Rika 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 Rica Matsumoto. She was one of the founders of the anison band JAM Project.
Rika Matsumoto | |
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松本 梨香 | |
Born | (1968-11-30) November 30, 1968 (age 53) |
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Years active | 1986–present |
Notable work | Satoshi (Pokémon) |
Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
Musical career | |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1993–present |
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Musical artist | |
Website | rica-matsumoto |
After early stage work, she began both voice acting and singing careers. The most popular role by Rica is Satoshi (Ash Ketchum in English translations), the main character of the anime series Pokémon. She also had a role in the Yu-Gi-Oh series as Ryo Bakura and Yami Bakura. As such, Matsumoto has taken on roles for young boys. 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. She announced in April 2008 she was taking time off from the group and her solo work.[3]
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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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 | ||
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 | ||
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] | ||
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 | [7] | |
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 Mastermind of 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 2019 | Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) | |
2021 | Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor | Jabe[8] | |
Title | Released | Label | Format(s) | Catalog # | Peak position[64] | Sales | Notes |
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Cluster | April 28, 1993 | EMI Music Japan | CD | TYCY-5301 | — | [65] | |
華の宴 (Hana no Utage) |
May 19, 1993 | EMI Music Japan | CD | TYTY-5302 | — | [66] | |
Destiny | July 12, 1995 | Pioneer LDC | CD | PICA-1067 | — | [67] | |
Rica the Best | May 23, 2001 | VAP | CD | VPCD-81374/5 | — | 2 CDs [68] | |
まんまる (Manmaru) |
September 30, 2009 | Sound Mission Label | CD | ZMCZ-5087 | — | [69] | |
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[70] |
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