Pokemon (2023) (Pokémon Horizons: The Series)

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Synonyms: Pokémon: Liko to Roy no Tabidachi, Pocket Monsters: Liko to Roy no Tabidachi, Pokémon: Terapagos no Kagayaki, Pocket Monsters: Terapagos no Kagayaki, Pokemon Horizons: Liko and Roy's Departure, Pokemon Horizons: Terapagos' Gleam

Japanese: ポケットモンスター(2023)

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Type: TV

Episodes: Unknown

Status: Currently Airing

Aired: Apr 14, 2023 to ?

Premiered: Spring 2023

Broadcast: Fridays at 18:55 (JST)

Producers: TV Tokyo

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: OLM

Source: Game

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Demographic: Kids

Duration: 24 min.

Rating: PG - Children

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Score: 7.41¹ (scored by 6,014 users)

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Ranked: #2256²

² based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #4144

Members: 28,691

Favorites: 253

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Synopsis

In a world filled with strange yet majestic creatures known as Pokémon, a new adventure begins! Hailing from the pristine region of Paldea, the timid Liko travels to the Kanto region to attend the Indigo Academy and become a Pokémon trainer—a person who forms relationships with Pokémon and trains them to participate in battles. Soon, Liko acquires Nyahoja, a fickle Grass-type cat Pokémon, as her first partner.

Prior to Liko's transfer to Kanto, her grandmother gives her a uniquely patterned and gleaming pendant as a protective charm. However, an enigmatic organization—The Explorers—seems to know a secret about the pendant and nearly succeeds in stealing it from Liko. Fortunately, she is rescued by the Rising Volt Tacklers, a group of adventurers led by a Lizardon-riding trainer named Friede.

After a series of encounters with The Explorers, Liko decides to join Friede's team, accompanying him and his crew members on a grand journey across the regions. Along the way, they aim to unravel not only the mysteries of the world of Pokémon, but also the power that resides within her pendant.

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Background

Pokemon (2023) features elements and settings from the 2022 Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet by Game Freak.

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Related Anime

Adaptation:	Pocket Monsters: Liko no Takaramono
Other:	Pokemon, Nanjyamo no Aibou wa Nanimono nanja!? (Donna Monja TV), Kimi ni Aeta!, Biri-Biri, Kabigon to Karakara
Side story:	Houkago no Breath

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Characters & Voice Actors

Liko

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Suzuki, Minori
Japanese

Captain Pikachu

Main

Ootani, Ikue
Japanese

Friede

Main

Yashiro, Taku
Japanese

Nyahoja

Main

Hayashibara, Megumi
Japanese

Hogator

Main

Yamashita, Daiki
Japanese

Roy

Main

Terasaki, Yuka
Japanese

Pikachu

Supporting

Ootani, Ikue
Japanese

Nyarth

Supporting

Eievui

Supporting

Gangar

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Katou, Hiroyuki

Producer

Kudou, Yuusuke

Producer

Sekiguchi, Ayaka

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Kumemura, Makoto

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Opening Theme

	1: "Dokimeki Diary (ドキメキダイアリー)" by asmi feat. Chinozo (eps 3-25)
	2: "Halo (ハロ)" by yama x BotchiBoromaru (eps 26-)
	3: "Will" by IVE (eps 46-)

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Ending Theme

	1: "Dokimeki Diary (ドキメキダイアリー)" by asmi feat. Chinozo (eps 2)
	2: ''RVR~Rising Volteccer's Rap (ライジングボルテッカーズラップ)'' by Liko (CV: Minori Suzuki), Roy (CV: Yuka Terasaki)
	3: "Let Me Battle" by 9Lana (eps 46-)

Reviews

Apr 30, 2023

Ellenwitch

Recommended

Preliminary (4/? eps)

Going into this. There was a bit of worry, bit of unsure about the whole thing. As lets face it. With the journey, and the length Ash has been on. You wouldn't think there would come a time, where someone else was front row,and was the main character instead of him. It had a lot of big shoes to fill from the get go. Mainly because of thatalone. Not that it needs to fill a large check sheet, in order to stand side by side with Ash's journey, but more with how times have changed, and how Pokemon is now. How it'd all be handled.

