'Pokémon Horizon: The Series' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's animated series

The new adventurous animated series on Netflix, 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series,' will feature two new Pokémon trainers, Roy and Liko
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A still from 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series' (@Netflix)

Series: Pokémon Horizon: The Series

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: March 7, 2024

Country of origin: Japan

Genre: Anime

Director: Saori Den

Full cast list:  Alejandra Reynoso, Anjali Kunapaneni, Crispin Freeman, Mara Junot, Major Attaway and others

Directed by Saori Den, the exciting journey of new Pokémon trainers is about to kick off on Thursday, March 7 on Netflix. In the upcoming adventure anime, helmed by Daiki Tomiyasu, the focus will be on two new Pokémon trainers: Roy and Liko.

The television series, which aired on TV Tokyo in Japan on April 14, 2023, promises to take viewers on a thrilling excursion across several regions.

The anime 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series' will revolve around two new protagonists, Liko (Alejandra Reynoso) and Roy (Anjali Kunapaneni), who will be accompanied by a group of friends to embark on a fascinating voyage to explore all Pokémon territories.

What is the plot of 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series'?

Unlike the last Pokémon season, which focused on Ash Ketchum, Netflix's new anime series revolves around two new characters, Liko and Roy. 

The new trainers will be joined by a group of companions on an engaging voyage to explore the vast and diverse territories of Pokémon. The upcoming series will delve deep into the vivid and enthralling world of Pokémon, where a shadowy agency is also on the lookout for trainers.

Who stars in 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series?'

Alejandra Reynoso 


 
 
 
 
 
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Alejandra Reynoso, the talented voice behind Liko, is not only a skilled voice actress but also a proficient actress. Reynoso, a resident of Los Angeles County, debuted her career in 2006 with the voice of Reina in the English-language animation 'Ken: Raô den - Jun'ai no shô.'

Among her other noteworthy acting roles are in 'Dragon's Blood,' 'Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin,' 'Skull Island,' 'Astral Ascent,' and others.

Anjali Kunapaneni 

Anjali Kunapaneni, who voiced the character of Roy in the series, is best remembered for lending her voice to the character of Dori in 'Genshin Impact.'

Kunapaneni started her career in 2013 with an appearance in the anime 'Attack on Titan.'

Her other significant voice-acting performances include, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,' 'Welcome to Demon School,!' 'Love Live!, 'and 'Heavenly Delusion,' among others. 

Crispin Freeman

Crispin Freeman, renowned for lending his voice to numerous anime and video game characters, will voice Professor Friede in the anime.

Freeman's early acting roles were in 1993 with 'The Irresponsible Captain Tylor.' Since then, he has garnered immense appreciation for his contributions to various works, including 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex,' IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix, 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,' and 'Uncle From Another World,' among others.

How to stream 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series?'

The new anime series 'Pokémon Horizon: The Series' will stream on Netflix. To enjoy this new adventure, viewers will need a subscription to one of Netflix's packages.

You may either pick the standard package with advertising, which costs $6.99 per month. Alternatively, you may choose the Standard plan without advertisements, which costs $15.49 per month.

Premium membership, priced at $22.99 per month, offers the added benefit of access to mobile games and simultaneous streaming on up to four devices. 

'Pokémon Horizon: The Series' trailer



 

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