Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1968-11-30 (55 years old)

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Biography

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 translations), 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.

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Filmography

all 139

Movies 79

TV Shows 60

Voice 52

self 3

Boondorio Boonderas (voice) / Theme Song Performance
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024)

TV
Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix (2023)

Movie
Herself
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event

Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event (2023)

Movie
Satoshi
宝可梦:目标是宝可梦大师

宝可梦:目标是宝可梦大师 (2023)

TV
Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix (2022)

TV
Satoshi
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022)

TV
Himiko Crisper (voice)
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations (2021)

Movie
Jabe (voice)
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor (2021)

TV
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)

Movie
8
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)

Movie
10
Theme Song Performance
Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki

Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki (2019)

TV
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018)

Movie
9
Wonder Woman
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon

DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)

Movie
7.33
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)

Movie
5.65
Ryo Bakura
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)

Movie
6.36
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 (2015)

TV
Zuruko
Stitch and the Planet of Sand

Stitch and the Planet of Sand (2014)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)

Movie
5.79
Washimo
Washimo

Washimo (2014)

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

The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island (2013)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)

Movie
5.46
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013)

Movie
6
Ash (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)

Movie
5.14
Masako Yamada
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger (2012)

TV
Satoshi
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)

Movie
4.64
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)

Movie
5.5
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)

Movie
5.87
Devil Leader (voice)
Yona Yona Penguin

Yona Yona Penguin (2009)

Movie
6
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)

Movie
5.73
Satoshi
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)

Movie
5.36
Theme Song Performance
Chi's Sweet Home

Chi's Sweet Home (2008)

TV
6
Spinning Banki (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger

Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008)

TV
Puudou
MapleStory

MapleStory (2007)

TV
Two Walnuts

Two Walnuts (2007)

Movie
The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest (2007)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)

Movie
5.35
Herself
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I (2006)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)

Movie
5.43
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006)

Movie
6
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)

Movie
5.5
Freya
My Wife is a Magical Girl: Bewitched Agnes

My Wife is a Magical Girl: Bewitched Agnes (2005)

TV
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)

Movie
5.53
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~ (2004)

Movie
DJ Sandy
Kaminari hashiru natsu

Kaminari hashiru natsu (2003)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003)

Movie
4.8
Misty
Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters (2002)

TV
Kiyohei / Madam Catherine / Kiyohei / Madam Catherine
Hanada Shounen-shi

Hanada Shounen-shi (2002)

TV
Theme Song Performance
Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate Challenge

Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate Challenge (2002)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes (2002)

Movie
5.4
Mukai
Dragon Drive

Dragon Drive (2002)

TV
Sinunola
Gun Frontier

Gun Frontier (2002)

TV
Kojirou Hyuuga (young) (2001)
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002

Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001)

TV
Satoshi / Persian
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)

Movie
5.29
Sari
Blue Remains

Blue Remains (2001)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever (2001)

Movie
5.5
Female customer (voice)
Metropolis

Metropolis (2001)

Movie
4.5
Satoshi (voice)
ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ

ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ (2000)

Movie
Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000)

Movie
4.6
Satoshi
Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu (2000)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)

Movie
5.78
Actress
The Tree In Sunlight

The Tree In Sunlight (2000)

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

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999)

Movie
April
Sol Bianca: The Legacy

Sol Bianca: The Legacy (1999)

TV
Satoshi
Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)

Movie
5.53
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999)

Movie
Aoi Futaba
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture (1999)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998)

Movie
Namiko Isobe
If I See You in my Dreams

If I See You in my Dreams (1998)

TV
Kumi Kitamura
Let's Nupu Nupu

Let's Nupu Nupu (1998)

TV
Actress
Hunter × Hunter Pilot

Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998)

Movie
Satoshi
Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)

Movie
5.33
Satoshi (voice)
Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation (1998)

Movie
Namiko Isobe (voice)
If I See You in My Dreams

If I See You in My Dreams (1998)

TV
Kaito (voice)
TRIGUN

TRIGUN (1998)

TV
5.88
Rumi
Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue (1998)

Movie
6
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998)

TV
James 'Jim' Hawking
Outlaw Star

Outlaw Star (1998)

TV
Moriki (voice)
DNA Sights 999.9

DNA Sights 999.9 (1998)

