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Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of Ash Ketchum with sound clips and images.
Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the Pokemon anime series. His goal is to be the world's greatest Pokemon Master. His hometown is Pallet Town and his very first Pokemon was Pikachu.
Ash has traveled through many regions capturing new Pokemon and battling Gym Leaders to qualify for that region's Pokemon League competition. Ash also seems to have a close connection with various legendary Pokemon such as Ho-Oh; who he has seen multiple times throughout the series.
In the English dub version of the Pokemon anime series by 4Kids Entertainment Ash Ketchum was originally voiced by Veronica Taylor.
Veronica Taylor would voice Ash for 8 seasons of the Pokemon anime and 8 anime films.
In 2006 4Kids Entertainment lost the license for the Pokemon anime to Pokemon USA. Pokemon USA then made the controversial move of recasting all the 4Kids voice actors.
The 10th anniversary special Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon was a testing ground for the new voices. In this special Ash Ketchum was voiced by Kayzie Rogers under the pseudonym of Jaime Peacock.
Fans criticized the voice (among other things) so Pokemon USA then hired Sarah Natochenny to voice Ash Ketchum for the anime series and all future Pokemon films. Pokemon USA would later re-dub the Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon special with Sarah Natochenny as Ash.
Ash has traveled through many regions capturing new Pokemon and battling Gym Leaders to qualify for that region's Pokemon League competition. Ash also seems to have a close connection with various legendary Pokemon such as Ho-Oh; who he has seen multiple times throughout the series.
In the English dub version of the Pokemon anime series by 4Kids Entertainment Ash Ketchum was originally voiced by Veronica Taylor.
Veronica Taylor would voice Ash for 8 seasons of the Pokemon anime and 8 anime films.
In 2006 4Kids Entertainment lost the license for the Pokemon anime to Pokemon USA. Pokemon USA then made the controversial move of recasting all the 4Kids voice actors.
The 10th anniversary special Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon was a testing ground for the new voices. In this special Ash Ketchum was voiced by Kayzie Rogers under the pseudonym of Jaime Peacock.
Fans criticized the voice (among other things) so Pokemon USA then hired Sarah Natochenny to voice Ash Ketchum for the anime series and all future Pokemon films. Pokemon USA would later re-dub the Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon special with Sarah Natochenny as Ash.
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wiley207 said at 10:40 PM on Mon May 20 2013
I remember Veronica Taylor's Ash was pretty different in the early episodes, almost like a real boy. It did get a bit girlish over the years, but she was still the best Ash voice.
Sarah Natochenny isn't TOO bad; she makes Ash sound like a boy, and realistically thinking, Ash would probably be 12 or 13 years old by now in the anime's continuity, and the voice sounds like the kind you'd hear from a boy that age.
Kayzie Roger's Ash sounds too much like Ritchie...
ReplySarah Natochenny isn't TOO bad; she makes Ash sound like a boy, and realistically thinking, Ash would probably be 12 or 13 years old by now in the anime's continuity, and the voice sounds like the kind you'd hear from a boy that age.
Kayzie Roger's Ash sounds too much like Ritchie...
El Diabeetus said at 1:47 AM on Wed Mar 13 2013
Veronica Taylor: Ended up being the best English voice for Ash. But, he sounded awkward at times, especially in the beginning. People get pissed that the TPCI cast sounds bad. But, when 4Kids just started with Pokémon they sounded really bad too. But, in the end. She did an amazing job.
Sarah Natochenny: She's become better at the role, and has become believe in it for the most part. But, even now no matter what character she voices (I noticed it with Skyla too), she can't laugh. It ruins an otherwise acceptable performance. Sound wise, she is closer to the Japanese voice than Veronica or Kayzie. But, yeah.
Kayzie: I know Kayzie only voiced him once, but it didn't feel like a voice I could see/hear from Ash.
ReplySarah Natochenny: She's become better at the role, and has become believe in it for the most part. But, even now no matter what character she voices (I noticed it with Skyla too), she can't laugh. It ruins an otherwise acceptable performance. Sound wise, she is closer to the Japanese voice than Veronica or Kayzie. But, yeah.
Kayzie: I know Kayzie only voiced him once, but it didn't feel like a voice I could see/hear from Ash.
coolgeek176 said at 6:48 PM on Sun Mar 10 2013
I'm going with Veronica Taylor. I like Sara Natochenny too.
ReplyNewAdventure said at 1:31 AM on Wed Dec 26 2012
Ah, Ash Ketchum. The protagonist and lead character of my favorite anime, Pokemon.
Veronica Taylor is the best voice actor for the English dub to portray Ash Ketchum. In her run, she managed to make this boy lovable, genuine, and really unique- she captured all of his emotions superbly and what can I say but she was great and I loved her performance.
My favorite voice was the one she used from late Kanto until the end of her tenure in mid-Battle Frontier. I really just liked the lighter pitch she brought to Ash and it just fit very well for the character, IMO, of course.
Sarah Natochenny has improved substantially since her beginnings as Ash; however, I do not like the deeper tonality she brings to him and her delivery is quite awkward at times. Still, she is relatively good these days for the most part.
As for Kayzie Rogers, she was alright as well but she sounded too forced and the voice was just awkward to hear she used in Mastermind. However, I think she would have been the better Ash for TPCi's dub had they retained her up until now.
Overall:
1- V. Taylor
2- S. Natochenny
3- K. Rogers
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Veronica Taylor is the best voice actor for the English dub to portray Ash Ketchum. In her run, she managed to make this boy lovable, genuine, and really unique- she captured all of his emotions superbly and what can I say but she was great and I loved her performance.
My favorite voice was the one she used from late Kanto until the end of her tenure in mid-Battle Frontier. I really just liked the lighter pitch she brought to Ash and it just fit very well for the character, IMO, of course.
Sarah Natochenny has improved substantially since her beginnings as Ash; however, I do not like the deeper tonality she brings to him and her delivery is quite awkward at times. Still, she is relatively good these days for the most part.
As for Kayzie Rogers, she was alright as well but she sounded too forced and the voice was just awkward to hear she used in Mastermind. However, I think she would have been the better Ash for TPCi's dub had they retained her up until now.
Overall:
1- V. Taylor
2- S. Natochenny
3- K. Rogers
IAMTHEVASTUNIVERSE said at 10:18 AM on Mon Dec 3 2012
My favorite variation of Ash would be Veronica Taylor's original boy voice which she kept for the character until about the 15th episode of the series then of course by Pokemon the first movie the voice had changed into a less smooth and more raspy boy voice which isn't bad any means its the variation of the character that a majority of us remember quite well but I feel that Veronica's original boy voice for Ash was hands down the best it was smooth and had little to no rasp to it. Now granted at the end of Veronica's run as Ash her voice once again changed into a more developed boy voice that was more smooth but still contained a bit of the rasp but was a huge improved over her second ash voice.
Sarah Natochenny and Kayzie Rogers are tolerable but they aren't in Veronica's league.
ReplySarah Natochenny and Kayzie Rogers are tolerable but they aren't in Veronica's league.
Dra12as said at 11:58 PM on Tue Nov 20 2012
Ash Ketchum/Satoshi, 10 years old, setting off from Pallet/Masara Town. Sayonara bye-bye! :)
Here's what I think after viewing all three versions (4Kids English, TPCi English, Original Japanese Version):
1) Veronica Taylor- Excellent. I can't describe what I love about this performance. It's hard to put it into words. It sounds the most like, well, a 10 year old boy of any of the voices I've heard. It may be squeaky at times, but that's part of its charm to me. She's the best to me: it's a timeless performance and it speaks for itself.
2) Rica Matsumoto- Same as Taylor: strikes all the right chords of Satoshi, but it's a bit...deep... for my tastes, particularly when she yells. Sometimes Japanese voices aren't the ideal for me (as much as I respect them being the original take intended for the characters and such, as well as how unpopular an opinion this may be).
3) Sarah Natochenny- She's good at Ash nowadays. Even very good at some points (I really liked her work as Young Ash in "Strategy Begins at Home!"). I like to think of Sarah's work as a mix between Veronica's and Rica's. Still, the laugh she gives him, and the yelling really doesn't sit well with me. It's fake-sounding at times: inconsistency is the issue with the performance. Still good, regardless.
4) Kayzie Rogers- It's an average performance. It has the right pitch I adore about Mrs. Taylor's work, but it's too forced and sounds a bit...nerdy. Agreeably, she had only one chance in the role, and I do think she would have become great had Pokemon International stuck with her.
ReplyHere's what I think after viewing all three versions (4Kids English, TPCi English, Original Japanese Version):
1) Veronica Taylor- Excellent. I can't describe what I love about this performance. It's hard to put it into words. It sounds the most like, well, a 10 year old boy of any of the voices I've heard. It may be squeaky at times, but that's part of its charm to me. She's the best to me: it's a timeless performance and it speaks for itself.
2) Rica Matsumoto- Same as Taylor: strikes all the right chords of Satoshi, but it's a bit...deep... for my tastes, particularly when she yells. Sometimes Japanese voices aren't the ideal for me (as much as I respect them being the original take intended for the characters and such, as well as how unpopular an opinion this may be).
3) Sarah Natochenny- She's good at Ash nowadays. Even very good at some points (I really liked her work as Young Ash in "Strategy Begins at Home!"). I like to think of Sarah's work as a mix between Veronica's and Rica's. Still, the laugh she gives him, and the yelling really doesn't sit well with me. It's fake-sounding at times: inconsistency is the issue with the performance. Still good, regardless.
4) Kayzie Rogers- It's an average performance. It has the right pitch I adore about Mrs. Taylor's work, but it's too forced and sounds a bit...nerdy. Agreeably, she had only one chance in the role, and I do think she would have become great had Pokemon International stuck with her.
Edork42 said at 12:50 AM on Sun Nov 11 2012
Veronica - To me she always came off more like a raspy voiced fourteen year old girl than a 10 year old boy. However, she was hilarious in the role and the original star. I hope someday her and the other actors return.
Sarah - She has gotten noticeably better from where she started, but she's still no Veronica. On a side note, why do people keep bringing up the fact that she's a model? Cameron Diaz is awesome as Fiona, Megan Fahlenbock always delivers on TDI, and Kate Higgins...well idk if she's ever modeled before but she's really REALLY hot! My point is models can voice act and being prejudice towards them is stupid and unfair.
Kayzie - Sounds a little too old and forced in places.
ReplySarah - She has gotten noticeably better from where she started, but she's still no Veronica. On a side note, why do people keep bringing up the fact that she's a model? Cameron Diaz is awesome as Fiona, Megan Fahlenbock always delivers on TDI, and Kate Higgins...well idk if she's ever modeled before but she's really REALLY hot! My point is models can voice act and being prejudice towards them is stupid and unfair.
Kayzie - Sounds a little too old and forced in places.
Revolution9 said at 9:42 PM on Wed Oct 17 2012
I think Veronica Taylor still has some Ash left in her and she's willing to come back even if the comapny makes a whole new show. She left Pokemon because the company who bought the rights to the anime went behind her back without a second thought and not even letting her know along with the others. Any1 who reads this is welcome to join the PK Revolution on Facebook.
Replypokefan7 said at 2:58 AM on Thu Aug 23 2012
Veronica Taylor. She is the one and only Ash ketchum in my opinion. Her voice and acting was amazing, and fit him perfectly. I personally think Kayzie Rogers would have done a better job than Sarah, Acting-wise. She already had more emotion and enthusiasm than Sarah in the mastermind special and Sarah was almost emotionless in battle frontier.
ReplyNikky said at 9:16 PM on Wed Aug 22 2012
Veronica Taylor without a doubt! I struggle to sit through Sarah's voicing.
Replywhytmango said at 9:08 AM on Wed Aug 1 2012
Veronica Taylor. Oh, yes. Nobody could do a better job. Kayzie Rogers would have done a much better job than Sarah Natochenny, though. Sounds better than her, by far.
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Fulgore2005 said at 5:21 PM on Sun Jul 29 2012
Veronica Taylor's Ash is epic and incredibly awesome on all levels. She's just too excellent as Ash!
ReplyHienFan said at 11:52 PM on Sun Jul 22 2012
Pokemon how I love you for season 1 and 2 alone. Now then for out hero Ash
1 Veronica Taylor-Her voice is so goood I can say that. Cept for for her first few eps in season 1, she sounds awkward
2 Rika/Rica Matsumoto-I have some of the Japanese episodes of season 1 I like her voice a lot but she sometimes doesn't sound too good(yelling)
3 Sarah Natochenny-To be honest I didn't mind her voice at all. I like it
4 Kayzie Roger-She sounds... more like Max than Ash
Reply1 Veronica Taylor-Her voice is so goood I can say that. Cept for for her first few eps in season 1, she sounds awkward
2 Rika/Rica Matsumoto-I have some of the Japanese episodes of season 1 I like her voice a lot but she sometimes doesn't sound too good(yelling)
3 Sarah Natochenny-To be honest I didn't mind her voice at all. I like it
4 Kayzie Roger-She sounds... more like Max than Ash
sydsnap said at 5:19 PM on Thu Jul 19 2012
No one can ever come close to as good as Veronica did it. For God sakes, comparing any new Ash Ketchum voice actor to her is just an insult
ReplyAnimefan98 said at 1:05 AM on Sun Jul 8 2012
Sarah does NOT fit Ash, she's a FASHION MODEL for god sake!
Kayzie wasn't too bad, but a little too deep.
Now, Veronica, she will always be the real Ash! Her Ash actually sounds like a kid! Sarah's just doesn't blend in.
ReplyKayzie wasn't too bad, but a little too deep.
Now, Veronica, she will always be the real Ash! Her Ash actually sounds like a kid! Sarah's just doesn't blend in.
MatthewC17 said at 2:30 PM on Sat Jul 7 2012
This is my personal ranking for Ash
1. Veronica Taylor - I love her performance, I loved her emotional performance when Ash leaves Charizard, Also she brought the character to life and made him what he is today.
2. Sarah Natochenny - She sounds extremely forced and grating but she knew it would be hard to continue on the the character. Also she's trying to sound more like Ash
3. Kayzie Rogers - As much as I love her Baroness voice from GI Joe I have to say this is by far the most forced performance she has done. It sounds incredibly nasally and nerdy and just like her Koby voice from One Piece
Reply1. Veronica Taylor - I love her performance, I loved her emotional performance when Ash leaves Charizard, Also she brought the character to life and made him what he is today.
2. Sarah Natochenny - She sounds extremely forced and grating but she knew it would be hard to continue on the the character. Also she's trying to sound more like Ash
3. Kayzie Rogers - As much as I love her Baroness voice from GI Joe I have to say this is by far the most forced performance she has done. It sounds incredibly nasally and nerdy and just like her Koby voice from One Piece
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 8:26 PM on Wed Jun 6 2012
Veronica will always be Ash, but...
