Ikue Ōtani
Voice ActorIkue Otani is a Japanese voice actress best known for voicing Pikachu in the Pokemon franchise and, within the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation, the reindeer Tony Tony Chopper.
One Piece Role
In the original Japanese version of One Piece, Otani voices Tony Tony Chopper, the ship doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the series' most recognizable characters. She has also lent her voice to smaller parts in the franchise, including the character Chocolat. Her performance blends childlike energy with comedic delivery, matching the character's shapeshifting reindeer design.
Career and Notable Roles
Active in the industry since 1986 and represented by Mausu Promotion, Otani has built a career playing both child and animal characters across anime, video games, and other media. Beyond her One Piece work, she is internationally recognized as the original Japanese voice of Pikachu throughout the Pokemon franchise, and she has also voiced Konohamaru Sarutobi in Naruto, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan, and Morgana in the video game Persona 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the original voice of Pikachu?
Ikue Otani is internationally recognized as the original Japanese voice of Pikachu throughout the Pokemon franchise. She has worked in the industry since 1986.
Do Pikachu and Chopper have the same voice actor?
Yes, Ikue Otani voices both characters. In the Japanese version of One Piece she plays Tony Tony Chopper, the Straw Hat Pirates' ship doctor, alongside her long-running role as Pikachu.
What other anime characters has Ikue Otani voiced?
Beyond Pokemon and One Piece, Otani has voiced Konohamaru Sarutobi in Naruto and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan.
What video game character has Ikue Otani voiced?
Otani voices Morgana in the video game Persona 5, one of several roles she has taken outside of anime.
What agency represents Ikue Otani?
Otani has been represented by the talent agency Mausu Promotion since she began her career in 1986, a professional relationship that has lasted across her nearly four-decade run in the industry. Beyond her main One Piece role as Tony Tony Chopper, she has also voiced smaller parts in the franchise, including the character Chocolat.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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