Although
Pokemon has been around for two decades, some would argue that ithe phenomenon is only now reaching the heights of its possible popularity. Between the ever-growing
Pokemon Go diverse fanbase, the continuing long-running series of main
Pokemon video game titles and spin-offs, and now the new
Pokemon: Let's Go titles for Nintendo Switch, it is obvious that this is one franchise that isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
For those of you who take that as good news, we have information on a few more things that you can add to your collection. Press releases containing details on the release of both
Pokemon Horizon: Sun And Moon as well as
Pokemon Advanced Battle Complete Collection gave us all the juicy bits, as you can see broken down below.
First we have a new manga release in
Pokemon Horizon: Sun And Moon which features artwork by Tenya Yabuno and is rated "A" for all ages. The manga will follow a young trainer across the bright and colorful Alola region that fans have become familiar with since the
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon games.
In Pokemon Horizon: Sun And Moon, Akira's summer vacation in the Alola region heats up when he befriends a Rockruff with a mysterious gemstone. Together, Akira hopes they can achieve his newfound dream of becoming a Pokemon Trainer and master the amazing Z-Move. But first, Akira needs to pass a test to earn a Trainer Passport. This becomes more difficult when Rockruff gets kidnapped! And then Team Kings shows up with -you guessed it- evil plans for world domination!
In terms of anime, fans are looking at the
Pokemon Advanced Battle Complete Collection which boasts a whopping 52 episodes over six discs following the longtime hero Ash Ketchum in his eighth season tackling even more adventures. It will debut exclusively on DVD and present English dubbed episodes as well as English SDH subtitled dialogue options.
In the Pokemon Advanced Battle Complete Collection, Ash earns his final two Gym badges and secures himself a spot in the Hoenn League Championships, while May almost misses her chance to win her final contest ribbon. But she's victorious, and the stage is set for epic showdowns with both of them during the course of the tournament. Upon returning to Kanto and reuniting with old friends, Ash is recruited for a new challenge - The Battle Frontier!
Which of these will you be adding to your collection? Pokemon Horizon: Sun And Moon will be available July 10th for $9.99 while Pokemon Advanced Battle Complete Collection releases June 12th for $54.97.