Satoshi
サトシ
Satoshi (known as Ash Ketchum in most international territories) is the main character of the Pocket Monsters anime. He is also the main character of various manga based on the anime, including but not limited to Dengenki Pikachu, Satoshi to Pikachu, and Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl. He is a Pokémon Trainer from Masara Town whose goal is to become a Pokémon Master. His starter Pokémon was a [Pikachu](https://anilist.co/character/3891) that he received from Professor Okido after arriving late at his laboratory. ~!In the Sun & Moon series, he becomes the first Champion of the Alola region's Pokémon League.!~ ~!In the Journeys series, he defeats [Dande](https://anilist.co/character/159780) and becomes the World Champion.!~ He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the Pocket Monsters franchise, Satoshi Tajiri. His international surname is a pun of the English motto, "Gotta catch 'em all!."
Appears In
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
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Panda! Go Panda! Rainy Day Circus
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Pokémon: Advanced
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Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
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Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
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Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
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Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
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Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master
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Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova
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Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
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Pokémon the Series: XYZ
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Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond
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Pokémon: Jirachi — Wish Maker
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Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
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Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
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Pokémon Heroes
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Pokémon the Series: XY
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Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
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Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
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Hifana: Hanabeam
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Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai
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Pokémon Journeys: The Series
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Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures
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Pokémon
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Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
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Pokémon 3: The Movie
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Pokémon 4Ever
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Golden Kamuy: Saishuushou - Bousou Ressha-hen
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Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
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A Ripple in Time
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
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Pokémon: Black & White
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Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies
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Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
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Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
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Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
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Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
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Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
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Hyakki Yakou Shou
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Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond - Cilan and Brock!! Gyarados's Outrage!!
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Date A Live (New)
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (2000)
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Pokémon: Pikachu and Pichu
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Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
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