Movie
Self
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File (1998)

Movie
Satoshi (voice)
Pokémon

Pokémon (1997)

TV
5.67
Aoi Futaba
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach (1997)

Movie
Bikky (voice) / Theme Song Performance
Fake

Fake (1996)

Movie
Bernardo / Zorro Jr.
The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro (1996)

Movie
Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
Twin Signal

Twin Signal (1996)

TV
Twin Signal: Family Game

Twin Signal: Family Game (1996)

Movie
Nataku
X: The Movie

X: The Movie (1996)

Movie
ガンバリスト!骏

ガンバリスト!骏 (1996)

TV
Graham / Japolo (voice)
Shamanic Princess

Shamanic Princess (1996)

TV
Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II

Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II (1996)

Movie
Bernardo / Zorro Jr.
The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro (1996)

TV
1
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie (1996)

Movie
Hibiki (voice)
My Dear Marie

My Dear Marie (1996)

TV
Youta Matsumoto (voice)
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman (1996)

TV
Midori 'Jidama' Kodama
Azuki-chan the Movie

Azuki-chan the Movie (1995)

Movie
Fusuke Ninku
Ninku the Movie

Ninku the Movie (1995)

Movie
Rasha
Ruin Explorers - Fam & Ihrie

Ruin Explorers - Fam & Ihrie (1995)

TV
Sumire
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland (1995)

TV
Kesley Uruga
Princess Minerva

Princess Minerva (1995)

Movie
Midori 'Jidama' Kodama
Azuki-chan

Azuki-chan (1995)

TV
Fusuke Ninku
Ninku

Ninku (1995)

TV
Fusuke (voice)
Ninku: Tomb of Knives

Ninku: Tomb of Knives (1994)

Movie
Tsubame no Jinpei
Gatchaman OVA

Gatchaman OVA (1994)

Movie
Jinpei (voice)
Gatchaman

Gatchaman (1994)

TV
Keiko Kuroha
Super Pig

Super Pig (1994)

TV
Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
Phantom Quest Corp.

Phantom Quest Corp. (1994)

TV
Actress
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School (1994)

Movie
Komanisa (Japanese version)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation

Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994)

TV
Komanisa (Japanese version)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation

Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994)

Movie
Hazumi Jinno
Combustible Campus Guardress

Combustible Campus Guardress (1994)

TV
Hazumi
Bakuen Campus Guardress

Bakuen Campus Guardress (1994)

TV
Chokkei Hayami (voice)
New Cutey Honey

New Cutey Honey (1994)

TV
Prettz
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994)

TV
Kei
Dirty Pair Flash

Dirty Pair Flash (1994)

TV
Yuki Nakajima (voice)
Black Jack

Black Jack (1993)

TV
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow

Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow (1993)

TV
Koashura
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal (1993)

Movie
Nozomu Ozora
Moldiver

Moldiver (1993)

Movie
Warren
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993)

TV
Nozomu Ozora
Moldiver

Moldiver (1993)

TV
Child
Treasure Island Memorial

Treasure Island Memorial (1992)

Movie
Yang
My Patrasche

My Patrasche (1992)

TV
日向仁
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA (1992)

TV
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger (1992)

TV
Dora Raiger (voice)
Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger

Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger (1992)

TV
Satō Tomoe (voice)
Roujin Z

Roujin Z (1991)

Movie
Jankenman

Jankenman (1991)

TV
Jin Hyuga (voice)
Matchless Raijin-Oh

Matchless Raijin-Oh (1991)

TV
Trash Jigen (voice)
Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Chōjin Sentai Jetman (1991)

TV
Actress
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power

Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power (1990)

Movie
Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind

Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind (1990)

Movie
Ikenai Boy

Ikenai Boy (1990)

Movie
Arthur G6
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990)

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

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu! (1989)

Movie
Amulet Boma (voice) / Bell Chime Boma (voice)
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989)

TV
Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War

Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War (1988)

Movie
Theme Song Performance
Kamen Rider

Kamen Rider (1971)

TV
5.67

Ratings

Average 6.17
Based on 401 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1971
1994
1999
1995
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1968-11-30 (55 years old)

Birth Place
Yokohama, Japan

Citizenships
Japan

Also Known As
Rika Matsumoto, 松本 梨香, 松本梨香


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