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'''Voice acting''' is when the voice of an actor, often referred to as a voice actor, is used to give voice to characters or provide narration. Some [[Pokémon games]] have full lines of recorded dialogue, such as {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}, while others, such as the [[core series]] games, use voice acting more sparingly. Characters sometimes have voices that were created using voice samples that were {{wp|Speech synthesis|synthesized}} to generate new speech or vocalizations.
'''Voice acting''' is when the voice of an actor, often referred to as a voice actor, is used to give voice to characters or provide narration. Some [[Pokémon games]] have full lines of recorded dialogue, such as {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}, while others, such as the [[core series]] games, use voice acting more sparingly. Characters sometimes have voices that were created using voice samples that were {{wp|Speech synthesis|synthesized}} to generate new speech or vocalizations.


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The [[core series]] games have minimal voice acting, but occasionally feature brief vocals.
The [[core series]] games have minimal voice acting, but occasionally feature brief vocals.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{p|Pikachu}} uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, as voiced by [[Ikue Otani]].
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{p|Pikachu}} uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, as voiced by [[Ikue Otani]].
* From [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, {{p|Eevee}} also uses it cry from the anime, as voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]].
* From {{LGPE}} to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, {{p|Eevee}} also uses it cry from the anime, as voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]].
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the {{DL|Village Bridge|Variable scoring|Village Bridge theme}} has synthesized beatboxing and {{wp|enka}} vocal samples that can be added to the background track by speaking to the [[Non-player character|NPC]]s Russo (Japanese: '''ガッチー''' ''Gatchī'') and Koontz (Japanese: '''れいぞう''' ''Reizō''), respectively, implying that the NPCs themselves are singing their respective parts.
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the {{DL|Village Bridge|Variable scoring|Village Bridge theme}} has synthesized beatboxing and {{wp|enka}} vocal samples that can be added to the background track by speaking to the [[Non-player character|NPC]]s Russo (Japanese: '''ガッチー''' ''Gatchī'') and Koontz (Japanese: '''れいぞう''' ''Reizō''), respectively, implying that the NPCs themselves are singing their respective parts.
* In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}:
* In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}:
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** Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, [[Sygna Suit]] Thunderbolt {{mas|Red}}'s Pikachu, and {{mas|Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
** Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, [[Sygna Suit]] Thunderbolt {{mas|Red}}'s Pikachu, and {{mas|Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
** {{mas|Leaf}}'s {{p|Eevee}} uses voice lines by [[Aoi Yūki]].
** {{mas|Leaf}}'s {{p|Eevee}} uses voice lines by [[Aoi Yūki]].
* In [[New Pokémon Snap]], a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a [[Fluffruit]].
* In [[New Pokémon Snap]], a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a [[fluffruit]].


<!--==Background vocals==
Several games feature vocals that are part of the background music or ambience.
===Core series===
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}:
** [[Ghetsis]]'s {{pkmn|battle}} theme includes synthesized vocal samples that chant his name.
** The [[Pokémon Musical]] "Charming Munna" has audible synthesized vocal samples that repeat phrases such as "Yeah", "That's right", and "メロメロ ムンナ ''Meromero {{p|Munna}}''".
* In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}:
** The [[Humilau Gym]] music has soft harmonic synthesized backing vocals.
** [[Colress]]'s battle theme uses synthesized vocal samples that count down from five to one.
** Ghetsis's theme still uses vocal samples chanting his name, but is now more distorted.
** The {{p|Kyurem}} fusion theme uses a synthesized choir sample.
** "Final Battle! World Championships" uses a synthesized choir sample.
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}:
** Chanting vocals are used in the music that plays during the video call between [[Professor Kukui]] and the {{player}} at the beginning of the game. These vocals are used once again in the [[credits]].
** The music played before freeze-frames during [[Kiawe]]'s [[Trial]] also uses chanting.
** Chanting and harmonic vocals are used in the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle theme.
** The [[guardian deities]]' battle theme features heavy vocals, including chants in Hawaiian.
** Vocals that say the words "Team Skull" are used in various music tracks associated with [[Team Skull]].
** Operatic vocals are used in [[Lusamine]]'s battle theme.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
** The music played during Kukui's video call and the credits is different from Sun and Moon's version; however, the vocals are the same.
** [[Ultra Jungle]] uses vocals in its background music.
** [[Ghetsis]] and [[Colress]]'s themes makes a return, with the same vocals.
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}:
** The [[Slumbering Weald]] music includes harmonic backing vocals that can be heard supporting the main melodic howling.
** [[Marnie]] and [[Piers]]' battle themes include chanting vocals.
** [[Hop]] and Marnie's themes during the final tournament as well as [[Leon]]'s Champion theme include audience cheering.
** [[Rose]]'s final battle theme has operatic vocals.
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}:
** The background music in [[Area Zero]] has prominent vocals.
** The song [[Celestial]] by [[Ed Sheeran]] plays during the end credits.
===Spin-off games===
* In {{g|Masters EX}}, Ghetsis's battle theme and the [[Galar]] [[Gym]] battle theme retain the vocals from the originals. However, several songs such as Lusamine's or Leon's battle themes no longer have vocals.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* {{p|Giratina}}'s cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.

