Sarah Natochenny won the Audience Webby Award in the Social Media - Celebrity/Fan category for her My Pokémon Journey retrospective video about her time as Ash Ketchum in the English anime dub. As of the award announcement date, April 25th, 2023, the video has 2.9 million views and close to 500K likes on TikTok.

Sources: https://twitter.com/sarahnatochenny/status/1650866872437334016 and https://discord.com/channels/270410630496911361/270410630496911361/1100465074889564273

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The Pokémon Company group revealed today that Trainers will be able to uncover the mystery behind a newly discovered Pokémon found in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video game. A newly discovered Pokémon will also appear in the latest animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” which recently premiered in Japan before its release around the world starting later this year.

MYSTERIOUS NEWLY DISCOVERED POKÉMON TO DEBUT SOON

​​​​​​​Get ready to meet more Pokémon beyond the borders of the Paldea region

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Who’s That Pokémon?! This unknown Pokémon is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, but its name and true nature are shrouded in mystery. It is small in stature and not particularly strong, but when push comes to shove, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. Apparently, it can also assume a dormant state when it feels that its life is in danger by pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and making itself look like a jewel.​

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, players will leave the Paldea region and be able to delve deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

New Animated Series Offers Tease of Mysterious Pokémon
The recent premiere of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” in Japan offered a sneak peek at the newly discovered Pokémon. In the animated series, Liko, one of the protagonists, carries a mysterious pendant that is seen transforming into this Pokémon. The Pokémon then reverts immediately after it protects Liko from danger.

Debuting outside Japan starting in 2023, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” is a new Pokémon animated series that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters, including dual protagonists Liko and Roy, as they uncover various mysteries of the Pokémon world, such as the fascinating secrets surrounding this newly discovered Pokémon.

There are over 1,000 Pokémon out there, and with so many wonderful potential partners, it’s fun to take time to focus on one Pokémon to celebrate it and appreciate the joy it brings to the Pokémon world. Today, that honor falls on Lechonk, the lovable Hog Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. See Lechonk in action in the video above, then make sure to check out these other fun appearances the little Pokémon is making as we Discover Pokémon Together.

YouTube Clip - Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJSV8Jisrus

POKÉMON SPOTLIGHTS LECHONK WITH NEW MERCHANDISE AND EXPERIENCES AS PART OF “POKÉMON TOGETHER” CELEBRATION

As part of its yearlong brand campaign, The Pokémon Company International is giving Trainers around the world another way to “Pokémon Together” by spotlighting various Pokémon throughout 2023, inviting the community to discover and learn more about unique Pokémon across the franchise. The first “Discover Pokémon Together” program kicks off today and features the Normal-type Pokémon Lechonk, which was introduced in the hit Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.

In celebration of “Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk,” The Pokémon Company International released a new video highlighting the endearing Pokémon’s gourmand sensibilities as it searches for Berries in its natural environment. Fans can learn more about Lechonk here.

In addition, Trainers can discover Lechonk through a variety of product offerings and in-game events beginning today and continuing through April 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Expansion Released with Celebratory Promotions

Trainers will have the opportunity to discover Lechonk by playing the newest expansion for the best-selling Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet, available beginning today in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the new expansion adopts an updated take on Pokémon ex, a gameplay mechanic featuring Pokémon with high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities, and introduces Tera Pokémon ex to the Pokémon TCG.

To celebrate the launch of the Scarlet & Violet expansion, from 31 March 2023 to 8 June 2023, subject to availability and while stocks last, Trainers in the UK will have the opportunity to obtain a promo card featuring Lechonk at participating retailers.


Furthermore, Trainers can add a Flying–Tera Type Lechonk to their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game by picking up a download code from GAME in the UK. Download codes will be available in-store and online while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Launches Lechonk-inspired Merchandise Collection

Fans can display their love for Lechonk with a new collection of Lechonk-inspired apparel and accessories, available now only at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The collection includes shirts, hats, pins, plush and a Pokémon TCG playmat featuring Lechonk in its natural habitat while eating the most fragrant wild grasses and the richest Berries. In addition, all qualifying Pokémon Center purchases of £50.00 or more will receive a special Lechonk promo card while supplies last.

