more when this next phase of the anime kicks off its run next Spring. 

How are you liking the look of Pokemon's next anime series so far? Are you ready to see a new series without Ash and Pikachu? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animated and other cool stuff @Valdezology on Twitter!