With Ash Ketchum gone, fans are quick to see his resemblance to Liko, Pokémon Horizons' newest protagonist. She is from the Paldea Region, but who are Liko’s parents in Pokémon Horizons? Is she related to Ash?
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Meet Liko, Pokémon’s First Female Protagonist
Liko is the first-ever female protagonist in a Pokémon animated series. She is from the Paldea Region and enrolls at Kanto Region's Indigo Academy, where both of her parents studied in the past.
Her decision to come to Kanto can be attributed to her desire to learn things she doesn’t know about. She wants to expand her horizons to grow with her new partner Pokémon in the long run.
Most of the time, Liko gets caught up in what might happen, so she freezes a lot. She is even worried about her academy interviews, expecting the teachers to misunderstand what she is thinking about.
Interestingly, Liko has a mysterious pendant that protects her from harm. When it activates, a mysterious Pokémon even appears!
What Is the Ash Ketchum Fan Theory in Pokémon Horizons About?
Since Ash Ketchum left the anime series, many fans have been trying to connect the beloved Pokémon master with the new characters of Pokémon Horizons, particularly Liko.
Noticeably, Ash and Liko resemble each other, which explains fan speculations that they might have a father-daughter relationship or that they are somehow blood-related.
Liko has a hairpin that looks like the iconic Indigo League logo Ash has on his hat. In addition, Liko’s hair color is also similar to Ash's.
If this is true, fans think Ash may have gone to Paldea and met the love of his life at some point.
This also means that a time skip occurred in the series, which fans love to discuss online.
Ash Ketchum Fan Theory Debunked: Who Are Liko’s Real Parents in Pokémon Horizons?
Pokémon Horizons debunked the Ash Ketchum fan theory earlier in the series. In episode 9, Liko went home to Paldea and reunited with her father, who is not Ash Ketchum.
Liko’s father is named Alex, and he is a new character in the series. He works as a painter and spends most of his time painting Pokémon portraits.
On the other hand, Liko’s mother is Lucca, who works as a teacher.
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