Unique Voice Of ‘Pokemon’s Ash, Veronica Taylor, ‘Hit Onerous’ By Exit Information
Ash Ketchum’s 25-year arc in “Pokemon” is coming to an finish … and whereas it looks like a shock, perhaps it is one thing all of us ought to’ve seen coming — no less than in keeping with Veronica Taylor, who initially supplied the voice for the titular coach.
Veronica tells TMZ … she was hit fairly onerous by the latest information that the favored anime was leaving Ash and Pikachu behind, however after the character was lastly named prime coach on this planet on the present, the exit kinda tracks.
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She says an ending for Ash appeared so distant, however factors out how “Pokemon” has taught us so many classes, one in every of which is letting go … and a departure like this could be one other nice instance of that.
For these unaware, Taylor voiced Ash for the primary 8 seasons of the present … and it was introduced this month that the brand new season will introduce 2 new essential characters — however not earlier than 11 particular episodes in 2023 to wrap up Ash and Pikachu’s journey.
Taylor thinks a cameo sooner or later is feasible, although … and hopes longtime followers shall be simply as connected to this new technology.
It’s been a unprecedented privilege to have been the English voice of Ash Ketchum for what shall be 17 years. It doesn’t matter what lies past his remaining chapter, he’ll reside perpetually within the hearts of many generations to come back. I am going to hold him current for all of us in each manner I can. pic.twitter.com/UZxPO4xD6E
— Sarah Natochenny (@sarahnatochenny) December 16, 2022
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BTW — Sarah Natochenny, who’s the present voice of Ash, wrote about her character’s exit … saying she’ll “hold him current for all of us in each manner I can. “