Kayzie actually wasn't too bad either, considering how brief she voiced Ash. I actually like her slightly better than Sarah. You have to remember that Kayzie only voiced the character for that one special, and Sarah has voiced him for five seasons, five movies, and counting. I thought she seemed to capture the cheerful spirit of Ash very well, and was actually very reminiscent of Veronica. Yeah it sounded a little nerdy, but Veronica's Ash sounded a little nerdy too sometimes. With time, she would've DEFINITELY gotten better, and it would've been interesting to hear where she would've gone with the character. When I hear her Ash, it at least feels like it's the same character as before, and Kayzie is a talented voice actress. With Sarah, she was worse than Kayzie when she first started, and frankly, hasn't improved very much since then. She doesn't sound cheerful, she doesn't even sound remotely HAPPY some of the time! She lacks the certain energy Veronica brought to the character, that Kayzie was able to somewhat bring to her Ash. Sarah's Ash just sounds uninspired, too forced, too hollow, and not nearly as likable after all these years. Kayzie would've probably been the better Ash had she stayed on board.
ReplyKayzie actually wasn't too bad either, considering how brief she voiced Ash. I actually like her slightly better than Sarah. You have to remember that Kayzie only voiced the character for that one special, and Sarah has voiced him for five seasons, five movies, and counting. I thought she seemed to capture the cheerful spirit of Ash very well, and was actually very reminiscent of Veronica. Yeah it sounded a little nerdy, but Veronica's Ash sounded a little nerdy too sometimes. With time, she would've DEFINITELY gotten better, and it would've been interesting to hear where she would've gone with the character. When I hear her Ash, it at least feels like it's the same character as before, and Kayzie is a talented voice actress. With Sarah, she was worse than Kayzie when she first started, and frankly, hasn't improved very much since then. She doesn't sound cheerful, she doesn't even sound remotely HAPPY some of the time! She lacks the certain energy Veronica brought to the character, that Kayzie was able to somewhat bring to her Ash. Sarah's Ash just sounds uninspired, too forced, too hollow, and not nearly as likable after all these years. Kayzie would've probably been the better Ash had she stayed on board.
MegaMac said at 2:41 AM on Thu May 31 2012
Hmm, this is odd. I always thought there was a voice actor that came before Veronica. Although I guess not. Ash's voice did seem to get higher in pitch and have some different nuances over time. I guess it was just Veronica coming into the character. I kinda like the slightly deeper version at the very start of the series a bit more though. Regardless, Veronica takes the cake. I kinda fell out of watching Pokemon after Johto but from what I've seen of the series since, it's all gone downhill and simply doesn't have that level of "maturity" and execution of the original seasons.
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Psyche's Rose said at 10:27 PM on Tue May 29 2012
Veronica has the advantage. Being the original she's been with Ash since the begining and has naturally made him a character only she can do. Sarah is a decent replacement. She's just gotta work with a character that's been made for only one VA. She has to turn the new older Ash into a character only she can do too which takes a lot of time since the only parts she can make her own are where Ash has matured and changed. Given enough time and I think her Ash could be great (although still not as great as Veronica). I'm sorry for those of you who think Kayzie is good, but her Ash is terrible. He sounds too much like Gary and the accent is completely wrong! Why they even used it I will never know.
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mrmanga said at 11:04 AM on Fri May 25 2012
I am very sorry to say something like this. But i don't like any of them =/
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CatsTuxedo said at 4:21 PM on Fri May 25 2012
@mrmanga I for one find it very refreshing to come across someone else who refuses to be swept up by the "nostalgia machine" and stands by the genuineness of Takeshi Shudo's original vision of the series, which will woefully never reach American soil. Of course, I might be jumping to conclusions in terms of your intent :P
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mrmanga said at 5:17 PM on Fri May 25 2012
@CatsTuxedo
Both yes and no. I do like the japanese voice for Ash a lot better. However i am more used to his Norwegian voice. Since well i am norwegian. Not saying i like him in my own language either though. Its pretty terrible.
ReplyBoth yes and no. I do like the japanese voice for Ash a lot better. However i am more used to his Norwegian voice. Since well i am norwegian. Not saying i like him in my own language either though. Its pretty terrible.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 8:15 PM on Wed Jun 6 2012
@CatsTuxedo Please don't go on assuming that we only like Veronica for nostalgia, and that people who like her are against everything the series' vision.
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Torak said at 4:07 PM on Fri Mar 30 2012
Veronica - The clear best like everyone else says, pretty darn memorable and a performance that just makes you burst into tears. Veronica we will miss you!
Sarah - She was absolutely terrible in the DP saga, in BW she is better but still is pretty bad and can't compare to Veronica at all.
Kayzie - And I thought Sarah was bad, god she is awful at...well...EVERYTHING! At least Sarah replaced her but still...
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Sarah - She was absolutely terrible in the DP saga, in BW she is better but still is pretty bad and can't compare to Veronica at all.
Kayzie - And I thought Sarah was bad, god she is awful at...well...EVERYTHING! At least Sarah replaced her but still...
MatthewC17 said at 8:07 PM on Thu Apr 5 2012
@Torak Veronica makes Ash sound like he truly cares for his friends and Pokemon
Sarah sounds like she's just doing it because she wants to get it over with
ReplySarah sounds like she's just doing it because she wants to get it over with
MatthewC17 said at 8:07 PM on Thu Apr 5 2012
@Torak Veronica makes Ash sound like he truly cares for his friends and Pokemon
Sarah sounds like she's just doing it because she wants to get it over with
ReplySarah sounds like she's just doing it because she wants to get it over with
Torak said at 3:51 AM on Fri Apr 6 2012
@MatthewC17 Yeah. The problem with TPCI English is compare to 4kids they just lack the heart and originality that 4Kids have, and that makes a huge difference. TPCI English do it mostly for the money I reckon, while 4Kids actually care about Pokemon and put a lot more effort and emotion into it.
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MatthewC17 said at 4:50 PM on Fri Feb 3 2012
Kayzie sounds just liker her Max voice
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akmaldanish said at 3:14 AM on Sat Dec 31 2011
I kinda like Sarah's voice work on Ash, to be honest, it sound like Ash's japanese voice.
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CGR said at 11:43 PM on Tue Dec 13 2011
Okay, what's this whole thing that 4Kids Entertainment/Productions was evil when handling the dubbing of Pokémon? There's something circulating the internet that 4Kids Entertainment/Productions went so far as to create urban legends, that Pokémon was the devil's work, initiated by a Brazilian priest years ago??? Where'd all this come from. BTW This whole rumor/gossip stuff is coming out of Latin America. Some people, I swear.
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Singyousinner said at 7:02 PM on Thu Dec 1 2011
They all sound the same to me, but versonica taylor's voice stands out the most, basically becuse she was the first person to voice ask/satoshi for the english dub, its a shame 4kids replaced her, seems they dont value they're voice actors or mabey the voice actors breached contracts by using the voices outside when they weren't suppost to, who knows???.
It's funny how you can get people who sound alike, take Betty Boop for example, all her voice actresses from the 30's were Helen Kane impersonators.
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It's funny how you can get people who sound alike, take Betty Boop for example, all her voice actresses from the 30's were Helen Kane impersonators.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 11:59 PM on Thu Dec 1 2011
@Singyousinner Actually, 4Kids had nothing to do with the switches. 4Kids isn't even working on Pokemon anymore. When Nintendo and Pokemon USA wanted to cut costs, they hired another studio (Taj Productions) to produce the English-language version once 4Kids' contract expired. Since the voice actors were still under contract with 4Kids, the studio was unable to hire them, and cast sound-a-likes to do the voices. When Taj went out of business, DuArt and Video has been producing the English-language version, and some of the 4Kids voice actors have been able to return in new roles.
Replyoverlay said at 12:20 AM on Fri Dec 30 2011
@PurpleWarrior13 When did Taj go out of business? Also, have there been any significant returns besides Rachael Lillis and Lisa Ortiz? It's unfortunate that they've been given such small roles.
With such high demand for Veronica Taylor's return, and her openly stating she'd love to be Ash again, I can't fathom why they won't work something out.
ReplyWith such high demand for Veronica Taylor's return, and her openly stating she'd love to be Ash again, I can't fathom why they won't work something out.
pokemastanumba1 said at 9:10 PM on Sat Sep 8 2012
@overlay TAJ went out of business following the first season of the Diamond & Pearl series. And yes, there have been more 4Kids VAs who have returned: Ted Lewis as Giovanni and Mike Pollock as Contesta, among several others.
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SmartyBoyboy said at 7:50 PM on Thu Nov 3 2011
You'd think there'd be a comparison for Pikachu by now?
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Metabad said at 8:56 PM on Thu Nov 3 2011
@SmartyBoyboy I don't think anyone else has voiced Pikachu aside from the original Japanese VA.
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NCZ (Admin) said at 9:52 PM on Thu Nov 3 2011
@SmartyBoyboy Rachael Lillis voiced him in a few early episodes of the dub. But we can't do a VC for him because Pikachu doesn't have any real dialogue and only says his own name. Also, VC requests belong in the forum.
Replypokemastanumba1 said at 8:48 PM on Fri Sep 14 2012
Also, Rachael Lillis is Pikachu's only English-dubbed voice actor. Since Ikue Otani's Japanese, those two alone can't be compared.
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AshytaFang said at 1:26 AM on Wed Sep 28 2011
I cant accept anyone but Veronica Taylor as Ash, the character just isn't the same person anymore without her voice. His soul is just gone now if you ask me, he's like a whole different character. I don't even enjoy any of the new episodes these days with all the changed voices. I'm not bashing the new voice actors or anything, maybe they are great in other roles, but they dont fit in with characters we're all used to.
ReplyIzze said at 9:30 AM on Mon Sep 5 2011
Veronica Taylor is the best. When Veronica was Ash, I never doubted that she cared about Ash, Ash's pokemon, and that she was in character through out the show.
Although it's true that Sarah has improved a lot since she first took over the voice, she's still far from good. With Sarah, I can tell just from her voice when she's in character and when she's not in character, and she's not in character 95% of the time. On top of that, her portrayal of emotion is extremely spotty. She either over-acts or comes across as flat and one dimensional.
But the most annoying thing about her acting is that she pronounces words and uses the same tones, pace, and inflections usually reserved for when someone is speaking directly to a young child. Listen to Sarah speaking normally on a youtube video and then Sarah doing her Ash voice and you will immediately see it. It shows that she's far too aware of her young audience and not focusing enough on actually acting her part and this is a basic and fundamental acting mistake.
In DP, it was still possible to watch the show because Dawn, Paul, Barry and Brock, who's VA improved dramatically, were there to cushion Sarah's bad acting. Now that all of those characters have left the show and been replaced by three totally uninteresting characters, it falls to Ash to carry the show (for me, anyway). I've been unable to force myself to watch BW beyond the first five episodes because of Sarah's glaringly bad acting ability.
Kayzie suffered from a lot of the same problems as Sarah, especially the "talking to children" voice.
All of this is just my opinion and you're completely free to disagree of course.
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Although it's true that Sarah has improved a lot since she first took over the voice, she's still far from good. With Sarah, I can tell just from her voice when she's in character and when she's not in character, and she's not in character 95% of the time. On top of that, her portrayal of emotion is extremely spotty. She either over-acts or comes across as flat and one dimensional.
But the most annoying thing about her acting is that she pronounces words and uses the same tones, pace, and inflections usually reserved for when someone is speaking directly to a young child. Listen to Sarah speaking normally on a youtube video and then Sarah doing her Ash voice and you will immediately see it. It shows that she's far too aware of her young audience and not focusing enough on actually acting her part and this is a basic and fundamental acting mistake.
In DP, it was still possible to watch the show because Dawn, Paul, Barry and Brock, who's VA improved dramatically, were there to cushion Sarah's bad acting. Now that all of those characters have left the show and been replaced by three totally uninteresting characters, it falls to Ash to carry the show (for me, anyway). I've been unable to force myself to watch BW beyond the first five episodes because of Sarah's glaringly bad acting ability.
Kayzie suffered from a lot of the same problems as Sarah, especially the "talking to children" voice.
All of this is just my opinion and you're completely free to disagree of course.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 2:49 AM on Thu Sep 22 2011
@Izze I agree totally. I don't think Pokemon is nearly as good as it was during the original series. Let's just be thankful Veronica voiced Ash while the show was at the peak of it's popularity. Sarah took over quite a while after it's momentum died down. It kinda picked up again at Diamond and Pearl, but not to nearly where it was for the first few seasons. Pokemon B&W is the most bland and uninteresting of all the series, even more than Advanced, which still had some heart IMO. The new characters have no redeeming qualities, and their voice actors aren't good at all, in fact, they're actually quite awful. I honestly hope the franchise either ends or totally reboots. Pokemon has run it's course.
But I will say this: Sarah does work as an "older" Ash since her voice is much deeper, and kinda shows age progression for the character (it's physically impossible for him to still be at age 10 since the extremely large episode count has covered easily more than two years worth of days). But I get the impression that Sarah was referencing the first several episodes of Pokemon for her "Veronica Match" since Veronica herself sounded very similar in those episodes before she really loosened up. Sarah has yet to loosen up. She's always sounded extremely stiff and her voice is very blatantly forced. You would think after a couple hundred episodes you would really loosen up to your character to the point where you ease into your own and the character starts to come natural to you. It's unbelievable how forced Sarah still sounds after all of this time.
ReplyBut I will say this: Sarah does work as an "older" Ash since her voice is much deeper, and kinda shows age progression for the character (it's physically impossible for him to still be at age 10 since the extremely large episode count has covered easily more than two years worth of days). But I get the impression that Sarah was referencing the first several episodes of Pokemon for her "Veronica Match" since Veronica herself sounded very similar in those episodes before she really loosened up. Sarah has yet to loosen up. She's always sounded extremely stiff and her voice is very blatantly forced. You would think after a couple hundred episodes you would really loosen up to your character to the point where you ease into your own and the character starts to come natural to you. It's unbelievable how forced Sarah still sounds after all of this time.
Celeste said at 9:47 PM on Tue Aug 23 2011
Kayzie and Sarah may have provided the voices for Ash but no other Ash voice will ever be as good as Veronica's voice. :)
ReplyDownloadsbacon said at 1:44 AM on Sun Jul 31 2011
I could barely hear KAyzie
Veronica is the best
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Veronica is the best
DreamWeaver said at 10:49 AM on Tue Jul 12 2011
Veronica Taylor without a doubt. The others just feel wrong. One day I turned onto the new series and heard Ash and was like WTF!? and my friends were like WTF!?
ReplyMatthewC17 said at 11:56 PM on Sat Jun 4 2011
I miss Veronica she is the Ash from my childhood
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MatthewC17 said at 7:27 PM on Sun Jun 10 2012
@MatthewC17 Sarah's Ash is too forced and Kayzie's Ash voice is too nerdy
ReplyBeau said at 11:55 AM on Wed May 25 2011
Sarah is good as Ash and has gotten better and better. But I do prefer Veronica's, it was the original and the one I grew up with. So Veronica wins this, followed by Sarah for me.
