Pokémon Horizons
2023
Original language: Japanese
- sci-fi & fantasy
- action & adventure
- kids
- animation
The story
Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures!
What it’s like
Bright, saturated cel animation with sun-drenched skies, cloud-piled horizons and warm daylight over airship decks and open grassland, the kind of colour that reads instantly on a small screen. The vibe is buoyant and playful, a sunny travelling-adventure mood with easy comedy and a light sense of wonder, good for a lazy weekend morning, a family afternoon, or background while doing chores. Episodes move at a brisk, episodic clip, with bursts of creature battles, gags between the young travellers, and quieter stops where the scenery opens up into wide vistas and a soft, bouncy orchestral-pop score. Its emotional register stays warm and upbeat, and its central pair grows from wary strangers into a steady, affectionate partnership as they learn about the world around them. Violence is cartoonish and bloodless: creature battles with bright flashes and knockouts, with no gore and nothing frightening beyond brief tension. It suits children, families, and adults who want gentle, optimistic escapism with a Pokémon fan's affection for its creatures.
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