Two young adventurers on a thrilling quest visit new lands, unravel ancient mysteries, and encounter Pokémon and Poké Balls they've never seen before....
Two young adventurers on a thrilling quest visit new lands, unravel ancient mysteries, and encounter Pokémon and Poké Balls they've never seen before....
The series explicitly avoids overt political themes, focusing instead on apolitical elements such as adventure, exploration, and character development. Its nuanced portrayal of antagonists serves mature storytelling rather than political commentary, leading to a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse cast with broad cultural representation and an emphasis on inclusivity within its narrative framework. It does not, however, explicitly critique traditional identities or engage in explicit recasting of traditionally white roles, indicating a light presence of DEI themes.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series focuses on adventure, friendship, and personal growth. Based on available information, the series does not prominently feature or address LGBTQ+ themes or characters, resulting in no identifiable portrayal.
While female characters like Liko are central to the series and participate in numerous battles, their combat is primarily conducted through their Pokémon. There are no instances where a female human character is depicted winning in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male human opponents.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series introduces new protagonists and a distinct storyline. There is no information indicating that any character, previously established as one gender in prior Pokémon canon, has been portrayed as a different gender in this series.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series introduces new main characters like Liko and Roy, who were not previously established in the franchise. There are no instances of existing, canonically race-defined characters being portrayed by a different race, aligning with the exclusion of new original characters.
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources