London, United Kingdom — Nov. 20, 2024 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the second season of the latest Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” will premiere January 2025, in the UK on BBC iPlayer. The series follows dual protagonists Liko and Roy — and their respective partner Pokémon, Sprigatito and Fuecoco — on their exciting adventures across the Pokémon world, and in Season 2, titled “Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 —The Search for Laqua,” these fan-favorite characters will continue their journey to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world while growing as Trainers.
Debuting earlier this year as the first new mainline Pokémon animated series in over 25 years, “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” marks a fresh chapter for the Pokémon franchise, engaging a new generation of fans and propelling the brand forward with new stories and characters.
“‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ represents everything fans love about the beloved Pokémon animation, including themes of exploration, friendship and teamwork that resonate with fans around the world,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Season 2 will see Liko and Roy encounter more fun adventures, and we can’t wait for Trainers to tune in to more captivating stories featuring lovable characters and Pokémon.”
“Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua” Synopsis:
The adventure continues for Liko and Roy as they travel the world in search of the remaining Six Hero Pokémon and the legendary land of Laqua. But to grow as Pokémon Trainers, a new challenge awaits — Tera Training! Journeying through Paldea, Liko, Roy and Dot must hone their Terastallization skills and battle the region’s powerful Gym Leaders. Then, Liko, Roy and the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers resume their pursuit of the Six Heroes, including the black Rayquaza, as both they and the Explorers race to uncover the secrets behind Terapagos and finally find the path that will lead them to Laqua.
Fans can find an all-new trailer for the second season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” for a closer look at the adventures ahead. Additionally, Trainers can watch the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” Season 1 episodes exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
Future updates on “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” can be found at Pokemon.com/Horizons.
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The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.co.uk