Rica Matsumoto
Born November 30, 1968 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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.
Notable Appearances
Movies
Perfect Blue
Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Metropolis
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Roujin Z
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
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The Piano Forest
Pikachu's Vacation
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pikachu & Pichu
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
Yona Yona Penguin
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
GATCHAMAN
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Moldiver
Princess Minerva
Ikenai Boy
Twin Signal: Family Game
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
Fake
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
Ninku the Movie
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!
TV Shows
Super Sentai Zyuranger
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
Ninku
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
Matchless Raijin-Oh
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
The Legend of Zorro
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
New Cutey Honey
Black Jack
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
Super Pig
Dragon Drive
Hanada Shounen-shi
Bomberman Jetters
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
Dirty Pair Flash
Jankenman
Outlaw Star
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
The Tree In Sunlight
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
Washimo
Shamanic Princess
MapleStory
Now and Then, Here and There
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
Madam is a Magical Girl
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
ガンバリスト! 駿
Poccolies
Let's Nupu Nupu
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Bakuen Campus Guardress
Weather Report Girl
If I See You in my Dreams
Phantom Quest Corp.
My Dear Marie
Gatchaman
Gun Frontier
Moldiver
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
The Stubborn Samurai Boy
Twin Signal
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
If I See You in My Dreams
Animelo Summer Live
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
Komekami! Girls
ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター
Unreleased
NARUTO×NINKU
金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常
More Movies
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
DNA Sights 999.9
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach
Two Walnuts
Blue Remains
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
My Dear Marie
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
Treasure Island Memorial
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island
