Late Voice Actress Asami Yaguchi Voiced Mela in Latest Pokémon Episode

The late voice actress Asami Yaguchi, who died on September 26, was revealed to have voiced Mela, a member of Team Star, in Episode 153 of the Pokémon TV anime. Her casting was confirmed in the ending credits of the episode, which aired on October 16 on the TV TOKYO network.

Quick Summary

- Asami Yaguchi was credited as Mela in Pokémon Episode 153.
- Yaguchi died on September 26, before the episode was broadcast.
- The episode features Liko and Navie meeting members of Team Star at Naranja Academy.
- After the credits revealed Yaguchi's role, viewers shared messages remembering the voice actress.

Asami Yaguchi Credited as Mela

Episode 153 follows Liko and Navie as they visit a school festival at Naranja Academy, where they meet members of Team Star and quickly get along with them.

The ending credits revealed that Mela was voiced by Asami Yaguchi. Following the broadcast, viewers shared messages online expressing surprise, gratitude and remembrance for the actress.

Some viewers wondered whether the role would be one of her final performances, though this was not confirmed in the original report.

Yaguchi made her debut in 2002. Her anime roles included Kuchipatchi in the Tamagotchi! series and young Gintoki Sakata in Gintama. She also appeared in stage productions during her career.

FAQ

Q1. Who voiced Mela in Pokémon Episode 153?
A1. Mela was voiced by the late voice actress Asami Yaguchi, as revealed in the episode's ending credits.

Q2. When did Asami Yaguchi die?
A2. Yaguchi died on September 26.

Q3. What happens in Pokémon Episode 153?
A3. The episode follows Liko and Navie as they visit a school festival at Naranja Academy and meet members of Team Star.

Q4. Was Mela confirmed to be Asami Yaguchi's final role?
A4. No. Viewers raised the possibility online, but the original report did not confirm that it was her final performance.

Source : ORICON NEWS