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