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myopinion1 said at 6:06 PM on Tue May 3 2011
1. Taylor
2. Natochenny
3. Peacock
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2. Natochenny
3. Peacock
pokemastanumba1 said at 11:34 PM on Fri May 6 2011
@myopinion1 That's how I would rank them too.
Veronica is the best because she's the original and sounds more natural and boyish than the others.
Sarah wasn't a bad replacement. She is gradually improving and warming up to the role quite nicely, so no real complaints from me here. I really think that she gets way too much flak for her performance; it can be MUCH worse.
Now, I know that Kayzie was only casted for MoMP, but it's her who's the by far the worst Ash voice. I'm sure that she would've improved over time if she had the chance, but as it stands she certainly won't see the center of stage for this one.
ReplyVeronica is the best because she's the original and sounds more natural and boyish than the others.
Sarah wasn't a bad replacement. She is gradually improving and warming up to the role quite nicely, so no real complaints from me here. I really think that she gets way too much flak for her performance; it can be MUCH worse.
Now, I know that Kayzie was only casted for MoMP, but it's her who's the by far the worst Ash voice. I'm sure that she would've improved over time if she had the chance, but as it stands she certainly won't see the center of stage for this one.
Revolution9 said at 9:08 PM on Wed Oct 17 2012
@pokemastanumba1
Natochenny may not be a bad actress but Ash was made by Veronica Taylor. She was the one who brought Ash to life since the very beginning until that role was stolen from her by the Pokemon Company International. She didn't leave because she wanted to. It was all because the company was too afraid to lose money, so they replaced her without even letting her know.
ReplyNatochenny may not be a bad actress but Ash was made by Veronica Taylor. She was the one who brought Ash to life since the very beginning until that role was stolen from her by the Pokemon Company International. She didn't leave because she wanted to. It was all because the company was too afraid to lose money, so they replaced her without even letting her know.
Galactic_Cyrus said at 1:05 AM on Sat Apr 16 2011
Veronica Taylor was pefect as Ash back in the first season but got kinda annoying afterwards. She's still the best Ash though.
Kayzie Rogers' isn't a bad voice actress and with better direction, she could have been a suitable replacement. WHY did they decide to go with Sarah Natochenny, who is the worst Ash ever? Her Ash voice is just grating and she overacts too much.
ReplyKayzie Rogers' isn't a bad voice actress and with better direction, she could have been a suitable replacement. WHY did they decide to go with Sarah Natochenny, who is the worst Ash ever? Her Ash voice is just grating and she overacts too much.
KhakiBlueSocks said at 10:06 PM on Wed Apr 6 2011
I'm sorry, but while I understand that Ash is supposed to be older in the many reincarnations of Pokemon, Veronica Taylor continues to be the one and only Ash Ketchum. After XYZ ammout of years with a role, it probably would've been no problem for a competent director to ask her to slightly modify her voice to make Ash sound older...why they gave her the sack is beyond me.
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NCZ (Admin) said at 10:28 PM on Wed Apr 6 2011
@KhakiBlueSocks Well, actually, Ash has always been 10. Even in Best Wishes, he hasn't aged at all.
The main reason they were replaced, IIRC, is 4Kids' contract expired, they didn't bother renewing it, and getting PUSA to dub was cheaper.
ReplyThe main reason they were replaced, IIRC, is 4Kids' contract expired, they didn't bother renewing it, and getting PUSA to dub was cheaper.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 6:21 PM on Sat Apr 9 2011
@NCZ It's not PUSA who changed the voices. It was TAJ Productions (the recording company) who replaced them, because they assumed the original voices would be too expensive. Taj was really cheap at the time, as they ended up shutting down a couple of years ago. Now, DuArt and Video is controlling the recording. If they had been hired in the first place, we'd still have the original cast. They only used the Taj cast because of consistency with the previous seasons. Ted Lewis returned to his roles because his replacement, Craig Blair, was unavailable. Meaning if Sarah Natochenny leaves the show, then we'd likely have Veronica Taylor back.
ReplyNCZ (Admin) said at 6:35 PM on Sat Apr 9 2011
@PurpleWarrior13 Really? Well, it's been a while. I think the last time I was involved with Pokemon fandom reading about this was in 2008, so I knew I'd misremember a few details.
Whatever the case, Veronica Taylor is the superior Ash. It'd be cool if she did come back, but it wouldn't make a difference to me because I don't really follow the anime anymore. I'll watch it once in a while, but I don't mind most of the new voices.
ReplyWhatever the case, Veronica Taylor is the superior Ash. It'd be cool if she did come back, but it wouldn't make a difference to me because I don't really follow the anime anymore. I'll watch it once in a while, but I don't mind most of the new voices.
Tan-tan said at 5:58 PM on Sun Apr 3 2011
By the way PokeFan4Ever, I agree with you mostly but I like how more pokemon came out, I just wish everything else had stayed the same. I also didnt really care for most sinnoh pokemon but I did like a few. I think it would have been cool to see Misty with her old voice getting water pokemon in hoenn, sinnoh, and unova. Same with Brock and getting random pokemon all the time. If the characters had not changed so much with voice and personality then the show would be great again. By the way, I liked May, I just wished if anything that May had joined Misty and the rest instead of replacing her. Also the theme songs are too slow and emotional now. I liked them all up until Battle Frontier.
ReplyTan-tan said at 4:47 PM on Sun Apr 3 2011
I like Veronica. It is partially because of memeries but also because the new voice doesnt suit Ash. The show also has become too serious in my opinion. I havent seen Best Wishes yet so can anybody tell me who voices Ash? I'm guessing its not Veronica because I probably would have heard about it by now.
ReplyPokeFan4Ever said at 4:27 PM on Fri Mar 25 2011
*Tear* When i was like 8 or 9 i had a big crush on ash. He was my role model. Every saturday morning I would wake up extra early just to watch the first season of pokemon. I new every single word to the Theme song and the Poke Rap. I even watched the commercials when pikachu would get on the bus. On the last episode of Master quest I cried so much when Misty and Brock left that i thought i would never stop. Then 5 seasons later when They changed the voice actors and some charectors... I hated it so much. Trust me, this is coming from everyone who grew up watching pokemon instead of cartoons. We need the Originals back! I missed Brocks constant advice and Mistys water pokemon. I knew every pokemon they ever caught. Please, it was much better when there was only 250 pokemon from Kanto and Johto. Now I am 16 and have never been able to sit through a full episode of my favorit childhood tv show. Although Sarah's is good, it would have never met up with the standards of Veronicas work.
ReplyPokeyug said at 12:42 AM on Tue Mar 22 2011
Veronica Taylor will always be the best Ash Ketchum! Her voice matches the character completely! I really wish that TPCI would bring her back as Ash already!
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penguintruth said at 12:52 AM on Fri Feb 11 2011
Veronica Taylor puts the most enthusiasm into the role. Her Ash sounds very similar to Rica Matsumoto's! I miss her voice for this lovable idiot.
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Jackson_H (Admin) said at 1:11 PM on Thu Feb 3 2011
Cartoon Network has a dub promo available.
Sarah Natochenny is still Ash. :(
ReplySarah Natochenny is still Ash. :(
wiley209 (Guest)
said at 9:05 PM on Mon Jan 31 2011
said at 9:05 PM on Mon Jan 31 2011
Kayzie Rogers was probably the worst Ash; it sounded more like the character Ritchie. Sarah's Ash improved a bit, even though it doesn't sound much like Veroncia Taylor, it DOES make Ash sound like a 10-12 year old boy (Ash's voice sounded a little more girlish near the end of Veronica Taylor's run.)
But remember, when Veronica Taylor first voiced Ash, the voice was WAY different in the early episodes. He sounded more like a boy and pronounced Pokemon as "Pokah-mon!"
But remember, when Veronica Taylor first voiced Ash, the voice was WAY different in the early episodes. He sounded more like a boy and pronounced Pokemon as "Pokah-mon!"
mario (Guest)
said at 9:58 PM on Sun Jan 30 2011
said at 9:58 PM on Sun Jan 30 2011
well Ted Lewis got his job back as Giovanni that's one step, now to bring back the others :D WHO'S WITH ME????????!!!!!!!>=D
Haruka200 (Guest)
said at 9:00 AM on Sat Jan 29 2011
said at 9:00 AM on Sat Jan 29 2011
Bring Evrything BACK AGAIN!!! D:<
From 4kiDS TO Original Voice actors as soon as possible D:< GET THAT??!
From 4kiDS TO Original Voice actors as soon as possible D:< GET THAT??!
armand (Guest)
said at 9:09 PM on Thu Jan 27 2011
said at 9:09 PM on Thu Jan 27 2011
@ poketrainer101
Ash is STILL 10 years old in Black and White (says the Narrator) so there is no "teen" Ash.
And the only time the character might age at all is the final scene of the final episode
(20 years from now or never if Pokemon goes on forever LOL).
Ash is STILL 10 years old in Black and White (says the Narrator) so there is no "teen" Ash.
And the only time the character might age at all is the final scene of the final episode
(20 years from now or never if Pokemon goes on forever LOL).
poketrainer101 (Guest)
said at 4:48 AM on Wed Jan 26 2011
said at 4:48 AM on Wed Jan 26 2011
Who will be the male voice actor voicing Ash as a teenager and later an adult?
jjm (Guest)
said at 6:05 PM on Mon Jan 24 2011
said at 6:05 PM on Mon Jan 24 2011
Actually Sarah's voice is perfect for Ash, even better than Veronica's. *is hit with rocks* Sarah just needs to act better. :/ It's like she's struggling to pull off that voice and thus it seems very monotone.
huskydreams (Guest)
said at 3:23 PM on Wed Jan 12 2011
said at 3:23 PM on Wed Jan 12 2011
P.S. Kayzie's voice clip has such low volume. Could someone fix this?
mewo (Guest)
said at 12:21 PM on Sat Jan 8 2011
said at 12:21 PM on Sat Jan 8 2011
I think they should have stick with Veronica after season 8 anyways because Sarah did a terrible job at imitating the old voice for the first half of season 9. Since it appears that Ash is still ten in the Best Wishes series, Ash's voice should have been pretty much the same for all these seasons.
Although Veronica is always going to be my favorite voice for Ash, I have to give some credit to Sarah, her voice for Ash did improve some what and became tolerable.
I think it is very unlikely that the old cast will return because most of them already have moved on, but I still think it would be nice if Ash was voiced by Veronica again but that seems even more unlikely since a lot of people say she is blacklisted by Pokemon USA.
I think the new dub isn't all that terrible if you
get used to it, but I think Pokemon USA should have kept as much of the old voice actor as possible when they transitioned. If Pokemon USA did just fire the old voice actor without consulting them first, I think that very unethical and cause the show to go bad even though it could been good anyways.
Although Veronica is always going to be my favorite voice for Ash, I have to give some credit to Sarah, her voice for Ash did improve some what and became tolerable.
I think it is very unlikely that the old cast will return because most of them already have moved on, but I still think it would be nice if Ash was voiced by Veronica again but that seems even more unlikely since a lot of people say she is blacklisted by Pokemon USA.
I think the new dub isn't all that terrible if you
get used to it, but I think Pokemon USA should have kept as much of the old voice actor as possible when they transitioned. If Pokemon USA did just fire the old voice actor without consulting them first, I think that very unethical and cause the show to go bad even though it could been good anyways.
bassfxero (Guest)
said at 10:37 AM on Sat Jan 8 2011
said at 10:37 AM on Sat Jan 8 2011
Sarah's sounds like Ash has gotten older, which is good, in my opinion. But I'm stuck in the past with Veronica taylor.
trent (Guest)
said at 1:05 PM on Tue Dec 28 2010
said at 1:05 PM on Tue Dec 28 2010
sarah's voice makes ash sound dumb
ld18 (Guest)
said at 9:13 PM on Wed Dec 22 2010
said at 9:13 PM on Wed Dec 22 2010
Veronica Taylor 100%
Kayzie did a better job imitating Veronica
I can NOT watch Diamond and Pearl/Battle Fronteir. Aside from the other flaws, Ash sounds too....weird. Although, I haven't seen more recent ones, so I haven't seen improvement.
Kayzie did a better job imitating Veronica
I can NOT watch Diamond and Pearl/Battle Fronteir. Aside from the other flaws, Ash sounds too....weird. Although, I haven't seen more recent ones, so I haven't seen improvement.
funnydude1025 (Guest)
said at 7:32 AM on Tue Dec 21 2010
said at 7:32 AM on Tue Dec 21 2010
its the Tails affect id like to say because female actors usually voice little kids/boy voices.
harleyquinn300 (Guest)
said at 9:32 AM on Mon Dec 20 2010
said at 9:32 AM on Mon Dec 20 2010
Sarah Natochenny's Ash has come a long way, and it's actually pretty good, but I have to say that Veronica Taylor will always be Ash in my mind.
huskydreams (Guest)
said at 7:41 AM on Sat Dec 18 2010
said at 7:41 AM on Sat Dec 18 2010
Veronica Taylor will always be the only Ash for me. TPCi, how dare you steal 4Kids' best license away from them! Kayzie Rogers, you may have been a 4Kids VA, but come on! You're a 4Kids VA that can actually ACT! Raise the pitch of your voice! And Sarah Natochenny, same for you. Your Ash is way too deep. Please, TPCi, if your going to dub Pokemon now, dub it RIGHT!
trent (Guest)
said at 11:57 AM on Sat Dec 11 2010
said at 11:57 AM on Sat Dec 11 2010
sarah naotchenny is one year younger than veronica taylor p.s veronica taylor is in the dinosaur king p.s.s this seven year old kid couldn't care/know less about the voice change this is a lesson not to talk to kids about voice acting,whatsoever!
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 12:09 PM on Thu Dec 9 2010
@ poketrainer101
It's confirmed that in Best Wishes he's 10 years old because the Narrator in the Japanese version says so
As for who will voice him we'll just have to wait and see
ReplyIt's confirmed that in Best Wishes he's 10 years old because the Narrator in the Japanese version says so
As for who will voice him we'll just have to wait and see
poketrainer101 (Guest)
said at 9:56 PM on Wed Dec 8 2010
said at 9:56 PM on Wed Dec 8 2010
Ash might have been 15, 16 or 17 in Best Wishes. Who will voice him?
kai (Guest)
said at 4:17 AM on Mon Nov 22 2010
said at 4:17 AM on Mon Nov 22 2010
Wow. Has it really been that long since the original first season?
Just wow!
When I turned on the TV the other day and saw Pokemon was on I was all "Aaah memories." but then I just laughed out loud when realizing it was the newest stuff and Ash's voice wasn't the same.
It made me kinda unhappy too.
