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'''Vivian Meridian''' (Japanese: '''ビビアン''' ''Vivian'') is a character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. She is the [[Hoenn]] [[contest announcer]]. She also judges the [[Kanto]] [[Grand Festival]]. Her English voice actress are [[Lisa Adams]] ({{4Kids}} dub) and [[Sonny Dey]] ({{PUSA}} dub), 高田由美 ''Yumi Takada'' in the Japanese dub, and in the Brazilian dub, she is voiced by [[Cecília Lemes]].
'''Vivian Meridian''' (Japanese: '''ビビアン''' ''Vivian'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. She is the [[Contest announcer|master of ceremonies]] of [[Hoenn]] [[Pokémon Contest]]s and the older sister of [[Lilian Meridian]]. She first appeared in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]''.
==In the anime==
===History===
Vivian debuted in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', where she hosted the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. During the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]], she helped {{an|May}} get back up on her feet after she fell down while trying to send out her {{TP|May|Beautifly}}.


Vivian's job is mostly to reiterate what is going on during the [[Pokémon contest]], similar to an announcer at a sporting event. In addition, she also introduces the coordinators as they enter the stadium.
[[File:Kanto Grand Festival Judges.png|thumb|left|250px|Vivian in the panel of judges]]
In ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', after [[Raoul Contesta]] disqualified [[Jessie]] of the {{to|Fallarbor}} Contest for cheating, Vivian apologized to the audience for the inconvenience.


Vivian is the sister of [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]]. The two of them look identical apart from what side the mole on their face is on.
In ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', Vivian hosted the [[Rank (Contest)|R1]] {{to|Rubello}} Contest, which only accepted entrants who had previously earned at least one [[Ribbon]]. Upon noticing that [[Savannah]] was nervous, Vivian encouraged her by giving her a push. In the second round, Vivian showed concern for [[May's Bulbasaur]], who had a case of {{wp|stage fright}}.


==External links==
She was seen in a flashback in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} went to talk to her sister [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] at the [[Saffron City]] [[Contest Hall]].
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/s-bibian.html Vivian's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)


{{Animecharacters}}
During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], which took place from ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'' to ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'' and was held at [[Indigo Plateau]], Vivian joined [[Raoul Contesta]], [[Mr. Sukizo]], and [[Nurse Joy]] in the [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]]. After the [[Contest Battle]] between {{an|May}} and [[Drew]] in the quarter-finals, she mentioned that she had been watching both of them since their days in [[Hoenn]] and that she was very impressed by their techniques.
{{animestub}}
[[Category:Anime characters|Meridian, Vivian]]


[[fr:Viviane]]
===Character===
[[File:Vivian Lilycove Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|Vivian showing the {{ci|Lilycove}} [[Ribbon]]]]
Vivian is the older sister of [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]], the [[Contest announcer|master of ceremonies]] of [[Kanto]] [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Although the two look very similar and share the same occupation, they are drastically different in terms of personality. While Lilian has a bubbly and cheerful personality, Vivian is classy and graceful. According to Lilian, even if they dress so differently from each other, they are still mistaken for one another.
 
Vivian has high enthusiasm for her job as an announcer. She is in charge of hosting all the [[Hoenn]] Pokémon Contests sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]] and the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] as well. For this reason, she has appeared in a number of {{cat|episodes with Contests}} during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. She conducts every competition in a formal and punctilious way, much like the host of an award ceremony.
 
