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