Rica Matsumoto

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Rica Matsumoto

Acting

Born 1968-11-30

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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.

Filmography

143 credits across movies and TV

Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998 · Satoshi (voice)

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

1998 · Rumi (voice)

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

1989 · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2023 · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan

Ikenai Boy

Ikenai Boy

1990

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

1990 · Natsuko Nakahara (voice)

X: The Movie

X: The Movie

1996 · Nataku

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

1993 · Koashura (voice)

Ninku the Movie

Ninku the Movie

1995 · Fusuke Ninku

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

1998 · Self

Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

1988 · Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

2006 · Herself

The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest

2007 · Daigaku Kanehira (voice)

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

1994 · Fusuke (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012 · Ash (voice)

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

1990 · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)

Princess Minerva

Princess Minerva

1995 · Kesley Uruga (voice)

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

2023 · Herself

Stitch and the Planet of Sand

Stitch and the Planet of Sand

2012

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

2021 · Himiko Crisper (voice)

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

2013 · Satoshi (voice)

Moldiver

Moldiver

1993 · Nozomu (voice)

Kaminari hashiru natsu

Kaminari hashiru natsu

2003

DNA Sights 999.9

DNA Sights 999.9

1998 · Moriki (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015 · Satoshi (voice)

Roujin Z

Roujin Z

1991 · Satō Tomoe (voice)

Gatchaman OVA

Gatchaman OVA

1994 · Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016 · Satoshi (voice)

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

2024 · Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)

My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

1996

Twin Signal: Family Game

Twin Signal: Family Game

1996 · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

2016 · Ryo Bakura (voice)

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

2003 · Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

1994 · Lyrica

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018 · Satoshi (voice)

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

2017 · Wonder Woman (voice)

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

2006 · Satoshi (voice)

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

2000 · Sandy Fishburne (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019 · Satoshi (voice)

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

2004

Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

2002 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever

2001 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

2003 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006 · Satoshi (voice)

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

1998 · Gon Freecss (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011 · Satoshi (voice)

Yona Yona Penguin

Yona Yona Penguin

2009 · Devil Leader (voice)

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009 · Satoshi (voice)

Treasure Island Memorial

Treasure Island Memorial

1992 · Child

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

1999 · Futaba Aoi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999 · Satoshi (voice)

Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation

1998 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999 · Satoshi (voice)

Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu

2000 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000 · Satoshi (voice)

Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pikachu, What's This Key?

2014 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007 · Satoshi (voice)

Fake

Fake

1996 · Bikky (voice)

Metropolis

Metropolis

2001 · Female customer (voice)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

1999 · Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

1998 · Satoshi (voice)

Blue Remains

Blue Remains

2001 · Sari

Two Walnuts

Two Walnuts

2007

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger

2025 · Boondorio Boonderas (voice)

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

1997 · Aoi Futaba (Voice)

Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025

Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025

2025 · Herself

The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island

The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island

2013 · Dorian (voice)

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger

2026 · Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)

宝可梦无印篇

宝可梦无印篇

1997 · 小智

You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

2002

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

2021 · Jabe (voice)

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

1990 · Arthur G6 (voice)

Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters

2002 · Misty

Gatchaman

Gatchaman

1994 · Jinpei (voice)

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

1998

The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro

1996 · Bernardo

Gun Frontier

Gun Frontier

2002

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2022 · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan

Dragon Drive

Dragon Drive

2002 · Mukai (voice)

Outlaw Star

1998 · Jim Hawking (voice)

Hanada Shounen-shi

Hanada Shounen-shi

2002 · Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)

Madam is a Magical Girl

Madam is a Magical Girl

2005 · Freya

The Tree In Sunlight

The Tree In Sunlight

2000 · Okon

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

1989 · Bell Chime Boma (voice)

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

1989 · Amulet Boma (voice)

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

1991 · Trash Jigen (voice)

Super Sentai Zyuranger

Super Sentai Zyuranger

1992 · Dora Raiger (voice)

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

2008 · Spinning Banki (voice)

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

1994 · Prettz (voice)

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

1995 · Sumire (voice)

If I See You in My Dreams

If I See You in My Dreams

1998 · Namiko Isobe (voice)

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

1992 · 日向仁

TRIGUN

TRIGUN

1998 · Kaito (voice)

Weather Report Girl

Weather Report Girl

1995 · Keiko Nakadai (voice)

My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

1996 · Hibiki (voice)

Black Jack

Black Jack

1993 · Yuki Nakajima (voice)

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

1996 · Youta Matsumoto (voice)

金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常

金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常

2015

Matchless Raijin-Oh

Matchless Raijin-Oh

1991 · Jin Hyuga (voice)

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

1992

ガンバリスト! 駿

ガンバリスト! 駿

1996

Let's Nupu Nupu

Let's Nupu Nupu

1998 · Kumi Kitamura (voice)

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

1993 · Warren Trace / Haro (voice)

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

1995 · Rahsya (voice)

New Cutey Honey

New Cutey Honey

1994 · Chokkei Hayami (voice)

Pokémon

Pokémon

1997 · Satoshi (voice)

Shamanic Princess

Shamanic Princess

1996 · Graham / Japolo (voice)

Phantom Quest Corp.

Phantom Quest Corp.

1994 · Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

2022 · Satoshi (voice)

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

2024 · Bundorio Bunderas (voice)

Washimo

Washimo

2014 · (voice)

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

1993

Moldiver

Moldiver

1993 · Nozomu Ozora (voice)

Combustible Campus Guardress

Combustible Campus Guardress

1994 · Hazumi Jinno (voice)

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

1992 · Seiji Takasugi (voice)

If I See You in my Dreams

If I See You in my Dreams

1998 · Namiko Isobe (voice)

Super Pig

Super Pig

1994 · Keiko Kuroha

Dirty Pair Flash

Dirty Pair Flash

1994 · Kei (voice)

Jankenman

Jankenman

1991

MapleStory

MapleStory

2007 · Puudou

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

2012 · Masako Yamada

Twin Signal

Twin Signal

1996 · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)

Bakuen Campus Guardress

Bakuen Campus Guardress

1994 · Hazumi Jinno (voice)

You're Under Arrest!

You're Under Arrest!

1996 · Futaba Aoi (Voice)

Poccolies

Poccolies

2020 · 配音

Now and Then, Here and There

Now and Then, Here and There

1999

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

1999

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

2024 · Shiho Sato

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000 · Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)

Animelo Summer Live

Animelo Summer Live

2005

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!

2024 · Bundorio Bunderas (voice)

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

1999 · April Bikirk (voice)

Komekami! Girls

Komekami! Girls

2026 · Okoge Oniyama (voice)