Rica Matsumoto
- Born
- November 30, 1968 (57 years old)
- Place of birth
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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
★ 8.0Pokémon
1997
★ 8.3Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
2000
★ 8.3Perfect Blue
1998
★ 7.0Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
★ 8.1TRIGUN
1998
★ 6.7Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
★ 6.7Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
★ 6.6Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
★ 7.1Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
★ 7.2Metropolis
2001
★ 7.6Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
2016
★ 6.5Pokémon 4Ever
2001
Filmography
- 2026Komekami! GirlsSeries · Okoge Oniyama (voice)
- 2026No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS BoonboomgerFilm · Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)
- 2025Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025Film · Herself
- 2025Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-OhgerFilm · Boondorio Boonderas (voice)
- 2024Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The CircuitFilm · Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
- 2024Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerSeries · Bundorio Bunderas (voice), Shiho Sato
- 2024Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!Series · Bundorio Bunderas (voice)
- 2023Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls RemixFilm · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
- 2023Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk EventFilm · Herself
- 2023ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスターSeries · 配音
- 2022Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls RemixSeries · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
- 2022Pokémon: The Arceus ChroniclesSeries · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.3
- 2021Kamen Rider: Beyond GenerationsFilm · Himiko Crisper (voice)
- 2021Seven Knights Revolution: Hero SuccessorSeries · Jabe (voice)
- 2020Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the JungleFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.2
- 2020PoccoliesSeries · 配音
- 2019Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - EvolutionFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.7
- 2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.2
- 2017DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonFilm · Wonder Woman (voice)
- 2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Film · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.1
- 2016Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.7
- 2016Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of DimensionsFilm · Ryo Bakura (voice)★ 7.6
- 2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.8
- 2015金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常Series
- 2014Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.7
- 2014Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?Film · Satoshi (voice)
- 2014WashimoSeries · (voice)
- 2013The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' IslandFilm · Dorian (voice)
- 2013Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.4
- 2013Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to AwakeningFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.8
- 2012Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeFilm · Ash (voice)★ 6.5
- 2012Stitch and the Planet of SandFilm
- 2012Hikonin Sentai AkibarangerSeries · Masako Yamada
- 2011Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and ZekromFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.5
- 2011Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and ReshiramFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.6
- 2010Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of IllusionsFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.8
- 2009Yona Yona PenguinFilm · Devil Leader (voice)
- 2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.1
- 2008Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.8
- 2008Engine Sentai Go-OngerSeries · Spinning Banki (voice)★ 6.5
- 2007MapleStorySeries · Puudou
- 2007Two WalnutsFilm
- 2007The Piano ForestFilm · Daigaku Kanehira (voice)★ 7.1
- 2007Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.0
- 2007JAM Project JAPAN CIRCUIT 2007 ~Break Out~Film
- 2006Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- IFilm · Herself
- 2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.5
- 2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.0
- 2005Animelo Summer LiveSeries
- 2005Madam is a Magical GirlSeries · Freya
- 2004Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.6
- 2004JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~Film
- 2003Kaminari hashiru natsuKaminari hashiru natsuFilm
- 2003Pokémon: Jirachi Wish MakerFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.6
- 2003Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai IIFilm · Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
- 2002You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!Film