I grew up on shows like Pokemon so I recognize Veronica Taylor's voice above all others for his character.
I haven't heard enough of the other two to say they're horrible or great at what they do but sounds to me like I wouldn't like them as much.
Just wow!
When I turned on the TV the other day and saw Pokemon was on I was all "Aaah memories." but then I just laughed out loud when realizing it was the newest stuff and Ash's voice wasn't the same.
It made me kinda unhappy too.
I grew up on shows like Pokemon so I recognize Veronica Taylor's voice above all others for his character.
I haven't heard enough of the other two to say they're horrible or great at what they do but sounds to me like I wouldn't like them as much.
fi (Guest)
said at 9:38 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
said at 9:38 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
I can't believe that some of you are actually rooting for Sarah.... not that I don't like her voice. It's been years since I last watched Pokemon... mainly because Misty left but that's another thing. I wouldn't mind watching Pokemon again but the fact that PUSA just fired everyone from the original cast (With some exceptions) just rub salt in the wounds. Although Sarah's version of Ash is great, it still is irreplaceable to Veronica's version!
Veronica all the way!
Veronica all the way!
randomdude (Guest)
said at 1:36 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
said at 1:36 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
sorry for double posting but ash does say in the best wishes that he is still ten years old so basically, he isn't supposed to mature. Some say Sarah's voice is better because it makes ash sound like he is maturing but ASH NEVER AGES!!! It's actually true. He says right before he gets to Ishuu.
randomdude (Guest)
said at 1:32 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
said at 1:32 AM on Tue Nov 16 2010
I miss hearing the old voices of pokemon because I grew up with it. That's one of the reasons why I liked pokemon now. Veronica is the better voice. Besides, I am looking at the battle frontier and her voice is extremely...scratchy and raspy. I prefer Veronica.
purplewarrior (Guest)
said at 1:36 AM on Thu Nov 11 2010
said at 1:36 AM on Thu Nov 11 2010
Veronica Taylor sounds much more natural. Sarah has always sounded extremely forced. Kayzie sounded less natural than Veronica, and while she sounded less forced than Sarah, her acting wasn't as good.
medea (Guest)
said at 4:10 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
said at 4:10 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
Rica is amazing
darthpaul (Guest)
said at 4:07 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
said at 4:07 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
Y'ALL ARE TRIPPIN'!
Kayzie Rogers was the best Ash there was. She's the only one who capture his true essence. In that special, she blew away Veronica Taylor like she was nothing and her fans couldn't handle. That's so sad and pathetic. Sarah, honey, you wish you were as good as Kayzie
Kayzie Rogers was the best Ash there was. She's the only one who capture his true essence. In that special, she blew away Veronica Taylor like she was nothing and her fans couldn't handle. That's so sad and pathetic. Sarah, honey, you wish you were as good as Kayzie
shiyox (Guest)
said at 4:03 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
said at 4:03 PM on Fri Oct 22 2010
I prefer Veronica but Sarah is getting better!
But they both are pale in comparison to RICA MATSUMOTO!!! ASH'S REAL VA!
But they both are pale in comparison to RICA MATSUMOTO!!! ASH'S REAL VA!
ashhyketchup (Guest)
said at 9:21 AM on Mon Oct 18 2010
said at 9:21 AM on Mon Oct 18 2010
Veronica bak!!!! We support veronica!!! We want her!!! We need her!! She the best for Ash!!! She the spirit of Ash!!!
Pokegirl (Guest)
said at 12:37 AM on Mon Oct 18 2010
said at 12:37 AM on Mon Oct 18 2010
Fans of Veronica! Go and join the FANPOP spot of Veronica.
AnD those who are the fans of Sarah u join the FANPOP spot of Sarah.
Pleeeassseeee.......!!
AnD those who are the fans of Sarah u join the FANPOP spot of Sarah.
Pleeeassseeee.......!!
jared (Guest)
said at 4:08 PM on Sun Oct 17 2010
said at 4:08 PM on Sun Oct 17 2010
When are people going to learn that Veronica is the best person to voice Ash? Not! Some people think Sarah's better, but booo!! She's just trying to get the voice role exactly like Veronica's so she can have a good reputation. I say if season 13 ever is dubbed, let the old voice cast return, or get a much newer cast instead of the crappy TPCI people. Like a FUNimation cast or even Viz Media.
And please don't even think about Kayzie! Thank you.
And please don't even think about Kayzie! Thank you.
triple4er7 (Guest)
said at 10:03 AM on Sun Oct 17 2010
said at 10:03 AM on Sun Oct 17 2010
After those ages of Pokemon, Ash should be grown up and changing voices rite? I think Sarah suit for a growing up Ash... Thought, i am still not getting used to Sarah voice=.='' Grown up with Veronica voice as Ash... Her voice remind my childhood....
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 5:38 PM on Thu Oct 7 2010
Interesting fact.
In episode 1 of Best Wishes the Narrator officially says Ash is 10 years old.
Meaning regardless of how much time passes he'll never age.
This was mentioned once by a former director of the anime but it's nice to have confirmation within the show now.
I guess what I'm saying is I think Veronica Taylor's voice sounds more like a ten year old. ;)
ReplyIn episode 1 of Best Wishes the Narrator officially says Ash is 10 years old.
Meaning regardless of how much time passes he'll never age.
This was mentioned once by a former director of the anime but it's nice to have confirmation within the show now.
I guess what I'm saying is I think Veronica Taylor's voice sounds more like a ten year old. ;)
Disha (Guest)
said at 8:03 AM on Wed Sep 15 2010
said at 8:03 AM on Wed Sep 15 2010
Hope that Ash's voice does not change again!!
If Ash's voice changes again then...
HORRIBLE !!!
Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.......!!!!
Not another voice!! I can't bear another new voice!!
SARAH was pathetic @ the beginning but she is really good now!
And I dont wanna hear Ash except for Sarah & Veronica.
May bring Veronica back,but NOT a NEW ONE!! >_
If Ash's voice changes again then...
HORRIBLE !!!
Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.......!!!!
Not another voice!! I can't bear another new voice!!
SARAH was pathetic @ the beginning but she is really good now!
And I dont wanna hear Ash except for Sarah & Veronica.
May bring Veronica back,but NOT a NEW ONE!! >_
Disha(Pokégirl Ann) (Guest)
said at 11:30 AM on Tue Sep 14 2010
said at 11:30 AM on Tue Sep 14 2010
Sarah's got da words of ASH in her name!
See-
SARAH=SA_ _H=ASH !
That means,are they meant for each other??!!
^_'
See-
SARAH=SA_ _H=ASH !
That means,are they meant for each other??!!
^_'
Pokégirl Ann (Guest)
said at 3:16 AM on Sat Sep 11 2010
said at 3:16 AM on Sat Sep 11 2010
Who will be the voice for Ash in BW series?Sarah Natochenny?
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 1:59 PM on Fri Aug 27 2010
@ angrymoviedork
While you're entitled to your opinion and I agree with you on some points, but please watch your language. :)
I had to block your post because of inappropriate words.
ReplyWhile you're entitled to your opinion and I agree with you on some points, but please watch your language. :)
I had to block your post because of inappropriate words.
angrymoviedork (Guest)
said at 8:27 AM on Fri Aug 27 2010
said at 8:27 AM on Fri Aug 27 2010
I went on such a tangent, I forget to make paragraphs. Sh*t, oh well.
Anyway, I have nothing against any show from Japan, but the old Pokemon was changed quite a bit by 4Kids and it felt better watching it. Like it wasn't just a show from some other country dubbed by a bunch of people who don't give a sh*t like it is now. It was something more.
When they started adding to the original 150 Pokemon, I wasn't the happiest of fans and when Misty left, I was pretty displeased. But these changes, I could overlook because the new episodes were still reminiscent of the old episodes and especially with the same cast, it felt like I was watching the same show, just changed. Now with these terrible new voice actors who haven't improved sh*t, it just makes me depressed.
I loved movies like Castle in the Sky and the other early works of Hayao Miyazaki. Don't get me wrong, I love Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo on a Cliff, but there's just something about 80's/90's anime that I love. Add that to the first couple of seaons of Pokemon in all it's Americanized glory and you have something spectacular.
That spectacularness stuck with the show until PUSA took over. Now it's garbage and unfortunetly, there's enough dumb little kids who know jacksh*t about Pokemon and just watch it not even reconizing the horridness of the new voice cast.
Anyway, I have nothing against any show from Japan, but the old Pokemon was changed quite a bit by 4Kids and it felt better watching it. Like it wasn't just a show from some other country dubbed by a bunch of people who don't give a sh*t like it is now. It was something more.
When they started adding to the original 150 Pokemon, I wasn't the happiest of fans and when Misty left, I was pretty displeased. But these changes, I could overlook because the new episodes were still reminiscent of the old episodes and especially with the same cast, it felt like I was watching the same show, just changed. Now with these terrible new voice actors who haven't improved sh*t, it just makes me depressed.
I loved movies like Castle in the Sky and the other early works of Hayao Miyazaki. Don't get me wrong, I love Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo on a Cliff, but there's just something about 80's/90's anime that I love. Add that to the first couple of seaons of Pokemon in all it's Americanized glory and you have something spectacular.
That spectacularness stuck with the show until PUSA took over. Now it's garbage and unfortunetly, there's enough dumb little kids who know jacksh*t about Pokemon and just watch it not even reconizing the horridness of the new voice cast.
justanotherfan (Guest)
said at 7:38 AM on Fri Aug 27 2010
said at 7:38 AM on Fri Aug 27 2010
I agree with Nathan. It would be great if Pokemon USA could see this page!! If they were able to see exactly how many people want Veronica back, it might be enough to convince them. :)
vivian (Guest)
said at 10:40 PM on Wed Aug 25 2010
said at 10:40 PM on Wed Aug 25 2010
Veronica taylor was the best sarah isn't bad but i miss ash's old voice
kawee (Guest)
said at 3:17 PM on Tue Aug 17 2010
said at 3:17 PM on Tue Aug 17 2010
Veronica Taylor come back!!!!! Ash just isn't Ash without her. Sure, PUSA didn't care about getting cheaper new actors. It's not like the really little kids were gonna care. They don't even know the old Pokemon! I bet some of them didn't even know who Misty was. :( But just because an old audience grows up, it doesn't mean they don't want to watch the show anymore and see how they're old friends Ash and Pikachu are doing. I can't do that though, not with these new terrible people doing different voices than I'd come to expect come out of these charcters mouths. (And I miss when the show actually looked like an anime too, instead of an American cartoon.)
Did PUSA really just fire everybody without even asking them if they would accept lower pay or whatever? If that's what really happened, I'm mad, and I'm not even a voice actor. I hope someday they bring back all the old voice actors. If the show ended with the new VA's and bad animation, I think I'd die a little inside. And I gotta admit, besides Ash, the voice I really miss is Eric Stuart's James. Is it really true that he doesn't want to come back? I miss Rachel as Jessie too. As somebody commented once, she doesn't sound like a villainess anymore, she sounds like a little girl pretending to be evil. :(
I really don't understand why PUSA would just take over and, basically ruin, the English-dub of Pokemon, although if you ask me, Pokemon kind of already died when Misty left. Oh well, I guess I'll have to stick with the old Pokemon on Boomerang...
Did PUSA really just fire everybody without even asking them if they would accept lower pay or whatever? If that's what really happened, I'm mad, and I'm not even a voice actor. I hope someday they bring back all the old voice actors. If the show ended with the new VA's and bad animation, I think I'd die a little inside. And I gotta admit, besides Ash, the voice I really miss is Eric Stuart's James. Is it really true that he doesn't want to come back? I miss Rachel as Jessie too. As somebody commented once, she doesn't sound like a villainess anymore, she sounds like a little girl pretending to be evil. :(
I really don't understand why PUSA would just take over and, basically ruin, the English-dub of Pokemon, although if you ask me, Pokemon kind of already died when Misty left. Oh well, I guess I'll have to stick with the old Pokemon on Boomerang...
abs (Guest)
said at 12:05 PM on Mon Aug 16 2010
said at 12:05 PM on Mon Aug 16 2010
Veronica taylor all the way!!! she was the original and the best
jezzy (Guest)
said at 4:52 PM on Tue Aug 10 2010
said at 4:52 PM on Tue Aug 10 2010
admittedly, I haven't watched the series in years, so I didn't even know Veronica Taylor was ousted. But gosh, I'll never watch the dub again. What a foolish thing to do. Sure, the ratings may not be suffering, but after seeing how brokenhearted Veronica Taylor was at Anime Boston in 2009 when it was brought up, I'll never make an effort to support it.
That said, Veronica Taylor all the way.
That said, Veronica Taylor all the way.
nathan (Guest)
said at 1:16 AM on Mon Aug 9 2010
said at 1:16 AM on Mon Aug 9 2010
OMG if there is anybody from Pokemon USA reading these comments repsect these fans opinions and let Veronica Taylor do the voice of Ash again. The ratings and viewers will sky rocket. Thanks
lili (Guest)
said at 5:44 AM on Sun Jul 25 2010
said at 5:44 AM on Sun Jul 25 2010
Hands down, Veronica Taylor. She added emotion, energy, and well... Love to the character.
bkev (Guest)
said at 5:55 AM on Thu Jul 22 2010
said at 5:55 AM on Thu Jul 22 2010
Kayzie Rogers might've been a better choice for than Natochenny as replacement I think.
pokemontrainer101 (Guest)
said at 3:28 AM on Sun Jul 18 2010
said at 3:28 AM on Sun Jul 18 2010
Can Sarah Natochenny retain Ash's voice in Best Wishes?
xxlauraxx (Guest)
said at 12:15 AM on Sat Jul 17 2010
said at 12:15 AM on Sat Jul 17 2010
In my opinion veronica is the best voice for ash and always will be. she just suites him so much and can fit all his emotions perfectly. the new voice just doesnt suite him as much as veronica did. i really hope she will come back i miss her so much :(
charrus (Guest)
said at 4:36 AM on Fri Jul 16 2010
said at 4:36 AM on Fri Jul 16 2010
I agree with justanotherfan, I want veronica back and by the looks of things, so does the majority of people here. To get her back, I think sending emails would help alot. Veronica herself said that if she was ever given another chance to voice ash, she would take it no questions asked. Its just Pokemon USA that needs to decide to re-cast her. I think our emails will help in persuading them
charzard03 (Guest)
said at 4:31 AM on Fri Jul 16 2010
said at 4:31 AM on Fri Jul 16 2010
Definately Veronica, she should've never have been replaced in the first place. Sarah just doesnt have the same emotion in her voice as Veronica.
nn (Guest)
said at 2:36 AM on Wed Jul 14 2010
said at 2:36 AM on Wed Jul 14 2010
jess- i like how uve been so poitive in ur comments
..but anyway i like veronica and havent watched pokemon since johto so i decided to watch a new one and i honestly thought wow ash hit puberty...so the new voice isnt all that bad, but on a less positive note once i found out veronica was replaced i was kinda mad and it made me miss the old voice
..but anyway i like veronica and havent watched pokemon since johto so i decided to watch a new one and i honestly thought wow ash hit puberty...so the new voice isnt all that bad, but on a less positive note once i found out veronica was replaced i was kinda mad and it made me miss the old voice
anonymous (Guest)
said at 2:28 AM on Tue Jul 13 2010
said at 2:28 AM on Tue Jul 13 2010
Man, Sarah is a hottie.
jess (Guest)
said at 1:49 AM on Fri Jul 9 2010
said at 1:49 AM on Fri Jul 9 2010
Hmm..it seems as though the tables are turning. More and more people are leaning toward Veronica than Sarah. I have a feeling that eventually Veronica and the original 4kids VA's will be back to reprise their roles. I'm not going to argue with anyone, that is just my opinion. I think if people keep writing and emailing etc, there will be a better chance to get them back.
sora (Guest)
said at 12:43 AM on Tue Jul 6 2010
said at 12:43 AM on Tue Jul 6 2010
My vote goes to Veronica Taylor, hands down. To many fans out there, she IS Ash Ketchum, plain and simple. I'm not about to jump into this argument, so let me keep it simple. She's my pick, and I have nothing against you if you say otherwise.
klishes (Guest)
said at 5:54 PM on Thu Jul 1 2010
said at 5:54 PM on Thu Jul 1 2010
my vote for the best voice for Ash is Veronica she brought so much life to the character,I also think that the fans should give Sarah a chance she is doing the best she can it is not her fault that Veronica was let go.
