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 World 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 Collection, in addition to the upcoming Pokémon Horizons: The Collection forward of its worldwide launch.
“That is an extremely thrilling time for the Pokémon model and animated collection as we have fun Ash Ketchum’s legacy whereas gearing up for brand new adventures with Liko and Roy in Pokémon Horizons: The Collection,” stated Taito Okiura, The Pokémon Firm Worldwide’s vice chairman of promoting. “Comedian-Con Worldwide is the premier popular culture occasion and the right place to have fun these icons who’ve made an indelible mark on standard tradition. As we embark on this new chapter, we invite attendees to affix us as we share never-before-seen insights into how we localize the beloved animated collection in order that Trainers around the globe can take pleasure in their favourite tales and characters.”
What else will Pokémon carry to SDCC?
Along with the “Iconic Animation” panel, Pokémon followers at SDCC 2023 will be capable of 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 also can “interact with the Pokémon model by varied experiences on the present flooring, comparable to picture 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 shall be promoting SDCC-exclusive Pokémon merchandise. Perception Editions, in the meantime, will “move out recipe playing cards from its upcoming Pokémon Baking E-book” at sales space #2129.
