Ikue Otani
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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.
Biography
Ohtani was born August 18, 1965 in Tokyo. She currently works for マウスプロモーション Mausu Promotion.
For health reasons, she took leave from her work from January to May 2006. The voice credit for Pikachu did not change during this period; however, Mime Jr. was played by Tomoe Hanba (半場友恵) from AG161 to AG175; other characters have also been voiced by other actors.
Pokémon roles
Ohtani's most famous role on Pokémon is that of Ash's Pikachu. She has also provided a handful of minor voices.
Humans
- Suzie
- One of Gary's cheerleaders
- Crystal
- Isamu Akai (AG086)
- Annie
- Zachary Evans
- Tommy
- Charity
- Sue
- Female Team Galactic Grunt (DP036; DP060)
- Whitney's Gym assistant
- Ghost girl
- Keiko
- Various guest characters
Pokémon
Major
- Ash's Pikachu
- James's Mime Jr.
- Misty's Corsola
- Misty's Starmie
- Misty's Goldeen
- Drew's Roselia
- Zoey's Glameow
- Harley's Banette
Minor
- Max's Ralts
- Squirtle (Squirtle Squad)
- Barry's Roserade
- Sumomo's Vaporeon
- Juan's Azurill
- Sentret
- Bellossom
- Wobbuffet
- Shuckle
- Oddish
- Swinub
- Breloom
- Nuzleaf
- Dugtrio
- Hitmontop
- Clamperl
- Mudkip
- Flaffy (Hannah)
- Meganium
- Vileplume
- Wooper
- Horsea
- Chikorita
- Mismagius
- Misdreavus
- Kirlia
- Roselia
- Marill
Voices on Games
She has voiced Pikachu in some games, including:
- Pokémon Yellow
- Pokémon Stadium
- Pokémon Stadium 2
- Super Smash Bros.
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Famous non-Pokémon roles
In Anime and Video Games
- Vivi Ornitier (Kingdom Hearts II)
- Tony Tony Chopper (One Piece)
- Merle (Vision of Escaflowne)
- Yukina Shiratori (Martian Successor Nadesico)
- Sailor Tin Nyanko (Sailor Stars)
- Sora Hasegawa (Oh My Goddess!)
- Konohamaru (Naruto)
- Gash Bell (Konjiki no Gash Bell!!)
- Rita (Ashita no Nadja)
- Sayaka in (Tournament of the Gods)
- Seelnay (Crest of the Stars)
- Ayane Isuzu (Gatekeepers 21)
- Himeko Nonohara (Hime-chan's Ribbon)
- Hana-Chan in (Ojamajo Doremi)
- Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya (Detective Conan)
In Japanese Dubbing of English Language Programs in Japan
- Dot Warner (Animaniacs)
- Stephanie Tanner (Full House)
- Jazz Fenton, Kitty and Tiffany Snow (Danny Phantom)
- Pucca (Pucca)
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