Purely History on Instagram: "Ikue Ōtani has been the official voice of Pikachu since 1997, starting with the original Pokémon anime series. Her high-pitched, expressive delivery became one of the most recognizable sounds in pop culture, known worldwide for the simple yet emotional “Pika pika!” and “Pika-chu!” She has voiced Pikachu not only in the anime but also in movies, video games, and promotional media for nearly three decades. Even when other characters are dubbed into different languages