Ikue Otani
Known for
Ikue Otani is a Japanese voice actress best known worldwide as the voice of Pikachu across the entire 'Pokémon' franchise since its 1997 debut, one of the most recognizable vocal performances in global animation. She also voices Tony Tony Chopper in the long-running series 'One Piece' and Konohamaru Sarutobi across the 'Naruto' franchise. Her career spans decades of anime and video game voice work. She remains an iconic figure of Japanese voice acting through her signature Pikachu performance.
Ikue Otani
116 Movies
69 Series
Ikue Otani is a Japanese voice actress best known worldwide as the voice of Pikachu across the entire 'Pokémon' franchise since its 1997 debut, one of the most recognizable vocal performances in global animation. She also voices Tony Tony Chopper in the long-running series 'One Piece' and Konohamaru Sarutobi across the 'Naruto' franchise. Her career spans decades of anime and video game voice work. She remains an iconic figure of Japanese voice acting through her signature Pikachu performance.
Movies
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
2019
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Plays Konohamaru (voice)
The Last: Naruto the Movie
2014
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece Film: Strong World
2009
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece Film Red
2022
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece Film: Z
2012
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
2005
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece Film: GOLD
2016
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea
2018
Plays Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya (voice)
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
1998
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
Plays Tib (voice)
Mary and The Witch's Flower
2017
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
2020
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
Plays Konohamaru Sarutobi (voice)
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
2011
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon Heroes
2002
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
Plays Aru (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration
2019
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
2014
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
Plays Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya (voice)
Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven
2001
Plays Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya (voice)
Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter
2017
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Dream Soccer King!
2002
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
Plays Morgana / Mona (voice)
PERSONA5 the Animation - THE DAY BREAKERS -
2016
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword
2004
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta
2007
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
2003
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom
2008
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Dead End Adventure
2003
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals
2002
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
2011
Plays Pi-Pi-chan (voice)
Ghost Cat Anzu
2024
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap Coaster
2011
TV Shows
Plays Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon
1997
Plays Tony Tony Chopper (voice)
One Piece
1999
Plays Konohamaru Sarutobi (voice)
Naruto Shippūden
2007
Plays Oshare-Chan (voice)
Hamtaro
2000
Plays Gash Bell (voice)
Zatch Bell!
2003
Plays (voice)
PriPara
2014
Plays Konohamaru Sarutobi (voice)
Naruto
2002
Plays Captain Pikachu (voice)
Pokémon Horizons
2023
Plays Howahowa (voice)
Scary High School Rumors
1994
Plays Himeko Nonohara / Erika
Hime-chan's Ribbon
1996
Plays Makibako
Midori no Makibaō
1996
Plays Nonoko Yamada (voice)
Nono-chan
2001
Plays Catherine
Super Doll★Licca-chan
1998
Plays Poyo (voice)
Poyopoyo
2012
Plays Akira Tamano
Wedding Peach
1995
Plays Reiko (voice)
Miracle Girls
1993
Plays Ako (voice)
Zenki
1995
Plays Kodama Heike (voice)
Genji Tsuushin Agedama
1991
Plays Jiromaruu Takaba (voice)
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!
1996
Plays Takako 'Professor' Kojima / Yuka Mizuhara (voice)
Matchless Passion Go-Saurer
1993
Plays Rita Rossi (voice)
Ashita no Nadja
2003
Plays Candy (voice)
Glitter Force
2012
Plays コタロー
Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun
1992
Plays Mongā
21 Emon
1991
Plays 小白 (voice)
Onmyouji: Heian Monogatari
2018
Plays フー
うちの3姉妹
2008
Plays Itezuki (voice)
Strange Steel Fairy Rouran
2012
Plays Merle (voice)
The Vision of Escaflowne
1996
Plays Papū
Popolocrois Monogatari
1998
Plays Shiel Messiah (voice)
Tokyo Underground
2002
Latest Trailers
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Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
Full Filmography
CHOPPER's
Chopper Tony Tony (voice) · 12 episodes
2026–
TV
Shinsei Galverse
RanRan (voice)
2025
Film
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom
Erza (voice) · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
Okaimono Panda!
Okaimono Panda (voice) · 20 episodes
2024–
TV
Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime
Runrun / Cutie (voice) · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Ghost Cat Anzu
Pi-Pi-chan (voice)
2024
Film
Ojamajo Doremi 1620's
Makihatayama Hana
2024
Film
Pokémon Concierge
Nao's Pikachu (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Imaginary
Doron (voice)
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ikue Otani and where are they from?
Ikue Otani is 60 years old, born on August 18, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ikue Otani?
Ikue Otani is best known for roles in My Neighbor Totoro, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, The Last: Naruto the Movie.
How many movies has Ikue Otani been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Ikue Otani has appeared in 116 movies and 69 TV shows.
What was Ikue Otani's first movie?
The career of Ikue Otani began with My Neighbor Totoro (1988).
What is Ikue Otani's most recent movie or series?
Ikue Otani's most recent release is Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, which premiered on April 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Ikue Otani appeared in?
On television, Ikue Otani has appeared in Naruto Shippūden, Naruto, One Piece, Pokémon.
Ikue Otani
1965-08-18 · Tokyo, Japan
Ikue Otani is a Japanese voice actress and singer, most famous for providing the voice of Pikachu in Pokémon. She took pregnancy leave from her work from January to May 2006, but her voice credit for Pikachu did not change, as her voice has been recorded many times.