Rica Matsumoto

Born: 1968-11-30

Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Biography

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

Perfect Blue

Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie 2000

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

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Top Movie Credits

Perfect Blue Rumi (voice)

Pokémon: The First Movie Satoshi (voice)

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

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

Pokémon the Movie 2000 Satoshi (voice)

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions Ryo Bakura (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages Satoshi (voice)

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

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

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