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'''Ikue Ohtani''' (Japanese: '''大谷育江''' ''Ikue Ōtani'', also seen as ''Ikue Otani'') is a voice actress who provides the voice of [[Ash's Pikachu]].
'''Ikue Otani''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|大谷育江|おおたに いくえ}}''' ''Ōtani Ikue''; also credited as ''Ikue Ōtani'', ''Ikue Ootani'', and ''Ikue Ohtani'') is a Japanese voice actress for the [[Pokémon games]] and [[Pokémon anime|anime]].


=Biography=
==Biography==
Ohtani was born August 18, 1965 in Tokyo. She currently works for マウスプロモーション ''[[wp:Mausu Promotion|Mausu Promotion]]''.
Otani was born on August 18, 1965 in {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}, but grew up in the {{wp|Niigata Prefecture}}. She became a voice actress as an adult and eventually joined the Pokémon anime, where she voiced characters such as [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Captain Pikachu]], as well as many {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[character of the day|characters of the day]]. Otani's voice could also be heard in Pokémon video games as early as ''[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]'', which was shown at [[Nintendo Space World]] '97<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUyNN29MIbk&t=354s Nintendo Spaceworld 1997 N64 Showreel]</ref> the year before its official release.


For health reasons, she took leave from her work from January 2006. The role of Pikachu was filled by (actor as yet unknown) during this period.
Otani is currently affiliated with {{wp|Mausu Promotion}}. For health reasons, she took leave from her work from January to May 2006. Voice clips from previous episodes were reused for Pikachu, while {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} was voiced by [[Tomoe Hanba]] (半場友恵) from [[AG161]] to [[AG175]].


=Pokémon=
==Pokémon roles==
Ohtani's most famous role on Pokémon is that of [[Ash's Pikachu]]. She has also provided a handful of minor voices.
===Anime===
==Voices on Pokémon==
====Humans====
=====Major=====
[[File:XY078 Lookalikes.png|thumb|250px|Ikue Otani's lookalike in [[XY078]]]]
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Coral]]
* {{brocksib|Suzie}} ([[EP005]], [[AG177]])
* One of [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
 
=====Minor=====
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Female Team Galactic Grunt}} ([[DP036]], [[DP060]])
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} ([[AG086]])
* {{OBP|Yumi|EP052}}
* [[Professor Ivy's assistants|Charity]]
* [[Keiko]]
* {{OBP|Annie|EP173}}
* [[Zachary Evans]]
* [[Rita and Sue|Sue]]
* {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}}
* [[Ghost girl]]
* {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}}
* [[Whitney]]'s Gym assistant
* Various guest characters
 
====Pokémon====
=====Major=====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[James's Manene]]
** [[Ash's Pikachu|Pichu]] ([[JN001]], [[JN090]])
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Misty's Goldeen]]
* [[Misty's Corsola]]
* [[Misty's Corsola]]
* [[Misty's Starmie]]
* [[James's Mime Jr.]] ([[AG147]]-[[AG158]], [[AG176]]-present)
* [[Misty's Goldeen]]
* [[Drew's Roselia]]
* [[Drew]]'s {{p|Roselia}}
* {{DL|Harley|Banette|Harley's Banette}}
=Famous non-Pokémon roles=
* [[Zoey's Glameow]]
* [[wp:Vivi_Ornitier|Vivi Ornitier]] ([[wp:Kingdom Hearts|Kingdom Hearts]])
* {{p|Mesprit}} ([[Lake guardians (anime)#Mesprit|anime]])
* [[wp:Tony Tony Chopper|Tony Tony Chopper]] ([[wp:One Piece|One Piece]])
* [[Captain Pikachu]]
* Merle ([[wp:Vision of Escaflowne|Vision of Escaflowne]])
 
* Yukina Shiratori ([[wp:Martian Successor Nadesico|Martian Successor Nadesico]])
=====Minor=====
* Sora Hasegawa ([[wp:Oh My Goddess!|Oh My Goddess!]])
* [[Ash's Raticate]]
* Gash Bell ([[wp:Zatch Bell!|Konjiki no Gash Bell!!]])
* {{DL|Max|Befriended|Max's Ralts}}
* [[wp:Dot Warner|Dot Warner]] (Japanese dub of [[wp:Animaniacs|Animaniacs]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Squirtle Squad]])
* Rita ([[wp:Ashita no Nadja|Ashita no Nadja]])
* {{DL|Barry (anime)|Roserade|Barry's Roserade}}
* Seelnay ([[wp:Crest of the Stars|Crest of the Stars]])
* [[Kimono Girl|Sumomo]]'s {{p|Vaporeon}}
* Ayane Isuzu ([[wp:Gatekeepers 21|Gatekeepers 21]])
* {{DL|Juan|Azurill|Juan's Azurill}}
* Himeko Nonohara ([[wp:Hime-chan's Ribbon|Hime-chan's Ribbon]])
* {{DL|Nando|Lopunny|Nando's Lopunny}}
* {{DL|Sullivan|Hannah|Sullivan's Flaaffy}} (Hannah)
* {{DL|Mirror Ash|Pikachu|Mirror Pikachu}}
* {{DL|Alternate World Ash|Pikachu|Alternate World Ash's Pikachu}}
* {{DL|Lisia|Ali|Lisia's Ali}}
* {{DL|Grusha|Altaria|Grusha's Altaria}}
* {{p|Togepi}} ([[DP142]])
* {{p|Frillish}} ([[BW069]])
* {{p|Litwick}} ([[BW069]])
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}
* {{p|Clamperl}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Meganium}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Mismagius}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Kirlia}}
* {{p|Roselia}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Glameow}}
 
