Contact Us

Pokemon set to return to screen in 2023 but without Pikachu

The Japanese anime series has followed Pikachu and his trainer, Ash Ketchum, as they battle rival Pokemon characters in a series of contests since 1997. But having finally won the "Pokemon World Coronation Series", the next adventures will focus on new characters named Liko and Roy.

  • 5
  • 9
The characters first appeared in a video game for Nintendo's Gameboy in 1996, spawning a franchise that has rivalled Star Wars and Harry Potter for the affections of children around the world.