Lechonk-themed Activities in Pokémon UNITE

To discover Lechonk in Pokémon UNITE, players can throw a Berry among Lechonk to receive a Lechonk-themed frame, stickers, and other items at no cost from March 31, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST to April 18, 2023, at 1:00 a.m. BST.

Celebratory Animation Channel Available Now on Pokémon TV

In honor of Lechonk’s love of the richest berries, Trainers can find a special channel on Pokémon TV featuring episodes of the Pokémon animated series that spotlight Pokémon berries. Episodes are streaming from now until April 14 on the Pokémon TV app, available for mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch™ system, and at watch.pokemon.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/discover-pokemon-together-lechonk

The final episode (episode 11) of Pocket Monsters: Mezase Pokémon Master, the anime that depicted the final chapter in the story of Satoshi and Pikachu, aired on March 24th, 2023. It's been decided to show the 1 hour music special "Pocket Monsters Anime Music Festival" on the 31st in order to commemorate the closing of the curtains on the 26 year long history of Satoshi and Pikachu's story since the series started airing in April 1997.

The music special will be an hour of raising the roof with Pokémon and music, where the extravagant artists that have sung theme songs in the past will be appearing in the studio one after another. In addition, the opening theme of the new series starting April 14th will be unveiled.


The singers appearing in the special will be Fumie Akiyoshi, asmi, After the Rain, Hiromi Iwasaki, Taiiku Okazaki, Shoko Nakagawa, Asuca Hayashi, Rica Matsumoto and ЯeaL. Guests will be Yuki Iwai (from Haraichi), Ken Koga, Nagisa Saito, Chinozo, the Tosa Brothers, Toshiya Miyata (from Kis-My-Ft2) and Yuriyan Retriever. It will be hosted by Kotaro Koizumi and Rika Adachi.


In addition, the opening theme for the new series, "Dokimeki Diary (asmi feat. Chinozo)" will be sung by asmi and produced by the unparalleled creator Chinozo, who's active in the online scene. This is a song that depicts Liko's adventurous spirit through pop music, made by a special unit created specifically for this show.

『ポケモン』音楽祭が31日放送 松本梨香、岩崎宏美…歴代歌手が続々登場

　サトシとピカチュウの物語の最終章を描いたアニメ『ポケットモンスターめざせポケモンマスター』（テレビ東京系 毎週金曜 後6：55～）最終回（11話）が24日に放送された。1997年4月のシリーズ放送開始から、サトシとピカチュウの物語が26年の歴史に幕を下ろしたことを記念して、31日に音楽特番『アニメポケットモンスター 音楽祭』が1時間放送されることが決定した。

音楽特番は、ポケモンと音楽で盛り上がる1時間となり、スタジオには、これまでのテーマソングを歌う豪華アーティストたちが続々登場。さらに、4月14日放送スタートの新シリーズのオープニングテーマもお披露目される。

出演歌手は、あきよしふみえ、asmi、 After the Rain、岩崎宏美、岡崎体育、中川翔子、林明日香、松本梨香、ЯeaL、ゲストは岩井勇気(ハライチ)、こがけん、齊藤なぎさ、Chinozo、土佐兄弟、宮田俊哉 (Kis-My-Ft2)、ゆりやんレトリィバァ。MCは小泉孝太郎、足立梨花が務める。

なお、新シリーズのオープニングテーマ『「ドキメキダイアリー」 asmi feat.Chinozo』を歌うのはasmi、プロデュースするのはネットシーンで活躍する稀代のクリエイター・Chinozo。本作の為に結成されたスペシャルユニットが贈る、リコの冒険心をポップに描いた楽曲に仕上がっている。

New information on the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting with a 1 hour special on April 14th, 2023, has been revealed.


In a newly released trailer, we can see Liko and Nyahoja's meeting and battle scenes, as well as our first look at how the mysterious pendant related to Liko shines. In addition, we learned the objective of Pokémon Professor Friede and Captain Pikachu's Rising Volt Tacklers, as well as the dream of Roy, the other protagonist holding a strange monster ball, and got to see Hogator in action for the first time.

We could also see the Duckling Pokémon Kuwassu standing next to the popular online streamer Gurumin, as well as a tense scene showing Amethyo's Explorers closing in on Liko's pendant.

