Rica Matsumoto

Acting

Rica Matsumoto

Born 30 November 1968 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan · 57

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

Highlights

Perfect Blue1998 · Film · Rumi (voice)
Pokémon1997 · Series · Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters2000 · Series · Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie1998 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
TRIGUN1998 · Series · Kaito (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions2016 · Film · Ryo Bakura (voice)

Filmography

Movies

74 films

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger2026 · Film · Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger2025 · Film · Boondorio Boonderas (voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit2024 · Film · Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix2023 · Film · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations2021 · Film · Himiko Crisper (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle2020 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution2019 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us2018 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon2017 · Film · Wonder Woman (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!2017 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel2016 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions2016 · Film · Ryo Bakura (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages2015 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction2014 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?2014 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island2013 · Film · Dorian (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened2013 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening2013 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice2012 · Film · Ash (voice)
Stitch and the Planet of Sand2012 · Film
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom2011 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram2011 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions2010 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Yona Yona Penguin2009 · Film · Devil Leader (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life2009 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior2008 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Two Walnuts2007 · Film
The Piano Forest2007 · Film · Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai2007 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
JAM Project JAPAN CIRCUIT 2007 ~Break Out~2007 · Film
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys2004 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~2004 · Film
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker2003 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II2003 · Film · Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!2002 · Film
Pokémon Heroes2002 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns2001 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Blue Remains2001 · Film · Sari
Pokémon 4Ever2001 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Metropolis2001 · Film · Female customer (voice)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar2000 · Film · Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Pikachu & Pichu2000 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie2000 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 21999 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 20001999 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure1999 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture1999 · Film · Futaba Aoi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation1998 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
DNA Sights 999.91998 · Film · Moriki (voice)
Hunter × Hunter Pilot1998 · Film · Gon Freecss (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie1998 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu's Vacation1998 · Film · Satoshi (voice)
Perfect Blue1998 · Film · Rumi (voice)
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach1997 · Film · Aoi Futaba (Voice)
Fake1996 · Film · Bikky (voice)
Twin Signal: Family Game1996 · Film · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
X1996 · Film · Nataku
My Dear Marie1996 · Film
Ninku the Movie1995 · Film · Fusuke Ninku
Princess Minerva1995 · Film · Kesley Uruga (voice)
Ninku: Tomb of Knives1994 · Film · Fusuke (voice)
GATCHAMAN1994 · Film · Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School1994 · Film · Lyrica
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal1993 · Film · Koashura (voice)
Moldiver1993 · Film · Nozomu (voice)
Treasure Island Memorial1992 · Film · Child
Roujin Z1991 · Film · Satō Tomoe (voice)
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power1990 · Film · Natsuko Nakahara (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind1990 · Film · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Ikenai Boy1990 · Film
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!1989 · Film · Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War1988 · Film · Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)

Filmography

Series

62 shows

Komekami! Girls2026 · Series · Okoge Oniyama (voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger2024 · Series · Bundorio Bunderas (voice)
ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター2023 · Series · 配音
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix2022 · Series · Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles2022 · Series · Satoshi (voice)
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor2021 · Series · Jabe (voice)
Poccolies2020 · Series · 配音
金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常2015 · Series
Washimo2014 · Series · (voice)
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger2012 · Series · Masako Yamada
Engine Sentai Go-Onger2008 · Series · Spinning Banki (voice)
MapleStory2007 · Series · Puudou
Animelo Summer Live2005 · Series
Madam is a Magical Girl2005 · Series · Freya
Bomberman Jetters2002 · Series · Misty
Hanada Shounen-shi2002 · Series · Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
Dragon Drive2002 · Series · Mukai (voice)
Gun Frontier2002 · Series
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters2000 · Series · Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)
The Tree In Sunlight2000 · Series · Okon
Now and Then, Here and There1999 · Series
Sol Bianca: The Legacy1999 · Series · April Bikirk (voice)
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special1999 · Series
If I See You in my Dreams1998 · Series · Namiko Isobe (voice)
Let's Nupu Nupu1998 · Series · Kumi Kitamura (voice)
If I See You in My Dreams1998 · Series · Namiko Isobe (voice)
TRIGUN1998 · Series · Kaito (voice)
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden1998 · Series
Outlaw Star1998 · Series · Jim Hawking (voice)
Pokémon1997 · Series · Satoshi (voice)
You're Under Arrest!1996 · Series · Futaba Aoi (Voice)
Twin Signal1996 · Series · Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
ガンバリスト! 駿1996 · Series
Shamanic Princess1996 · Series · Graham / Japolo (voice)
The Legend of Zorro1996 · Series · Bernardo
My Dear Marie1996 · Series · Hibiki (voice)
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman1996 · Series · Youta Matsumoto (voice)
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie1995 · Series · Rahsya (voice)
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland1995 · Series · Sumire (voice)
Weather Report Girl1995 · Series · Keiko Nakadai (voice)
Ninku1995 · Series · Fūsuke (voice)
Gatchaman1994 · Series · Jinpei (voice)
Super Pig1994 · Series · Keiko Kuroha
Phantom Quest Corp.1994 · Series · Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
Bakuen Campus Guardress1994 · Series · Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals1994 · Series · Prettz (voice)
New Cutey Honey1994 · Series · Chokkei Hayami (voice)
Dirty Pair Flash1994 · Series · Kei (voice)
Black Jack1993 · Series · Yuki Nakajima (voice)
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow1993 · Series
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam1993 · Series · Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
Moldiver1993 · Series · Nozomu Ozora (voice)
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA1992 · Series · 日向仁
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger1992 · Series
Super Sentai Zyuranger1992 · Series · Dora Raiger (voice)
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn1992 · Series · Seiji Takasugi (voice)
Jankenman1991 · Series
Matchless Raijin-Oh1991 · Series · Jin Hyuga (voice)
Chōjin Sentai Jetman1991 · Series · Trash Jigen (voice)
The Stubborn Samurai Boy1991 · Series · Nikopin (voice)
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman1990 · Series · Arthur G6 (voice)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger1989 · Series · Bell Chime Boma (voice)