Pikachu will appear in the new Pokémon series.
The Pokémon Company group has unveiled a new character who will star in the recently revealed animated series debuting this year. The new character is named Friede, and his partner is Captain Pikachu. Friede is a Pokémon Professor, and his companion is Captain Pikachu. They will assist and battle alongside the new series’ dual protagonists Liko from the Paldea region and Roy from the Kanto region. They will go on thrilling adventures across the Pokémon world while unraveling the mysteries of Liko’s pendant and Roy’s Poké Ball.
“As our world expands and evolves, fans will be able to embark on a new journey of action, adventure, and friendship through the eyes of unique characters like Friede and Captain Pikachu when the next animated series begins premiering later this year. Pikachu has been synonymous with the franchise. 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.”
Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International.
More details regarding the upcoming animated series will be announced. In the meantime, a new batch of episodes from Ultimate Journeys: The Series is now streaming on Netflix. Read more News on Nerdtropolis. Subscribe to our YouTube.
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