Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

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.

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Known For

Kamen Rider

Kamen Rider

1971 • Theme Song Performance

Pokémon

Pokémon

1997 • as Satoshi (voice)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000 • as Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)

Chi's Sweet Home

Chi's Sweet Home

2008 • Theme Song Performance

TRIGUN

TRIGUN

1998 • as Kaito (voice)

You're Under Arrest!

You're Under Arrest!

1996 • as Futaba Aoi (Voice)

Filmography

2026

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
as Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/20/2026

2025

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
as Boondorio Boonderas (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/1/2025
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025
Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025
as Herself
Movie - Released: 6/11/2025

2024

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit
as Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/26/2024
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
as Bundorio Bunderas (voice)
TV - Released: 3/3/2024
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
as Shiho Sato
TV - Released: 3/3/2024
TV
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons!
as Bundorio Bunderas (voice)
TV - Released: 3/3/2024

2023

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
Movie - Released: 3/8/2023
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/29/2023

2022

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
as Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan
TV - Released: 8/7/2022
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
as Satoshi (voice)
TV - Released: 1/21/2022

2021

Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
as Himiko Crisper (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/17/2021
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
as Jabe (voice)
TV - Released: 4/5/2021

2020

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/25/2020
Poccolies
Poccolies
as 配音
TV - Released: 4/6/2020

2019

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/12/2019

2018

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/13/2018

2017

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/15/2017
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon
as Wonder Woman (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/21/2017

2016

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/16/2016
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
as Ryo Bakura (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/23/2016

2015

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/18/2015
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
TV - Released: 7/3/2015

2014

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/19/2014
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pikachu, What's This Key?
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/19/2014
Washimo
Washimo
as (voice)
TV - Released: 3/10/2014

2013

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/11/2013
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/13/2013
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island
The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island
as Dorian (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/16/2013

2012

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
as Ash (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/13/2012
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
Movie - Released: 6/16/2012
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
as Masako Yamada
TV - Released: 4/6/2012

2011

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/16/2011
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/16/2011

2010

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/10/2010

2009

Yona Yona Penguin
Yona Yona Penguin
as Devil Leader (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/23/2009
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/18/2009

2008

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/19/2008
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
as Spinning Banki (voice)
TV - Released: 2/17/2008

2007

The Piano Forest
The Piano Forest
as Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/21/2007
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/14/2007
Two Walnuts
Two Walnuts
Movie - Released: 8/15/2007
MapleStory
MapleStory
as Puudou
TV - Released: 10/7/2007

2006

Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I
as Herself
Movie - Released: 12/21/2006
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/29/2006
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/15/2006

2005

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/16/2005
Madam is a Magical Girl
Madam is a Magical Girl
as Freya
TV - Released: 7/3/2005
TV
Animelo Summer Live
TV - Released: 7/10/2005

2004

JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/22/2004

2003

Movie
Kaminari hashiru natsu
Movie - Released: 12/13/2003
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II
as Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/26/2003
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/19/2003

2002

Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon Heroes
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/13/2002
Bomberman Jetters
Bomberman Jetters
as Misty
TV - Released: 10/2/2002
Gun Frontier
Gun Frontier
TV - Released: 3/28/2002
Dragon Drive
Dragon Drive
as Mukai (voice)
TV - Released: 7/4/2002
Hanada Shounen-shi
Hanada Shounen-shi
as Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
TV - Released: 10/1/2002

2001

Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/6/2001
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/17/2001
Metropolis
Metropolis
as Female customer (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/26/2001
Blue Remains
Blue Remains
as Sari
Movie - Released: 7/20/2001

2000

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
as Sandy Fishburne (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/28/2000
Pikachu & Pichu
Pikachu & Pichu
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/8/2000
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/8/2000
The Tree In Sunlight
The Tree In Sunlight
as Okon
TV - Released: 4/4/2000
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
as Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice)
TV - Released: 4/18/2000

1999

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
as Futaba Aoi (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/29/1999
Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie 2000
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/17/1999
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/17/1999
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/22/1999
Now and Then, Here and There
Now and Then, Here and There
TV - Released: 10/14/1999
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
TV - Released: 3/29/1999
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
TV - Released: 9/24/1999

1998

Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/18/1998
Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
as Rumi (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/28/1998
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
DNA Sights 999.9
DNA Sights 999.9
as Moriki (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/18/1998
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
Hunter × Hunter Pilot
as Gon Freecss (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/26/1998
Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/18/1998
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
as Satoshi (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/22/1998
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
TV - Released: 2/7/1998
Outlaw Star
Outlaw Star
as Jim Hawking (voice)
TV - Released: 1/9/1998
If I See You in My Dreams
If I See You in My Dreams
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
TV - Released: 4/21/1998
TRIGUN
TRIGUN
as Kaito (voice)
TV - Released: 4/2/1998
Let's Nupu Nupu
Let's Nupu Nupu
as Kumi Kitamura (voice)
TV - Released: 10/7/1998
If I See You in my Dreams
If I See You in my Dreams
as Namiko Isobe (voice)
TV - Released: 11/30/1998

