Ash Ketchum and Pikachu may go into the sunset after an epic 25-season runbut the Pokemon Anime they starred in is not. Another series is coming soon with new trainers Liko and Roy cheering on them. But they won’t be the only heroes. On Friday, the Pokémon Company revealed the series’ new professor, Friede, and his faithful companion, Captain Pikachu. Yes, the rat now has a hat.
We don’t really know what the two characters will look like, but both designs were unveiled today along with a press release. “For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with that Pokemon franchise, and we look forward to this beloved Pokémon continuing to have a significant presence in the animated series and remain an icon for the brand,” wrote Taito Okiura, VP of Marketing for The Pokémon Company.
What can we learn from these renderings? Friede looks like a pilot, complete with a bomber jacket and glasses over his forehead. Digimon‘s Tai would like a word. In the meantime, Pikachu – um – I mean captain Pikachu – looks like it’s a bit rude this time. Do you see frowns, knowing grins and crossed arms? I bet that stole the captain’s hat right off Tom Hanks’ head after giving him a swirly in the airport lounge.
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Whether Friede and Captain Pikachu fly or own an airliner tail twist-Like adventures in a colorful seaplane, they have big shoes to fill. Predecessors like Ash and Not-a-Captain Pikachu continued the fan-favorite anime for over two decades, wrapping it in a final set of episodes aired in Japan earlier this year
The mega-franchise spent much of 2022 Way beyond nostalgia to redefine yourself, and in many ways it has never been greater. Between the games, animeAnd trading cardsthe cornerstones of Pokemon have stood the test of time. Let’s see if they can pass Captain Pikachu’s test. Fans can check out Ash and OG Pikachu’s latest adventures together Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series which premiered on Netflix today.
