After participating in the Johto League, Ash decides to begin anew in yet another journey; this time by himself and Pikachu, in the land of Hoenn. Though he isn't alone for long, as 10-year-old May (whom dislikes Pokemon, but just wants to come along to see the world) travels with him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle. Ash also meets up with his old companion, Brock, and May's younger brother, Max. Together, they travel along in Hoenn, battling Gym Leaders, entering Contests, and other events on the way to the Hoenn League. <br><br>
(Source: Anime News Network)

Hometown: Ibaraki, Japan      Hobbies:  Horseback riding    Skills & Abilities:  Kendo  

**Birthplace:** Oslo, Norway

**Anine Susanne Kruse Skatrud** is a Norwegian musician, choral conductor and voice actor, the daughter of Professor of Music Gro Shetelig and the composer Bjørn Kruse, sister of actress and singers [Jannike](https://anilist.co/staff/219252/) and [Benedikte Kruse](https://anilist.co/staff/218924/), and married to trombonist and bandleader Even Skatrud Andersen.

Anine studied music at Foss videregående skole before she attended the Norwegian Academy of Music. Here she got her diploma as choral conductor and singer, and after ten years of studies and as lecturer at the Academy, she soon (2014) get her master's degree in Conducting.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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