1997

You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach
You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach
as Aoi Futaba (Voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Pokémon
Pokémon
as Satoshi (voice)
TV - Released: 4/1/1997

1996

X: The Movie
X: The Movie
as Nataku
Movie - Released: 8/2/1996
My Dear Marie
My Dear Marie
Movie - Released: 3/6/1996
Twin Signal: Family Game
Twin Signal: Family Game
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/21/1996
Fake
Fake
as Bikky (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/1/1996
The Legend of Zorro
The Legend of Zorro
as Bernardo
TV - Released: 4/5/1996
My Dear Marie
My Dear Marie
as Hibiki (voice)
TV - Released: 3/6/1996
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
as Youta Matsumoto (voice)
TV - Released: 2/21/1996
ガンバリスト! 駿
ガンバリスト! 駿
TV - Released: 7/1/1996
Shamanic Princess
Shamanic Princess
as Graham / Japolo (voice)
TV - Released: 6/7/1996
Twin Signal
Twin Signal
as Nobuhiko Otoi (voice)
TV - Released: 9/21/1996
You're Under Arrest!
You're Under Arrest!
as Futaba Aoi (Voice)
TV - Released: 10/5/1996

1995

Ninku the Movie
Ninku the Movie
as Fusuke Ninku
Movie - Released: 7/15/1995
Princess Minerva
Princess Minerva
as Kesley Uruga (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/1/1995
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
as Sumire (voice)
TV - Released: 6/21/1995
Weather Report Girl
Weather Report Girl
as Keiko Nakadai (voice)
TV - Released: 6/1/1995
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
as Rahsya (voice)
TV - Released: 6/25/1995

1994

Ninku: Tomb of Knives
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
as Fusuke (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/1/1994
Gatchaman OVA
Gatchaman OVA
as Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
Movie - Released: 10/1/1994
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
as Lyrica
Movie - Released: 7/17/1994
Gatchaman
Gatchaman
as Jinpei (voice)
TV - Released: 9/30/1994
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
as Prettz (voice)
TV - Released: 3/21/1994
New Cutey Honey
New Cutey Honey
as Chokkei Hayami (voice)
TV - Released: 3/21/1994
Phantom Quest Corp.
Phantom Quest Corp.
as Ayaka Kisaragi (voice)
TV - Released: 8/25/1994
Combustible Campus Guardress
Combustible Campus Guardress
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
TV - Released: 5/27/1994
Super Pig
Super Pig
as Keiko Kuroha
TV - Released: 9/3/1994
Dirty Pair Flash
Dirty Pair Flash
as Kei (voice)
TV - Released: 1/21/1994
Bakuen Campus Guardress
Bakuen Campus Guardress
as Hazumi Jinno (voice)
TV - Released: 5/27/1994

1993

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
as Koashura (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/10/1993
Moldiver
Moldiver
as Nozomu (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/1/1993
Black Jack
Black Jack
as Yuki Nakajima (voice)
TV - Released: 12/12/1993
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
as Warren Trace / Haro (voice)
TV - Released: 4/2/1993
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow
TV - Released: 10/14/1993
Moldiver
Moldiver
as Nozomu Ozora (voice)
TV - Released: 2/25/1993

1992

Treasure Island Memorial
Treasure Island Memorial
as Child
Movie - Released: 12/21/1992
Super Sentai Zyuranger
Super Sentai Zyuranger
as Dora Raiger (voice)
TV - Released: 2/21/1992
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
as 日向仁
TV - Released: 9/30/1992
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
TV - Released: 4/1/1992
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
as Seiji Takasugi (voice)
TV - Released: 2/8/1992

1991

Roujin Z
Roujin Z
as Satō Tomoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/14/1991
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
as Trash Jigen (voice)
TV - Released: 2/15/1991
Matchless Raijin-Oh
Matchless Raijin-Oh
as Jin Hyuga (voice)
TV - Released: 4/3/1991
Jankenman
Jankenman
TV - Released: 4/4/1991

1990

Ikenai Boy
Ikenai Boy
Movie - Released: 4/27/1990
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power
as Natsuko Nakahara (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/28/1990
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/25/1990
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
as Arthur G6 (voice)
TV - Released: 3/2/1990

1989

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
as Matsuno Choromatsu (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/18/1989
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
as Bell Chime Boma (voice)
TV - Released: 2/25/1989
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
as Amulet Boma (voice)
TV - Released: 2/25/1989

1988

Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War
as Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/31/1988