The opening theme was also revealed for the first time: "Dokimeki Diary (asmi feat. Chinozo)" will be sung by asmi and produced by the unparalleled creator Chinozo, who's active in the online scene. This is a song that depicts Liko's adventurous spirit through pop music, made by a special unit created specifically for this show.

YouTube Clip - New Series Trailer 2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KdHc6Pi9nE


A comment from asmi:
When I think back to when I was in elementary school, when I had the anime, the video games and the plushies, yearning after a world filled with Pokémon, I can't think of a more gratifying future than the one I now have. Day by day, the slight anxiety I got when it was decided I would sing the theme song is gradually turning into confidence. And now, I'm convinced the only person that can sing this song is the person I am now, the one that can continue on, anxiety and all! It's a great pleasure to accompany you as we begin this new Pokémon anime story.
I sang this song with all my might so that it could give you a supportive push with a "Daijobu! Itterasshai!" whenever you get cold feet from here on. I want you all to believe in yourselves and enthusiastically set off on a journey, having a good sense of "Dokidoki" and "Tokimeki", words describing hearts pounding with excitement. May Dokimeki Diary forever resound in your ears!

A comment from Chinozo:
Hello. My name is Chinozo, and I'm the one who made the opening for the new Pokémon anime. Dokimeki Diary is a song that I filled, in my own way, with the utmost love for this series. I've loved Pokémon since I was little, and it still feels like a dream that they approached me about a theme song for it.
I really love each and every one of the Pokémon theme songs and can't put a number to how many lives they have saved. It's a true honor to get to work on a franchise I'm this emotionally attached to. Please enjoy the new Pokémon anime series!

Press Release (Japanese):

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、少女・リコと少年・ロイをW主人公として新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター」を4月14日（金）に1時間スペシャルで放送スタート。不思議で広大な「ポケットモンスター」の世界に飛び込むリコとロイの冒険を予感させる最新映像を初公開しました！

本日公開した映像では、リコとニャオハの出会いやバトルシーンのほか、リコと関係があるという不思議なペンダントが光り輝く瞬間を初公開！　また、ポケモン博士・フリードとキャプテンピカチュウ率いるライジングボルテッカーズの目的や、「謎のモンスターボール」を手にするもう一人の主人公・ロイの夢も明かされ、動くホゲータの姿も初お披露となりました。さらに、人気動画配信者の「ぐるみん」の側には、「こがもポケモン」のクワッスの姿が！　そして、アメジオ率いるエクスプローラーズがリコの持つペンダントに迫る緊張感漂うシーンも描かれ、怒涛の展開に目が離せません！

また、オープニングテーマも本日初公開！『「ドキメキダイアリー」 asmi
feat.Chinozo』を歌うのはasmi、プロデュースするのはネットシーンで活躍する稀代のクリエイター・Chinozo。本作の為に結成されたスペシャルユニットが贈る、リコの冒険心をポップに描いた楽曲に是非ご注目ください！　その他、物語に登場するキャラクターやポケモンたちの新情報も解禁！　続報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」をご覧ください。

asmiさん＆Chinozoさんからコメント到着！

asmiasmi
アニメにゲームにぬいぐるみ。ポケモンのいる世界に憧れていた小学生の頃を思うと、こんなに悦ばしい未来はありません。 主題歌を歌うことが決まった当初に漠然と抱いていた不安は、日に日に自信に繋がることとなりました。今ではこの曲を歌えるのは、抱えた不安ごと歩みを進めていける今の自分しかいないという確信となっています。アニポケの新しい物語にご一緒出来ること、心から嬉しく思います。
これから始まる何かに足がすくむとき、この曲が「大丈夫！いってらっしゃい！」と背中を押せるように全力で歌いました。 ''ドキドキ''と''ときめき''に敏感に、自分を信じて張り切って旅に出てほしいと思っています。そこにいつもドキメキダイアリーが鳴っていますように！

Chinozo
初めまして。このたびポケモン新アニメのオープニングを作らせていただきました、Chinozoと申します。「ドキメキダイアリー」、自分なりに本作品への最大限の想いを込めて書かせていただいた楽曲です。 小さい頃から大好きだったポケモン、さらにその主題歌のお話をいただいたことを今だに夢のように感じています。
ポケモンの主題歌がどれも本当に好きで、どれくらい人生を救われたか数え切れません。それくらい自分にとって思い入れがあり、そんな作品に携わらせていただき、本当に光栄です。 ポケモンアニメ新シリーズ、よろしくお願いします！

