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Voice actor Sarah Natochenny says goodbye to her most beloved role: Ash Ketchum

Sarah Natochenny is the English voice actor behind Ash Ketchum, the beloved lead character on the long-running anime show Pokémon. After 25 years and over 1,200 episodes, Ash and Pikachu’s story will come to an end this year. Sarah stops by Commotion to look back on Ash and Pikachu’s cultural impact over the years and reflect on the legacy they leave behind.

After 25 years, Ash and Pikachu’s storyline on the long-running anime Pokémon will end this year

Amelia Eqbal · CBC Arts ·
Voice actor Sarah Natochenny
Voice actor Sarah Natochenny (Submitted by Sarah Natochenny)
7:36Voice actor Sarah Natochenny says goodbye to Ash Ketchum

Over the last 25 years, audiences around the world have been inspired to be the very best, that no one ever was, by one particularly plucky 10-year-old: Ash Ketchum, from the anime Pokémon.

Along with his pal Pikachu, Ash travelled far and wide in relentless pursuit of his goal to become a Pokémon Master. Over 1,200 episodes later, that dream has finally become a reality — which means, it's at long last time for Ash and Pikachu to say goodbye.

Sarah Natochenny has been the English voice actor behind Ash Ketchum for the last 17 years. She drops by Commotion to look back on Ash and Pikachu's cultural impact over the years, and reflect on the legacy they leave behind.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amelia Eqbal

Amelia Eqbal is a digital associate producer, writer and photographer for Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Q with Tom Power. Passionate about theatre, desserts, and all things pop culture, she can be found on Twitter @ameliaeqbal.

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