Ash Vs Satoshi | Bulbagarden

June 2024 ยท 2 minute read
So basically here are 3 questions in one poll about Satoshi/Ash as I didn't want to make numerous polls on the same subject.

The poll has multiple choices so basically all you need to do is click on the option that is your answer E.g. You pick from 1-a, 1-b or 1-c and then 2-a, 2-b or 2-c etc etc

I am really curious as to how this goes so here we are...

Question 1:

Which name do you use when referring to him?

A) Satoshi
B) Ash
c) Either or depending on discussion or version of show

Question 2:

Which name is your favourite?

A) Ash
B) Satoshi

Question 3:

Which perspective do you prefer of the character?

A) English dubbed version of Ash
B) Japanese Satoshi
C) Both depending on the version of the show I'm watching

I think it is pretty obvious that the name 'Ash Ketchum' is more widely known and most often used outside of Japan due to the vast popularity and marketing of the 'American version' of Pokemon but that doesn't rule out all those of us who watch the original Pocket Monsters and refer to him as Satoshi so this is why I am asking my questions.

I personally refer to him as Ash and Satoshi. If I am talking about Pokemon I use the name 'Ash' but if I am talking about Pocket Monsters, I use the name 'Satoshi'. Simple answer huh ^-^

As for which name I prefer, I personally do prefer the name 'Ash' over 'Satoshi' as it is just really cute!

As for character version, I like the English version Ash just as much as original Satoshi. Really my answer to any of these questions depends on the version of the show I am watching so what about you guys?

Um, what actually is the translation of 'Satoshi'? Is it actually 'Ash' or is that a 4Kids name?

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