Rachael Lillis

Rachael Lillis has been the voice of water Pokemon trainer Misty since the first episode of the series, and the voice of the nefarious villianess of Team Rocket, Jessie, since the second. She also voiced Pikachu for a handful of episodes in the first season. In the AG series, Misty leaves for her own adventure, but Jessie stays and continues to be Rachael's main role. She is also the voice of Dextette, the updated Pokedex that Ash recieves. Pokemon that she has voice include Clefairy, Clefable, Goldeen, Clamperl, Spoink, Wurmple, Torchic, and the beloved singing Jigglypuff. She has done other various roles on the show, including many old women.Rachael has also lent her voice to such anime as Revolutionary Girl Utena (Utena, ChuChu), Slayers NEXT (Martina), Irresponsible Captain Tylor (Yuriko Star), Kareshi Kanojo no Jijyo (Mrs. Miyazawa), Comic Party, Darkside Blues, Boogiepop Phantom, Geobreeders, and Shamanic Princess.

Fans Say

Lindsay B. - Rachael Lillis has been an inspiration for me, and one of the main reasons I fell in love with anime in the first place. She was the first voice actress that I wrote to, way back in 1999, and when I recieved a letter back from her, I was so excited that I cried. The poster is still gracing my wall after almost 7 years. When I learned she did more voices, I began to look at those (her main one being Utena), and from there I expanded my anime knowledge to what it is today. I firmly believe that Rachael brings something to her characters that most people don't. She adds so much depth to them. Proof of this can be seen in the very beginning, in Episode 19, Tentacool and Tentacruel. The speech that Misty gives on top of the building is one of my favorites. You can hear the pleading in her voice, and it makes you sympathetic towards the character. She is one of the best in voice acting today, and it would break my heart not to hear her in these roles.