Liko (Pokémon)
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Liko (Japanese: リコ, Hepburn: Riko) is a fictional character who appears in the Pokémon anime series. She is one of the main characters, taking over the role of main character from the previous main character, Ash Ketchum, in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. She is a young girl who hails from the Paldea region, who is attending the Indigo Academy in the Kanto region. She owns a mysterious pendant from her grandmother – actually the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos in a dormant state – which results in her being targeted by a mysterious organization known as the Explorers. She is voiced by Minori Suzuki in Japanese and Alejandra Reynoso in English.
Liko | |
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Pokémon character | |
First appearance | "The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One" (2023) |
Designed by | Ken Sugimori (Initial designs) |
Voiced by | Alejandra Reynoso (English) Minori Suzuki (Japanese) |
In-universe information | |
Home | Cabo Poco, Paldea |
Since Liko's debut, she has received a positive response, primarily for her distinct personality, especially in comparison to previous series lead Ash Ketchum. She has also been highlighted for her status as the series' first female main character.