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Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Acting · Born 1968-11-30 (age 57) · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

42 movies · 54 TV shows

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

Pokémon
IMDb8.0

Pokémon

1997
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
IMDb8.2

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

2000
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
IMDb7.0

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

1993
Perfect Blue
IMDb8.3

Perfect Blue

1998
TRIGUN
IMDb8.1

TRIGUN

1998
You're Under Arrest!
IMDb7.8

You're Under Arrest!

1996
Super Sentai Zyuranger
IMDb8.1

Super Sentai Zyuranger

1992
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
IMDb8.5

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger

2024
Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
IMDb8.0

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

1990
Matchless Raijin-Oh
IMDb6.3

Matchless Raijin-Oh

1991
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
IMDb6.5

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

2008
Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
IMDb9.6

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

1989
Pokémon: The First Movie
IMDb7.0

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
IMDb7.9

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

1991
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn
IMDb8.7

The Brave of Legend Da-Garn

1992
Black Jack
IMDb6.5

Black Jack

1993
Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger
IMDb10.0

Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger

1992
Bomberman Jetters
IMDb3.5

Bomberman Jetters

2002
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
IMDb8.2

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

2012
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
IMDb6.8

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

2001
Metropolis
IMDb7.1

Metropolis

2001
Pokémon 3: The Movie
IMDb6.5

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
IMDb6.5

Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor

2021
Pokémon the Movie 2000
IMDb6.7

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999
Dirty Pair Flash
IMDb7.4

Dirty Pair Flash

1994
The Legend of Zorro
IMDb6.8

The Legend of Zorro

1996
Super Pig
IMDb7.1

Super Pig

1994
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
IMDb7.2

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
IMDb7.0

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007
Let's Nupu Nupu
IMDb3.7

Let's Nupu Nupu

1998
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
IMDb7.3

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

2022
The Tree In Sunlight
IMDb7.0

The Tree In Sunlight

2000
New Cutey Honey
IMDb6.4

New Cutey Honey

1994
Washimo
0

Washimo

2014
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
IMDb6.7

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
IMDb6.7

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014
Outlaw Star
IMDb7.5

Outlaw Star

1998
GATCHAMAN
IMDb5.8

GATCHAMAN

1994
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
IMDb7.1

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017
Dragon Drive
IMDb5.5

Dragon Drive

2002
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
IMDb6.8

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015
Moldiver
IMDb7.8

Moldiver

1993
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
IMDb6.0

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

1999
Hanada Shounen-shi
IMDb7.2

Hanada Shounen-shi

2002
Roujin Z
IMDb6.6

Roujin Z

1991
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
IMDb6.7

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
IMDb7.2

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020
Jankenman
IMDb6.0

Jankenman

1991
Pokémon 4Ever
IMDb6.5

Pokémon 4Ever

2001
Pokémon Heroes
IMDb6.7

Pokémon Heroes

2002
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
IMDb8.0

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2022
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
IMDb7.0

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
IMDb7.6

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

2016
Madam is a Magical Girl
IMDb7.4

Madam is a Magical Girl

2005
Gun Frontier
IMDb6.8

Gun Frontier

2002
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
IMDb6.8

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
IMDb6.8

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
IMDb6.6

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004
If I See You in my Dreams
IMDb6.5

If I See You in my Dreams

1998
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
IMDb6.5

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
IMDb6.5

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
IMDb7.1

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009
Shamanic Princess
IMDb5.4

Shamanic Princess

1996
X
IMDb6.2

X

1996
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
IMDb6.4

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
IMDb6.0

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

1998
ガンバリスト! 駿
IMDb8.0

ガンバリスト! 駿

1996
Now and Then, Here and There
IMDb7.4

Now and Then, Here and There

1999
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
IMDb6.6

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

2003
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
IMDb6.4

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013
Phantom Quest Corp.
IMDb6.2

Phantom Quest Corp.

1994
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
IMDb6.6

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
IMDb6.5

Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie

1995
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
IMDb7.4

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

1993
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger
0

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger

2026
Komekami! Girls
0

Komekami! Girls

2026
Weather Report Girl
IMDb4.4

Weather Report Girl

1995
MapleStory
IMDb6.0

MapleStory

2007
Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA
IMDb10.0

Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA

1992
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
IMDb6.5

Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals

1994
Miyuki-chan in Wonderland
IMDb4.7

Miyuki-chan in Wonderland

1995
DNA Sights 999.9
IMDb6.0

DNA Sights 999.9

1998
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
IMDb6.6

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

2000
Pikachu & Pichu
IMDb6.2

Pikachu & Pichu

2000
Ninku: Tomb of Knives
IMDb6.5

Ninku: Tomb of Knives

1994
Bakuen Campus Guardress
IMDb6.3

Bakuen Campus Guardress

1994
逮捕しちゃうぞ Special
0

逮捕しちゃうぞ Special

1999
ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター
0

ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター

2023
My Dear Marie
IMDb6.3

My Dear Marie

1996
Gatchaman
IMDb8.3

Gatchaman

1994
Pikachu's Vacation
IMDb6.5

Pikachu's Vacation

1998
Combustible Campus Guardress
IMDb4.0

Combustible Campus Guardress

1994
The Piano Forest
IMDb7.1

The Piano Forest

2007
Sol Bianca: The Legacy
IMDb6.0

Sol Bianca: The Legacy

1999
Yona Yona Penguin
IMDb5.3

Yona Yona Penguin

2009
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger
IMDb9.0

Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger

2025