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