In December, The Pokémon Company exposed that after 25 years, Ash’s time as the primary lead character in the long-running Pokémon anime was coming to an end. He had actually ultimately attained his imagine ending up being the Pokémon World Champion as well as currently, it was time for brand-new personalities – Loki, Roy, Professor Friede, and Captain Pikachu – to take control of.
Today, Ash’s trip concerned an end in Japan (the called variation is coming with a later day) as well as the English voice star for him, Sarah Natochenny, launched a declaration congratulating Ash’s Japanese voice star, Rica Matsumoto, as well as thanking her for 17 years of motivation.
“As I proceed videotaping the last episodes of Ash as well as Pikachu’s trip on Pokémon, I’d like to give thanks to as well as praise the extraordinary female that has actually influenced my efficiency as the English voice of Ash Ketchum for the last 17 years, Rica Matsumoto.
I would certainly likewise such as to recognize everybody that has actually serviced 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 existing supervisor Kunihiko Yuyama. Bravo, thanks, congratulations!”
Ash has actually been the lead character of the mainline Pokémon anime for 25 years as well as Matsumoto has actually been the Japanese voice for him the whole time. For the English dub, Veronica Taylor articulated him for the initial 8 periods. Natochenny took control of the function beginning in Season 9 as well as has actually stayed Ash’s English voice given that.
With Ash’s trip pertaining to an end today, The Pokémon Company likewise exposed the title of its brand-new Pokémon anime – Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
You can take a look at the initial authorities trailer for Pokémon Horizons: The Series listed below:
Set sail for a brand-new trip in #PokemonHorizons: The Series! 🌅
Follow Liko as well as Roy as they unwind the enigmas that border them as well as run into Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, as well as others throughout their interesting experiences! pic.twitter.com/HO1J0nAta1
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) March 24, 2023
“Set sail for a new journey in Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” the trailer’s summary checks out. “Follow Liko and Roy as they unravel the mysteries that surround them and encounter Friede, Captain Pikachu, Amethio, and others during their exciting adventures.”
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