The New Pokémon Anime Says Farewell To Ash And Welcomes A New Character: Captain Pikachu

Sadly, the story of our beloved Ash Ketchum and Pikachu is coming to an end after 25 years with "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series."

But don’t worry fans: the upcoming Pokémon series will include Liko and Roy as protagonists (and Pokémons Quaxly, Sprigatito and Fuecoco from the Scarlet and Violet games as their loyal companions) and will feature a new star: Captain Pikachu.

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The official Pokémon account announced the delightful news on Twitter, accompanying it with an image of this new and adorable character.

The account also presented Professor Friede, who sports an aviator jacket and pilot googles, along with silver hair.

“We’re giving you a first look at two new characters from the upcoming, all-new Pokémon animated series!,” Nintendo ADR NTDOY's The Pokémon Company wrote on Twitter. “Introducing Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who accompany our protagonists during their adventures!”

We’re giving you a first look at two new characters from the upcoming, all-new Pokémon animated series!

Introducing Friede and his partner Pokémon, Captain Pikachu, who accompany our protagonists during their adventures!

⚡ Stay tuned, Trainers—more info will be coming soon! pic.twitter.com/U7oAMVs7CL

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 24, 2023

Moreover, Taito Okiura, The Pokémon Company's vice president of marketing, said in a statement: “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.”

While the new Pokémon series is set to premiere on April 14, 2023, fans can watch Ash and Pikachu’s final adventure in "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series," available on Netflix Inc NFLX.

Serebii Picture: Official artwork of the new Captain Pikachu character in the coming Pokémon anime series https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/Kwbq1JsCWe

— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) February 24, 2023

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Image credits: IGN on Twitter.