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