Today, The Pokémon Company International unveiled the official title and logo of the upcoming Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” premiering around the world in 2023 and beyond. Set sail for a new journey in Pokémon Horizons: The Series! Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures! High resolution artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_hMehCORQ

Pokémon Reveals ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ as Official Title of Next Animated Series

New Full-Length Trailer for ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Offers Closer Look at New Characters, Storyline

The Pokémon Company group also released a new full-length trailer featuring never-before-seen footage from select episodes of the series. The trailer provides an early look at the storyline for “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” which focuses on uncovering the mysteries of the Pokémon world.

In “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” dual protagonists Liko, whose partner Pokémon is Sprigatito, and Roy will encounter many characters during their journey, including a group led by Friede and Captain Pikachu called the Rising Volt Tacklers. Traveling across the Pokémon world on an airship, the Rising Volt Tacklers include Orla, who enjoys mechanical and electrical work and is accompanied by her partner Pokémon, Metagross; Murdock, who is skilled at cooking, and his partner Pokémon, Rockruff; Mollie, who specializes in healing treatments, and her partner Pokémon, Chansey; and Ludlow. Liko and Roy will also come across Amethio, who is joined by his partner Pokémon, Ceruledge, and belongs to an organization called the Explorers, as well as a popular video streamer known as Nidothing.

“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ is set to be a thrilling journey that explores new wonders and makes fascinating discoveries about the Pokémon world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The latest ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ trailer sheds further light on the mysterious adventures that await Liko and Roy, and we invite Trainers to join in unraveling these secrets when the series begins premiering outside of Japan later this year.”

More details regarding “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will be announced in the future, including premiere timing and availability outside of Japan.

Press Release Artwork:

Information on new characters and cast members of the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting with a 1 hour special on April 14th, has been revealed. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The characters announced today are Amethyo (voiced by Shun Horie) and his partner, the Paldean Pokémon Soublades, as well as Amethyo's fellow members of the organization "Explorers", Zir (voiced by Kohsuke Tanabe) and his partner Pokémon Sidon, and Conia (voiced by Arisa Shida) and her Partner Pokémon Golduck.


In the trailer, Amethyo is seen blocking Liko and Nyahoja's way... What could the Explorers' goal be? The costumed celebrity and online streamer "Gurumin" (voiced by Yoshino Aoyama) was shown as well.

YouTube Clip - Trailer for New Characters

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN3ftowru8Q

Press Release - March 17th, 2023
A comment from Shun Horie, the voice of Amethyo:
I thought I might just be hallucinating... I was so nervous that when I arrived at the studio they might just ask me what I was doing there... but now that we've actually started recording, it seems that I'm actually seriously going to be in the Pokémon anime! I'm so happy.
I hope I'll be able to give people courage through my acting the same way the Pokémon used to give me courage. The first video game I ever bought with my own money was Pocket Monsters Sapphire; Back then I just bulldozed through using nothing but attack moves, but now I'm able to battle using Growl and Screech most effectively.
That adult me is now playing Amethyo, a character that seems to be charged with a weighty mission despite just being a teenager. Make sure to watch the show to see how he gets involved with Liko and the others.

Press Release (Japanese):

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、主人公の少女・リコと少年・ロイをW主人公として迎えた新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター」を4月14日（金）に1時間スペシャルで放送スタート。リコとロイが出会う少年・アメジオと人気動画配信者の「ぐるみん」が新たに登場することを発表。さらにアメジオ役の堀江瞬さんのコメントが到着しました！

今回新たに発表になったのは、パルデア地方のポケモン、ソウブレイズがパートナーのアメジオ（CV：堀江瞬）と、アメジオが所属する組織・エクスプローラーズのメンバーであるジル（CV：田邊幸輔）とパートナーポケモンのサイドン、そしてコニア（CV：志田有彩）とパートナーポケモンのゴルダック。公開された映像ではリコとニャオハの前に立ちふさがり、行く手を阻むが…。エクスプローラーズの目的とは！？　さらに、きぐるみ姿の人気者・動画配信者の「ぐるみん」（CV：青山吉能）も登場！　謎に包まれた素顔とは…？

