Liko (Pokémon)

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 from the previous main character, Ash Ketchum, in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. She is a young girl who hails from the Paldea region, and 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.

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 anime's first female protagonist.