Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

1968-11-30 • Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan • Female • 136 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1968-11-30

Place of Birth

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Known Credits

136

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Rika Matsumoto, 松本 梨香

Photos

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Known For Movies

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

1998
Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018
Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014
X: The Movie

X: The Movie

1996
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

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

2016
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007
Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

2002
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010
Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever

2001
Metropolis

Metropolis

2001
Roujin Z

Roujin Z

1991
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

1996
Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation

1998
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

2003
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

2002
The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest

2007
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

2021
Hunter × Hunter Pilot

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

1998
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

1994
DNA Sights 999.9

DNA Sights 999.9

1998
Twin Signal: Family Game

Twin Signal: Family Game

1996
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

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

1989
Blue Remains

Blue Remains

2001
Gatchaman OVA

Gatchaman OVA

1994
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

1993
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

2000
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

1999
Yona Yona Penguin

Yona Yona Penguin

2009
Ninku the Movie

Ninku the Movie

1995
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

2017
Fake

Fake

1996
Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu

2000
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

2013
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

2024
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

1999
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

2003
Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pikachu, What's This Key?

2014
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2023
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

1997
Princess Minerva

Princess Minerva

1995
Moldiver

Moldiver

1993
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island

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

2013
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

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

1988
Ninku: Tomb of Knives

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

1994
Stitch and the Planet of Sand

Stitch and the Planet of Sand

2012
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

1998
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

1990
Kaminari hashiru natsu

Kaminari hashiru natsu

2003
Two Walnuts

Two Walnuts

2007
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

2023
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

1990
Ikenai Boy

Ikenai Boy

1990
宝可梦无印篇

宝可梦无印篇

1997
Treasure Island Memorial

Treasure Island Memorial

1992
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

1998
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

2006
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

2004

Known For TV Shows

Pokémon

Pokémon

1997
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000
You're Under Arrest!

You're Under Arrest!

1996
TRIGUN

TRIGUN

1998
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

2024
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

1993
Engine Sentai Go-Onger

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

2008
Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

1991
Matchless Raijin-Oh

Matchless Raijin-Oh

1991
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

1990
Super Sentai Zyuranger

Super Sentai Zyuranger

1992
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

1989
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

1992
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

2012
Black Jack

Black Jack

1993
The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro

1996
Super Pig

Super Pig

1994
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

1992
Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters

2002
Dragon Drive

Dragon Drive

2002
New Cutey Honey

New Cutey Honey

1994
ガンバリスト! 駿

ガンバリスト! 駿

1996
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

1998
Hanada Shounen-shi

Hanada Shounen-shi

2002
Jankenman

Jankenman

1991
Outlaw Star

Outlaw Star

1998
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

2021
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

2022
Poccolies

Poccolies

2020
Madam is a Magical Girl

Madam is a Magical Girl

2005
MapleStory

MapleStory

2007
Let's Nupu Nupu

Let's Nupu Nupu

1998
Now and Then, Here and There

Now and Then, Here and There

1999
Weather Report Girl

Weather Report Girl

1995
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2022
The Tree In Sunlight

The Tree In Sunlight

2000
Washimo

Washimo

2014
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

1993
Phantom Quest Corp.

Phantom Quest Corp.

1994
If I See You in my Dreams

If I See You in my Dreams

1998
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

1996
Gun Frontier

Gun Frontier

2002
Dirty Pair Flash

Dirty Pair Flash

1994
Sol Bianca: The Legacy

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

1999
Moldiver

Moldiver

1993
Shamanic Princess

Shamanic Princess

1996
Gatchaman

Gatchaman

1994
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

1995
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

1995
Combustible Campus Guardress

Combustible Campus Guardress

1994
Bakuen Campus Guardress

Bakuen Campus Guardress

1994
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

1994
If I See You in My Dreams

If I See You in My Dreams

1998
Animelo Summer Live

Animelo Summer Live

2005
Twin Signal

Twin Signal

1996
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

1996
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

1992
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!

2024
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
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

1999

Movie Credits

Perfect Blue

1998

Rumi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014

Satoshi (voice)

X: The Movie

1996

Nataku

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011

Satoshi (voice)

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

2016

Ryo Bakura (voice)

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon Heroes

2002

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012

Ash (voice)

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon 4Ever

2001

Satoshi (voice)

Metropolis

2001

Female customer (voice)

Roujin Z

1991

Satō Tomoe (voice)

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006

Satoshi (voice)

My Dear Marie

1996

Pikachu's Vacation

1998

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

2003

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013

Satoshi (voice)

You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

2002

The Piano Forest

2007

Daigaku Kanehira (voice)

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

2021

Himiko Crisper (voice)

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

1998

Gon Freecss (voice)

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

1994

Lyrica

DNA Sights 999.9

1998

Moriki (voice)

Twin Signal: Family Game

1996

Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)

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

1989

Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)

Blue Remains

2001

Sari

Gatchaman OVA

1994

Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

1993

Koashura (voice)

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

2000

Sandy Fishburne (voice)

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

1999

Futaba Aoi (voice)

Yona Yona Penguin

2009

Devil Leader (voice)

Ninku the Movie

1995

Fusuke Ninku

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

2017

Wonder Woman (voice)

Fake

1996

Bikky (voice)

Pikachu & Pichu

2000

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

2013

Satoshi (voice)

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

2024

Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999

Satoshi (voice)

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

1999

Satoshi (voice)

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

2003

Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)

Pikachu, What's This Key?