続報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」をご覧ください！アメジオ役の堀江瞬さんからコメントが到着！是非この機会にご紹介のご検討を頂けますよう、お願い申し上げます。

【アメジオ役 堀江瞬さんコメント】
幻覚を見せられているのかと思いました。
もしスタジオに着いて「何しに来たんですか？」と言われたら…とどきどきしていましたが、予定通り収録が始まったので僕はちゃんとアニポケに出演出来るみたいです！　とても嬉しいです。あの日、ポケモン達に勇気をもらったように、今度は僕が演者としてみんなに勇気を与えられたらと思います。
初めて自分のお金で買ったゲームが『ポケットモンスターサファイア』でした。あの頃は攻撃技でゴリ押しタイプだった僕も、今や立派に「なきごえ」や「いやなおと」も使いながらバトルできるようになりました。そんな大人な僕が演じるアメジオは、ティーンエイジャーながら何やら重たい使命を背負っているようです。彼がリコ達とどう関わっていくのか。是非、その目でお確かめください！

Information on new characters and cast members of the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting with a 1 hour special on April 14th, 2023 has been revealed.

The new characters are all members of the "Rising Volt Tacklers" led by Professor Friede: The machinery enthusiast Orio (voiced by Ayane Sakura) with her partner Metagross, the great cook Murdock (voiced by Kenta Miyake) with his partner Iwanko, the medical specialist Molly (voiced by Kei Shindo) with her partner Lucky, as well as Landau (voiced by Ikkyu Juku), who looks like a fisherman. The Rising Volt Tacklers use a blimp as their base when they go out on adventures.

YouTube Clip - Trailer for New Characters

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVqObKMFeUY

Press Release (Japanese):

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、主人公の少女・リコと少年・ロイをW主人公として迎えた新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター」を4月14日（金）に1時間スペシャルで放送スタート。ポケモン博士・フリード率いる「ライジングボルテッカーズ」のメンバーを公開しました！

今回新たに発表になったのは、メタグロスがパートナーの「メカ好き」のオリオ（CV：佐倉綾音）、イワンコがパートナーの「料理上手」のマードック（CV：三宅健太）、ラッキーがパートナーの「治療のスペシャリスト」モリー（CV：真堂圭）、そして釣り人のような風貌のランドウ（CV：塾一久）の4人。フリード率いるライジングボルテッカーズは、飛行船を拠点に冒険をしています。

続報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」をご覧ください！夢と謎に満ち溢れた「ポケットモンスター」の世界を舞台に、リコとロイの新たな冒険が始まる！ ふたりを待ち受ける出会い、そして運命とは！？是非この機会にご紹介のご検討を頂けますよう、お願い申し上げます。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000851.000002610.html

Gear up for adventure in this upcoming new animated Pokémon series! Introducing the new protagonists, Liko and Roy, as they set off on an exciting, action-packed journey! Artwork and pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. Staff Bio pages for: Minori Suzuki (鈴木みのり) who plays Liko, Yuka Terasaki (寺崎裕香) who plays Roy and Taku Yashiro (八代拓) who plays Professor Friede have been updated.

YouTube Clip - Trailer for the Upcoming New Animated Pokémon Series

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAav4UAT7zk

YouTube Clip - Trailer for the Upcoming New Animated Pokémon Series (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JYRKGNk-qQ

Press Release:

Information on the cast of the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting with a 1 hour special on April 14th, has been revealed. The old protagonists Satoshi and Pikachu will be replaced with a new set of dual protagonists, where Minori Suzuki will be playing the role of Liko and Yuka Terasaki will be playing the role of Roy, while Taku Yashiro will play the Pokémon Professor Friede. Ikue Ohtani handles the voice of the current protagonist Satoshi's partner Pikachu, but will also be in charge of the new series' new character and Pokémon Professor Friede's partner Captain Pikachu. You can listen to their voices in the new trailer that just got released.


A new promo image shows Liko, the Paldean girl with a mysterious pendant and Roy, the Kantonean boy with a mysterious monster ball, as well as Friede and Captain Pikachu, against a majestic sky, alongside all kinds of Pokémon from various regions, including Nyahoja from the video games "Pocket Monsters Scarlet/Violet".

