Is Detective Pikachu the same as Ash's Pikachu?

Is Detective Pikachu the same as Ash's Pikachu?

But one of the things about the way Pokémon works is Pikachu, Psyduck, they're species. So, Ash's Pikachu is a very different Pikachu than Detective Pikachu. Right. ... We do a lot of things to tie us into the rest of the Pokémon universe, so it's all one cohesive world.

Why is Ash not in Detective Pikachu?

Well, speaking to IGN, director Rob Letterman has explained why the studio chose to go down the Detective Pikachu route, explaining that the character of Ash Ketchum has featured in so many anime features that it was felt a new story would offer something fresh. ... It's a really great story.

Is the Pikachu in Detective Pikachu?

Detective Pikachu, a world-class detective and exceptionally intelligent talking Pikachu whom only Tim can understand. Reynolds performed both the voice and facial motion capture for the character. Ikue Ōtani provides Detective Pikachu's normal voice as heard by the citizens of Ryme City other than Tim.

Is Ash a Pokémon?

Ash Ketchum is the main protagonist of the Pokémon Anime series. He is a 10-year-old Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town in the Kanto region that has always dreamed of becoming the world's greatest Pokémon Master.

Why was ash not in the Detective Pikachu Movie?

• During the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, IGN got the chance to question Letterman about the thought process behind Detective Pikachu and why Ash wasn't in the movie. He explained: "The Pokémon Company, they’ve already made many, many movies of Ash, and they came to Legendary with this idea of using a new character.

Who is the human lead in Detective Pikachu?

• The decision seemed odd considering how Ash and his journey is as iconic as the Pokémon he trains. Now fans get to know the logic behind the choice. Instead of Ash Ketchum, Detective Pikachu’s human lead is Tim Goodman, played by Justice Smith, who teams up with the title character to find his father.

Is the Detective Pikachu Movie based on a Pokemon game?

• Fans were excited to learn that at long last Pokémon would be getting the live action treatment. But it came as a shock when Legendary announced that the film was based on Detective Pikachu, a spinoff game following a talking Pikachu solving crimes without Ash by his side.

What kind of Pokemon is Pikachu in Pokemon yellow?

• Ash's Pikachu from the anime series and tie-in video games Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! was a standard electric mouse Pokemon in complete control of its powers, and especially formidable in combat. While sharing a close bond with his trainer, this Pokemon can't communicate with humans, at least beyond the signature "pika."