Ikue Otani

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Ikue Ohtani

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 2006. The voice credit for Pikachu did not change during this period, however, Manene was played by Tomoe Hanba (半場友恵) from AG161 to ?.

Pokémon

Ohtani's most famous role on Pokémon is that of Ash's Pikachu. She has also provided a handful of minor voices.

Voices on Pokémon

• Ash's Pikachu
• James's Manene
• Misty's Corsola
• Misty's Starmie
• Misty's Goldeen
• Drew's Roselia

Famous non-Pokémon roles

• Vivi Ornitier (Kingdom Hearts)
• Tony Tony Chopper (One Piece)
• Merle (Vision of Escaflowne)
• Yukina Shiratori (Martian Successor Nadesico)
• Sora Hasegawa (Oh My Goddess!)
• Gash Bell (Konjiki no Gash Bell!!)
• Dot Warner (Japanese dub of Animaniacs)
• Rita (Ashita no Nadja)
• Seelnay (Crest of the Stars)
• Ayane Isuzu (Gatekeepers 21)
• Himeko Nonohara (Hime-chan's Ribbon)