The image also shows a boy standing next to the "Fire Swordsman Pokémon" Soublades, staring at Liko and Roy, as well as the alternately colored legendary Pokémon "Black Rayquaza", creating excitement for how these elements will play a part in Liko and Roy's adventure.

Suzuki is known as the voice of Hajime Fujiwara in the video game The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls and Freyja Wion in the anime series Macross Δ, Terasaki as the voice of Tenma Matsukaze in Inazuma Eleven GO and Kudelia Aina Bernstein in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Yashiro as the voice of Tsubasa Kashiwagi in The Idolmaster SideM and Tatsuhisa "Luke" Kamijo in Yu-Gi-Oh Sevens.

Staff list:

Director: Saori Den (でんさおり)
Creative Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (冨安大貴)
Action Director: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Series Composition: Dai Sato (佐藤大)
Character Design: Rei Yamazaki (山崎玲愛)
Character Drafts: Ken Sugimori, Game Freak (杉森建)
Sub-Character Design: Kyoko Ito (伊藤京子)
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)
Music: Conisch
Animation production: OLM

A comment from Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko:

I first encountered Liko when I was given reference material for the audition, and I remember being filled with strong emotions the likes of which I had never felt before at that moment. I really wanted to go on an adventure with Liko, to take a step forward! I wanted to play this character so badly that it felt like our meeting here was meant to be. This is why I'm so very happy these people that created Pokémon with love and care entrusted this character to me.

Just like the Pokémon anime, I was born in 1997, so Pokémon has always been there as a natural part of my life. I hope this is how it will be for everyone around the world in the future as well. I will pour all my heart and soul into playing Liko. The Pokémon anime will continue to be the greatest thing ever, so please look forward to the new series!


【リコ役　鈴木みのりさんコメント】
オーディション資料を頂き、リコと出会った瞬間。絶対にリコと一緒に冒険の旅に出たい！　一歩を踏み出したい！　と、感じた事のない熱い強い気持ちが込み上げてきたのを覚えています。この出会いは運命なんじゃないかと思えるくらい、何が何でも演じたいと思いました。だからこそ、ポケモンを愛し創り上げてきたスタッフの皆様に、こうしてリコを任せて頂いたことが、今はただとても幸せです。

私はアニポケと同じ1997年に生まれました。そして生まれてからずっと、当たり前の様にポケモンが傍に居ました。これからも世界中の皆様にとって、ポケモンがそうであるように。全身全霊をかけてリコを演じます。 今度のアニポケも、最高に素敵なものになっています。ぜひ楽しみにしていてください！

A comment from Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy:

I really treasure the three years I got to go on adventures with Satoshi and Pikachu when I played Corni in the "Pocket Monsters XY" TV series. It's precisely because of the passion for the show that I picked up from my seniors during those three years that I feel so much pressure and responsibility now that I've been given the role of one of the protagonists of this new series, so I'm going to approach the new series while embracing the love for the show that I saw and felt in my seniors back then.

I hope the children that will start watching the Pokémon anime from here on will think of Liko and Roy as their friends, and I promise to approach both the show and the role with everything I've got, doing my best to make it enjoyable for all so that existing fans will come to love Liko and Roy as well! Please join us as we start a new chapter of history.


【ロイ役　寺崎裕香さんコメント】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスターXY」シリーズで、コルニ役としてサトシとピカチュウと共に冒険出来た3年間は私にとって宝物のような時間でした。その時に先輩方から学んだ事、作品に対する熱い想い、あの3年があったからこそ、今回新シリーズで主人公の1人を任せていただいたと言う事に、より大きなプレッシャーと責任を感じています。あの時見て感じた先輩方の作品への愛を、しっかり胸に抱きしめて、今回の新シリーズに挑もうと思っています。

これから初めてアニポケを見る子供達にとって、リコとロイが友達のような存在になってくれる事を願いつつ、アニポケファンのみなさんには、リコとロイのことも愛して頂けるように、全力で役と作品と向き合い、楽しい時間をお届けできるよう頑張ります！どうか、新たな歴史のはじまりを一緒に見届けてください。よろしくお願いします。

A comment from Taku Yashiro, the voice of Friede:

I still remember dreaming about going on an adventure with Pokémon back when I was watching the Pocket Monsters anime in grade school, so I was trembling with joy and surprise when I first learned I was getting the chance to be in my beloved show, one that's got so much history and is so loved all around the world now. I want to play the Friede character with whole-hearted devotion, not just so that children can experience such dreams, but so that adults that grew up together with the franchise can do so as well.


