Rica Matsumoto
Known for Acting · 141 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)
Black Jack
1993
as Yuki Nakajima (voice)
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
2012
as Masako Yamada
You're Under Arrest!
1996
as Futaba Aoi (Voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
2024
as Bundorio Bunderas (voice) / Shiho Sato
New Cutey Honey
1994
as Chokkei Hayami (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Spinning Banki (voice)
Matchless Raijin-Oh
1991
as Jin Hyuga (voice)
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
1993
as Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
Super Sentai Zyuranger
1992
as Dora Raiger (voice)
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
1992
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
1991
as Trash Jigen (voice)
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
2022
as Satoshi (voice)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
1989
as Bell Chime Boma (voice) / Amulet Boma (voice)
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
1990
as Arthur G6 (voice)
The Legend of Zorro
1996
as Bernardo
Dirty Pair Flash
1994
as Kei (voice)
Bomberman Jetters
2002
as Misty
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
2021
as Jabe (voice)
Hanada Shounen-shi
2002
as Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
Super Pig
1994
as Keiko Kuroha
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
1994
as Prettz (voice)
Outlaw Star
1998
as Jim Hawking (voice)
Combustible Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Shamanic Princess
1996
as Graham / Japolo (voice)
Bakuen Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
1995
as Rahsya (voice)
My Dear Marie
1996
as Hibiki (voice)
Dragon Drive
2002
as Mukai (voice)
MapleStory
2007
as Puudou
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
1992
as Seiji Takasugi (voice)
Weather Report Girl
1995
as Keiko Nakadai (voice)
Gatchaman
1994
as Jinpei (voice)
The Tree In Sunlight
2000
as Okon
Madam is a Magical Girl
2005
as Freya
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
1992
as 日向仁
Jankenman
1991
Phantom Quest Corp.
1994
as Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
1996
as Youta Matsumoto (voice)
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
1995
as Sumire (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2022
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Now and Then, Here and There
1999
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu Ozora (voice)
Let's Nupu Nupu
1998
as Kumi Kitamura (voice)
Twin Signal
1996
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
ガンバリスト! 駿
1996
Washimo
2014
as (voice)
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
1998
If I See You in My Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
1993
Gun Frontier
2002
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
1999
Poccolies
2020
as 配音
Animelo Summer Live
2005
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
1999
as April Bikirk (voice)
If I See You in my Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (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 (80)
Perfect Blue
1998
as Rumi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon Heroes
2002
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
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)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
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: Destiny Deoxys
2004
as Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
2016
as Ryo Bakura (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
X: The Movie
1996
as Nataku
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
2003
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu & Pichu
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
2000
as Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Pikachu's Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
The Piano Forest
2007
as Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Roujin Z
1991
as Satō Tomoe (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
1993
as Koashura (voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
2025
as Boondorio Boonderas (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
2006
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu, What's This Key?
2014
as Satoshi (voice)
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
2021
as Himiko Crisper (voice)
Yona Yona Penguin
2009
as Devil Leader (voice)
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
1998
as Gon Freecss (voice)
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
1999
as Futaba Aoi (voice)
Gatchaman OVA
1994
as Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
2026
as Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
1994
as Fusuke (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2023
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
1994
as Lyrica
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
2024
as Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
DNA Sights 999.9
1998
as Moriki (voice)
Ninku the Movie
1995
as Fusuke Ninku
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Ikenai Boy
1990
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
2017
as Wonder Woman (voice)
Fake
1996
as Bikky (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
1989
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
1988
as Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
2023
as Herself
Princess Minerva
1995
as Kesley Uruga (voice)
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
2003
as Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu (voice)
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
2012
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
1990
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
1998
as Self
Treasure Island Memorial
1992
as Child
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
Blue Remains
2001
as Sari
Twin Signal: Family Game
1996
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach
1997
as Aoi Futaba (Voice)
Kaminari hashiru natsu
2003
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
2004
Two Walnuts
2007
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!
2002
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island
2013
as Dorian (voice)
My Dear Marie
1996
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
2006
as Herself
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025
2025
as Herself
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
1990
as Natsuko Nakahara (voice)
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 141 credits spanning from 1988 to 2026, Rica Matsumoto has appeared in 80 films and 61 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rica Matsumoto Movies
- Perfect Blue (1998) — as Rumi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) — as Satoshi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) — as Satoshi (voice)
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