Pokémon: Ash’s English Voice Actor Thanks Japanese Voice Actor For 17 Years Of Inspiration

In December, The Pokémon Company revealed that after 25 years, Ash’s time as the primary protagonist within the long-running Pokémon anime was coming to an finish. He had lastly achieved his dream of turning into the Pokémon World Champion and now, it was time for brand new characters – Loki, Roy, Professor Friede, and Captain Pikachu – to take over. 

Today, Ash’s journey got here to an finish in Japan (the dubbed model is coming at a later date) and the English voice actor for him, Sarah Natochenny, launched a press release congratulating Ash’s Japanese voice actor, Rica Matsumoto, and thanking her for 17 years of inspiration. 

“As I proceed recording the ultimate episodes of Ash and Pikachu’s journey on Pokémon, I’d wish to thank and congratulate the unimaginable girl who has impressed my efficiency because the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the final 17 years, Rica Matsumoto.

I might additionally wish to acknowledge everybody who has labored on Pokémon in Japan, particularly Ikue Ôtani (v/o Pikachu), Shin’ichirô Miki (v/o James), Megumi Hayashibara (v/o Jesse), Inuko Inuyama (v/o Meowth), & the present director Kunihiko Yuyama. Bravo, thanks, congratulations!”

Ash has been the protagonist of the mainline Pokémon anime for 25 years and Matsumoto has been the Japanese voice for him the complete time. For the English dub, Veronica Taylor voiced him for the primary eight seasons. Natochenny took over the position beginning in Season 9 and has remained Ash’s English voice since. 

With Ash’s journey coming to an finish as we speak, The Pokémon Company additionally revealed the title of its new Pokémon anime – Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

You can take a look at the primary official trailer for Pokémon Horizons: The Series beneath: 

(*17*) the trailer’s description reads. “Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures.” 

For extra about Pokémon, learn Game Informer’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet overview after which learn in regards to the sport’s upcoming DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. After that, take a look at the good playing cards we pulled from the brand new Scarlet and Violet enlargement for Pokémon: The Trading Card Game.

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