Pokégirl Ann (Guest)
said at 6:23 AM on Thu Jul 1 2010
said at 6:23 AM on Thu Jul 1 2010
Pathetic!The first time i heard Sarah was pathetic!!
The first few episodes of BF were so pathetic 2 watch!
...Yeah,but during DP Natochenny did really improved!
Even if u hate her,u hv 2 admit this
It's shocking that how some1 cud improve so much.
But she's still not good as TAYLOR!
Sarah Darling,I luv u bt U hv 2 b more good,(though u r good)^_'
(And i am Ani frm above,i just replaced my name)
The first few episodes of BF were so pathetic 2 watch!
...Yeah,but during DP Natochenny did really improved!
Even if u hate her,u hv 2 admit this
It's shocking that how some1 cud improve so much.
But she's still not good as TAYLOR!
Sarah Darling,I luv u bt U hv 2 b more good,(though u r good)^_'
(And i am Ani frm above,i just replaced my name)
cohen (Guest)
said at 6:32 PM on Tue Jun 15 2010
said at 6:32 PM on Tue Jun 15 2010
I do not really think of Ash as older. He is only a year older, does is voice get that much deeper in one year?
shadee88 (Guest)
said at 12:04 PM on Thu Jun 3 2010
said at 12:04 PM on Thu Jun 3 2010
Sarah Natochenny, beginning is so much better.
shadee88 (Guest)
said at 2:37 PM on Tue May 25 2010
said at 2:37 PM on Tue May 25 2010
Sarah natochenny is the youngest girl who did a boy's voice!!!
shadee88 (Guest)
said at 2:36 PM on Tue May 25 2010
said at 2:36 PM on Tue May 25 2010
Sarah Natochenny is good for the older ash, deeper voice. Shows Ash's age progression.
Veronica Taylor is better for the younger ash.
Veronica Taylor is better for the younger ash.
Ani (Guest)
said at 3:03 PM on Thu May 20 2010
said at 3:03 PM on Thu May 20 2010
I thnk its not the voice that really matters.I mean if i wud hv heard Sarah b4 Veronica,then I wud hv always felt Sarah as Ash and wud hv missed her 2day very much.
As coz i heard Veronica as Ash frm the beginning,i always felt her voice as Ash.So Veronica's voice is always Ash KETchum 2 me.
Bt hey!Sarah's not bad!!She's goin' good now!Bt my vote is only 4 Veronica!Miss u Veronica.....Vl Always Luv u!!
As coz i heard Veronica as Ash frm the beginning,i always felt her voice as Ash.So Veronica's voice is always Ash KETchum 2 me.
Bt hey!Sarah's not bad!!She's goin' good now!Bt my vote is only 4 Veronica!Miss u Veronica.....Vl Always Luv u!!
pokewalker (Guest)
said at 2:44 PM on Thu May 6 2010
said at 2:44 PM on Thu May 6 2010
i think hes a girl because of the squeaky voice he has
kai (Guest)
said at 11:13 PM on Tue Apr 13 2010
said at 11:13 PM on Tue Apr 13 2010
I laughed pretty hard when I flipped on the TV and saw that- not only was Pokemon still running in it's new crappa-fying way - but that Veronica Taylor was no longer even there to do the main characters voice.
I used to like the show but that was long ago.
I used to like the show but that was long ago.
sage (Guest)
said at 12:58 PM on Wed Apr 7 2010
said at 12:58 PM on Wed Apr 7 2010
@tommy
I was being sarcastic. ;)
I was being sarcastic. ;)
tommy (Guest)
said at 2:13 AM on Sun Apr 4 2010
said at 2:13 AM on Sun Apr 4 2010
sorry for the double post, but the above comment was me. It just deleted the first letter of my name.
ommy (Guest)
said at 2:11 AM on Sun Apr 4 2010
said at 2:11 AM on Sun Apr 4 2010
@sage so keeping the Japanese music is a bad thing now. I may not like most of the current voice cast, but I at least can give credit when it's due. TPCI is doing a good thing by bringing the original music back. I really wish 4Kids never would have replaced the music to begin with. But still my point is this:
Voices=4Kids
Everything else=TPCI
Voices=4Kids
Everything else=TPCI
pomgirl (Guest)
said at 8:36 PM on Sat Apr 3 2010
said at 8:36 PM on Sat Apr 3 2010
Ok, did not see all girls doing Ash's voice, then agian....
Veronica, you can kinda hear the girlish undertone in Sarah's.
Veronica, you can kinda hear the girlish undertone in Sarah's.
sage (Guest)
said at 7:29 PM on Sun Mar 28 2010
said at 7:29 PM on Sun Mar 28 2010
Yeah, the anime was so great under 4Kids' reign. I mean, I miss the cuts, censoring, replacing the Japanese BGM, and the pointless script changes so damn much. God, we were so lucky to have such a great company to dub Pokemon.
Pokemon USA, on the other hand, only replaces the Japanese BGM. And in some episodes, they keep it all and don't add any dub music!!! I mean, WTF is up with that?! I miss the butchered product we were getting with 4Kids! To hell with PUSA!
Pokemon USA, on the other hand, only replaces the Japanese BGM. And in some episodes, they keep it all and don't add any dub music!!! I mean, WTF is up with that?! I miss the butchered product we were getting with 4Kids! To hell with PUSA!
smashbro (Guest)
said at 2:20 AM on Sat Mar 27 2010
said at 2:20 AM on Sat Mar 27 2010
No one will EVER relace my Veronica.
It's incredible how the Pokemon anime was ruined by Pokemon USA. See how we have to truly appreciate what we have before it's lost? I don't care what anyone says; I have and always will love 4Kids!
It's incredible how the Pokemon anime was ruined by Pokemon USA. See how we have to truly appreciate what we have before it's lost? I don't care what anyone says; I have and always will love 4Kids!
pokemonfan (Guest)
said at 8:54 PM on Sun Mar 21 2010
said at 8:54 PM on Sun Mar 21 2010
Veronica Taylor was the best voice actress for Ash Ketchum.
Sarah Natochenny and Kayzi Rogers voices are both to low and deep.
Yeah, I know that he matures as the story goes on but for 8 seasons, including movies, his voice was perfect for his character.
It is stupid that they changed his voice actress.
I stopped watching pokemon after Misty left and didn't start watching it again for a couple of years. I miss Misty, the only good pokemon eps were with her and when Veronica was Ash's voice actress.
Sarah Natochenny and Kayzi Rogers voices are both to low and deep.
Yeah, I know that he matures as the story goes on but for 8 seasons, including movies, his voice was perfect for his character.
It is stupid that they changed his voice actress.
I stopped watching pokemon after Misty left and didn't start watching it again for a couple of years. I miss Misty, the only good pokemon eps were with her and when Veronica was Ash's voice actress.
gogglemaster01 (Guest)
said at 1:38 PM on Mon Mar 15 2010
said at 1:38 PM on Mon Mar 15 2010
Someone said they met Veronica Taylor at New York Comic Con?
I believe it was the New York ANIME FESTIVAL- that's where I met her. She should get her role back. Period.
I believe it was the New York ANIME FESTIVAL- that's where I met her. She should get her role back. Period.
nessa (Guest)
said at 11:01 PM on Wed Mar 3 2010
said at 11:01 PM on Wed Mar 3 2010
Personally I don't have a gal favorite. But I liked Veronica Taylor voice better in the first season. That I didn't mind so much, but she sounded more boy like to me. I stopped watching it around Johto and watched bit and pieces of AG saga which her voice was fantasic. Around Jotho, her voice sounded too girly to me.
Then we get Sarah. I didn't like her voice much when she started acting, I stopped watching around BF, and also for other reasons besides voice acting. After seeing Diamond and Pearl, she improved so much, and I don't mind as much hearing her voice and now used to it.
But that does I feel, but for me, Rica the original Japanese voice for ASh tops both of them. One the reasons I mainy been watching it.
After this season I'm gonna stop watching Pokemon anyways.
Then we get Sarah. I didn't like her voice much when she started acting, I stopped watching around BF, and also for other reasons besides voice acting. After seeing Diamond and Pearl, she improved so much, and I don't mind as much hearing her voice and now used to it.
But that does I feel, but for me, Rica the original Japanese voice for ASh tops both of them. One the reasons I mainy been watching it.
After this season I'm gonna stop watching Pokemon anyways.
justanotherfan (Guest)
said at 9:18 AM on Tue Mar 2 2010
said at 9:18 AM on Tue Mar 2 2010
Sorry for the double post, but I have something else to say. I've noticed that some of the comments here are very rude, and some fans are even telling others what to do/think/believe. I personally think this is wrong, because everyone has a right to their own opinion. So about the people arguing, I have this to say...
Can't we all just get along? We're all Pokemon fans here, and I think some people need to be reminded of this. Don't just attack another person's opinion, simply because it's different than your's. Understand why the person feels that way, and have an open-mind about the "Pokemon voice actor debate".
If a debate becomes heated and there's fighting on both sides, sometimes it's better to just bury the hatchet.
I just think, if people try to respect each other's opinions here, then everyone will get along better. Afterall, we're all Pokemon fans here, and we all enjoy watching the Pokemon anime, so there's no reason for anyone to be at each other's throats. =)
I'm just saying, it would be great if both sides could just drop the whole "who is right/wrong" thing, and just let every individual fan have their own opinions. That's what a comparison page is for, afterall. It's simply a place for fans to post their opinion on Ash's voice actors and say who they feel is the overall best - the voice actor who truly captures the heart and soul of Ash with their performance.
Of course, the "best" voice for Ash Ketchum is a matter of opinion, so this answer will always be different for everyone. That's why I think people should keep posting. Everyone's view is different, and that's what makes this topic so interesting.
Can't we all just get along? We're all Pokemon fans here, and I think some people need to be reminded of this. Don't just attack another person's opinion, simply because it's different than your's. Understand why the person feels that way, and have an open-mind about the "Pokemon voice actor debate".
If a debate becomes heated and there's fighting on both sides, sometimes it's better to just bury the hatchet.
I just think, if people try to respect each other's opinions here, then everyone will get along better. Afterall, we're all Pokemon fans here, and we all enjoy watching the Pokemon anime, so there's no reason for anyone to be at each other's throats. =)
I'm just saying, it would be great if both sides could just drop the whole "who is right/wrong" thing, and just let every individual fan have their own opinions. That's what a comparison page is for, afterall. It's simply a place for fans to post their opinion on Ash's voice actors and say who they feel is the overall best - the voice actor who truly captures the heart and soul of Ash with their performance.
Of course, the "best" voice for Ash Ketchum is a matter of opinion, so this answer will always be different for everyone. That's why I think people should keep posting. Everyone's view is different, and that's what makes this topic so interesting.
justanotherfan (Guest)
said at 8:39 AM on Tue Mar 2 2010
said at 8:39 AM on Tue Mar 2 2010
Veronica Taylor for me!! I completely agree with hope and purplewarrior13. =)
No one likes to be told they should give up hope. I mean, the main theme surrounding the Pokemon TV series is (and has always been) to follow your dreams, not give up on them.
My point is this. If fans really want to try and bring back the original voice actors, then I see no harm in trying. Sure, it's true that the fans might fail, but who really cares about the outcome? With this, everyone's heart is in the right place. So in the end, it's the thought that counts.
Afterall, no one knows what the future might hold for Pokemon. In this situation, the only people who DO know the future would be employees of PTCI.
Personally, I think this thing could go either way. There is evidence on both sides. However, it's important to note that since we're all fans, most (if not all) of the comments here are nothing but speculation. ;)
Like purplewarrior13 said, Veronica Taylor has stated that she wants to return to Pokemon - this is definitely the reason why Pokemon fans are still fighting for her return.
I'm not sure about the other voice actors. But as long as Veronica wants to return, there is still hope to bring her back.
No one likes to be told they should give up hope. I mean, the main theme surrounding the Pokemon TV series is (and has always been) to follow your dreams, not give up on them.
My point is this. If fans really want to try and bring back the original voice actors, then I see no harm in trying. Sure, it's true that the fans might fail, but who really cares about the outcome? With this, everyone's heart is in the right place. So in the end, it's the thought that counts.
Afterall, no one knows what the future might hold for Pokemon. In this situation, the only people who DO know the future would be employees of PTCI.
Personally, I think this thing could go either way. There is evidence on both sides. However, it's important to note that since we're all fans, most (if not all) of the comments here are nothing but speculation. ;)
Like purplewarrior13 said, Veronica Taylor has stated that she wants to return to Pokemon - this is definitely the reason why Pokemon fans are still fighting for her return.
I'm not sure about the other voice actors. But as long as Veronica wants to return, there is still hope to bring her back.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 10:36 PM on Wed Feb 24 2010
Veronica has stated herself that she wants to return as Ash. She was a Pokemon fan herself you know!
Replyhope (Guest)
said at 5:55 PM on Mon Feb 22 2010
said at 5:55 PM on Mon Feb 22 2010
Don't lose sight of your dreams.
Veronica will always be Ash.
Veronica will always be Ash.
flynn (Guest)
said at 11:19 AM on Sat Feb 20 2010
said at 11:19 AM on Sat Feb 20 2010
@dsjkbnl,
fyi, EVERY show is pretty much losing ratings because, in this day and age, if you miss an episode you're not SOL until it reruns again; you can catch it on YouTube or Hulu a few hours later. So why wake up early on a Saturday when you can just sleep in and watch it on youtube?
