Rica Matsumoto
Known for Acting · 140 credits
- Born
- 1968-11-30 (age 57)
- Place of birth
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Also known as
- Rika Matsumoto · 松本 梨香
Biography
Rika Matsumoto (松本 梨香 Matsumoto Rika), also romanized as Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer born November 30, 1968. Her best known role is Ash Ketchum, the original main character in the Pokémon animated series.
Known For
TV Shows (61)
Pokémon
1997
as Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
2000
as Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)
TRIGUN
1998
as Kaito (voice)
You're Under Arrest!
1996
as Futaba Aoi (Voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
2024
as Bundorio Bunderas (voice) / Shiho Sato
Black Jack
1993
as Yuki Nakajima (voice)
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
1993
as Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
2012
as Masako Yamada
Matchless Raijin-Oh
1991
as Jin Hyuga (voice)
New Cutey Honey
1994
as Chokkei Hayami (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Spinning Banki (voice)
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
1991
as Trash Jigen (voice)
The Legend of Zorro
1996
as Bernardo
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
1992
Super Sentai Zyuranger
1992
as Dora Raiger (voice)
Bomberman Jetters
2002
as Misty
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
2022
as Satoshi (voice)
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
1990
as Arthur G6 (voice)
Super Pig
1994
as Keiko Kuroha
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
1989
as Amulet Boma (voice) / Bell Chime Boma (voice)
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
2021
as Jabe (voice)
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
1995
as Rahsya (voice)
MapleStory
2007
as Puudou
Dirty Pair Flash
1994
as Kei (voice)
Dragon Drive
2002
as Mukai (voice)
Jankenman
1991
Hanada Shounen-shi
2002
as Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
Combustible Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
1994
as Prettz (voice)
Bakuen Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Weather Report Girl
1995
as Keiko Nakadai (voice)
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
1992
as Seiji Takasugi (voice)
The Tree In Sunlight
2000
as Okon
Let's Nupu Nupu
1998
as Kumi Kitamura (voice)
Outlaw Star
1998
as Jim Hawking (voice)
Madam is a Magical Girl
2005
as Freya
Now and Then, Here and There
1999
Shamanic Princess
1996
as Graham / Japolo (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2022
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Washimo
2014
as (voice)
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
1998
Gatchaman
1994
as Jinpei (voice)
Poccolies
2020
as 配音
Phantom Quest Corp.
1994
as Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu Ozora (voice)
My Dear Marie
1996
as Hibiki (voice)
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
1992
as 日向仁
ガンバリスト! 駿
1996
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
1993
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
1996
as Youta Matsumoto (voice)
Twin Signal
1996
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
1995
as Sumire (voice)
If I See You in My Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
If I See You in my Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
Gun Frontier
2002
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
1999
Animelo Summer Live
2005
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
1999
as April Bikirk (voice)
Komekami! Girls
2026
as Okoge Oniyama (voice)
金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常
2015
Movies (79)
Perfect Blue
1998
as Rumi (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon Heroes
2002
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
2020
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012
as Ash (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
as Satoshi (voice)
Metropolis
2001
as Female customer (voice)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
as Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
2016
as Ryo Bakura (voice)
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
2003
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu & Pichu
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
X: The Movie
1996
as Nataku
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
Roujin Z
1991
as Satō Tomoe (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu's Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
The Piano Forest
2007
as Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
2021
as Himiko Crisper (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
2026
as Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
1993
as Koashura (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
2000
as Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Pikachu, What's This Key?
2014
as Satoshi (voice)
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
1994
as Lyrica
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
1994
as Fusuke (voice)
Yona Yona Penguin
2009
as Devil Leader (voice)
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
1998
as Self
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
2025
as Boondorio Boonderas (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2023
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
2024
as Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
Fake
1996
as Bikky (voice)
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!
2002
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
1998
as Gon Freecss (voice)
Ninku the Movie
1995
as Fusuke Ninku
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
1999
as Futaba Aoi (voice)
Princess Minerva
1995
as Kesley Uruga (voice)
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
2023
as Herself
Gatchaman OVA
1994
as Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
Ikenai Boy
1990
DNA Sights 999.9
1998
as Moriki (voice)
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
2012
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
1988
as Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island
2013
as Dorian (voice)
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
2006
as Herself
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
2017
as Wonder Woman (voice)
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach
1997
as Aoi Futaba (Voice)
Blue Remains
2001
as Sari
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
2003
as Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
1990
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Treasure Island Memorial
1992
as Child
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
2004
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
1989
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
1990
as Natsuko Nakahara (voice)
Two Walnuts
2007
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025
2025
as Herself
My Dear Marie
1996
Twin Signal: Family Game
1996
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
Kaminari hashiru natsu
2003
宝可梦无印篇
1997
as 小智
About Rica Matsumoto
Rika Matsumoto (松本 梨香 Matsumoto Rika), also romanized as Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer born November 30, 1968. Her best known role is Ash Ketchum, the original main character in the Pokémon animated series. With 140 credits spanning from 1988 to 2026, Rica Matsumoto has appeared in 79 films and 61 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rica Matsumoto Movies
- Perfect Blue (1998) — as Rumi (voice)
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016) — as Satoshi (voice)
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