===Voice actors===
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==In the manga==
[[File:Vivian Meridian AoP.png|thumb|250px|Vivian in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Vivian appeared in ''[[SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!]]'', where she hosted the [[Slateport City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
{{-}}
==Trivia==
[[File:Marian and Contest Judges M10.png|thumb|280px|Marian in the tenth movie]]
* In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', [[Marian]] can be seen hosting the [[Alamos Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. However, she has a mole on the left side of her face (which she normally does not have), making her look exactly like Vivian.
{{-}}
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Revision as of 22:01, 15 October 2023

Vivian Meridian
ビビアン Vivian
Vivian Meridian.png
Vivian at the Hoenn Grand Festival
Gender Female
Eye color Blue
Hair color Orange
Hometown Unknown
Region Hoenn
Relatives Lilian Meridian (sister)
Anime debut Win, Lose, or Drew!
English voice actor Lisa Adams (4Kids)
Sonny Dey (TPCi)
Japanese voice actor Yumi Takada

Vivian Meridian (Japanese: ビビアン Vivian) is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime. She is the master of ceremonies of Hoenn Pokémon Contests and the older sister of Lilian Meridian. She first appeared in Win, Lose or Drew!.

In the anime

History

Vivian debuted in Win, Lose or Drew!, where she hosted the Slateport City Pokémon Contest. During the Appeals Round, she helped May get back up on her feet after she fell down while trying to send out her Beautifly.

Vivian in the panel of judges

In Come What May!, after Raoul Contesta disqualified Jessie of the Fallarbor Contest for cheating, Vivian apologized to the audience for the inconvenience.

In Cruisin' for a Losin', Vivian hosted the R1 Rubello Contest, which only accepted entrants who had previously earned at least one Ribbon. Upon noticing that Savannah was nervous, Vivian encouraged her by giving her a push. In the second round, Vivian showed concern for May's Bulbasaur, who had a case of stage fright.

She was seen in a flashback in The Saffron Con, when Ash and his friends went to talk to her sister Lilian at the Saffron City Contest Hall.

During the Kanto Grand Festival, which took place from May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! to Channeling the Battle Zone! and was held at Indigo Plateau, Vivian joined Raoul Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and Nurse Joy in the panel of judges. After the Contest Battle between May and Drew in the quarter-finals, she mentioned that she had been watching both of them since their days in Hoenn and that she was very impressed by their techniques.

Character

Vivian showing the Lilycove Ribbon

Vivian is the older sister of Lilian, the master of ceremonies of Kanto Pokémon Contests. Although the two look very similar and share the same occupation, they are drastically different in terms of personality. While Lilian has a bubbly and cheerful personality, Vivian is classy and graceful. According to Lilian, even if they dress so differently from each other, they are still mistaken for one another.

Vivian has high enthusiasm for her job as an announcer. She is in charge of hosting all the Hoenn Pokémon Contests sanctioned by the Pokémon Activities Committee and the Hoenn Grand Festival as well. For this reason, she has appeared in a number of episodes with Contests during Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. She conducts every competition in a formal and punctilious way, much like the host of an award ceremony.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 高田由美 Yumi Takada
English Lisa Adams (4Kids dub)
Sonny Dey (TPCi dub)
Dutch Marjolein Algera
Finnish Elina Jollman (AG051-AG091)
Susa Saukko (AG103-AG123)
Henna Haverinen (AG180-AG182)
European French Fanny Roy
German Claudia Schmidt
Italian Sonia Mazza (AG035)
Monica Bonetto (AG051)
Jolanda Granato (AG062-AG091)
Elisabetta Spinelli (AG103)
Debora Magnaghi (AG116-AG123)
Korean 김서영 Gim Seo-Yeong
Polish Iwona Rulewicz
Brazilian Portuguese Denise Reis (AG035)
Cecília Lemes (AG051-present)
Spanish Latin America Romy Mendoza
Spain Ana María Marí


In the manga

Vivian in the Ash & Pikachu manga

Ash & Pikachu

Vivian appeared in The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!, where she hosted the Slateport City Pokémon Contest.

Trivia

Marian in the tenth movie


Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ビビアン Vivian
English, Italian, German Vivian Meridian From her Japanese name.
French Viviane From her Japanese name.
Korean 비비안 Vivian From her Japanese name.
Chinese (Mandarin) 薇薇安 Wéiwéiān Transliteration of her Japanese name.


