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.[1][2] Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the founders of the anison band JAM Project.

Rica Matsumoto
松本 梨香
Born (1968-11-30) November 30, 1968
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Occupations
Years active1986–present
Notable workSatoshi (Ash Ketchum) (Pokémon)
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1993–present
Labels

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.[3]

Filmography

Television animation
Year Title Role Other notes
1988Anpan ManRakugaki Kozō
Osomatsu-kunChoromatsuDebut role
WowserBlackie
1990Anpan ManPiano Man
Heisei Tensai BakabonNise Musuko, Kumada-kun, ryokan employee, lazy wife, multiple other roles
Magical Angel Sweet MintAru, Gureamu
1991Anpan ManBaby Donut
City Hunter '91Sonya
JankenmanSoccer-kun
Magical Princess Minky Momokid B
Marude DameoKanemochi Sugoi, young dinosaur, Prince, town girl
Ochame na FutagoKerry
Matchless Raijin-OhJin HyugaFirst leading role
Moero! Top StrikerJulian
1992Anpan ManNatto Man, Shūmai Musume, Medamayaki-kun
The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-GarnSeiji Takasugi
CalimeroPankuratcho
Genki Bakuhatsu GanbarugerJin Hyuga
My PatrascheJan
Tekkaman BladeRick
1993Anpan ManTengu Boy
Mobile Suit Victory GundamHaro, Warren Trace, Renda de Paloma
Muka Muka ParadiseHazuki
1994Akazukin ChachaPoppy-kun
Tonde BurinKeiko Kuroha, Buta Session, Buta Session G
Yu Yu HakushoKiyoshi Mitarai, Koashura
1995Azuki-chanMidori Kodama, Yōko's mother
Mama Loves the Poyopoyo-SaurusMiki Poyota
NinkuFūsuke
1996Ganba! Fly HighMariko Sagara
Kaiketsu ZorroBernardo
Magical Girl Pretty SammyChihiro
You're Under ArrestAoi Futaba
1997Anpan ManKurukuru Okoma-chan
Pocket Monsters: Episode Sekiei LeagueSatoshi (Ash Ketchum),[4] Sakaki's Persian
1998Bomberman B-Daman BakugaidenShuringe
Dokkiri DoctorTomoko Asaoka
HikarianHikarian Star Queen
If I See You in My DreamsNamiko Isobe
The Kindaichi Case FilesNarumi Fuwa, Reiko Kitami
Master KeatonIlya
Outlaw StarJames "Jim" Hawking
TrigunKaite
1999Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden VWitchy
Hoshin EngiRaishinshi
Now and Then, Here and ThereSis
Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange ArchipelagoSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & SilverSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
2000Case ClosedRitsuko Usui
Hidamari no KiOkon
Lupin III: $1 Money WarsSandy Fishburne
Mon Colle KnightsFlame Angel
Mewtwo! I Am HereSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's PersianTV special
Rerere no Tensai BakabonMomotarō, Non-chan
VandreadFanieta
2001Captain TsubasaKojirō HyūgaAs a boy
Star Ocean EXOpera Vectra
You're Under Arrest Second SeasonAoi Futaba[5]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel MonstersRyo Bakura (Dark Bakura/Thief King Bakura)[6]Succeeded Yo Inoue
2002Bomberman JettersMisty
Case ClosedReiko Kujō
Dragon DriveMukai
Fortune DogsPochi
Gun FrontierSinunora
Hanada Shōnen ShiJiro, Yōhei, Madame Katherine, Satsuki Baa-san, Yoshiko's friend
Pocket Monsters Side StoriesSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
Pocket Monsters: Advanced GenerationSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
You're Under ArrestAoi Futaba[7]
2003Astro BoyRin
Case ClosedJun Kataoka
Machine Robo RescueChāmī Satō
Ninja ScrollNekome
2004GokusenShizuka Fujiyama
Gravion ZweiDr. Barnett
The Prince of TennisHanna
2005Black JackJun, Satoru
NarutoSuzume-bachi
Oku-sama wa Mahō Shōjo: Bewitched AgnesFreya
Paradise KissKoizumi-kun
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!Chiro
2006Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu ZororiMirai Saeda
The Terrifying Mirage PokémonSatoshi (Ash Ketchum)TV special
Pocket Monsters: Diamond and PearlSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
2007MapleStoryPuudou
Neuro: Supernatural DetectiveAyumi Kaku (Hysteria)
Sgt. FrogYamato
You're Under Arrest: Full ThrottleAoi Futaba
2008Atashin'chiMonta
2009Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New AddressTora
2010Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes!Satoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
2012Stitch! ~ Best Friends Forever ~Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
Stitch! ~ The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure ~Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The InspectorCarla Borgnine
Humanity Has DeclinedDoc
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2Satoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
Stitch and the Planet of SandZuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga)
2013Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode NSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
Pocket Monsters: Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora AdventureSatoshi (Ash Ketchum), Sakaki's Persian
Pocket Monsters: XYSatoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2015Panpaka PantsSilky
Pocket Monsters: XY&ZSatoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2016Pocket Monsters: Sun & MoonSatoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2019Pocket MonstersSatoshi (Ash Ketchum)
2021Seven Knights Revolution: Hero SuccessorJabe[8]

Original video animation (OVA)

Theatrical animation

Video games

Tokusatsu

Live-action

Animation

Discography

Albums
Title Released Label Format(s) Catalog # Peak position[68] Sales Notes
Cluster April 28, 1993 EMI Music Japan CD TYCY-5301 — [69]
華の宴
(Hana no Utage)		 May 19, 1993 EMI Music Japan CD TYTY-5302 — [70]
Destiny July 12, 1995 Pioneer LDC CD PICA-1067 — [71]
Rica the Best May 23, 2001 VAP CD VPCD-81374/5 — 2 CDs
[72]
まんまる
(Manmaru)		 September 30, 2009 Sound Mission Label CD ZMCZ-5087 — [73]
松本梨香が歌うポケモンソングベスト
(Matsumoto Rika ga Utau Pokemon Songu Besuto)		 July 16, 2011 Kadokawa / Media Factory CD, digital download ZMCP-7317 #85 Spent 7 weeks on the Oricon charts[74]

Other songs

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