【フリード役　八代拓さんコメント】
小学生の時に、テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」を観て、自分もポケモンと一緒に冒険したい！　と夢見たことを今でも覚えています。これだけの歴史を積み重ねてきて世界中から愛され続けている大好きな作品に自分が出演できると知った時は、嬉しさと驚きで身震いしました。ポケモンの歴史と一緒に成長してきた大人はもちろん、かつての自分のように、胸いっぱいの夢を子供達に感じていただけるように、フリードというキャラクターを誠心誠意演じていきたいと思っています。

新シリーズ テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」初回は4月14日（金）１時間スペシャルで放送スタート！

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、主人公の少女・リコと少年・ロイをW主人公として迎えた新シリーズ「ポケットモンスター」を4月14日（金）に1時間スペシャルで放送スタートすることを発表。さらに、本作のメインビジュアルやリコ、ロイ、フリードら登場人物の声を務めるキャストなど最新情報を初公開しました！

【最新情報①】　新シリーズ テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」メインビジュアル公開 今回公開したメインビジュアルは、壮大な空を背に、リコとロイ、フリードとキャプテンピカチュウに加え、ゲーム『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』で登場したニャオハをはじめ、各地方の様々なポケモンたちが描かれています。

また、「ひのけんしポケモン」のソウブレイズの傍らでリコとロイを見つめる少年は一体…？ 伝説のポケモン・色違いの「黒いレックウザ」はリコとロイの冒険にどのように関わってくるのか、続報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」をご覧ください！

【ストーリー概要】
ポケットモンスター、縮めてポケモン。
この星の不思議な不思議な生き物。
空、海、森、街の中と至る所でその姿を見ることができる。
不思議なペンダントを持つパルデア出身の少女、リコ。
謎のモンスターボールを持つカントー出身の少年、ロイ。
広大なポケットモンスターの世界を舞台に
リコとロイの新たな冒険が始まる！
ふたりを待ち受ける出会い、そして運命とは―！？
これは、冒険を通じて大事な何かを「見つける」物語。

【最新情報②】　キャラクター原案イラスト公開
さらに、リコ、ロイ、フリードの原案イラストも初公開！　3人を通して、不思議で広大なポケットモンスターの世界を皆さんにお届けします。

【最新情報③】　キャスト情報公開
　そして、リコ・ロイ・フリードたちメインキャラクターの声を務めるキャストも発表！　リコ役・鈴木みのりさん、ロイ役・寺崎裕香さん、フリード役・八代拓さんのコメントが到着しました！

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000846.000002610.html

New information has been revealed about the new series of the popular anime Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke"), which will be broadcast starting April 14th, 2023. It features two new characters: Friede, the "Battling Pokémon Professor" who's good at Pokémon battles as well, and his partner Captain Pikachu.

Dual protagonists Liko and Roy end up meeting Pokémon Professor Friede, who dresses himself stylishly in goggles and a flight jacket. "Captain Pikachu", whose imposing facial expression and hat make for an impressive sight, will appear as his partner. Pictures where you can see various expressions of Friede and Captain Pikachu has been revealed as well.


In addition, the TV anime Pocket Monsters Mezase Pokémon Master, which airs Fridays at 6:55 p.m. on TV Tokyo, has released episode titles and summaries for episodes 8, 9, 10, and 11, which will start airing from Friday, March 3rd, 2023.


What Juppeta Is Looking For!
Satoshi, Pikachu and the others have come to a town where strange phenomena have allegedly been occurring in various houses. In order to solve the mystery, the group searches one of the affected houses themselves, where they spot a Juppeta...! The Juppeta has been taking all kinds of objects from the houses it's broken into. What could its goal be?!


The Rocket Gang's Counterattack!
Delibird has come to Musashi, Kojiro, Nyarth and Sonansu from the Rocket Gang HQ to deliver the Pokémon the Rocket Gang got in all kinds of regions! Overjoyed at seeing their old companions again, they launch a plan for getting Pikachu that puts absolutely everything they have on the line.


