Marina Inoue is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She was signed onto Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex division until 2007. As for her voice acting career, she is employed by Aoni Production (previously with Sigma Seven).
Inoue made her debut as a voice actress and singer after she was chosen out of 2,000 people from the "Gonna be a star" auditions (hosted by Sony Music Entertainment Japan) for the title role in the OVA Le Portrait de Petit Cossette.
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.