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