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'''Muramasa''' (Japanese: '''ムラマサ''' ''Muramasa'') is a [[character of the day]] from the [[Pokémon anime]] who appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.
'''Muramasa''' (Japanese: '''ムラマサ''' ''Muramasa'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.


Muramasa is the leader of a Pokémon Dojo. He taught his students skills that they would need to win a battle. It was mentioned that Muramasa was a skilled battler when he was young and had won many battles with his {{p|Scizor}}, Masamune.  
In the past, Muramasa was an elite [[Pokémon Trainer]], but became tired of winning and decided to open up an elite Pokémon Training School, located between [[Cherrygrove City]] and [[Azalea Town]]. His skills and experience attracts students from around the world.


However, one of his students, [[Shingo]], believed that he could predict the outcome of any battle with the help of his laptop. Hoping {{Ash}} would prove him wrong, Muramasa had both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s battle. Using his {{AP|Heracross}}, Ash was able to defeat Shingo's Scizor.
However, [[Shingo]], his son and one of his top students, believed that he could predict the outcome of any {{pkmn|battle}} with the help of his laptop. Muramasa stalked the nearby forest in search of a viable opponent for Shingo, and after seeing {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, he invited them to his school. His hunch was correct, as Ash and {{AP|Heracross}} eventually battled Shingo and defeated his {{p|Scizor}}. After thanking Ash for a great battle, Shingo decided to train harder underneath Muramasa.
 
After thanking Ash for a great battle, Shingo decided to train harder underneath his teacher, Muramasa.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
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|img=Muramasa Masamune.png
|img=Muramasa Masamune.png
|epnum=EP140
|epnum=EP140
|epname=Wired For Battle!
|epname=Wired for Battle!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc='''Masamune''' (Japanese: '''マサムネ''' ''Masamune'') is Muramasa's {{p|Scizor}}. It first appeared stalking {{TRT}} and {{Ash}}. Muramasa later explained that they were training. It was then seen with its owner, showing Ash and {{ashfr}} around his fighting dojo. It then appeared training outside. When Team Rocket stole [[Shingo]]'s laptop, it appeared just in time, before Shingo's Scizor took over. It appeared for a final time with its owner, watching Ash and Shingo battle.
|desc='''Masamune''' (Japanese: '''マサムネ''' ''Masamune'') is Muramasa's {{p|Scizor}}. It is a renowned battler, and earned the [[nickname]] "The Crimson Streak" because of its incredible speed and strength. Masamune's legacy is still respected by Muramasa's students, and it continues to train hard at the fighting dojo.
 
It first appeared stalking {{TRT}} and {{Ash}}, which Muramasa later explained was part of their training. It was then seen with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, showing Ash and {{ashfr}} around the fighting dojo. Later, it stopped Team Rocket from stealing [[Shingo]]'s laptop, just before Shingo's Scizor took over. It appeared for a final time alongside Muramasa, watching Ash and Shingo battle.


None of Masamune's moves are known.}}
None of Masamune's moves are known.}}
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==Voice actors==
==Voice actors==
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{{vatable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja=大友龍三郎 ''Ryūzaburō Ōtomo''
|ja=大友龍三郎 ''[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]]''
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|ar=إسماعيل نعنوع ''Ismail Nanoua''
|he=גיורא קנת ''Giora Kenneth''
|he=גיורא קנת ''Giora Kenneth''
|it=Gianfranco Gamba (Mediaset dub)<br>Stefano Albertini ({{TPCi}} dub)
|es_eu=Juan Lombardero
|es_eu=Juan Lombardero
|es_la=Gabriel Chávez
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|pt_br=Fábio Tomasini
|pt_br=Fábio Tomasini
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of the anime, Muramasa is not only the teacher of Shingo but his father as well.
* In the English dub of the anime, Muramasa is only stated to be Shingo's teacher rather than his father.
* Muramasa is the name of a famous Japanese swordsmith, {{wp|Muramasa|Muramasa Sengo}}. His Scizor's nickname, {{wp|Masamune}}, is also the name of a famous—if not the greatest—Japanese swordsmith.
* Muramasa is the name of a famous Japanese swordsmith, {{wp|Muramasa|Muramasa Sengo}}. His Scizor's nickname, {{wp|Masamune}}, is also the name of a famous—if not the greatest—Japanese swordsmith.
* Masamune shares its name with [[Morrison]] in Japanese.
* Masamune shares its name with [[Morrison]] in Japanese.
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Latest revision as of 00:23, 1 September 2024

Muramasa

Muramasa (Japanese: ムラマサ Muramasa) is a character of the day who appeared in Wired for Battle!.

In the past, Muramasa was an elite Pokémon Trainer, but became tired of winning and decided to open up an elite Pokémon Training School, located between Cherrygrove City and Azalea Town. His skills and experience attracts students from around the world.

However, Shingo, his son and one of his top students, believed that he could predict the outcome of any battle with the help of his laptop. Muramasa stalked the nearby forest in search of a viable opponent for Shingo, and after seeing Ash and Pikachu, he invited them to his school. His hunch was correct, as Ash and Heracross eventually battled Shingo and defeated his Scizor. After thanking Ash for a great battle, Shingo decided to train harder underneath Muramasa.

Pokémon

This listing is of Muramasa's known Pokémon in the anime:

Masamune
Masamune
Debut Wired for Battle!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Eric Stuart

Masamune (Japanese: マサムネ Masamune) is Muramasa's Scizor. It is a renowned battler, and earned the nickname "The Crimson Streak" because of its incredible speed and strength. Masamune's legacy is still respected by Muramasa's students, and it continues to train hard at the fighting dojo.

It first appeared stalking Team Rocket and Ash, which Muramasa later explained was part of their training. It was then seen with its Trainer, showing Ash and his friends around the fighting dojo. Later, it stopped Team Rocket from stealing Shingo's laptop, just before Shingo's Scizor took over. It appeared for a final time alongside Muramasa, watching Ash and Shingo battle.

None of Masamune's moves are known.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 大友龍三郎 Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
English Scottie Ray
Arabic إسماعيل نعنوع Ismail Nanoua
Finnish Pasi Ruohonen
Hebrew גיורא קנת Giora Kenneth
Italian Gianfranco Gamba (Mediaset dub)
Stefano Albertini (TPCi dub)
Polish Piotr Siejka
Brazilian Portuguese Fábio Tomasini
Spanish Latin America Gabriel Chávez
Spain Juan Lombardero


Trivia

  • In the English dub of the anime, Muramasa is only stated to be Shingo's teacher rather than his father.
  • Muramasa is the name of a famous Japanese swordsmith, Muramasa Sengo. His Scizor's nickname, Masamune, is also the name of a famous—if not the greatest—Japanese swordsmith.
  • Masamune shares its name with Morrison in Japanese.


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