What people clamoring for the old VAs don't realize is that, your average fan, you know, the 7 year olds, don't give two ****s about the VA change. If the target audience doesn't care, then why the **** should TPCi change anything? They've brought back some of the original VAs to return to their original roles. 4Kids sure as hell would NEVER do that.
Even if Veronica Taylor came back, she wouldn't voice Ash again. It's been waaay too long since the new VAs took over. Rachel Lillis came back in DP066 and as of DP145, Jessie is STILL being voiced by Michele Knotz.
Anyway, it's been almost FOUR years. Most of the people that made all those petitions in the beginning and sided with the original VAs have moved on, the original VAs have moved on, and you need to move on. Otherwise you just look pathetic.
fyi, EVERY show is pretty much losing ratings because, in this day and age, if you miss an episode you're not SOL until it reruns again; you can catch it on YouTube or Hulu a few hours later. So why wake up early on a Saturday when you can just sleep in and watch it on youtube?
What people clamoring for the old VAs don't realize is that, your average fan, you know, the 7 year olds, don't give two ****s about the VA change. If the target audience doesn't care, then why the **** should TPCi change anything? They've brought back some of the original VAs to return to their original roles. 4Kids sure as hell would NEVER do that.
Even if Veronica Taylor came back, she wouldn't voice Ash again. It's been waaay too long since the new VAs took over. Rachel Lillis came back in DP066 and as of DP145, Jessie is STILL being voiced by Michele Knotz.
Anyway, it's been almost FOUR years. Most of the people that made all those petitions in the beginning and sided with the original VAs have moved on, the original VAs have moved on, and you need to move on. Otherwise you just look pathetic.
dsjkbnl (Guest)
said at 1:16 AM on Fri Feb 19 2010
said at 1:16 AM on Fri Feb 19 2010
Apparently Sarah smokes cigarettes too which is bad for any voice actor. Unless the photos I've seen are fake and I'm a liar? :?
It would explain the smoker voice for Ash though. Unless she quits Ash's voice is going to be even more messed up with time.
It would explain the smoker voice for Ash though. Unless she quits Ash's voice is going to be even more messed up with time.
flynn (Guest)
said at 12:26 PM on Thu Feb 18 2010
said at 12:26 PM on Thu Feb 18 2010
Sarah Natochenny for sure.
Veronica Taylor's Ash would good enough at the start, but then she adopted that HORRIBLE squeaky tone in Johto.
Veronica Taylor's Ash would good enough at the start, but then she adopted that HORRIBLE squeaky tone in Johto.
tommy (Guest)
said at 10:51 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
said at 10:51 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
The voice of Ash will always be Veronica Taylor to me.
todd (Guest)
said at 8:36 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
said at 8:36 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
Veronica Taylor definitely.
Ash is 10 and always will be despite logic and no matter how long the show goes on for (according to the Japanese producers).
Veronica's voice sounds like a 10 year old kid.
Kayzie Rogers actually wasn't that bad but I guess when Pokemon USA changed the voices people didn't care.
Sarah Natochenny's voice sounds like a smoker (kind of). Not the sound of a ten year old IMO.
Ash is 10 and always will be despite logic and no matter how long the show goes on for (according to the Japanese producers).
Veronica's voice sounds like a 10 year old kid.
Kayzie Rogers actually wasn't that bad but I guess when Pokemon USA changed the voices people didn't care.
Sarah Natochenny's voice sounds like a smoker (kind of). Not the sound of a ten year old IMO.
phenomic (Guest)
said at 7:20 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
said at 7:20 PM on Mon Feb 15 2010
Sarah Gets The Win For Not Making him sound like a little squeky annoying mouse
jess (Guest)
said at 12:33 PM on Sat Feb 13 2010
said at 12:33 PM on Sat Feb 13 2010
Ok, like what Jean said on the Delia Ketchum compare: We cannot let this year end without a fight. We will get Veronica and the original dub VA's back on Pokemon. I don't know about anyone else but I'm tired of hearing Sarah as Ash. So here is the thing: Write to DuArt and PUSA, sign as many petitions as possible, email, call do whatever it takes to contact someone about it. I'd say write to Nintendo of America and see what they think about it all. We can't give up. I know it has been 4 years, and that is way too long. So, for everyone who wants Veronica back, that's what you gotta do.
keru (Guest)
said at 11:02 PM on Sun Jan 24 2010
said at 11:02 PM on Sun Jan 24 2010
@purple warrior
Oh! I'm so sorry for the mix up! Darn... I thought she was referring to the Pokemon cast.
Oh! I'm so sorry for the mix up! Darn... I thought she was referring to the Pokemon cast.
mollyhale (Guest)
said at 10:37 AM on Sun Jan 24 2010
said at 10:37 AM on Sun Jan 24 2010
veronica definitely her ash doesn't sound as forced as sarah and she has a lot better acting...only i think in newer episodes sarah is getting better but its still too much like she's trying to fake a voice not just get in character
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 5:01 AM on Sun Jan 24 2010
@ keru
I watched the whole panel, and in part 1, she does say that Funimation "is trying to reunite the original cast", she is referring to Funimation reuniting the Slayers cast. Funimation has nothing to do with Pokemon.
ReplyI watched the whole panel, and in part 1, she does say that Funimation "is trying to reunite the original cast", she is referring to Funimation reuniting the Slayers cast. Funimation has nothing to do with Pokemon.
spencer (Guest)
said at 1:50 AM on Fri Jan 22 2010
said at 1:50 AM on Fri Jan 22 2010
Veronica Taylor! Damn I hate Pokemon USA for screwing the 4kids cast over. I know it's a terrible thing to wish for but I hope Pokemon USA gets some bad karma someday. What goes around comes around
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 3:50 AM on Thu Jan 21 2010
@ keru
sorry for the late reply
I've actually seen those videos before and rewatched them.
I noticed that she did express interest in returning but hasn't been given the opportunity yet.
Replysorry for the late reply
I've actually seen those videos before and rewatched them.
I noticed that she did express interest in returning but hasn't been given the opportunity yet.
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 3:32 AM on Thu Jan 21 2010
Hi. I'm not Jackson, but I did watch the video, and while I did find it very interesting, and otherwise entertaining, she didn't give any hint of coming back to the show at all.
Replykeru (Guest)
said at 6:54 PM on Wed Jan 13 2010
said at 6:54 PM on Wed Jan 13 2010
Gah sorry for the late response but here it is... gosh I can't find which part. But it's definitely in one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8M9qx7aqaY
Tell me if you find it jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8M9qx7aqaY
Tell me if you find it jackson
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 11:53 PM on Wed Jan 6 2010
@ keru
sure you she said funimation? not sure what they have to do with Pokemon. :?
Did you mean Pokemon USA?
anyways I'd like the link please :)
Replysure you she said funimation? not sure what they have to do with Pokemon. :?
Did you mean Pokemon USA?
anyways I'd like the link please :)
keru (Guest)
said at 4:48 PM on Wed Jan 6 2010
said at 4:48 PM on Wed Jan 6 2010
Oh I see. On Youtube, however, Veronica Taylor was at Anime Boston 09 and she said that she met Funanimation and they said they wanted to use the old voice actors again... But no signs of activity or contract. Do you want the link to the video?
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 10:58 PM on Tue Jan 5 2010
No. Pokemon USA switched them thinking that they couldn't afford them, but they never consulted the actors themselves if they wanted a pay cut. They actors said they would've been fine with that. But they all found it very disgusting the Pokemon USA fired and recast them behind their backs.
Replykeru (Guest)
said at 3:40 PM on Mon Jan 4 2010
said at 3:40 PM on Mon Jan 4 2010
Oh... I see. So what was the problem? Pokemon USA thought that Veronica and Eric and the old gang were getting paid too much so they switched?
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 8:28 PM on Sun Jan 3 2010
Veronica does indeed want to return to the show to play Ash, and she was very angry with Pokemon USA with firing her under her back. Ash was her heart and soul. She would jump at the chance to play Ash again, problem is, they won't let her.
As for Eric Stuart. He would probably want to come back himself, but he knows they won't let him, so he's taking a break from voice acting.
ReplyAs for Eric Stuart. He would probably want to come back himself, but he knows they won't let him, so he's taking a break from voice acting.
keru (Guest)
said at 3:30 PM on Sun Jan 3 2010
said at 3:30 PM on Sun Jan 3 2010
Is it true that Veronica still wants to play Ash? I know that Eric doesn't seem to want James/Brock anymore...
jonthepokemontrainer (Guest)
said at 7:38 AM on Sun Jan 3 2010
said at 7:38 AM on Sun Jan 3 2010
Veronica, pleeeeeeeeease come back! We always loved you in Pokemon anime English dub
jonthepokemontrainer (Guest)
said at 6:38 AM on Sun Jan 3 2010
said at 6:38 AM on Sun Jan 3 2010
Who will voice Ash as a 20 year old?
aimee (Guest)
said at 2:41 AM on Sun Dec 20 2009
said at 2:41 AM on Sun Dec 20 2009
Wow, lots of arguing going on. I had to respond to jess--Rachael Lillis never said she preferred the new dub. When did you hear that?? I was at NYAF and went to all of her panels, and never heard that. I did hear her say how gutted she was by PUSA's decision, especially after years of hard work. And I agree with mori that Rachael is the one cast member who did NOT send out that message about the new show--if you compare the messages from the voice actors, they're all identical, which suggests a copy-and-paste job. I guess the VA's were feeling pretty angry. But Rachael is the only one who didn't do that. She didn't blindly follow the others--she did her own message. That's one reason why I respect her so much.
But I digress since this is about the comparison. Of course I prefer Veronica, and not just because she's in the original cast. She IS Ash. She could make Ash as much of a mischievous boy as a leader with heart. That's what the original cast had--heart!
Sarah and Kayzie actually sound pretty similar to me. Why'd they change actors if they wound up hiring someone who sounds the same as Kayzie? I don't think anyone is improving--they're in the same place they've been for 3 years. I'm thankful I speak Japanese--I gave up on the new cast and have been watching the show in its original language.
But I digress since this is about the comparison. Of course I prefer Veronica, and not just because she's in the original cast. She IS Ash. She could make Ash as much of a mischievous boy as a leader with heart. That's what the original cast had--heart!
Sarah and Kayzie actually sound pretty similar to me. Why'd they change actors if they wound up hiring someone who sounds the same as Kayzie? I don't think anyone is improving--they're in the same place they've been for 3 years. I'm thankful I speak Japanese--I gave up on the new cast and have been watching the show in its original language.
pw13 (Guest)
said at 5:25 PM on Mon Nov 30 2009
said at 5:25 PM on Mon Nov 30 2009
I liked Veronica Taylor. I grew up with her Ash, and Sarah Natochenny is WAY too deep. Pokemon USA should've sticked with Kayzie Rogers the replacement because she really wasn't half bad.
crystal (Guest)
said at 9:22 PM on Thu Nov 26 2009
said at 9:22 PM on Thu Nov 26 2009
I like Rika Matsumoto best.
keru (Guest)
said at 11:17 AM on Sat Nov 14 2009
said at 11:17 AM on Sat Nov 14 2009
Thank you Jess.
I just sent Eric an email asking him, so I'll know when he replies. Thanks so much for answering my questions.
I just sent Eric an email asking him, so I'll know when he replies. Thanks so much for answering my questions.
jess (Guest)
said at 2:59 PM on Mon Nov 9 2009
said at 2:59 PM on Mon Nov 9 2009
Kayzie Rogers was good as Ash, I wonder why they didn't stick with her. Uh anyway, to sort of answer your question keru: mori said Eric isn't interested in returning to Pokemon. But you can't always believe everything you hear. Unless if it comes straight from the person themselves.
keru (Guest)
said at 4:05 PM on Sun Nov 8 2009
said at 4:05 PM on Sun Nov 8 2009
Okay, thank you so much Jackson. Eric is really a talented VA :)
Did Eric say he had no intention of returning to Pokemon though?
Did Eric say he had no intention of returning to Pokemon though?
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 4:50 PM on Sat Nov 7 2009
I think he`s taking a break for now and focusing on his music. You can always check for updates on his own website
ericstuart.com
Replyericstuart.com
keru (Guest)
said at 4:12 PM on Sat Nov 7 2009
said at 4:12 PM on Sat Nov 7 2009
Um... my favorite is probably still Veronica since I grew up with her as Ash. But Sarah is gradually getting better as well.
As for the Eric Stuart thing, can anyone give me a definite yes or no on his VA career?
As for the Eric Stuart thing, can anyone give me a definite yes or no on his VA career?
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 1:26 AM on Tue Nov 3 2009
Just added Kayzie Rogers AKA Jaime Peacock from the original Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon airing (not the DVD redub with Natochenny).
Now all VA are here at last. I still prefer Veronica though and she`ll always be my favorite. :)
ReplyNow all VA are here at last. I still prefer Veronica though and she`ll always be my favorite. :)
jeff (Guest)
said at 1:17 PM on Sun Oct 18 2009
said at 1:17 PM on Sun Oct 18 2009
Slayers is being recorded in New York at NYAV Post. I know because Michael Sinterniklaas is doing the ADR Direction, and he is the founder of the studio, and is usually in charge of ADR for projects done by that studio.
jess (Guest)
said at 10:08 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
said at 10:08 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
Yes mori, I know where Funimation is located. But I didn't say he would be going to New York. If he got the chance to play Brock again, he probably would. You just need to have faith in SOVA, and quit getting people's hopes up.
mori (Guest)
said at 9:33 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
said at 9:33 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
Funimation is located in Texas, and Eric Stuart now lives in Tennessee, so it's not a big trip for him to make to record Slayers. But as far as doing voice work in the NY area, he will not be very active, if at all.
jess (Guest)
said at 6:25 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
said at 6:25 PM on Wed Oct 14 2009
Well that's good that he is reprising his role as Gourry again. If something should happen again with Pokemon I'm sure he would jump at the chance to play Brock again. That's a big "if" though. We'll just have to wait and see.
jeff (Guest)
said at 1:43 AM on Mon Oct 12 2009
said at 1:43 AM on Mon Oct 12 2009
I think that the whole "Eric Stuart has quit voice acting" thing is just a rumor. An official press release from Funimation has listed Eric Stuart as the actor to play Gourry in the new 26 episode season! Now, he may have come back to New York specifically to reprise that role, but I seriously doubt that he is out of the voice acting scene!
jess (Guest)
said at 5:45 PM on Sun Oct 11 2009
said at 5:45 PM on Sun Oct 11 2009
Ok, I may have been wrong about the Eric Stuart thing. However, people can change their minds. I'm sure if he got the chance to come back to the show he would. Cause I think he realizes that so many people think he is talented and they don't want to see him quit voice-acting altogether.
jess (Guest)
said at 5:44 PM on Thu Oct 8 2009
said at 5:44 PM on Thu Oct 8 2009
Um, morii where have you heard that Eric Stuart quit voice-acting? He is still on Viva Pinata even though it might be on hiatus and is about to reprise his role on Slayers as well. So where you got your info, I don't know. And where did you hear that he told SOVA to stop campaigning? And I know our comments aren't going to change anything but what are you gonna do? And like what abby said you need to have faith in SOVA and quit bashing them.
blu (Guest)
said at 10:57 AM on Thu Oct 8 2009
said at 10:57 AM on Thu Oct 8 2009
yeah, very true mori.
