Rica Matsumoto

Known for acting · Born 30 November 1968 · 57 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

150 credits

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.

Known for

Pokémon

1997

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000

Perfect Blue

1998

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019

Pokémon 4Ever

2001

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001

Pokémon Heroes

2002

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005

Acting (141)

2026No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS BoonboomgerBundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)Film

2026Komekami! GirlsOkoge Oniyama (voice) · 12 episodesSeries

2025Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-OhgerBoondorio Boonderas (voice)Film

2025Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025HerselfFilm

2024Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerBundorio Bunderas (voice) · 48 episodes, Shiho SatoSeries

2024Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The CircuitBoondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)Film

2024Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!Bundorio Bunderas (voice)Series

2023Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls RemixMitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. TitanFilm

2023Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk EventHerselfFilm

2023ポケットモンスターめざせポケモンマスター配音 · 11 episodesSeries

2022Pokémon: The Arceus ChroniclesSatoshi (voice) · 4 episodesSeries

2022Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls RemixMitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan · 3 episodesSeries

2021Seven Knights Revolution: Hero SuccessorJabe (voice) · 12 episodesSeries

2021Kamen Rider: Beyond GenerationsHimiko Crisper (voice)Film

2020Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the JungleSatoshi (voice)Film

2020Poccolies配音 · 50 episodesSeries

2019Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - EvolutionSatoshi (voice)Film

2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsSatoshi (voice)Film

2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Satoshi (voice)Film

2017DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonWonder Woman (voice)Film

2016Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of DimensionsRyo Bakura (voice)Film

2016Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelSatoshi (voice)Film

2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesSatoshi (voice)Film

2015金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常 · 7 episodesSeries

2014Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionSatoshi (voice)Film

2014Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?Satoshi (voice)Film

2014Washimo(voice) · 24 episodesSeries

2013Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedSatoshi (voice)Film

2013Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to AwakeningSatoshi (voice)Film

2013The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' IslandDorian (voice)Film

2012Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeAsh (voice)Film

2012Hikonin Sentai AkibarangerMasako YamadaSeries

2012Stitch and the Planet of SandFilm

2011Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and ZekromSatoshi (voice)Film

2011Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and ReshiramSatoshi (voice)Film

2010Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of IllusionsSatoshi (voice)Film

2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeSatoshi (voice)Film

2009Yona Yona PenguinDevil Leader (voice)Film

2008Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorSatoshi (voice)Film

2008Engine Sentai Go-OngerSpinning Banki (voice)Series

2007Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiSatoshi (voice)Film

2007The Piano ForestDaigaku Kanehira (voice)Film

2007MapleStoryPuudou · 25 episodesSeries

2007Two WalnutsFilm

2007JAM Project JAPAN CIRCUIT 2007 ~Break Out~Film

2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaSatoshi (voice)Film

2006Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- IHerselfFilm

2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewSatoshi (voice)Film

2005Madam is a Magical GirlFreya · 13 episodesSeries

2005Animelo Summer LiveSeries

2004Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysSatoshi (voice)Film

2004JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~Film

2003Pokémon: Jirachi Wish MakerSatoshi (voice)Film

2003Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai IITsukasa Ichimonji (voice)Film

2003Kaminari hashiru natsuFilm

2002Pokémon HeroesSatoshi (voice)Film

2002Gun Frontier · 13 episodesSeries

2002Hanada Shounen-shiKiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice) · 25 episodesSeries

2002Dragon DriveMukai (voice) · 38 episodesSeries

2002Bomberman JettersMisty · 52 episodesSeries

2002You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!Film

2001MetropolisFemale customer (voice)Film

2001Pokémon 4EverSatoshi (voice)Film

2001Pokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsSatoshi (voice)Film

2001Blue RemainsSariFilm

2000Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel MonstersRyo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice) · 224 episodesSeries

2000Pokémon 3: The MovieSatoshi (voice)Film

2000Pikachu & PichuSatoshi (voice)Film

2000Lupin the Third: Missed by a DollarSandy Fishburne (voice)Film

2000The Tree In SunlightOkon · 25 episodesSeries

1999Pokémon the Movie 2000Satoshi (voice)Film

1999Now and Then, Here and There · 13 episodesSeries

1999Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureSatoshi (voice)Film

1999You're Under Arrest: The Motion PictureFutaba Aoi (voice)Film

1999Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2Satoshi (voice)Film

1999Sol Bianca: The LegacyApril Bikirk (voice) · 6 episodesSeries

1999逮捕しちゃうぞ Special · 6 episodesSeries

1998Perfect BlueRumi (voice)Film

1998Pokémon: The First MovieSatoshi (voice)Film

1998TRIGUNKaito (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1998Pikachu's VacationSatoshi (voice)Film

