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Quiz about Pokmon English Dub Then and Now

"Pokémon" English Dub: Then and Now Quiz

A nerdy quiz about the English dub of "Pokémon." Questions include trivia about the actual voice actors and production of the series. Outside knowledge is essential!

A multiple-choice quiz by woodmathewful. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Jan 26 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. From 1998-2005, 4Kids Productions in New York City was responsible for dubbing "Pokémon." Why did the company stop dubbing the anime? Hint

4Kids lost the rights to "Pokémon" after a decline in popularity in the USA.

The company went bankrupt.

Fans were upset with the errors made by script writers.

Japan no longer wanted the USA to dub the series.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first voice actor for Team Rocket's Meowth? Hint

Maddie Blaustein

Matthew Sussman

Ted Lewis

Michael Haigney

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who originally voiced James of Team Rocket, leaving the role after seven episodes? Hint

Ted Lewis

Jimmy Zoppi

Eric Stuart

Dan Green

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who provides the voice of Gary Oak, Ash's first rival in the series? Hint

Kayzie Rogers

Stuart Zagnit

Amy Birnbaum

James Carter Cathcart

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Question 5 of 10

5. Prior to her retirement in 2017, what was the last Pokémon creature that Kayzie Rogers voiced in her last episode? Hint

James's Mime Jr.

Iris's Axew

Jessie's Wobbuffet

Delia's Mr. Mime

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the last episode to be dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment? Hint

"Hoenn Alone!"

"Pasta La Vista!"

"Gotta Catch Ya Later!"

"Friends to the End"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these cast members was the voice of Max from seasons 6-8? Hint

Amy Birnbaum

Tara Sands

Lisa Ortiz

Rachael Lillis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the voice of Ash Ketchum during the series "Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl?" Hint

Tara Sands

Kayzie Rogers

Sarah Natochenny

Veronica Taylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these "Pokémon" creatures was NOT originally voiced by Rachael Lillis? Hint

Torchic

Jigglypuff

Clefairy

Blissey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Eric Stuart slipped in a secret message to an episode that could only be heard clearly when played backwards.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From 1998-2005, 4Kids Productions in New York City was responsible for dubbing "Pokémon." Why did the company stop dubbing the anime?

Answer: 4Kids lost the rights to "Pokémon" after a decline in popularity in the USA.

After 4Kids lost rights to the series, much of the original cast was replaced. This caused a huge controversy in the fanbase.

2. Who was the first voice actor for Team Rocket's Meowth?

Answer: Matthew Sussman

After just 30 episodes, Matthew Sussman left the main cast; however, he still voiced minor characters through the first five seasons. He was credited under the name Nathan Price.

3. Who originally voiced James of Team Rocket, leaving the role after seven episodes?

Answer: Ted Lewis

Ted Lewis last voiced James in the episode "The Path to the Pokémon League." Eric Stuart started voicing James near the end of this same episode. Lewis still continued to have other roles, such as Giovanni.

4. Who provides the voice of Gary Oak, Ash's first rival in the series?

Answer: James Carter Cathcart

James Carter Cathcart has also been a script adapter for the series. He has been credited under the names Jimmy Zoppi and Billy Beach.

5. Prior to her retirement in 2017, what was the last Pokémon creature that Kayzie Rogers voiced in her last episode?

Answer: Delia's Mr. Mime

Kayzie Rogers voiced Delia's Mr. Mime (AKA Mimey) one last time in the series premiere of "Pokémon: Sun and Moon." Her role of Mr. Mime was then taken over by Michele Knotz.

6. What was the last episode to be dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment?

Answer: "Pasta La Vista!"

This is also the last episode of "Pokémon: Advanced Battle."

7. Which of these cast members was the voice of Max from seasons 6-8?

Answer: Amy Birnbaum

Amy Birnbaum's role of Max was taken over by Kayzie Rogers. Rogers was credited under the name of Jamie Peacock.

8. Who is the voice of Ash Ketchum during the series "Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl?"

Answer: Sarah Natochenny

Sarah Natochenny replaced Kayzie Rogers in "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon" special after backlash from fans. This was following Kayzie Rogers replacing Veronica Taylor. The "Diamond and Pearl" saga started in the 10th season.

9. Which of these "Pokémon" creatures was NOT originally voiced by Rachael Lillis?

Answer: Clefairy

Clefairy was originally voiced by Tara Jayne Sands.

10. Eric Stuart slipped in a secret message to an episode that could only be heard clearly when played backwards.

Answer: True

In the Johto episode "The Whistle Stop", James could be heard saying "Leo Burnett and 4Kids are the devil!..." while in Victreebell's mouth. This was later edited out in future releases of the episode.

Source: Author woodmathewful

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