Anime characters
Protagonists Ash Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • Brock • Tracey Sketchit • May • Max • Dawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • Cilan • Serena • Clemont • Bonnie (Dedenne) • Lana • Kiawe • Lillie • Sophocles • Mallow • Rotom Pokédex • Goh (Grookey)
Rivals Gary • Ritchie • Harrison • Drew • Harley • Morrison • Tyson • Solidad • Paul • Nando • Zoey • Kenny • Conway • Barry • Ursula • Trip • Bianca • Burgundy • Stephan • Georgia • Cameron • Aria • Alain • Miette • Tierno • Shauna • Trevor • Nini • Sawyer • Gladion • Horacio • Hau • Leon • Raihan • Horace • Bea • League Conference participants • Coordinators • Performers • World Coronation Series participants
Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • James • Meowth • Giovanni • Butch • Cassidy • Dr. Namba • Matori • Pierce • Dr. Zager • Gozu • Tabitha • Maxie • Shelly • Archie • Hunter J • Saturn • Cyrus • Mars • Jupiter • Charon • Colress • Aldith • Ghetsis • Barret • Malamar • Lysandre • Mable • Celosia • Aliana • Xerosic • Bryony • Tupp • Zipp • Rapp • Plumeria • Guzma • Viren • Rose • Oleana
Professors Professor Oak • Professor Ivy • Professor Elm • Professor Birch • Professor Rowan • Professor Carolina • Professor Juniper • Dr. Fennel • Cedric Juniper • Professor Sycamore • Professor Kukui • Professor Burnet • Professor Cerise • Professor Magnolia • Sonia • Professor Amaranth
Relatives Delia Ketchum • Daisy • Violet • Lily • James's parents • Flint • Lola • Forrest • Brock's siblings • Norman • Caroline • Johanna • Chili • Cress • Grace • Meyer • Lana's father • Lana's mother • Harper and Sarah • Rango • Sima • Mimo • Kiawe's grandfather • Mohn • Lusamine • Gladion • Sophocles's parents • Molayne • Abe • Mallow's mother • Ulu • Walker • Camille • Halta
Supporting Officer Jenny • Nurse Joy • Magikarp salesman • Todd Snap • Charles Goodshow • Casey • Liza • Sakura • Lance • Clair • Raoul Contesta • Mr. Sukizo • Steven Stone • Vivian Meridian • Robert • Scott • Lilian Meridian • Solana • Brandon • Marian • Yuzo • Rhonda • Cynthia • Reggie • Angie • Looker • Izzy and Cara • Lyra • Khoury • Tobias • Don George • Elder • Alder • Luke • Freddy O'Martian • Ingo • Emmet • Jervis • Virgil • N • Anthea and Concordia • Porter • Alexa • Sophie • Cosette • Clembot • Sanpei • Mairin • Astrid • Diantha • Korrina • Gurkinn • Monsieur Pierre • Palermo • Keanan • Malva • Samson Oak • Anela • Hobbes • Nina • Anna • Laki • Dana • Yansu • Wicke • Faba • Ilima • Acerola • Dia • Chloe • Chrysa • Ren • Parker • Talia • Lei • Danika • Quillon • Hop • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Island kahunas • Many temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon Fearow • Ho-Oh • Squirtle Squad • Pink Butterfree • Haunter • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Mimey • Lapras herd • Granbull • Pichu Brothers • Lugia • Silver • Delibird • Wynaut • Larvitar • Kyogre and Groudon • Articuno • Deoxys • Lake guardians • Forces of Nature • Meloetta • Reshiram • Super-ancient Pokémon • Wooper • Florges • Squishy • Z2 • Guardian deities • Bewear • Toucannon's flock • Stoutland • Oranguru • Nebby • Stufful • Ultra Beasts • Grandpa Forest • Necrozma • Lunala • Shaymin • Mew • Rotom Phones • Pelipper • Thievul trio • Eternatus • Drone Rotom • Legendary heroes • Latias • Recurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters


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