Satoshi and Latios!
Latias once again appears before Satoshi and Pikachu, using its "Dream Projection" to show them Latios being attacked by Pokémon Hunters! In order to save Latios, Satoshi and Pikachu head out with Latias. Will they be able to rescue Latios?


The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
When Satoshi and Pikachu return to Masara Town and reunite with Shigeru, he asks Satoshi the following question: "How close to becoming a Pokémon Master are you, now that you've become a Champion?" Becoming a Pokémon Master has been the dream Satoshi has been gunning for ever since he first set off on his journey with Pikachu. Will Satoshi be able to find the answer to this question?!

English Press Release:

POKÉMON REVEALS MORE CHARACTERS FOR NEW ANIMATED SERIES
Introducing Friede and His Partner, Captain Pikachu, from Next Animated Pokémon Adventure

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 24, 2023 — Today, The Pokémon Company group unveiled a new character named Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who will star in the recently revealed Pokémon animated series debuting around the world beginning in 2023.

Friede, a Pokémon Professor, and Captain Pikachu will assist and battle alongside the new series’ dual protagonists — Liko from the Paldea region and Roy from the Kanto region in the U.S. version of the show — on thrilling adventures across the Pokémon world while unraveling the mysteries of Liko’s pendant and Roy’s Poké Ball.

“As the Pokémon 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,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise, and 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.”

More details regarding the upcoming Pokémon animated series will be announced in the future. In the meantime, fans can watch a new batch of episodes from “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” that premiered today exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. and feature some of the final moments of Ash and his Pikachu’s journey. The latest “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series” trailer can be found on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Japanese Press Release:

テレビ東京系で毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、少女・リコと少年・ロイの2人が登場する新シリーズを2023年4月14日（金）から放送スタート。先週の放送で公開されたロイの新情報に続き、ポケモンバトルも強い「戦うポケモン博士」フリードとその相棒・キャプテンピカチュウが登場することを発表しました。

リコとロイが出会うのは、ゴーグルとフライトジャケットを着こなすポケモン博士のフリード。そして凛々しい表情と帽子が印象的な“キャプテンピカチュウ”が彼の相棒として登場することが明らかになりました。さらに、フリードとキャプテンピカチュウの様々な表情が描かれたイラストも初公開！　新シリーズのさらなる情報は今後のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」で発表しますので、是非ご注目ください！

さらに、テレビ東京系にて毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中のテレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター」は、3月3日（金）から放送する、第8話、第9話、第10話、第11話のサブタイトルと場面カットを公開しました！

３月3日（金）放送「ジュペッタのさがしもの！」
とある街にやってきたサトシとピカチュウたち。ここでは最近、あちこちの家で怪奇現象が起きているという。事件解決のために、サトシたちも事件現場の家を捜索するが、そこで目撃したのは1匹のジュペッタだった…！侵入した家から色んな物を持ち出していたジュペッタの目的は一体！？

３月10日（金）放送「逆襲のロケット団」
ムサシ・コジロウ・ニャース・ソーナンスの元に、ロケット団本部からデリバードがやってくる。デリバードが届けに来たのは、ロケット団が各地方でゲットしたポケモンたちだった！懐かしい仲間達との再会を喜ぶロケット団。そして、ロケット団のこれまでの全てを懸けたピカチュウゲット作戦が、今、始まる―！？

３月17日（金）放送「サトシとラティオス！」
サトシとピカチュウの前に、再びラティアスが姿を現す。ラティアスの「ゆめうつし」でサトシたちが見たのは、ラティオスに襲いかかるポケモンハンター！ラティオスを救うため、ラティアスとともに向かうサトシとピカチュウたち。果たしてラティオスを救い出すことはできるのか！？

３月24日（金）放送「虹とポケモンマスター！」（最終回）
チャンピオンになったキミは、どこまでポケモンマスターに近づけたのかな―。マサラタウンに帰ってきたサトシとピカチュウは、再会したシゲルに問いかけられる。ピカチュウと旅に出た時から、ずっとめざしてきた夢、ポケモンマスター。その答えを、サトシは見つけることができるのか―！？

サトシとピカチュウの物語の最終章を描いた「ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター」も残り4話！ 是非この機会に紹介のご検討を頂けますよう、お願い申し上げます。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000841.000002610.html