Ikue Otani is a Japanese voice actress and singer, most famous for providing the voice of Pikachu in Pokémon. She took pregnancy leave from her work from January to May 2006, but her voice credit for Pikachu did not change, as her voice has been recorded many times.
Ash Ketchum is a young boy from Pallet Town, whose dream is to become a Pokémon Master, just like his hero, Red. He and his new partner Pikachu will explore the regions in the world, meet many Pokémon and face many dangers that awaits them.
