Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto (松本 梨香, Matsumoto Rika, born November 30, 1968) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the founders of the anison band JAM Project.
After early stage work, she began both voice acting and singing careers. Her most notable role is Satoshi (Ash Ketchum in English localizations), the original main character of the anime series Pokémon. Other notable roles include Ryo Bakura in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Midori Kodama in Azuki Chan, and Aoi Futaba in You're Under Arrest. Matsumoto also performs the songs for many of the openings for the Japanese Pokémon anime.
Matsumoto has had lead or supporting roles in dozens of series. She has also had a radio show in Japan and does some dubbing work for translations of American films and TV series into Japanese. In April 2008, she announced in she was taking time off from JAM Project to focus on her solo work.
Acted in
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
2024
as Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
2024
as Bundorio Bunderas (voice)
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2023
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
2023
as Herself
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
2022
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
2022
as Satoshi (voice)
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
2021
as Himiko Crisper (voice)
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
2021
as Jabe (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
2020
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018
as Satoshi (voice)
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
2017
as Wonder Woman (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
as Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
2016
as Ryo Bakura
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
as Satoshi (voice)
金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常
2015
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
2014
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu, What's This Key?
2014
as Satoshi (voice)
Washimo
2014
as (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
2013
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012
as Ash (voice)
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
2012
as Masako Yamada
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
as Satoshi (voice)
Yona Yona Penguin
2009
as Devil Leader (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
as Satoshi (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Spinning Banki (voice)
MapleStory
2007
as Puudou
Two Walnuts
2007
The Piano Forest
2007
as Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
as Satoshi (voice)
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
2006
as Herself
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
2006
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
as Satoshi (voice)
My Wife is a Magical Girl: Bewitched Agnes
2005
as Freya
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
as Satoshi (voice)
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
2004
Kaminari hashiru natsu
2003
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
2003
as Satoshi (voice)
Bomberman Jetters
2002
as Misty
Hanada Shounen-shi
2002
as Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
Pokémon Heroes
2002
as Satoshi (voice)
Dragon Drive
2002
as Mukai
Gun Frontier
2002
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Blue Remains
2001
as Sari
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
as Satoshi (voice)
Metropolis
2001
as Female customer (voice)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
2000
as Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Pikachu & Pichu
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
2000
as Bakura Ryo/Yami Bakura
The Tree In Sunlight
2000
as Okon
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
1999
as Satoshi (voice)
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
1999
as Futaba Aoi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
If I See You in my Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
Let's Nupu Nupu
1998
as Kumi Kitamura (voice)
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
1998
as Gon Freecss (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu's Vacation
1998
as Satoshi (voice)
If I See You in My Dreams
1998
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
TRIGUN
1998
as Kaito (voice)
Perfect Blue
1998
as Rumi (voice)
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
1998
Outlaw Star
1998
as Jim Hawking (voice)
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
1998
as Self
DNA Sights 999.9
1998
as Moriki (voice)
Pokémon
1997
as Satoshi (voice)
Fake
1996
as Bikky (voice)
You're Under Arrest!
1996
as Aoi Futaba
Twin Signal: Family Game
1996
Twin Signal
1996
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
X: The Movie
1996
as Nataku
ガンバリスト！骏
1996
Shamanic Princess
1996
as Graham / Japolo (voice)
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
1996
as Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
My Dear Marie
1996
My Dear Marie
1996
as Hibiki (voice)
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
1996
as Youta Matsumoto (voice)
Ninku the Movie
1995
as Fusuke Ninku
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
1995
as Rahsya (voice)
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
1995
as Sumire (voice)
Princess Minerva
1995
as Kesley Uruga (voice)
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
1994
as Fusuke (voice)
Gatchaman OVA
1994
as Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
Gatchaman
1994
as Jinpei (voice)
Super Pig
1994
as Keiko Kuroha
Phantom Quest Corp.
1994
as Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
1994
as Lyrica
Iria: Zeiram the Animation
1994
Bakuen Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Combustible Campus Guardress
1994
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
1994
as Prettz (voice)
New Cutey Honey
1994
as Chokkei Hayami (voice)
Dirty Pair Flash
1994
as Kei (voice)
Weather Report Girl
1994
as Keiko Nakadai (voice)
Black Jack
1993
as Yuki Nakajima (voice)
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
1993
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
1993
as Koashura (voice)
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu (voice)
The Legend of Zorro
1993
as Bernardo
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
1993
as Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
Moldiver
1993
as Nozomu Ozora (voice)
Treasure Island Memorial
1992
as Child
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
1992
as 日向仁
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
1992
Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger
1992
as Dora Raiger (voice)
The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn
1992
as Seiji Takasugi (voice)
Roujin Z
1991
as Satō Tomoe (voice)
Jankenman
1991
Matchless Raijin-Oh
1991
as Jin Hyuga (voice)
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
1991
as Trash Jigen (voice)
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
1990
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
1990
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Ikenai Boy
1990
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
1990
as Arthur G6 (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
1989
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
1989
as Bell Chime Boma (voice)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
1989
as Amulet Boma (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
1988
as Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)