====Other====
=====[[Pokémon Live!]]=====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
 
====Musical appearances====
* [[Peace Smile!]]*
* [[Pikachu's Song]]*
* [[Alola!!]]*
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Pikachu.
 
===Other animation===
====[[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Concierge]]====
* [[Nao]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}
 
===Video games===
===={{game|Yellow}}====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]]
 
====[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Super Smash Bros.]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
 
====[[Pokémon Snap]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Pinball]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Stadium]]====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]] from Pokémon Yellow
 
===={{g|Puzzle League}}====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
 
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]] from Pokémon Yellow
 
====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
 
====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
 
===={{g|Channel}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Dash]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
 
====[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}}
 
====[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}}
 
====[[Pokémon X and Y]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
 
====[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
 
===={{g|Rumble World}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Dancing? Pokémon Band]]====
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
 
====[[Pokkén Tournament]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]]
 
===={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]]
 
====[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
* {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{sbw|Tiki}}
* {{sbw|Morgana}}
 
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[New Pokémon Snap]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Unite]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Pokémon Sleep]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
====[[Detective Pikachu Returns]]====
* {{p|Pikachu}}
 
==Other non-Pokémon roles==
===In anime and video games===
* {{khw|Vivi|Vivi Ornitier}} ({{khw|Kingdom Hearts II}})
* Bon Bonne ({{wp|Mega Man Legends}})
* {{wp|Tony Tony Chopper}}, young {{wp|Sanji}}, Enishida, and Chocolat ({{wp|One Piece}})
* Merle ({{wp|Vision of Escaflowne}})
* Yukina Shiratori ({{wp|Martian Successor Nadesico}})
* Sailor Tin Nyanko ({{wp|List of Sailor Stars episodes|Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars}})
* Sora Hasegawa ({{wp|Oh My Goddess!}})
* Fon Master Ion, Sync the Tempest, Florian ({{wp|Tales of the Abyss}})
* Konohamaru Sarutobi ({{wp|Naruto}})
* Zatch Bell ({{wp|Zatch Bell!}})
* Rita ({{wp|Ashita no Nadja}})
* Sayaka ({{wp|Tournament of the Gods}})
* Seelnay ({{wp|Crest of the Stars}})
* Ayane Isuzu ({{wp|Gatekeepers 21}})
* Candy ({{wp|Smile PreCure!}})
* Himeko Nonohara and Erika ({{wp|Hime-chan's Ribbon}})
* Hana-Chan and Majo Monroe ({{wp|Ojamajo Doremi}} / Magical DoReMi)
* {{wp|Mitch Tennison|Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya}} ({{wp|Case Closed|Detective Conan}})
* Mannish Boy, Death Thirteen ({{wp|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders}})
* The Green Baby ({{wp|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean}})
* {{few|Tiki}} (adult) ({{few|Fire Emblem Awakening}}, {{few|Fire Emblem Heroes}})
* {{sbw|Morgana}} ({{wp|Persona 5}})
* Sachiko Shinozaki ({{wp|Corpse Party|Corpse Party series}})
 
===In dubbed productions of English shows===
* {{wp|Dot Warner}} ({{wp|Animaniacs}})
* {{wp|Stephanie Tanner}} ({{wp|Full House}})
* {{DL|wp:List of characters in Pucca|Pucca}} ({{wp|Pucca (TV series)|Pucca}})
* Chomper ({{wp|The Land Before Time (series)|The Land Before Time}})
* Apple Bloom ({{wp|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic}})
* Oona ({{wp|Puffin Rock}})
 
==In-game appearances==
===Generation II and IV===
In the Japanese versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Picnicker}} named Ikue can be battled on {{rt|35|Johto}}, her sole Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English versions, her name was changed to "Brooke".
 
====Pokémon====
{|
|-
| {{Party/Single
|color={{gold color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|sprite=Spr GS Picnicker.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}320
|class=Picnicker
|name=Brooke
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 35
|locationname=Route 35
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |
{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=16
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
| {{Party/Single
|color={{heartgold color}}
|headcolor={{soulsilver color light}}
|bordercolor={{heartgold color dark}}
|sprite=Spr DP Picnicker.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}256
|class=Picnicker
|name=Brooke
|game=HGSS
|location=Johto Route 35
|locationname=Route 35
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |
{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=025 f
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=16
|gender=female
|ability=Static
|type1=Electric
|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
|}
 
===Generation VI===
{{incomplete|section|Confirm Moves and Abilities}}
In the Japanese versions of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} named Ikue can be found and battled inside [[Connecting Cave]], with one of her Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English version, she was renamed as "Mercy".
 