2014

Satoshi (voice)

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2023

Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

1997

Aoi Futaba (Voice)

Princess Minerva

1995

Kesley Uruga (voice)

Moldiver

1993

Nozomu (voice)

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

2013

Dorian (voice)

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

1988

Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

1994

Fusuke (voice)

Stitch and the Planet of Sand

2012

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

1998

Self

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

1990

Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)

Kaminari hashiru natsu

2003

Two Walnuts

2007

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

2023

Herself

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

1990

Natsuko Nakahara (voice)

Ikenai Boy

1990

宝可梦无印篇

1997

小智

Treasure Island Memorial

1992

Child

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

1998

Satoshi (voice)

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

2006

Herself

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

2004

TV Credits

Pokémon

1997

Satoshi (voice) (1235 episodes)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000

Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice) (224 episodes)

You're Under Arrest!

1996

Futaba Aoi (Voice) (3 episodes)

TRIGUN

1998

Kaito (voice) (3 episodes)

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

2024

Bundorio Bunderas (voice) (48 episodes)

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

1993

Warren Trace / Haro (voice) (51 episodes)

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

2008

Spinning Banki (voice) (1 episodes)

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

1991

Trash Jigen (voice) (1 episodes)

Matchless Raijin-Oh

1991

Jin Hyuga (voice) (51 episodes)

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

1990

Arthur G6 (voice) (48 episodes)

Super Sentai Zyuranger

1992

Dora Raiger (voice) (1 episodes)

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

1989

Bell Chime Boma (voice) (1 episodes)

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

1992

(47 episodes)

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

2012

Masako Yamada (1 episodes)

Black Jack

1993

Yuki Nakajima (voice) (1 episodes)

The Legend of Zorro

1996

Bernardo (52 episodes)

Super Pig

1994

Keiko Kuroha (51 episodes)

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

1992

Seiji Takasugi (voice) (46 episodes)

Bomberman Jetters

2002

Misty (52 episodes)

Dragon Drive

2002

Mukai (voice) (38 episodes)

New Cutey Honey

1994

Chokkei Hayami (voice) (8 episodes)

ガンバリスト! 駿

1996

(30 episodes)

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

1998

(48 episodes)

Hanada Shounen-shi

2002

Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice) (25 episodes)

Jankenman

1991

(51 episodes)

Outlaw Star

1998

Jim Hawking (voice) (26 episodes)

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

2021

Jabe (voice) (12 episodes)

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

2022

Satoshi (voice) (4 episodes)

Poccolies

2020

配音 (50 episodes)

Madam is a Magical Girl

2005

Freya (13 episodes)

MapleStory

2007

Puudou (25 episodes)

Let's Nupu Nupu

1998

Kumi Kitamura (voice) (16 episodes)

Now and Then, Here and There

1999

(13 episodes)

Weather Report Girl

1995

Keiko Nakadai (voice) (2 episodes)

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2022

Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan (3 episodes)

The Tree In Sunlight

2000

Okon (25 episodes)

Washimo

2014

(voice) (24 episodes)

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

1993

(40 episodes)

Phantom Quest Corp.

1994

Ayaka Kisaragi (voice) (4 episodes)

If I See You in my Dreams

1998

Namiko Isobe (voice) (16 episodes)

My Dear Marie

1996

Hibiki (voice) (3 episodes)

Gun Frontier

2002

(13 episodes)

Dirty Pair Flash

1994

Kei (voice) (16 episodes)

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

1999

April Bikirk (voice) (6 episodes)

Moldiver

1993

Nozomu Ozora (voice) (6 episodes)

Shamanic Princess

1996

Graham / Japolo (voice) (6 episodes)

Gatchaman

1994

Jinpei (voice) (3 episodes)

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

1995

Sumire (voice) (2 episodes)

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

1995

Rahsya (voice) (4 episodes)

Combustible Campus Guardress

1994

Hazumi Jinno (voice) (4 episodes)

Bakuen Campus Guardress

1994

Hazumi Jinno (voice) (4 episodes)

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

1994

Prettz (voice) (4 episodes)

If I See You in My Dreams

1998

Namiko Isobe (voice) (3 episodes)

Animelo Summer Live

2005

(1 episodes)

Twin Signal

1996

Nobuhiko Otoi (voice) (3 episodes)

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

1996

Youta Matsumoto (voice) (2 episodes)

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

1992

日向仁 (3 episodes)

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!

2024

Bundorio Bunderas (voice) (1 episodes)

金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常

2015

(7 episodes)

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

1999

(6 episodes)

Movie Production Credits

Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders

Theme Song Performance

2002

Fake

Theme Song Performance

1996

Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate Challenge

Theme Song Performance

2002

TV Production Credits

Kamen Rider

Theme Song Performance

1971

Chi's Sweet Home

Theme Song Performance

2008

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Theme Song Performance

2024

Kamen Rider Ryuki

Theme Song Performance

2002

Dirty Pair Flash

Theme Song Performance

1994

RIDER TIME: Kamen Rider Ryuki

Theme Song Performance

2019