A new era is dawning for the Pokémon anime! Pokémon Horizons has revealed that its next chapter will be subtitled Mega Voltage—and its protagonists are about to embark on a journey that even Ash Ketchum never experienced: growing up!
A newly released visual showcases Liko, Roy, and Dot as teenagers, joined by a new character named Ulto (spelling yet to be confirmed) and a mix of familiar and fresh Pokémon. This timeskip marks a historic first in the anime’s 25-year run.
Additional details on this major shift for the series will be shared in the near future. In the meantime, Pokémon Centers across Japan are celebrating the launch of Mega Voltage with a “Start Dash Campaign,” featuring special novelty item giveaways and meet-and-greets with Captain Pikachu.
Pokémon Horizons Anime New Arc
The latest installment in the Pokémon anime, known as Pokémon Horizons: The Series in the West, introduced brand-new protagonists for the first time in franchise history. It premiered in Japan on April 14, 2023, under the direction of Saori Den at OLM.
The English-language debut arrived in the UK in December 2023 via BBC iPlayer, while Netflix released the first 12 episodes in North America on March 7, 2024.
The second season, titled Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua in the West, premiered on Netflix on February 7, with Part 2 scheduled for release on April 25.