It's ... like you take the Precure series, which I'll explain my point on why I bring that up later. With each new installment, there are going to be duds, while there are also going to be winners. While of course Precure doesn't have a long on going main character, but what it does do as a long running series, is showcase how if the MC is done right, it can do wonders for the show. I bring this up as it's very important for a MC to deliever, among other characters that can also deliver. While I doubt our new 'face' of Pokemon will last the amount of time Ash did, but if you think to yourself, this is the MC of Pokemon anime for years to come at this moment, and if they were a dud, then watching the anime would become a chore, and you'd feel like certain other things related to Pokemon at the moment, that it's a lame cheap cop out. But thankfully, that isn't the case, and I'll explain why.

Story and characters: 8
What's to really love about it, is that it feels different. You know what it feels like? A TRUE ADVENTURE! While at first, it may come across as something plain, and too child like, will quickly turn into an interesting dynamic and story, that'll just make you ask for more, and wonder what else is going to happen, yet alone how our new MC will continue on her adventure. The transition into it is really good too, it feels believable, and enjoyable at the same time. Most of all though, honestly, I get Pokemon Ranger Darkrai vibes with this anime.It's why it feels like a proper adventure. We aren't following a Gym challenge, or a challenge to be the master. We're following a newbie trainer, discover her path as a trainer, as you or I would at the start of our journeys. With endless possibilities that await us, and to be dragged into further involvements, that truly shape our journey.

This is where I come into the characters, mainly our MC in Liko. I love the way they've handled her. Sure, she may not be a bit dim witted like Ash, or not too out spoken. But I can count that, as her more discovering what she wants to be, and I'm sure there is gonna be more to her, as the show progresses. It's why I mention the Precure thing, as early doors, it did come off a bit like it, in terms of how a new series of Precure would normally come about, and if that is nailed perfectly, or in a good way, then the show will benefit in it's long run. But it's not just her we have to speak out, there is a good bunch of supporting characters, from those who are around her, to even the supposed villains too. Proper villains that aren't just there for comedic fashion. While Jessie, James and Meowth will be missed sure, but on the other hand, it's rather refreshing to not have them, and have someone new, but also done in a much more different light then reusing the same gag for 20+ years ior such. But what you've got here, is a colorful cast of characters, that'll keep the show engaging and interesting, and will make us want to see how further Liko's journey goes on.

And of course Pikachu is here as well, and as Smithers would say in Simpsons.'But he's got a new hat.' Which is fine, as of course they had to fit Pikachu in here somehow.

Art and sound: 8
I mean. It's Pokemon.
While Pokemon's style has progressed over the years, as in a sense, it hasn't really 'changed' more that over time, it's upgraded, over and over with the times. Getting better and better as time rolls on. But I'd also say, it almost feels like a slight touch up of the previous/recent season of Pokemon. Which is great to see, it's pleasing on the eyes, and greatly animated. Much like in it's quality of sound. Pokemon will always do an amazing job, and hardly put a foot wrong when it comes to these departments.

The new Pokemon series, with it's new MC is finally here, and it's left it's mark. Coming off like a mix of Scarlet and Violet, mixed with Pokemon Ranger Darkrai, and for the first few episodes, it's been a blast, we'll see if it keeps that up. But it's certainly been enjoyable. If you're sitll waiting to see if it gets good, don't.Start now, and enjoy the week by week ride.

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Oct 22, 2023

Kitsunegasaki

Recommended

Preliminary (25/? eps)

Pokémon Horizons stands out as an impressive series. It boasts beautiful visuals and characters that are easy to relate to, with Liko, a shy girl, holding great promise. The show takes a more mature tone and introduces a range of adult characters.

For those who miss Ash and Pikachu, I recommend giving this series a chance without constant comparisons. In the first season, there's a clear promise of further character development. If you have an affinity for video games, this show might just be your cup of tea.

I admit I had reservations initially regarding the new main character. However, after watching the first three episodes, I ...

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Mar 5, 2024

Bobzi11a

Not Recommended

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Preliminary (5/? eps)

Here's a unique review, coming from someone who genuinely doesn't care who the protag is. Ash was cookie cutter and the fact he got to star in like 20+ seasons is beyond me. It's a show about magical monsters, how did they manage to make it revolve around 1 person?!

So that's where I'm left with this. I went in thinking, "Oh nice! They're finally going to change the story formula and make use of the franchise" "We're finally going to get something like Scarlet Wings or Origins, fleshing out the world itself!"

And that's why I stopped watching, I got my hopes up.

It's just female ash, ...

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