Kasumi

Water-type Pokémon Trainer

Water-type Pokémon Trainer and one of Ash's initial friends. Current Cerulean Gym Leader.

Quotes

  • “Don't you dare touch my Water Pokémon!”
  • “Strong, bold, and beautiful!”
  • “I'm going to become the number one Water Pokémon Trainer in the world!”
  • “I hate bugs!”
  • “Togepi is my blue sweet heart.”

Trivia

  • Due to U.S. broadcast standards, her midriff-baring outfit was concealed by holding Togepi starting midway.
  • Early appearances feature many scenes of fleeing or screaming from Bug Pokémon.
  • Togepi does not enter a Poké Ball and is always carried.
  • Her three older sisters are Gym Leaders: eldest Sakura, second Ayame, third Botan.
  • Overcame childhood trauma with Gyarados.
  • Poor at cooking and considers it men's work.

Alternate names

Misty World's Beautiful Girl Tomboy Mermaid

Tags

Pokémon Cerulean Gym Leader Water Pokémon Trainer Initial Member Tomboy Female Character Bug Hater Feisty Pokémon Anime

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sleeveless T-shirt with exposed midriff paired with suspender shorts and a distinctive high left-side ponytail hairstyle. Usually seen carrying Togepi.
Height
About 140cm (estimated)
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Orange
Distinguishing features
  • High left-side ponytail
  • Midriff-exposing sleeveless T-shirt
  • Carrying Togepi
Iconic items
  • Custom Lure 'Kasumi Special'
  • Togepi
  • Crop top outfit
  • Keystone item for Togetic evolution chant
  • Suspender shorts

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Feisty
Detailed personality
Feisty and free-spirited, confident with high pride. Proactive with Pokémon and battles, loyal with a strong sense of justice. Cares deeply for friends and shows kindness, but tends to act tough and hide her weaknesses. Weak against Bug Pokémon and occasionally shows a violent side, but polite to companions. Concerned about her appearance, refers to herself as 'cute,' and reacts sensitively to insults about her looks.
Keywords
  • Feisty
  • High Pride
  • Strong Sense of Justice
  • Bug Hater
  • Free-Spirited
  • Deeply Loyal in Friendship
  • Perceptive
  • Likes Making Excuses
  • Iron Fist Punishment
  • Patient
Motto
Strong, bold, and beautiful
Talents
  • Water-type Pokémon training knowledge
  • Fishing talent
  • Pokémon battle intuition
  • Competitive spirit
  • Leadership
  • High pride
  • Quick situational awareness
Skills
  • Water-type Pokémon tactics
  • Fishing techniques
  • Various battle techniques
  • Pokémon care
  • Poor at cooking
  • Communication skills
  • Free-spirited behavior
Motivation
To become the world's greatest Water Pokémon Trainer
Habits
Refers to her appearance as 'World's Beautiful Girl' and 'Tomboy Mermaid,' has a personality that seeks compliments. Screams upon encountering Bug Pokémon. Occasionally delivers iron fist punishment to Ash or Brock.
Favorite foods
Omurice, Western cuisine
Hobbies
Fishing, Taking care of Togepi
Favorite colors
Blue
Favorite places
Cerulean City, Waterfronts
Music
Pokémon-related music
Disliked insects
Most Bug Pokémon, Especially Caterpie
Disliked foods
Carrots, Bell peppers
Disliked situations
Encountering Bug Pokémon, Her bicycle being destroyed (trigger for the initial journey)

History

Backstory
Youngest of four sisters from Cerulean City in the Kanto region, a Water-type specialist Trainer. Joins Ash's journey after damaging his bicycle during her travels. Aims to become a Water Pokémon Master. After the journey, her sisters go on a world trip, leaving her to manage the Cerulean Gym. Participates in the Togepi Festival at the Mirage Kingdom in Hoenn where Togepi evolves into Togetic, then returns to the Gym. In DP to XY, not a main traveling member but appears in side stories and flashbacks. Makes a long-awaited return in the SM arc, and in the MPM arc sets out on another journey, reuniting with Ash to travel together. Dislikes Bug Pokémon with strong aversion but has deep love for Water-type Pokémon.
Debut date
April 1, 1997
Work title
Pokémon (anime)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'Pokémon, I Choose You!'

Bicycle Incident

Significant event
Bicycle Incident
Description
Ash borrows her bicycle and destroys it. She demands compensation, becoming the trigger for starting their journey together.

Cerulean Gym Leader Appointment

Significant event
Cerulean Gym Leader Appointment
Description
Sisters leave the Gym unattended, so at age 10 she temporarily takes over as Gym Leader and protects it.

Togepi Festival Participation

Significant event
Togepi Festival Participation
Description
Visits the Mirage Kingdom in Hoenn region, where Togepi evolves into Togetic.

Overcoming Bug Pokémon Dislike

Significant event
Overcoming Bug Pokémon Dislike
Description
Screams at Bug Pokémon during travels but gradually shows signs of overcoming it in later parts.

Journey Restart in MPM

Significant event
Journey Restart in MPM
Description
Takes over for her sisters and sets out on another journey, reunites with Ash and travels together.

Relationships

Sakura

Sister

Eldest sister and one of the Gym Leaders. Strict but possesses strong leadership among the sisters.

Ayame

Sister

Second eldest sister. Handles Gym operations as a Gym Leader. A reliable senior to Kasumi and sometimes strict.

Botan

Sister

Third sister. As the youngest of four, Kasumi has complex feelings toward her sisters.

Ash

Best friend

Bike destroyed at the start of the journey; demands compensation and joins. Frequent arguments but deep friendship.

Brock

Teammate

Travels together; reliable ally to whom she entrusts cooking.

Tracey

Best friend

Continues interactions at the Gym after the journey, receives a Marill egg, and maintains a close bond.

Lana

Friend

Bonds over shared love of Water-type Pokémon through letters. Reunites in Alola.

Cerulean Gym

Cerulean Gym: leader

Media appearances

Pokémon (1997-2002 anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1997

Pokémon Advanced Generation

Anime / Supporting

2002-2006

Pokémon Sun & Moon

Anime / Supporting

2016-2019

Pokémon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master

Anime / Protagonist

2019

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Movie / Supporting

2017

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Anime / Supporting

2023

Voice cast and creators

Mayumi Iizuka

Voice actor
Mayumi Iizuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original Anime
Notes
Long-term casting

Rachael Lillis

Voice actor
Rachael Lillis
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Satoshi Tajiri

Creator name
Satoshi Tajiri
Role
Original author

Ken Sugimori

Creator name
Ken Sugimori
Role
Character designer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

OLM

Creator name
OLM
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Kasumi Figure

Item name
Kasumi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Togepi Plush

Item name
Togepi Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Pokémon TCG Kasumi Deck

Item name
Pokémon TCG Kasumi Deck
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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