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Japanese voice actress and singer
Rica Matsumoto
Born (1968-11-30 ) November 30, 1968 (age 55) Occupations Years active 1986–present Notable work
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) (
Pokémon ) Height 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) Musical career Genres Instrument(s) Vocals Years active 1993–present Labels
Musical artist
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.
[1]
[2] 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.
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Filmography
Television animation
Year
Title
Role
Other notes
1988
Anpan Man
Rakugaki Kozō
Osomatsu-kun
Choromatsu
Debut role
Wowser
Blackie
1990
Anpan Man
Piano Man
Heisei Tensai Bakabon
Nise Musuko, Kumada-kun, ryokan employee, lazy wife, multiple other roles
Magical Angel Sweet Mint
Aru, Gureamu
1991
Anpan Man
Baby Donut
City Hunter '91
Sonya
Jankenman
Soccer-kun
Magical Princess Minky Momo
kid B
Marude Dameo
Kanemochi Sugoi, young dinosaur, Prince, town girl
Ochame na Futago
Kerry
Matchless Raijin-Oh
Jin Hyuga
First leading role
Moero! Top Striker
Julian
1992
Anpan Man
Natto Man, Shūmai Musume, Medamayaki-kun
The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn
Seiji Takasugi
Calimero
Pankuratcho
Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger
Jin Hyuga
My Patrasche
Jan
Tekkaman Blade
Rick
1993
Anpan Man
Tengu Boy
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Haro , Warren Trace, Renda de Paloma
Muka Muka Paradise
Hazuki
1994
Akazukin Chacha
Poppy-kun
Tonde Burin
Keiko Kuroha, Buta Session, Buta Session G
Yu Yu Hakusho
Kiyoshi Mitarai, Koashura
1995
Azuki-chan
Midori Kodama, Yōko's mother
Mama Loves the Poyopoyo-Saurus
Miki Poyota
Ninku
Fūsuke
1996
Ganba! Fly High
Mariko Sagara
Kaiketsu Zorro
Bernardo
Magical Girl Pretty Sammy
Chihiro
You're Under Arrest
Aoi Futaba
1997
Anpan Man
Kurukuru Okoma-chan
Pocket Monsters: Episode Sekiei League
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
[4]
Sakaki 's
Persian
1998
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden
Shuringe
Dokkiri Doctor
Tomoko Asaoka
Hikarian
Hikarian Star Queen
If I See You in My Dreams
Namiko Isobe
The Kindaichi Case Files
Narumi Fuwa, Reiko Kitami
Master Keaton
Ilya
Outlaw Star
James "Jim" Hawking
Trigun
Kaite
1999
Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V
Witchy
Hoshin Engi
Raishinshi
Now and Then, Here and There
Sis
Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Archipelago
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
2000
Case Closed
Ritsuko Usui
Hidamari no Ki
Okon
Lupin III: $1 Money Wars
Sandy Fishburne
Mon Colle Knights
Flame Angel
Mewtwo! I Am Here
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
TV special
Rerere no Tensai Bakabon
Momotarō, Non-chan
Vandread
Fanieta
2001
Captain Tsubasa
Kojirō Hyūga
As a boy
Star Ocean EX
Opera Vectra
You're Under Arrest Second Season
Aoi Futaba
[5]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Ryo Bakura (Dark Bakura/Thief King Bakura)
[6]
Succeeded
Yo Inoue
2002
Bomberman Jetters
Misty
Case Closed
Reiko Kujō
Dragon Drive
Mukai
Fortune Dogs
Pochi
Gun Frontier
Sinunora
Hanada Shōnen Shi
Jiro, Yōhei, Madame Katherine, Satsuki Baa-san, Yoshiko's friend
Pocket Monsters Side Stories
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
Pocket Monsters: Advanced Generation
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
You're Under Arrest
Aoi Futaba
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2003
Astro Boy
Rin
Case Closed
Jun Kataoka
Machine Robo Rescue
Chāmī Satō
Ninja Scroll
Nekome
2004
Gokusen
Shizuka Fujiyama
Gravion Zwei
Dr. Barnett
The Prince of Tennis
Hanna
2005
Black Jack
Jun, Satoru
Naruto
Suzume-bachi
Oku-sama wa Mahō Shōjo: Bewitched Agnes
Freya
Paradise Kiss
Koizumi-kun
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
Chiro
2006
Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori
Mirai Saeda
The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)
TV special
Pocket Monsters: Diamond and Pearl
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
2007
MapleStory
Puudou
Neuro: Supernatural Detective
Ayumi Kaku (Hysteria)
Sgt. Frog
Yamato
You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle
Aoi Futaba
2008
Atashin'chi
Monta
2009
Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address
Tora
2010
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
2012
Stitch! ~ Best Friends Forever ~
Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
Stitch! ~ The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure ~
Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Inspector
Carla Borgnine
Humanity Has Declined
Doc
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
Stitch and the Planet of Sand
Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
2013
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum),
Sakaki 's
Persian
Pocket Monsters: XY
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2015
Panpaka Pants
Silky
Pocket Monsters: XY&Z
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2016
Pocket Monsters: Sun & Moon
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2019
Pocket Monsters
Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2021
Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor
Jabe
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Original video animation (OVA)
Theatrical animation
Video games
Tokusatsu
Dubbing roles
Live-action
Animation
Discography
Albums
Other songs
"Get a Dream" (Opening of Sunrise Eiyuutan/Sunrise Eiyuutan R)
"Alive A life" (Opening for
Kamen Rider Ryuki , Remix tracks of
Rider Chips ' Song Attack Ride Vol.1)
"Mezase Pokémon Master" (Opening for
Pokémon : Original Series Chapter 1: Sekiei Rīgu)
"Mezase Pokémon Master '98" (Opening for
Pokémon Movie 1: Myūtsū no Gyakushū )
"Mezase Pokémon Master 2001" (Opening for
Pokémon Movie 4: Serebii Toki wo Koeta Deai )
"Mezase Pokémon Master 2002" (Opening for
Pokémon Movie 5: Mizu no Miyako no Mamori Gami - Latias to Latios )
"Oyasumi, Boku no Pikachu" (from the Mezase Pokémon Masutā album)
"Pokémon Master e no Michi" (from the
Pokémon Rocket Gang! It's a White Tomorrow! CD drama) sung with Naoki Takao
"Type: Wild" (Ending for
Pokémon : Original Series Chapter 1: Sekiei Rīgu &
Pokémon : Original Series Chapter 2: Orenji Shotō Hen)
"Rival!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Original Series Chapter 2: Orenji Shotō Hen & for
Pokémon Movie 2: Maboroshi no Pokémon: Lugia Bakutan )
"Minna de Aruko!" (from the
Pokémon Rapurasu ni Notte album), sung with
Ikue Ōtani ,
Mayumi Iizuka ,
Satomi Koorogi ,
Yūji Ueda ,
Rikako Aikawa ,
Tomokazu Seki ,
Mika Kanai &
Megumi Hayashibara
"Minna ga Itakara" (Insert song for
Pokémon Movie 2: Maboroshi no Pokémon: Lugia Bakutan )
"OK!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Original Series Chapter 3: Kin-Gin Hen)
"OK! 2000" (Opening for
Pokémon Movie 3: Kesshou Tou no Teiou: Entei )
"Challenger!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Advanced Generation )
"Spurt!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Advanced Generation )
"High Touch!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Diamond and Pearl , sung with
Megumi Toyoguchi )
"High Tough! 2009" (Opening song of
Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Arceus Chōkoku no Jikū e , and Opening for
Pokémon : Diamond and Pearl , sung with
Megumi Toyoguchi )
"Burning Soul" (Hyuga Kojiro image song for the
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Song Of Kickers CD)
"Chiisana Dai Bouken" (Opening for
Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address )
"Best Wishes!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Best Wishes! )
"In Your Heart" (From
Ultraman Neos ), sung with
Project DMM
"Yajirushi ni Natte!" (Opening for
Pokémon : Best Wishes! Season 2 )
"Yajirushi ni Natte! 2013" (Opening for
Pokémon : Best Wishes! Season 2 Episode N )
"V (Boruto)" (Alternate Version) (Opening for
Pokémon XY , sung with Jewel (J☆Dee'Z))
"Getta Ban Ban" (Alternate Version) (Opening for
Pokémon XY , sung with
Ikue Ōtani )
"XY&Z (Ekkusu Wai & Zetto)" (Opening for
Pokémon XY&Z )
"Arōra!!" (Opening for
Pokémon Sun & Moon , sung with
Ikue Ōtani )
"Mezase Pokémon Masutā 20th Anniversary" (Opening for
Pokémon Sun & Moon and for
Gekijō-ban Poketto Monsutā Kimi ni kimeta! )
"Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary Ballad ver."
"Oyasumi, Boku no Pikachu 2017 ver."
"Mezase Pokémon Master '98 (2019 Remaster)" (Opening for
Myūtsū no Gyakushū EVOLUTION )
"Go! Now! ~Alive A life neo~" (Ending theme for
Kamen Rider Zi-O Spinoff - Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki )
"1・2・3" (Opening for
Pokémon Journeys , sung with
Daiki Yamashita )
Kotsukotsu-Pon-Pon (Ending theme for
Boonboomger )
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松本梨香の作品 アルバム [Rica Matsumoto Albums].
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"CLUSTER" (in Japanese).
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華の宴 [Flower Party] (in Japanese).
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まんまる (in Japanese).
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External links
International National Artists