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Voice acting is when the voice of an actor, often referred to as a voice actor, is used to give voice to characters or provide narration. Some Pokémon games have full lines of recorded dialogue, such as Detective Pikachu, while others, such as the core series games, use voice acting more sparingly. Characters sometimes have voices that were created using voice samples that were synthesized to generate new speech or vocalizations.

In the core series games

Roxie and her bandmates performing on-stage inside the Virbank Gym

The core series games have minimal voice acting, but occasionally feature brief vocals.

In the side series games

Some side series games feature voice acting, most prominently in the form of an in-battle announcer.

In the spin-off games

Professor Oak speaking to Todd in his lab

Several of the spin-off games feature voice acting. This can vary from minor vocal parts to full scripts of spoken dialogue.

  • In Pokémon Snap, Todd Snap and Professor Oak use short voice lines by their original English anime voice actors, Carter Cathcart and Stan Hart, respectively. While many Pokémon make generic animal sounds or other noises fitting their species, others have voice clips using their anime voices, such as Pikachu and Meowth. A Jigglypuff also sings the same song that the recurring Jigglypuff sings in the anime.
  • In Pokémon Puzzle League, the introductory cutscene is fully voiced, and short voice clips from various anime characters will play when navigating menus. During battles, the participating Pokémon will also occasionally say their cry from the anime, while human characters and Team Rocket's Meowth may chime in about the player's performance. Opponents will also say a short voice clip before and after battles.
  • In Hey You, Pikachu!, all Pokémon use their cry from the anime.
  • In Pokémon Channel, all Pokémon use their cry from the anime. Channel host Pokémon as well as Pikachu speak extensively, though in Pokémon language. Meowth is an exception, as it speaks in full human-language sentences.
  • In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, every Pokémon uses their cry from the anime. Among these is Porygon-Z, who received new voice acting, as it previously did not speak in the anime.
  • In Pokken Tournament, all human characters use full voice acting for dialogue in and out of combat. All Battle Pokémon as well as Support Pokémon also have voice acting for numerous actions in combat. Pikachu and Pikachu Libre use voice lines by Ikue Otani.
  • In Pokémon GO, Pikachu uses voice lines by Ikue Otani.
  • In Detective Pikachu, all cutscenes feature full voice acting. While a Pikachu with Ikue Otani's voice does make a cameo, the titular Detective Pikachu is instead voiced by Kaiji Tang.
  • In Pokémon Masters EX:
    • All Trainers except for Scottie and Bettie have various voice lines for specific actions both in and out of battle, such as sending in a Pokémon, directing a Pokémon move, receiving an upgrade, or giving the player an item.
    • Trainers also have short voice clips used in story scenes, though these generally only express the character's sentiment, rather than matching the displayed dialogue text.
    • Scottie/Bettie's Pikachu, Sygna Suit Thunderbolt Red's Pikachu, and Ash's Pikachu all use lines voiced by Ikue Otani, with each Pikachu having its own unique voice line.
    • Leaf's Eevee uses voice lines by Aoi Yūki.
  • In New Pokémon Snap, a handful of cutscenes and tutorials feature fully voiced lines by the characters, but short voice clips are used otherwise. Pikachu and Eevee use voice lines by Ikue Otani and Aoi Yūki, respectively, while most other Pokémon use generic grunt sounds to respond to certain actions, such as getting hit by a fluffruit.

Trivia

  • Giratina's cry uses a voice sample of people screaming.


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