Ash might be leaving the Pokemon anime, but Captain Pikachu is joining it

Ash and Pikachu could be leaving the Pokemon anime, however a brand new sea-faring tackle the electrical mouse pocket monster is about to affix the brand new primary forged.

It has been an extended journey, however the Pokemon anime is lastly gearing as much as say goodbye to everybody’s favorite coach, Ash Ketchum. Over in Japan, the anime is at present wrapping issues up, with Ash galavanting round along with his unique pair of associates, Brock and Misty, with a variety of reunions of outdated favourites happening. However with Ash not set to be the protagonist of the Pokemon anime, there’s additionally been the lingering concern of not having Pikachu in the principle story. Seems The Pokemon Firm has that coated by introducing a brand new Pikachu: Captain Pikachu.

Pikachu is the sequence’ primary mascot, so it could have been bizarre to have an anime with out him. However as revealed on the official Pokemon Twitter, a brand new character is being launched who has Captain Pikachu as a accomplice Pokemon. This coach, Friede, will journey with the brand new protagonists Liko and Roy, however not way more has been shared outdoors of that.

“For 27 years, Pikachu has been synonymous with the Pokémon franchise and we stay up for seeing this beloved Pokémon proceed to have a major presence within the animated sequence and stay an icon for the model,” mentioned Taito Okiura, vice chairman of selling for The Pokémon Firm Worldwide, in an announcement (thanks, Polygon).

Holding Pikachu within the anime appears like a sensible transfer to maintain individuals watching, as he is without doubt one of the greatest components of the sequence simply due to how actually loveable he’s.

There’s additionally the chance that we’ll be taught extra in regards to the new Pokemon anime sequence quickly, as tomorrow (February 27), a Pokemon Presents broadcast is being held to have fun Pokemon day. We most likely will not see a brand new primary recreation sequence announcement, although possibly we’ll lastly see Detective Pikachu 2 or Pokemon Sleep there? Or higher but, a brand new Thriller Dungeon recreation.