Hikari
Pokémon Coordinator Girl
A Pokémon Coordinator girl from the Sinnoh region and Satoshi's companion. She is characterized by her bright, energetic, and competitive personality.
Quotes
- No problem!
- Nooo waaaayyyy!
- Revival so quick!
- I won't lose!
- Sorry for worrying you
Trivia
- Her catchphrase 'No problem!' has been with her since childhood, but she is often not actually okay.
- She pays considerable attention to her hair length and fashion.
- She once experienced a slump in Pokémon Contests.
- In the anime, when she has bad bedhead, she fixes it with Piplup's Bubble Beam.
- Her mother Ayako is a former Top Coordinator and her goal.
- The nickname 'Pikari' is used by childhood friend Kengo and Yumi, but she dislikes it.
Alternate names
Dawn
Pikari
Hikari
atashi
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Her trademark is a dress with knee-length black overknee socks and pink boots. She takes great care of her long hair, with varied hairstyles like ponytails or twin tails.
- Height
- Approximately 155cm
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Long navy blue hair
- Black overknee socks
- Pink boots
- Iconic items
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- Hand mirror
- Pokémon trunk
- Bicycle
- Poffin
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Energetic
- Detailed personality
- Bright, energetic, and competitive. She has a straightforward, bull-headed side where she blurts out her thoughts, and often acts as the tsukkomi, admonishing others. She is oblivious and insensitive to romance, and has a delicate side prone to overthinking and bottling up worries and hesitations. She has strong empathy and responsibility toward Pokémon and friends, but when emotions run high, she tends to become self-focused. "No problem!" is her catchphrase, but she is often not actually okay.
- Keywords
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- Energetic
- Competitive
- Sensitive
- Empathetic
- Childish
- Oblivious
- Bull-headed
- Motto
- No problem!
- Talents
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- Aesthetic sense as a Pokémon Coordinator
- Strategy building in Pokémon Contests
- Forming strong bonds with Pokémon
- High physical abilities
- Skills
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- Battle skills (unique evasion counterattack tactics)
- Pokémon training
- Cooking (pancake making)
- Quick-witted
- Motivation
- To become a Top Coordinator like her mother and win the Grand Festival
- Habits
- Catchphrase of stretching each syllable when emphasizing words (e.g., 'Nooo waaaayyyy')
- Favorite foods
- Sweets, Poffins, Pancakes
- Hobbies
- Fashion, Hair care, Pokémon Contests
- Favorite colors
- Pink, Navy
- Favorite places
- Sinnoh Region, Twinleaf Town
History
- Backstory
- Influenced by her mother Ayako, a former Top Coordinator, she aims to become a splendid Top Coordinator like her mother, targeting victory in the Grand Festival, and sets off on her journey. She meets Satoshi and Takeshi, and begins traveling with them. She experiences Gym battles and achieves frequent wins and good results in Pokémon Contests, but early on suffers a slump where she obsesses over move performances and loses her original charm. She regains confidence by winning the Mikuri Cup, and later achieves runner-up in the Grand Festival. Afterward, she returns to the Sinnoh Region and decides to head to the Hoenn Region. She has also visited the Unova Region and Johto Region.
- Debut date
- September 28, 2006
- Work title
- Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- DP Episode 1 'Setting Off! From Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town!'
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Debut
- Significant event
- Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Debut
- Description
- Meets Satoshi and begins traveling together
Sonoo Contest Victory
- Significant event
- Sonoo Contest Victory
- Description
- Achieves her first win in a Pokémon Contest
Mikuri Cup Victory
- Significant event
- Mikuri Cup Victory
- Description
- Wins the contest she admired and regains confidence
Sinnoh Grand Festival Runner-Up
- Significant event
- Sinnoh Grand Festival Runner-Up
- Description
- Loses narrowly to Nozomi in the finals
Departure to Hoenn Region
- Significant event
- Departure to Hoenn Region
- Description
- Sets off from her hometown Sinnoh Region to new lands
Relationships
Ayako
Mother
Mother. Former Top Coordinator and Hikari's goal. They live together; father is unknown.
Satoshi
Best friend
Met by protecting Pikachu, long-time travel companions who motivate each other
Takeshi
Teammate
Traveling companion and reliable confidant. They trust each other deeply
Kengo
Rival
Childhood friend and rival. They tease each other but are close
Nozomi
Friend
Rival and advisor in Pokémon Contests, supporting each other
Shinji
Rival
Views as a rival and gets angry at times, but acknowledges his strength
Iris
Friend
Reunites in Unova Region, plays friendly together, and supports Satoshi
Satoshi's Group
Satoshi's Group: teammate
Pokémon Coordinators
Pokémon Coordinators: coordinator
Media appearances
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Anime / Protagonist
2006-2010 TV series
Pocket Monsters Best Wishes
Anime / Supporting
Appears in some BW arc episodes
Pocket Monsters (2019 Anime)
Anime / Cameo
Appears in several PM2 arc episodes
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Theatrical Films
Movie / Protagonist
Appears in multiple films
Voice cast and creators
Megumi Toyoguchi
- Voice actor
- Megumi Toyoguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Diamond & Pearl version
Emily Bauer
- Voice actor
- Emily Bauer
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Satoru Tajiri
- Creator name
- Satoru Tajiri
- Role
- Original author
Shinichi Yoshikawa
- Creator name
- Shinichi Yoshikawa
- Role
- Character designer
OLM
- Creator name
- OLM
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Hikari Figure
- Item name
- Hikari Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Hikari Poster
- Item name
- Hikari Poster
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular