The Pokémon Firm Worldwide has introduced its first-ever San Diego Comedian-Con panel celebrating the “legacy and future” of the Pokémon anime.

“Pokémon: Bringing Iconic Animation to International Audiences” will happen on Thursday, July 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PDT in Room 6BCF of the San Diego Conference Middle. The panel will spotlight the conclusion of Ash and Pikachu’s 25-season story within the ultimate episodes of Pokémon Final Journeys: The Sequence, in addition to the upcoming Pokémon Horizons: The Sequence forward of its worldwide launch.

“That is an extremely thrilling time for the Pokémon model and animated collection as we have a good time Ash Ketchum’s legacy whereas gearing up for brand spanking new adventures with Liko and Roy in Pokémon Horizons: The Sequence,” stated Taito Okiura, The Pokémon Firm Worldwide’s vice chairman of selling. “Comedian-Con Worldwide is the premier popular culture occasion and the proper place to have a good time these icons who’ve made an indelible mark on well-liked tradition. As we embark on this new chapter, we invite attendees to hitch us as we share never-before-seen insights into how we localize the beloved animated collection in order that Trainers all over the world can get pleasure from their favourite tales and characters.”

What else will Pokémon carry to SDCC?

Along with the “Iconic Animation” panel, Pokémon followers at SDCC 2023 will have the ability to attend the “Jazwares Highlight” panel, hosted by Jazwares itself. The panel will “spotlight the toymaker’s hottest merchandise for 2023, together with new Pokémon collectibles.”

SDCC attendees may “interact with the Pokémon model by way of numerous experiences on the present flooring, equivalent to photograph alternatives, fan-focused giveaways and product previews, on the Jazwares sales space #3513, Mattel sales space #3029 and Bandai Namco cubicles #3329 and #301.” Moreover, the Jazwares and Mattel cubicles can be promoting SDCC-exclusive Pokémon merchandise. Perception Editions, in the meantime, will “move out recipe playing cards from its upcoming Pokémon Baking Ebook” at sales space #2129.