Pokémon fans, catch this announcement!  Please welcome Michael Haigney to the Anime Washington lineup in Puyallup fromF ebruary 7th through the 9th in 2025. Michael is known for his many Pokémon roles including the loveable Charmander and sleepy Snorlax!

Michael Haigney was the original voice of more than 40 Pokémon -- including Charmander, Psyduck, Cubone, and Snorlax -- in the classic seasons of the Pokémon TV series and the first three Pokémon movies, which he also adapted and voice directed. He adapted and voice directed Kirby: Right Back at Ya; Sonic X; and co-created, wrote and voice directed Chaotic.

Meet Michael all three days at the Anime Washington SUPER event. Anime Washington is February 7-9, 2025 in Puyallup at the Washington State Fair and Events Center. Single-day, 3-Day, and VIP tickets are on sale now at: