Risa Sarasvati, now the most famous voice actress in Indonesia, still voices Pikachu. She records her lines in a professional studio, but she keeps a broken VHS tape of Pak Bambang’s old dub on her desk.
"Jangan sentuh temanku!"
A young woman named Risa Sarasvati, a theater student who worked part-time at a radio station, auditioned. She was a die-hard fan of the old VHS dubs. She remembered Pak Bambang’s gruff Satoshi. For her audition, she read a scene where May (Haruka) first sees her Torchic. Pokemon Dubbing Indonesia
The official director wanted a sweet, high-pitched anime girl voice. Risa refused. Risa Sarasvati, now the most famous voice actress
The show became a phenomenon. Twice a week, streets would empty at 7 PM. streets would empty at 7 PM.