Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Acting

Birthday

November 30, 1968

Place of Birth

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Popularity

1

Biography

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 / Filmography

Pokémon

Pokémon

8.01997
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

8.32000
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

8.52024
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

8.52024
Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

8.31998
You're Under Arrest!

You're Under Arrest!

7.81996
TRIGUN

TRIGUN

8.11998
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

7.11993
Engine Sentai Go-Onger

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

6.52008
Super Sentai Zyuranger

Super Sentai Zyuranger

8.11992
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

9.61989
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

9.61989
Jankenman

Jankenman

6.01991
Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters

3.52002
Dragon Drive

Dragon Drive

5.42002
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

8.01990
Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

7.91991
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

6.01998
Black Jack

Black Jack

6.51993
Super Pig

Super Pig

7.11994
Hanada Shounen-shi

Hanada Shounen-shi

7.22002
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

10.01992
Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

7.01998
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

8.22012
Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000

6.81999
Poccolies

Poccolies

0.02020
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

6.01993
Matchless Raijin-Oh

Matchless Raijin-Oh

6.31991
New Cutey Honey

New Cutey Honey

6.41994
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

8.71992
Washimo

Washimo

0.02014
MapleStory

MapleStory

6.02007
Outlaw Star

Outlaw Star

7.61998
The Tree In Sunlight

The Tree In Sunlight

9.02000
The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro

6.91996
Madam is a Magical Girl

Madam is a Magical Girl

7.42005
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

7.12017
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

6.72019
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

6.82015
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

7.32022
Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever

6.52001
Now and Then, Here and There

Now and Then, Here and There

7.41999
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

7.22018
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

6.52000
Let's Nupu Nupu

Let's Nupu Nupu

3.71998
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

6.82016
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

6.82001
Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

6.72002
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger

0.02026
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

7.12009
Bakuen Campus Guardress

Bakuen Campus Guardress

6.31994
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

7.22020
Dirty Pair Flash

Dirty Pair Flash

7.41994
Combustible Campus Guardress

Combustible Campus Guardress

4.01994
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

6.62004
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

6.52021
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

6.92007
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

7.02005
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

6.62011
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

6.52006
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

6.62011
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

6.42012
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

6.72010
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

6.82008
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

6.72014
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

8.02022
If I See You in my Dreams

If I See You in my Dreams

6.51998
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

6.31996
ガンバリスト! 駿

ガンバリスト! 駿

8.01996
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

6.62003
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

6.32013
Shamanic Princess

Shamanic Princess

5.41996
The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest

7.12007
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

7.62016
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

6.51994
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

6.51995
Phantom Quest Corp.

Phantom Quest Corp.

6.21994
Weather Report Girl

Weather Report Girl

4.41995
Roujin Z

Roujin Z

6.61991
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

4.71995
Sol Bianca: The Legacy

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

6.01999
Metropolis

Metropolis

7.22001
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

6.62000
Gatchaman

Gatchaman

8.31994
Gun Frontier

Gun Frontier

6.82002
Moldiver

Moldiver

7.81993
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

7.22021
X

X

6.11996
Yona Yona Penguin

Yona Yona Penguin

5.32009
Twin Signal

Twin Signal

8.01996
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

10.01992
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

6.31999
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

7.41993
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

6.82013
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

7.01996
Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu

6.22000
Hunter × Hunter Pilot

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

8.61998
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

6.21999
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

6.02002
If I See You in My Dreams

If I See You in My Dreams

5.51998
Komekami! Girls

Komekami! Girls

0.02026
Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation

6.51998
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger

9.02025
DNA Sights 999.9

DNA Sights 999.9

5.91998
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie

3.41996
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

0.01999
Gatchaman OVA

Gatchaman OVA

5.81994
Princess Minerva

Princess Minerva

5.01995
Fake

Fake

4.91996
Twin Signal: Family Game

Twin Signal: Family Game

6.61996
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit

8.02024
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

6.42017
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

5.81999
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

5.01994
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

10.01989
Ninku the Movie

Ninku the Movie

8.01995
Stitch and the Planet of Sand

Stitch and the Planet of Sand

9.52012
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

0.01988
Moldiver

Moldiver

4.11993
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025

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

8.02025
Blue Remains

Blue Remains

7.52001
Ninku: Tomb of Knives

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

6.51994
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

0.01990
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

0.02023
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island

The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island

7.02013
Treasure Island Memorial

Treasure Island Memorial

6.01992
Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pikachu, What's This Key?

6.22014
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

9.02023
Ikenai Boy

Ikenai Boy

0.01990
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

7.01998
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

8.01997
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

10.01990
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

4.02003
金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常

金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常

0.02015
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

10.02006
Two Walnuts

Two Walnuts

2.52007
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

0.01998
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

0.02004
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