But what does it really matter. I was saying to someone in a private message, that there are people who will continue dragging this out no matter how many years have passed, or how many reality checks they get. And sadly, I know people have proven that they are even willing to sacrifice work and school just to keep the whole 'bring back Veronica 'Ash' Taylor' campaign alive. And unfortunately, our comments here or anywhere else aren't going to change that.
But what does it really matter. I was saying to someone in a private message, that there are people who will continue dragging this out no matter how many years have passed, or how many reality checks they get. And sadly, I know people have proven that they are even willing to sacrifice work and school just to keep the whole 'bring back Veronica 'Ash' Taylor' campaign alive. And unfortunately, our comments here or anywhere else aren't going to change that.
mori (Guest)
said at 6:33 AM on Thu Oct 8 2009
said at 6:33 AM on Thu Oct 8 2009
Rachael Lillis is the one main 4Kids cast member that didn't immediately start attacking the show after the change. She also did not take part in the effort to sabotage the negotiations to get the series to air on Cartoon Network. She maintained a level of professionalism, which is something I respect.
As for Eric Stuart, he has quit voice acting all together, and moved to Tennessee to focus on his musical career and family. He had said a few months before moving that he had no interest in returning to the show, and even told SOVA to stop the campaigning.
So yeah, the 4Kids actors have moved on with their lives, and do not have a big interest in returning. Veronica Taylor has said that she is blacklisted, so the chances of her coming back are zero. And she has accepted that, and is moving on.
As for Eric Stuart, he has quit voice acting all together, and moved to Tennessee to focus on his musical career and family. He had said a few months before moving that he had no interest in returning to the show, and even told SOVA to stop the campaigning.
So yeah, the 4Kids actors have moved on with their lives, and do not have a big interest in returning. Veronica Taylor has said that she is blacklisted, so the chances of her coming back are zero. And she has accepted that, and is moving on.
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 2:42 PM on Tue Oct 6 2009
Even though I prefer the 4Kids English dub voices more than the PUSA voices, PUSA dub beats 4Kids in a few ways.
PUSA hardly uses any edits compared to 4Kids and the editing on any Japanese food or guns or random stuff.
PUSA makes fewer mistakes. Ex: 4Kids says Harrison is from Silvertown (Johto) but is actually from Littleroot Town (Hoenn)
Pros and cons to both dubs. Guess it depends whether you prefer quality voice acting or quality content.
ReplyPUSA hardly uses any edits compared to 4Kids and the editing on any Japanese food or guns or random stuff.
PUSA makes fewer mistakes. Ex: 4Kids says Harrison is from Silvertown (Johto) but is actually from Littleroot Town (Hoenn)
Pros and cons to both dubs. Guess it depends whether you prefer quality voice acting or quality content.
jess (Guest)
said at 7:15 PM on Mon Oct 5 2009
said at 7:15 PM on Mon Oct 5 2009
Ok, mori might be right. Apparently at NYAF last weekend Rachael Lillis said she preferred the new dub. She may have been saying that to be nice, but still. But I know Veronica wants to do it again. Although Abby is right, they have moved on but they haven't forgotten. But they might not want to come back. We'll see...that's not good.
ninjagrape (Guest)
said at 5:34 AM on Sun Oct 4 2009
said at 5:34 AM on Sun Oct 4 2009
Oh good just got it back..... hehh....
ninjagrape (Guest)
said at 5:32 AM on Sun Oct 4 2009
said at 5:32 AM on Sun Oct 4 2009
hahaha. Very funny Tory.
I'm going to go with Tory. I even remember what episode that's from. DAMMIT I just deleted my sidebar!!!
I'm going to go with Tory. I even remember what episode that's from. DAMMIT I just deleted my sidebar!!!
abby (Guest)
said at 3:02 PM on Sun Sep 27 2009
said at 3:02 PM on Sun Sep 27 2009
That's your opinion. And like what Jess told Mori...you say "tomato" and she says "so what." You need to have faith in SOVA. Yes, it has been 3 years, but never say never. The VA's may have moved on, but they haven't forgotten. And they would like to get back to it.
xxsarahchanxx (Guest)
said at 2:31 AM on Sun Sep 27 2009
said at 2:31 AM on Sun Sep 27 2009
oh abby, I didn't think those comments were funny, I thought they were ridiculous. I commented on their opinion, just as you are doing to mine. Everyone's got a right to one. :)
As for SOVA IMO it's too little too late, everyone's moved on, so should they.
As for SOVA IMO it's too little too late, everyone's moved on, so should they.
abby (Guest)
said at 10:23 PM on Sat Sep 26 2009
said at 10:23 PM on Sat Sep 26 2009
Um, Sarah I don't think those comments are supposed to be funny. They are meant to express an opinion not to be made fun of. And also, what poor VAs? What about Veronica and Rachael? They are the poor VAs who got the boot. Think about that.
xsarahchanx (Guest)
said at 9:51 PM on Thu Sep 24 2009
said at 9:51 PM on Thu Sep 24 2009
oh, and to those arguing, just take a look at yourselves and your comments. ROFL!
Just enjoy Pokemon for what it was and is! Don't take it so seriously. Theres a big big world out the for you to enjoy beyond your computer screen.
Oh and SOVA.. leave those poor VAs alone. :)
Just enjoy Pokemon for what it was and is! Don't take it so seriously. Theres a big big world out the for you to enjoy beyond your computer screen.
Oh and SOVA.. leave those poor VAs alone. :)
xsarahchanx (Guest)
said at 9:23 PM on Thu Sep 24 2009
said at 9:23 PM on Thu Sep 24 2009
Veronica of course!! I grew up to her as sk and love her to bits!
However, Sarah sounds more like the original Japanese Satoshi.. for that, I believe she has done a good job.
However, Sarah sounds more like the original Japanese Satoshi.. for that, I believe she has done a good job.
jim (Guest)
said at 4:59 PM on Mon Sep 21 2009
said at 4:59 PM on Mon Sep 21 2009
Go Veronica! Hope she can someday voice Ash again even if its years after the show finishes and she can redub the seasons she missed out on.
abby (Guest)
said at 11:16 PM on Sun Sep 20 2009
said at 11:16 PM on Sun Sep 20 2009
I vote Veronica. She Rocks!! And I agree with Jess as well. I can't wait til Veronica voices Ash again.
mori (Guest)
said at 5:49 AM on Wed Sep 16 2009
said at 5:49 AM on Wed Sep 16 2009
Indeed we will see, as we have been seeing for the past 3 years.
jess (Guest)
said at 6:39 PM on Sun Sep 13 2009
said at 6:39 PM on Sun Sep 13 2009
Like what I told blu, you say "tomato" and I say "so what." We'll see who is wrong and who is right. You forgot to mention Veronica said so herself she would love to play Ash again. And where did you her that Veronica said she was blacklisted? That was in the past, so I'm sure all is forgiven. Anyway, I'm not going to argue with you anymore cause I don't want any hurt feelings. But I will say that the chances are better than you think.
mori (Guest)
said at 4:36 AM on Sun Sep 13 2009
said at 4:36 AM on Sun Sep 13 2009
Yes, you do you have your underwear in a bunch, but that is not relevant to the matter.
Posting on fansites that the fans need to say that the quality of the show is "horrible" is an attack on the show. That is a fact.
SPAM is unwanted, and unsolicited email. The people whos email addresses that were publicly posted did not ask for them to be posted, they did not ask to be emailed. If someone took your email address, posted it publicly WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE, and told people to send your emails that person would be setting you up to be spammed.
You are very unversed on this subject, and the rules of professionalism in the workplace. There are things that one shouldn't do, especially if they hope to maintain a professional working relationship with a company. Veronica Taylor crossed those lines.
The chances are indeed zero. As I have said, Veronica Taylor is blacklisted. This information came from Veronica herself, and from a person that works on the show and had it told to them.
As a SOVAite, you should already know this information. If you don't then it is because the SOVA higher-ups are doing a poor job of keeping people informed.
Posting on fansites that the fans need to say that the quality of the show is "horrible" is an attack on the show. That is a fact.
SPAM is unwanted, and unsolicited email. The people whos email addresses that were publicly posted did not ask for them to be posted, they did not ask to be emailed. If someone took your email address, posted it publicly WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE, and told people to send your emails that person would be setting you up to be spammed.
You are very unversed on this subject, and the rules of professionalism in the workplace. There are things that one shouldn't do, especially if they hope to maintain a professional working relationship with a company. Veronica Taylor crossed those lines.
The chances are indeed zero. As I have said, Veronica Taylor is blacklisted. This information came from Veronica herself, and from a person that works on the show and had it told to them.
As a SOVAite, you should already know this information. If you don't then it is because the SOVA higher-ups are doing a poor job of keeping people informed.
jess (Guest)
said at 8:58 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
said at 8:58 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
Man, someone has their underwear in a bunch. Why are you so negative and deadset about this? And where in the world have you heard that they attacked the show? And wear did you hear that Veronica was blacklisted? They never attacked the show. That was a big fat lie. Don't believe everything you hear. And it was an email campaign to the fans who didn't want to see them fired. Unlike you. It WASN'T email spam. Get your facts straight before you attack people. And stop saying the chances are zero, because they are looking a lot better every day. And never say never either.
mori (Guest)
said at 6:06 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
said at 6:06 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
The chances are zero. The reasons for Ted Lewis being cast as Giovanni or Rachael Lillis being cast as Maylene had absolutely nothing to do with any petitions. Giovanni is a minor character that only shows up once every couple hundred episodes if that. And Maylene was a one-time character, more importantly Ted Lewis never burned bridges with the show by making very public statements attacking the show and the people working on it, and even publicly posting peoples email addresses and encouraging a campaign of email spam in order to try and force a network to not pick up the series.
People that work on the series have heard from the producers that Veronica Taylor is blacklisted. So she will indeed never be cast on the show again.
People that work on the series have heard from the producers that Veronica Taylor is blacklisted. So she will indeed never be cast on the show again.
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 3:48 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
I'm not saying that Veronica may or may not return to the role of Ash. But see it this way. If somehow there was a a chance for her to return it would be after the current Sinnoh league episodes. 4kids were replaced after Hoenn, so a new cast for a season after the Sinnoh adventures are over would be the best chance if it were to ever happen.
Replyjess (Guest)
said at 1:55 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
said at 1:55 PM on Sat Sep 12 2009
Ok, so I may have been wrong on the ratings. But, you are wrong about the SOVA petitions. If I can recall a certain Ted Lewis returned to voice Giovanni in the episode "The Thief That Keeps on Thieving." Am I wrong? And before that Rachael Lillis returned to voice Maylene. What's that? Online petitions never amount to much, you say? *Gasp!* Then what about letters? *Gasp!* Then Veronica's chances are way better than they looked. And with Du Art, even better. So don't tell me that her chances are non-existent because they are. I've made my point.
mori (Guest)
said at 11:39 AM on Sat Sep 12 2009
said at 11:39 AM on Sat Sep 12 2009
I have looked at the ratings, and they do not suggest the show is any worse off than it was in 2005. Cartoon Network is notorious for quickly canceling shows that have bad ratings. If pokemon's ratings were as bad as your claim suggests, then CN would have canned the show a long time ago.
Online petitions never amount to much. The SOVA petitions have been around ever since the change happened, and they have affected nothing. Veronica Taylor's chances at being cast as Ash are non-existent.
Online petitions never amount to much. The SOVA petitions have been around ever since the change happened, and they have affected nothing. Veronica Taylor's chances at being cast as Ash are non-existent.
jess (Guest)
said at 8:15 PM on Wed Sep 9 2009
said at 8:15 PM on Wed Sep 9 2009
Yeah yeah, I know it's pointless spamming. But it is pointless spamming to shed the light on what actually happened. You want source for the DP ratings? Go to toonzone.com and see. And also, just so you know, the odds of Veronica returning are looking a lot better than they have been. Just go any SOVA petition and you will see. I'm not misinforming, it's only the truth.
mori (Guest)
said at 5:44 PM on Wed Sep 9 2009
said at 5:44 PM on Wed Sep 9 2009
Yup, maturity has been proven by this pointless comment spamming.
The ratings for DP have been on par with the ratings the show was getting in season 8. Making claims without providing any source doesn't exactly paint you or the efforts you make in the best light. If you have to spread misinformation to make the odds of Veronica Taylor returning look better, that only proves how bad the actual odds are.
The ratings for DP have been on par with the ratings the show was getting in season 8. Making claims without providing any source doesn't exactly paint you or the efforts you make in the best light. If you have to spread misinformation to make the odds of Veronica Taylor returning look better, that only proves how bad the actual odds are.
jess (Guest)
said at 1:32 AM on Wed Sep 9 2009
said at 1:32 AM on Wed Sep 9 2009
It was on a Pokemon board where it said something about the decline of Pokemon DVD sales. I'm not sure which one though. Anyway, and I will stop with the comments on BTVA. And also I tried to go on cynopsis but the stupid thing wouldn't load. P.S: DP may be the best performing show on CN's Sat lineup, but it has the lowest ratings it has ever had. Due to the fact of PUSA taking over the show, and the fact that people have stopped watching it completely because of the voice switch. This is the last time I comment...for now at least.
tyler (Guest)
said at 11:52 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 11:52 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
As for your question about Season 3, I really can't answer because I haven't seen those episodes in a long time. Maybe I can give you an answer the next time CN airs Johto Journeys and likewise when and if they air any other 4Kids era Pokemon episode, whenever that is.
tyler (Guest)
said at 11:49 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 11:49 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
You know jess, no one's trying to prevent you or anyone else from doing what you want to do. But if you're going to make claims of fact out of the blue, like yours about the decline of Pokemon DVD sales, you'd better be sure you can back them up with a source.
For example, go to cynopsis.com and you will learn that Pokemon DP Galactic Battles is the best performing show overall on CartoonNetwork's Saturday morning lineup.
For example, go to cynopsis.com and you will learn that Pokemon DP Galactic Battles is the best performing show overall on CartoonNetwork's Saturday morning lineup.
jess (Guest)
said at 11:30 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 11:30 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
I'm not saying you shouldn't enjoy the DP episodes, and I'm not spamming the BTVA. I'm clearly telling people what REALLY happened in case they didn't know. And BTW Tyler: It's only because people care about getting the originals back. Unlike some people. Also Tyler: What is your favorite episode of season 3?
tyler (Guest)
said at 11:16 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 11:16 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
Blu is right. It seems these people follow the same pattern every year. Attempt to get Veronica and the other VAs back for Season X. Fail to get Veronica and the other VAs back for Season X. Then attempt to get the VAs back for Season X+1. And Season X+1 then becomes Season X. Lather, Rinse, Repeat.
