Red (Pokémon)

Red, is a major character in the Pokémon franchise. He's well known for being a champion of Kanto, from Pallet Town. Red has gone through a number of incarnations throughout the franchise, with one of his most popular being the main protagonist of the short anime series Pokémon: Origins. In this installment, Red is voiced by famous anime voice actor, Bryce Papenbrook.

As revealed in Pokemon The Series XY: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Red is one of Ash's closest childhood friends (along with Leaf) and greatest rivals.