In news that is sure to disappoint plenty of 90s and 00s kids out there, the Pokémon anime is set to say goodbye to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.
After 25 years, 23 movies and over 1200 episodes, the iconic duo have reached the end of their on-screen journey.
Announcing the news at the end of the latest episode to air in Japan, it’s been revealed that an 11-part series starting in January will wrap up the duo’s stories.
Then, a brand new series with a new cast will air in Japan starting from April. Liko and Roy will be the new central duo, with the story taking place in Paldea, a new region in the Pokémon world introduced in the games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which were released last month.
There is no current airing date for the English-language version.