- 2002Bomberman JettersSeries · Misty
- 2002Hanada Shounen-shiSeries · Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
- 2002Pokémon HeroesFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.7
- 2002Dragon DriveSeries · Mukai (voice)
- 2002Gun FrontierSeries
- 2001Pokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.8
- 2001Blue RemainsFilm · Sari
- 2001Pokémon 4EverFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.5
- 2001MetropolisFilm · Female customer (voice)★ 7.2
- 2000Lupin the Third: Missed by a DollarFilm · Sandy Fishburne (voice)★ 6.6
- 2000Pikachu & PichuFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.2
- 2000Pokémon 3: The MovieFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.6
- 2000Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel MonstersSeries · Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)★ 8.3
- 2000The Tree In SunlightSeries · Okon
- 1999Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2Film · Satoshi (voice)
- 1999Now and Then, Here and ThereSeries★ 7.4
- 1999Sol Bianca: The LegacySeries · April Bikirk (voice)
- 1999Pokémon the Movie 2000Film · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.7
- 1999Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.3
- 1999You're Under Arrest: The Motion PictureFilm · Futaba Aoi (voice)★ 6.0
- 1999逮捕しちゃうぞ SpecialSeries
- 1998Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter VacationFilm · Satoshi (voice)
- 1998DNA Sights 999.9Film · Moriki (voice)
- 1998If I See You in my DreamsSeries · Namiko Isobe (voice)★ 6.5
- 1998Let's Nupu NupuSeries · Kumi Kitamura (voice)
- 1998Hunter × Hunter PilotFilm · Gon Freecss (voice)★ 8.5
- 1998Pokémon: The First MovieFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 7.0
- 1998Pikachu's VacationFilm · Satoshi (voice)★ 6.5
- 1998If I See You in My DreamsSeries · Namiko Isobe (voice)
- 1998TRIGUNSeries · Kaito (voice)★ 8.1
- 1998Perfect BlueFilm · Rumi (voice)★ 8.3
- 1998Bomberman B-Daman BakugaidenSeries
- 1998Outlaw StarSeries · Jim Hawking (voice)★ 7.5
- 1998Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview FileFilm · Self
- 1997宝可梦无印篇宝可梦无印篇Film · 小智
- 1997PokémonSeries · Satoshi (voice)★ 8.0
- 1997You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the BeachFilm · Aoi Futaba (Voice)
- 1996FakeFilm · Bikky (voice)
- 1996You're Under Arrest!Series · Futaba Aoi (Voice)
- 1996Twin Signal: Family GameFilm · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
- 1996Twin SignalSeries · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
- 1996XFilm · Nataku★ 6.2
- 1996ガンバリスト! 駿Series
- 1996Shamanic PrincessSeries · Graham / Japolo (voice)
- 1996The Legend of ZorroSeries · Bernardo★ 6.8
- 1996My Dear MarieFilm
- 1996My Dear MarieSeries · Hibiki (voice)
- 1996Special Duty Combat Unit ShinesmanSeries · Youta Matsumoto (voice)
- 1995Ninku the MovieFilm · Fusuke Ninku
- 1995Ruin Explorers Fam & IhrieSeries · Rahsya (voice)
- 1995Miyuki-chan in WonderlandSeries · Sumire (voice)
- 1995Weather Report GirlSeries · Keiko Nakadai (voice)
- 1995Princess MinervaFilm · Kesley Uruga (voice)
- 1994Ninku: Tomb of KnivesFilm · Fusuke (voice)
- 1994GATCHAMANFilm · Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
- 1994GatchamanSeries · Jinpei (voice)
- 1994Super PigSeries · Keiko Kuroha★ 7.0
- 1994Phantom Quest Corp.Series · Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
- 1994Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's SchoolFilm · Lyrica
- 1994Bakuen Campus GuardressSeries · Hazumi Jinno (voice)
- 1994Final Fantasy: Legend of the CrystalsSeries · Prettz (voice)
- 1994New Cutey HoneySeries · Chokkei Hayami (voice)
- 1994Dirty Pair FlashSeries · Kei (voice)★ 7.4
- 1993Black JackSeries · Yuki Nakajima (voice)
- 1993Heisei Period Dog Tale BowSeries
- 1993Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden SealFilm · Koashura (voice)★ 7.4
- 1993MoldiverFilm · Nozomu (voice)
- 1993Mobile Suit Victory GundamSeries · Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
- 1993MoldiverSeries · Nozomu Ozora (voice)
- 1992Treasure Island MemorialFilm · Child
- 1992Matchless Raijin-Oh OVASeries · 日向仁
- 1992Energetic Explosion GanbarugerSeries
- 1992Super Sentai ZyurangerSeries · Dora Raiger (voice)
- 1992The Brave of Legend Da-GarnSeries · Seiji Takasugi (voice)
- 1991Roujin ZFilm · Satō Tomoe (voice)★ 6.6
- 1991JankenmanSeries
- 1991Matchless Raijin-OhSeries · Jin Hyuga (voice)
- 1991Chōjin Sentai JetmanSeries · Trash Jigen (voice)
- 1990Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand PowerFilm · Natsuko Nakahara (voice)
- 1990Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the WindFilm · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
- 1990Ikenai BoyFilm
- 1990Chikyuu Sentai FivemanSeries · Arthur G6 (voice)
- 1989Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!Film · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
- 1989Kousoku Sentai TurborangerSeries · Bell Chime Boma (voice), Amulet Boma (voice)
- 1988Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni WarFilm · Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)