1998Outlaw StarJim Hawking (voice) · 26 episodesSeries

1998Hunter × Hunter PilotGon Freecss (voice)Film

1998If I See You in my DreamsNamiko Isobe (voice) · 16 episodesSeries

1998DNA Sights 999.9Moriki (voice)Film

1998Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter VacationSatoshi (voice)Film

1998Let's Nupu NupuKumi Kitamura (voice) · 16 episodesSeries

1998If I See You in My DreamsNamiko Isobe (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1998Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden · 48 episodesSeries

1998Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview FileSelfFilm

1997PokémonSatoshi (voice) · 1235 episodesSeries

1997You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the BeachAoi Futaba (Voice)Film

1997宝可梦无印篇小智Film

1996XNatakuFilm

1996The Legend of ZorroBernardo · 52 episodesSeries

1996Shamanic PrincessGraham / Japolo (voice) · 6 episodesSeries

1996FakeBikky (voice)Film

1996You're Under Arrest!Futaba Aoi (Voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1996My Dear MarieFilm

1996Twin Signal: Family GameNobuhiko Otoi (voice)Film

1996My Dear MarieHibiki (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1996ガンバリスト! 駿 · 30 episodesSeries

1996Special Duty Combat Unit ShinesmanYouta Matsumoto (voice) · 2 episodesSeries

1996Twin SignalNobuhiko Otoi (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1995Miyuki-chan in WonderlandSumire (voice) · 2 episodesSeries

1995Princess MinervaKesley Uruga (voice)Film

1995Weather Report GirlKeiko Nakadai (voice) · 2 episodesSeries

1995Ruin Explorers Fam & IhrieRahsya (voice) · 4 episodesSeries

1995Ninku the MovieFusuke NinkuFilm

1994Dirty Pair FlashKei (voice) · 16 episodesSeries

1994Super PigKeiko Kuroha · 51 episodesSeries

1994New Cutey HoneyChokkei Hayami (voice) · 8 episodesSeries

1994Phantom Quest Corp.Ayaka Kisaragi (voice) · 4 episodesSeries

1994Final Fantasy: Legend of the CrystalsPrettz (voice) · 4 episodesSeries

1994GatchamanJinpei (voice) · 3 episodesSeries

1994GATCHAMANJinpei the Swallow (G-4)Film

1994Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's SchoolLyricaFilm

1994Bakuen Campus GuardressHazumi Jinno (voice) · 4 episodesSeries

1994Ninku: Tomb of KnivesFusuke (voice)Film

1993Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden SealKoashura (voice)Film

1993Mobile Suit Victory GundamWarren Trace / Haro (voice) · 51 episodesSeries

1993Black JackYuki Nakajima (voice)Series

1993MoldiverNozomu (voice)Film

1993MoldiverNozomu Ozora (voice) · 6 episodesSeries

1993Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow · 40 episodesSeries

1992Super Sentai ZyurangerDora Raiger (voice)Series

1992The Brave of Legend Da-GarnSeiji Takasugi (voice) · 46 episodesSeries

1992Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger · 47 episodesSeries

1992Treasure Island MemorialChildFilm

1992Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA日向仁 · 3 episodesSeries

1991Roujin ZSatō Tomoe (voice)Film

1991Chōjin Sentai JetmanTrash Jigen (voice)Series

1991Matchless Raijin-OhJin Hyuga (voice) · 51 episodesSeries

1991Jankenman · 51 episodesSeries

1990Chikyuu Sentai FivemanArthur G6 (voice) · 48 episodesSeries

1990Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the WindMatsuno Choromatsu (voice)Film

1990Ikenai BoyFilm

1990Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand PowerNatsuko Nakahara (voice)Film

1989Kousoku Sentai TurborangerAmulet Boma (voice) · 2 episodes, Bell Chime Boma (voice)Series

1989Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)Film

1988Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni WarChoromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)Film

Sound (9)

2024Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerTheme Song PerformanceSeries

2019RIDER TIME: Kamen Rider RyukiTheme Song PerformanceSeries

2008Chi's Sweet HomeTheme Song PerformanceSeries

2002Kamen Rider RyukiTheme Song PerformanceSeries

2002Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 RidersTheme Song PerformanceFilm

2002Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate ChallengeTheme Song PerformanceFilm

1996FakeTheme Song PerformanceFilm

1994Dirty Pair FlashTheme Song PerformanceSeries

1971Kamen RiderTheme Song PerformanceSeries