Today, The Pokémon Company unveiled a new character named Friede and his Pokémon partner, Captain Pikachu, who will star in the recently revealed Pokémon animated series debuts worldwide in early 2023.
Friede, the Pokémon teacher, and Captain Pikachu will help and fight alongside the dual protagonists of the new series — Lika from the Paldea region and Roy from the Kanto region in the US version of the series — in exciting adventures across the world of Pokémon as they uncover the mysteries of Lika’s pendant and Roy’s Poké Ball.
“As the world of Pokémon 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 Frieda and Captain Pikachu when the next animated series premieres later this year. For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise, and we look forward to seeing how this beloved Pokémon will continue to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon of the brand.”
- Taito Okiura, Vice President of Marketing for The Pokémon Company International.
More details about the upcoming Pokémon animated series will be announced in the future. In the meantime, fans can watch a new series of episodes from “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” that premiered today exclusively on Netflix in the US, featuring some of the final moments of Ash and his Pikachu’s journey. The latest trailer for “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” can be found at the official Pokémon YouTube channel
Source: The Pokemon Company
