We just found out some of the new US / English names for the upcoming Diamond and Pearl anime series. With this starts the Dawn Of A New Era. I'd like to thank Dratini927, of BrinstarDepths.com for pointing out that Cartoon Network had updated their website today with this new information.

Dawn (Hikari)	Paul (Shinji)
Nando (Naoshi)

The Episode schedule has also been update with the latest titles though there are no air dates at the present time. We will update the schedule as soon as that information is available. Below is a brief synopsis of each of the upcoming episodes.

DP Episode 1 - Following A Maiden's Voyage!

As Ash, Pikachu and Aipom head toward new adventures in the Sinnoh region, a young trainer named Dawn (Hikari) is just beginning her own Pokemon journey.

DP Episode 2 - Two Degrees of Separation!

As Dawn begins her quest to find an injured Pikachu's trainer, Ash sets out to find Dawn, and reunites with Brock in the process.

DP Episode 3 - When Pokemon Worlds Collide!

Soon after Ash and Brock are reunited with Pikachu, Ash is challenged to a battle by a trainer named Paul (Shinji).

DP Episode 4 - Dawn Of A New Era!

When our heroes come across a Pokemon bard named Nando, Dawn has her very first battle. Meanwhile, Nando (Naoshi) tries to decide whether to pursue Gym battles or Contests.

DP Episode 5 - Gettin' Twiggy With It!

When Team Rocket makes off with Ash's Pikachu, a fiesty Turtwig appears on the scene to rescue and take care of Pikachu. Unfortunately, the Turtwig mistakes our heroes for bad guys.