Only this time, their new ingenious plan is to spam up BTVA with angry rants because *gasp* there are actually people who enjoy the Diamond & Pearl episodes.
Only this time, their new ingenious plan is to spam up BTVA with angry rants because *gasp* there are actually people who enjoy the Diamond & Pearl episodes.
jess (Guest)
said at 10:49 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 10:49 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
I don't have my whole lifetime to prove you wrong. Plus, it wasn't a rumor. They really were going to replace the voice actors with new ones. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Apparently prices for Pokemon DVD's are going down because no one is buying them to make a statement for the original voice actors. BTW blu: What is your favorite episode of Pokemon season 3?
blu (Guest)
said at 9:30 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 9:30 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
Futurama, eh. Funny, because I never realized that two weeks of rumors over a cast change that never took place to begin meant the exact same thing as the cast change decision for Pokemon that has been sustained for 3.5 years and counting. But I guess you learn something new everyday.
"Tomato" indeed. So if you're going to do it, you have your whole lifetime to do it and prove us wrong.
"Tomato" indeed. So if you're going to do it, you have your whole lifetime to do it and prove us wrong.
jess (Guest)
said at 1:53 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 1:53 PM on Tue Sep 8 2009
Listen "blu." You say "tomato" and I say "so what." Futurama got their original cast back so why not Pokemon? So don't tell me we can't do it. Because we will do it. My mind isn't old, but apparently yours is immature.
blu (Guest)
said at 12:44 AM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 12:44 AM on Tue Sep 8 2009
After all, as the Nostalgia Critic once put it, "if at first you don't succeed, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try again until your f***ing old mind can't take it anymore."
blue (Guest)
said at 12:42 AM on Tue Sep 8 2009
said at 12:42 AM on Tue Sep 8 2009
We'll you've already lost Veronica for Seasons 9, 10, 11, and 12. I suppose suppose there some extraordinarily beneficial dynamic for Season 13 that didn't exist at all for the past four seasons.
But hey no rush... If you don't succeed for Season 13, you can always try for Season 14... amirite. And if you fail then, try for Season 15, then 16, then 17, then 18, then 19, and so on and so forth.
But hey no rush... If you don't succeed for Season 13, you can always try for Season 14... amirite. And if you fail then, try for Season 15, then 16, then 17, then 18, then 19, and so on and so forth.
jess (Guest)
said at 2:10 PM on Mon Sep 7 2009
said at 2:10 PM on Mon Sep 7 2009
Yeah yeah. But what about all the petitions, letter writings, and emails from fans to PUSA? And now the Du Art is doing the dubbing they have a much better chance at coming back to their old roles. I am mature. Don't tell me otherwise. And don't tell me Veronica is never coming back, cause I know she will and I know she wants to.
mori (Guest)
said at 5:42 AM on Mon Sep 7 2009
said at 5:42 AM on Mon Sep 7 2009
Veronica is never coming back to voice Ash. If she were she would be back already. Spamming up these comments already proves that you are not mature.
jess (Guest)
said at 2:15 AM on Mon Sep 7 2009
said at 2:15 AM on Mon Sep 7 2009
I agree with Jas. We will see who the mature ones are when Veronica gets back to voicing Ash.
cassidy (Guest)
said at 9:34 AM on Sun Aug 30 2009
said at 9:34 AM on Sun Aug 30 2009
Sarah is awesome. My vote goes to her.
jas (Guest)
said at 10:53 PM on Fri Aug 28 2009
said at 10:53 PM on Fri Aug 28 2009
Well...we'll see who the mature ones are when Veronica starts voicing Ash again.
mori (Guest)
said at 7:33 PM on Wed Aug 26 2009
said at 7:33 PM on Wed Aug 26 2009
I was the second jackson.
Sorry about that, I didn't know the name jackson was taken.
Sorry about that, I didn't know the name jackson was taken.
OptimusSolo (Admin) said at 5:54 PM on Tue Aug 25 2009
Ya, unfortunately that seems to be a problem thanks to some of the less than mature people that frequent our site... :(
We are trying to fix that
ReplyWe are trying to fix that
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 10:15 AM on Tue Aug 25 2009
yeah why is someone who posted @ 4:49 AM on Mon Aug 24 using my name?
Not that I have a problem with it since I'm registered on the forums. But just kind of weird when people pretend to be others and say stuff in their name... :D
ReplyNot that I have a problem with it since I'm registered on the forums. But just kind of weird when people pretend to be others and say stuff in their name... :D
jackson (Guest)
said at 4:49 AM on Mon Aug 24 2009
said at 4:49 AM on Mon Aug 24 2009
Lol at the trolling.
This is truly sad, if this is the maturity level of Veronica Taylor's fanbase.
This is truly sad, if this is the maturity level of Veronica Taylor's fanbase.
jess (Guest)
said at 10:01 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 10:01 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
I got an idea. Why don't you watch Pokemon episode 265 "Address Unown?" Then tell me which is the better Ash, Brock & Misty And also: What? "Close as the dub can get?" Are you serious? Veronica's was much closer. Did you not watch season 1-8? And btw: Sarah was hired because Veronica was FIRED. They could hire 100 people to voice Ash, but Veronica will be Ash no matter what. Also: don't forget to watch "Address Unown."
kara (Guest)
said at 7:07 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 7:07 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
Look people, like Johnny said, can we stop this political bullshit? No one CARES about your whining about what happened years ago, make your vote and if you don't have a productive comment, then don't post! -.-
That being said, Sarah is a talented actress otherwise she wouldn't have been hired.
I vote for Sarah, because her Ash voice is more masculine than Veronica's was, it's probably as close as the dub can get to Rica's voice for Satoshi.
That being said, Sarah is a talented actress otherwise she wouldn't have been hired.
I vote for Sarah, because her Ash voice is more masculine than Veronica's was, it's probably as close as the dub can get to Rica's voice for Satoshi.
jess (Guest)
said at 5:56 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 5:56 PM on Sun Aug 23 2009
Uh! This is starting to really piss me off! How could some of you say Sarah and not Veronica? Have you even heard Sarah? How did she ever become a voice actress? She is horrible!! My friend could do a better job than her. For those who say "Sarah" how long have you been a fan of the show? And btw Ashfan: Veronica Taylor has many more fans than Sarah ever will. Veronica had her OWN panel at Anime Boston this year. Has Sarah had her own panel? Nope. Sarah is just a substitute and nothing more. And for those of you who voted Sarah: That's like saying you are a Democrat yet, you voted Republican. you can't have it both ways.
johnny (Guest)
said at 10:21 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 10:21 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
Now for my real comment.
I vote for Sarah. To me, she has provided a great deal of strong, youthful energy that is befitting to what we see and know about Ash Ketchum.
I will always admire Veronica for the charm and innocence she gave to Ash, but she still does not measure up to Sarah IMO.
I vote for Sarah. To me, she has provided a great deal of strong, youthful energy that is befitting to what we see and know about Ash Ketchum.
I will always admire Veronica for the charm and innocence she gave to Ash, but she still does not measure up to Sarah IMO.
johnny (Guest)
said at 10:14 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 10:14 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
Guys, leave the the politics out. These clips are for evaluating the voice actors' performances based on their own merits... not for dredging up whatever may have happened behind the scenes more than three years ago or anytime before or after.
ashfan (Guest)
said at 5:09 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
said at 5:09 AM on Sun Aug 23 2009
Sarah Natochenny, without a doubt.
Veronica Taylor needs to feel very, very, VERY guilty that so many of her fans are so very petty and small and are still following her attack orders from 4 years ago, Veronica has moved on and stopped being petty and bitter, her fans need to follow her example.
Veronica Taylor needs to feel very, very, VERY guilty that so many of her fans are so very petty and small and are still following her attack orders from 4 years ago, Veronica has moved on and stopped being petty and bitter, her fans need to follow her example.
lori (Guest)
said at 1:19 AM on Fri Aug 21 2009
said at 1:19 AM on Fri Aug 21 2009
S'up. It is definitely Veronica for me. She will ALWAYS be Ash to me no matter what. She was fired like everyone else. PUSA came in like an army and took over completely by firing everyone is sight. That isn't right. If I were Sarah I would feel very, very, VERY guilty for taking the role of Ash. But, I heard that she is going to get fired very soon. I hope she does. VT Forever!!!!!!!
uni101 (Guest)
said at 8:45 AM on Fri Aug 7 2009
said at 8:45 AM on Fri Aug 7 2009
I've been into pokemon since I was 5! And now i'm 13 and still like it alot. I guess all you people who started watching it from when the other one took over will never understand. I grew up with her in my eyes. Now that the other one does it Pokemon has really gone down hill. I hate you Sarah. You could never replace her.(She's now in Dinosaur King as the main character)
uni101 (Guest)
said at 8:40 AM on Fri Aug 7 2009
said at 8:40 AM on Fri Aug 7 2009
The original is always the best can't u people see that. I should know, i've watched all the episodes ever.
vileplumelover (Guest)
said at 9:32 AM on Wed Jul 15 2009
said at 9:32 AM on Wed Jul 15 2009
I think Sarah Natochenny is the better Ash voice. Veronica Taylor was great though...
poliwhirl42 (Guest)
said at 8:08 PM on Mon Jul 13 2009
said at 8:08 PM on Mon Jul 13 2009
Veronica Taylor will always be the best voice for Ash, in my opinion. Nothing's better than the originals, although Sarah's voice for him is interesting, too...
karen (Guest)
said at 2:21 AM on Wed Jul 8 2009
said at 2:21 AM on Wed Jul 8 2009
Sarah Natochenny. I can't imagine Veronica as Ash Ketchum anymore.
jeff (Guest)
said at 11:23 PM on Fri Jul 3 2009
said at 11:23 PM on Fri Jul 3 2009
I grew up with the old Pokemon, and feel that VERONICA TAYLOR IS ASH KETCHUM!!!!!!!!
kenn (Guest)
said at 7:03 AM on Fri Jul 3 2009
said at 7:03 AM on Fri Jul 3 2009
Has to be Sarah Natochenny, I wouldn't want to go back after getting used to Ash now.
wynter (Guest)
said at 12:28 AM on Fri Jul 3 2009
said at 12:28 AM on Fri Jul 3 2009
I Grew up with Veronica Taylor... She just fits the part.
summerhayes (Guest)
said at 10:55 AM on Tue Jun 30 2009
said at 10:55 AM on Tue Jun 30 2009
has to be Veronica, even if its just because she takes me back to my tender years. I've watched some new episodes, and it just doesn't feel write hearing someone else do Ash
aya (Guest)
said at 1:02 AM on Fri Jun 26 2009
said at 1:02 AM on Fri Jun 26 2009
I voted for sarah cause she is better than the old voice
dfsf (Guest)
said at 9:33 AM on Thu Jun 25 2009
said at 9:33 AM on Thu Jun 25 2009
I don't know what they were thinking with this new cast for Pokemon. Every single one of the characters voices have been changed for the worse. Why would they do that....?
sandy (Guest)
said at 7:03 AM on Wed Jun 17 2009
said at 7:03 AM on Wed Jun 17 2009
Veronica Taylor was okay, but Sarah Natochenny is my vote. She is the better Ash in my opinion.
jackson (Guest)
said at 12:56 AM on Wed Jun 17 2009
said at 12:56 AM on Wed Jun 17 2009
Sarah is the best Ash voice to me.
lauren (Guest)
said at 7:33 AM on Tue Jun 16 2009
said at 7:33 AM on Tue Jun 16 2009
i grew up with veronica taylo,the new one just sounds weird.
jeremy (Guest)
said at 5:03 AM on Mon Jun 15 2009
said at 5:03 AM on Mon Jun 15 2009
Sarah Natochenny without a doubt!
lisa (Guest)
said at 11:50 AM on Sat Jun 13 2009
said at 11:50 AM on Sat Jun 13 2009
The choice is clear! It's definitely Veronica Taylor! ^_^
She was awesome! She made Ash Ketchum who he was on Pokemon, and she gave him his soul!
She was awesome! She made Ash Ketchum who he was on Pokemon, and she gave him his soul!
mable (Guest)
said at 10:27 AM on Wed Jun 10 2009
said at 10:27 AM on Wed Jun 10 2009
Sarah all the way!
She is the best Ash!
She is the best Ash!
oborin (Guest)
said at 12:02 PM on Tue Jun 2 2009
said at 12:02 PM on Tue Jun 2 2009
Yea, I'm going to have to go with Veronica here, Veronica ALL THE WAY!!!
sarah (Guest)
said at 5:20 PM on Sat May 23 2009
said at 5:20 PM on Sat May 23 2009
Does anybody else think this comparison is a little unfair? We should be able to hear clips of both actresses from some of their latest work. Something in Season 8 for Veronica and since Season 12 just premiered, something from that for Sarah. Just saying. :/
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 1:37 PM on Sat May 23 2009
I miss Veronica Taylor. :(
She was amazing!
ReplyShe was amazing!
lori (Guest)
said at 11:33 PM on Fri May 22 2009
said at 11:33 PM on Fri May 22 2009
Veronica ftw! Sarah isn't a bad actress, but I still don't think she's suited for Ash as much as Veronica is.
tory (Guest)
said at 2:53 PM on Fri May 22 2009
said at 2:53 PM on Fri May 22 2009
Gotta be Veronica Taylor! Anybody else want her back? ;)
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mike (Guest)
said at 10:39 PM on Sat May 16 2009
said at 10:39 PM on Sat May 16 2009
Sarah Natochenny's Ash has become really good.
john (Guest)
said at 3:37 AM on Fri May 15 2009
said at 3:37 AM on Fri May 15 2009
Before Sarah's Ash was too deep but now it sounds like she's trying to imitate Veronica.
jjm (Guest)
said at 5:16 PM on Thu May 14 2009
said at 5:16 PM on Thu May 14 2009
Natochenny isn't so bad. She's definitely improving but right now, Taylor.
chrismcfeely (Guest)
said at 3:20 PM on Thu May 14 2009
said at 3:20 PM on Thu May 14 2009
Man, there ain't even an argument! Natochenny is like everyone else in the newer cast - just doing their best to imitate the voice that came befoore. Tayloooor, wooo!
willow (Guest)
said at 3:07 PM on Thu May 14 2009
said at 3:07 PM on Thu May 14 2009
Girls? Ha! I would've never figured both Voice Actors were Female.
Anywho; Veronica Taylor for me.
Anywho; Veronica Taylor for me.
said at 1:20 PM on Tue May 21 2013