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Is Professor Kukui Ash's dad?

Author

Isabella Bartlett

Updated on January 10, 2026

Kukui is Ash's real dad confirmed.

Who is Ash Ketchum's father?

English. An unnamed man is the father of Ash Ketchum and husband to Delia Ketchum from the Pokémon Anime series.

Did Ash meet his dad?

Ash's dad has never been an active presence in the Pokémon anime TV series or the accompanying movies. While he's mentioned a few times early in the anime, he's mostly a mystery — fans have never gotten to learn much about who or where he is, or why he's absent from Ash's life.

Does Professor Kukui have a child?

Lei (Japanese: レイ Lei) is a recurring character who first appears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series. He is the baby son of Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet.

Who is Professor Kukui to Ash?

He also befriended a Totem Trevenant living in the forests and received a Firium Z after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of Molayne and DJ Leo. At the age of five, he met Ash, whom a Celebi had accidentally sent into the past.

Professor Kukui is Ash's father confirmed

Who is Ash's baby brother?

Ash has shown fans time and again that family is what you make of it. When he came to Alola, that point was never made clearer thanks to Ash's bond with Kukui. And after the arrival of Rei, Pokemon fans are sure the adorable boy will grow up well with an older brother like Ash in his corner.

Is Prof Oak Ash's dad?

The translation compares Professor Oak to Ash's family, because Professor Oak has served as a mentor figure to Ash. In some respects, he's a father figure. However, it's highly unlikely that Professor Oak is Ash's literal father, but, rather, like a father figure.

Is Kukui your cousin?

While it is part of Hawaiian culture to call people "cousin", Kukui is the only one that does this and ONLY for the player character.

Who is Professor Kukui's wife?

He is married to Professor Burnet. Professor Kukui also frequents the Battle Royal Dome under the masked alias "The Masked Royal". As the Royal, Kukui invites the player, Hau, and Gladion to participate in a Battle Royal with him.

Does Ash know Kukui is the masked Royal?

Ash did find out that Professor Kukui is the Masked Royal in SM Episode 140, Z-Move Showdown. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double Gigavolt Havoc that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space.

Who is Ash's son?

Sato Ketchum is Ash's son. He is seen in the pokemon anime series Pokemon Heart and Soul when Celebi sends Ash, Hari and Brock into the future. His name is based on Ash's japanese name Satoshi and his team is based mainly on Red's team in the Pokemon manga apart from having a Charizard instead of Venusaur.

Does Ash have any siblings?

Emi is the younger daughter of Delia and Satosho Ketchum and the younger sister of Ash. Emi is an original character created by Atticus and becomes a major character in Pokemon crossover adventure stories.

Is Silver Ash's dad?

Silver isn't Ash's father, but he is Delia's. Making him Ash's maternal grandfather instead. As with the above there's the resemblance in appearance, personality and the fact he mentions Ash.

Who is Gary Oak father?

Blue Oak is Gary's father and one of Red's rival.

Is Pikachu Ash dad?

3 Pikachu Is Ash's Father

Traditionally, Pikachu is not a starter Pokémon. Ash got him from Professor Oak because he overslept. However, Professor Oak had one special Pokémon for Ash. Of course, Pikachu tried to electrocute Ash but quickly warmed up to him, becoming Ash's closest companion.

Does Ash evolve Rowlet?

Ash's Rowlet Will Never Evolve In Pokemon Sun & Moon Anime.

Who got married in Pokémon?

Kukui shockingly proposed to Burnet with a ring hidden inside a PokeBall as they watched the sun set on the beach. Burnet accepted (by saying "I choose you!") and the two got married in an impromptu ceremony the next day.

Is Tapu Koko a bird?

Tapu Koko is a vaguely rooster-like Legendary Pokémon.

Are Professor Burnet and Kukui married?

Professor Kukui proposes to Professor Burnet, and she accepts. Ash and his classmates learn that Professor Kukui owns a Braviary. Professors Kukui and Burnet get married.

Is Ash Professor Oak's son?

Ash being Professors Oak's son is a huge mind-blower on its own but in the movie Celebi: The Voice Of The Forest he actually befriends his own son. This happens after Ash travels back in time because of the legendary Pokémon. The weirdness does not stop there.

Is Bruno Brock's dad?

More specifically, Bruno is the brother of Flint, Brock's father, and the once-Pewter City Gym leader, in the Pokémon anime.

What is Ash's full name?

Ash Ketchum is the main character of the media franchise Pokémon.