====Pokémon====
{{Party/Single
|color={{x color}}
|headcolor={{y color light}}
|bordercolor={{x color dark}}
|sprite=VSPokémon Breeder F.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}768
|class=Pokémon Breeder
|name=Mercy
|game=XY
|location=Connecting Cave
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=580
|pokemon=Ducklett
|level=12
|gender=female
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Unknown<!--
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Water Sport|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status
|move3=Defog|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical-->}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=12
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static<!--
|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Play Nice|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical-->}}
{{Party/Div|color={{x color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=667
|pokemon=Litleo
|level=12
|gender=female
|type1=Fire|type2=Normal
|ability=Unknown<!--
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Ember|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Work Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Headbutt|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical-->}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=043
|pokemon=Oddish
|level=12
|gender=female
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Chlorophyll<!--
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sweet Scent|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special-->}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Generation VII===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], a female Pokémon Breeder named Ikue can be found at [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], her only Pokémon being a Pikachu.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Sun color}}
|headcolor={{Moon color light}}
|bordercolor={{Sun color dark}}
|sprite=VSPokémon Breeder F SM.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{Pdollar}}360
|class=Pokémon Breeder
|name=Ikue
|game=SM
|location=Hau'oli Cemetery
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |
{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=9
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Play Nice|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the Pikachu [[Master Trainer]] is a {{tc|Lass}} named Ikue.
 
====Pokémon====
{{Party/Single
|color={{Let's Go Pikachu color}}
|headcolor={{Let's Go Eevee color light}}
|bordercolor={{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}
|sprite=VSLass Master PE.png{{!}}100px
|prize=none
|class=Lass
|name=Ikue
|game=LGPE
|location=Viridian Forest
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |
{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=Let's Go Pikachu
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=75
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|move1=Slam|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Substitute|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
* [https://mausu.net/talent/otani-ikue.html Ikue Otani's Mausu talent profile]
* [http://talent.yahoo.co.jp/pf/detail/pp11817 Ikue Otani's Yahoo! talent profile]
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 16 September 2024

Ikue Otani

Ikue Otani (Japanese: 大谷育江 Ōtani Ikue; also credited as Ikue Ōtani, Ikue Ootani, and Ikue Ohtani) is a Japanese voice actress for the Pokémon games and anime.

Biography

Otani was born on August 18, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan, but grew up in the Niigata Prefecture. She became a voice actress as an adult and eventually joined the Pokémon anime, where she voiced characters such as Ash's Pikachu and Captain Pikachu, as well as many Pokémon and characters of the day. Otani's voice could also be heard in Pokémon video games as early as Hey You, Pikachu!, which was shown at Nintendo Space World '97[1] the year before its official release.

Otani is currently affiliated with Mausu Promotion. For health reasons, she took leave from her work from January to May 2006. Voice clips from previous episodes were reused for Pikachu, while Mime Jr. was voiced by Tomoe Hanba (半場友恵) from AG161 to AG175.

Pokémon roles

Anime

Humans

Major
Ikue Otani's lookalike in XY078
Minor

Pokémon

Major
Minor

Other

Pokémon Live!

Musical appearances

* This song is credited in-character as Pikachu.

Other animation

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Concierge

Video games

Pokémon Yellow

Hey You, Pikachu!

Super Smash Bros.

Pokémon Snap

Pokémon Pinball

Pokémon Stadium

Pokémon Puzzle League

Pokémon Stadium 2

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!

Pokémon Channel

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

Pokémon Dash

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

Pokémon X and Y

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon Rumble World

Dancing? Pokémon Band

Pokkén Tournament

Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokkén Tournament DX

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Sword and Shield

New Pokémon Snap

Pokémon Unite

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokémon Sleep

Detective Pikachu Returns

Other non-Pokémon roles

In anime and video games

In dubbed productions of English shows

In-game appearances

Generation II and IV

In the Japanese versions of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a Picnicker named Ikue can be battled on Route 35, her sole Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English versions, her name was changed to "Brooke".

Pokémon





Generation VI

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Reason: Confirm Moves and Abilities

In the Japanese versions of Pokémon X and Y, a Pokémon Breeder named Ikue can be found and battled inside Connecting Cave, with one of her Pokémon being a Pikachu. In the English version, she was renamed as "Mercy".

Pokémon



Generation VII

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a female Pokémon Breeder named Ikue can be found at Hau'oli Cemetery, her only Pokémon being a Pikachu.

Pokémon



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Pikachu Master Trainer is a Lass named Ikue.

Pokémon



References

External links


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