Biography
Rica Matsumoto (松本 梨香, Matsumoto Rika, born November 30, 1968) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the founders of the anison band JAM Project.
After early stage work, she began both voice acting and singing careers. Her most notable role is Satoshi (Ash Ketchum in English translations), the original main character of the anime series Pokémon. Other notable roles include Ryo Bakura in Yu-Gi-Oh, Midori Kodama in Azuki Chan, and Aoi Futaba in You're Under Arrest. Matsumoto also performs the songs for many of the openings for the Japanese Pokémon anime.
Matsumoto has had lead or supporting roles in dozens of series. She has also had a radio show in Japan and does some dubbing work for translations of American films and TV series into Japanese. In April 2008, she announced in she was taking time off from JAM Project to focus on her solo work.
Filmography
all 139
Movies 79
TV Shows 60
Voice 52
self 3
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix (2023)
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event (2023)
宝可梦:目标是宝可梦大师 (2023)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix (2022)
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022)
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations (2021)
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor (2021)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)
Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki (2019)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018)
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
金夜、安部礼司~平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常 (2015)
Stitch and the Planet of Sand (2014)
Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
Washimo (2014)
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island (2013)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger (2012)
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)
Yona Yona Penguin (2009)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
Chi's Sweet Home (2008)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008)
MapleStory (2007)
Two Walnuts (2007)
The Piano Forest (2007)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I (2006)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
My Wife is a Magical Girl: Bewitched Agnes (2005)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~ (2004)
Kaminari hashiru natsu (2003)
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003)
Bomberman Jetters (2002)
Hanada Shounen-shi (2002)
Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate Challenge (2002)
Pokémon Heroes (2002)
Dragon Drive (2002)
Gun Frontier (2002)
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)
Blue Remains (2001)
Pokémon 4Ever (2001)
Metropolis (2001)
ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ (2000)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000)
Pikachu & Pichu (2000)
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)
The Tree In Sunlight (2000)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999)
Sol Bianca: The Legacy (1999)
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999)
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture (1999)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998)
If I See You in my Dreams (1998)
Let's Nupu Nupu (1998)
Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998)
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
Pikachu's Vacation (1998)
If I See You in My Dreams (1998)
TRIGUN (1998)
Perfect Blue (1998)
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998)
Outlaw Star (1998)
DNA Sights 999.9 (1998)
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File (1998)
Pokémon (1997)
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach (1997)
Fake (1996)
The Legend of Zorro (1996)
Twin Signal (1996)
Twin Signal: Family Game (1996)
X: The Movie (1996)
ガンバリスト!骏 (1996)
Shamanic Princess (1996)
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II (1996)
The Legend of Zorro (1996)
My Dear Marie (1996)
My Dear Marie (1996)
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman (1996)
Azuki-chan the Movie (1995)
Ninku the Movie (1995)
Ruin Explorers - Fam & Ihrie (1995)
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland (1995)
Princess Minerva (1995)
Azuki-chan (1995)
Ninku (1995)
Ninku: Tomb of Knives (1994)
Gatchaman OVA (1994)
Gatchaman (1994)
Super Pig (1994)
Phantom Quest Corp. (1994)
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School (1994)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994)
Combustible Campus Guardress (1994)
Bakuen Campus Guardress (1994)
New Cutey Honey (1994)
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994)
Dirty Pair Flash (1994)
Black Jack (1993)
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow (1993)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal (1993)
Moldiver (1993)
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993)
Moldiver (1993)
Treasure Island Memorial (1992)
My Patrasche (1992)
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA (1992)
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger (1992)
Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger (1992)
Roujin Z (1991)
Jankenman (1991)
Matchless Raijin-Oh (1991)
Chōjin Sentai Jetman (1991)
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power (1990)
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind (1990)
Ikenai Boy (1990)
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990)
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu! (1989)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War (1988)
Kamen Rider (1971)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1968-11-30 (55 years old)
Birth PlaceYokohama, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known AsRika Matsumoto, 松本 梨香, 松本梨香
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