Actress
Rica Matsumoto
- Born: 30 November 1968, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Estimated net worth: 5 million USD
Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and video games. She is most recognized for voicing Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon series and has a distinct, energetic voice that suits her roles. With a career spanning over three…
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About Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and video games. She is most recognized for voicing Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon series and has a distinct, energetic voice that suits her roles. With a career spanning over three decades, she has built a strong reputation in the anime industry for her talent and versatility.
- Born
- 30 November 1968, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
- Children
- 1, name not publicly known
- Parents
- Yasuko Matsumoto, Yoshiyuki Matsumoto
- Estimated net worth
- 5 million USD
Fun facts about Rica Matsumoto
- Rica Matsumoto is not only a voice actress but also a successful singer, releasing several singles and albums throughout her career.
- She is known for her unique ability to bring youthful characters to life, despite her mature age.
Famous Rica Matsumoto quotes
“I choose you!”
“Pikachu, I choose you!”
“We can do this together!”
Rica Matsumoto filmography
Cast (146)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Komekami! Girls TV | Okoge Oniyama (voice) | |
| 2026 | No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger Movie | Bundorio Bunderas / Boonboom Changer (voice) | |
| 2025 | Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2025 Movie | Herself | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger Movie | Boondorio Boonderas (voice) | 9.0 |
| 2024 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit Movie | Boondorio Boonderas / Boonboomger Equipment (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger TV | Bundorio Bunderas (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2024 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger TV | Shiho Sato | 8.6 |
| 2024 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger: Transformation & Combination Lessons! TV | Bundorio Bunderas (voice) | |
| 2023 | Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix Movie | Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan | 9.0 |
| 2023 | Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event Movie | Herself |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター TV | 配音 | |
| 2022 | Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix TV | Mitsuko Fujimoto / Ms. Titan | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles TV | Satoshi (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations Movie | Himiko Crisper (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2021 | Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor TV | Jabe (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2020 | Poccolies TV | 配音 | |
| 2019 | Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2017 | DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon Movie | Wonder Woman (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions Movie | Ryo Bakura (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2015 | 金夜、安部礼司～平均的サラリーマンの异常な日常 TV | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2014 | Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key? Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Washimo TV | (voice) | |
| 2013 | The Lost 15 Boys: The Big Adventure on Pirates' Island Movie | Dorian (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2013 | Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2012 | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice Movie | Ash (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Stitch and the Planet of Sand Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 2012 | Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger TV | Masako Yamada | 8.2 |
| 2011 | Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2011 | Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Yona Yona Penguin Movie | Devil Leader (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2008 | Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Engine Sentai Go-Onger TV | Spinning Banki (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2007 | MapleStory TV | Puudou | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Two Walnuts Movie | Unknown character | 2.5 |
| 2007 | The Piano Forest Movie | Daigaku Kanehira (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2007 | JAM Project JAPAN CIRCUIT 2007 ~Break Out~ Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2006 | Animelo Summer Live 2006 -Outride- I Movie | Herself | 10.0 |
| 2006 | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Animelo Summer Live TV | Unknown character | |
| 2005 | Madam is a Magical Girl TV | Freya | 7.4 |
| 2004 | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2004 | JAM Project LIVE Shinkan ~Return to the Chaos~ Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | Kaminari hashiru natsu Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2003 | Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II Movie | Tsukasa Ichimonji (voice) | 2.5 |
| 2002 | You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!! Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Bomberman Jetters TV | Misty | 3.5 |
| 2002 | Hanada Shounen-shi TV | Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Pokémon Heroes Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Dragon Drive TV | Mukai (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2002 | Gun Frontier TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Blue Remains Movie | Sari | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Pokémon 4Ever Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2001 | Metropolis Movie | Female customer (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2000 | Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar Movie | Sandy Fishburne (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Pokémon 3: The Movie Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Pikachu & Pichu Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2000 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters TV | Ryo Bakura / Yami Bakura (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2000 | The Tree In Sunlight TV | Okon | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Now and Then, Here and There TV | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Sol Bianca: The Legacy TV | April Bikirk (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Pokémon the Movie 2000 Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1999 | You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture Movie | Futaba Aoi (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1999 | 逮捕しちゃうぞ Special TV | Unknown character | |
| 1998 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1998 | DNA Sights 999.9 Movie | Moriki (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1998 | If I See You in my Dreams TV | Namiko Isobe (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Let's Nupu Nupu TV | Kumi Kitamura (voice) | 3.7 |
| 1998 | Hunter × Hunter Pilot Movie | Gon Freecss (voice) | 8.5 |
| 1998 | Pokémon: The First Movie Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Pikachu's Vacation Movie | Satoshi (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1998 | If I See You in My Dreams TV | Namiko Isobe (voice) | 5.5 |
| 1998 | TRIGUN TV | Kaito (voice) | 8.1 |
| 1998 | Perfect Blue Movie | Rumi (voice) | 8.3 |
| 1998 | Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Outlaw Star TV | Jim Hawking (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File Movie | Self | |
| 1997 | Pokémon TV | Satoshi (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1997 | 宝可梦无印篇 Movie | 小智 | |
| 1997 | You're Under Arrest! Diverting Traffic at the Beach Movie | Aoi Futaba (Voice) | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Fake Movie | Bikky (voice) | 4.9 |
| 1996 | You're Under Arrest! TV | Futaba Aoi (Voice) | 7.8 |
| 1996 | Twin Signal TV | Nobuhiko Otoi (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Twin Signal: Family Game Movie | Nobuhiko Otoi (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1996 | X Movie | Nataku | 6.2 |
| 1996 | ガンバリスト! 駿 TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Shamanic Princess TV | Graham / Japolo (voice) | 5.4 |
| 1996 | The Legend of Zorro TV | Bernardo | 6.8 |
| 1996 | My Dear Marie TV | Hibiki (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1996 | My Dear Marie Movie | Unknown character | 3.4 |
| 1996 | Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman TV | Youta Matsumoto (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Ninku the Movie Movie | Fusuke Ninku | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie TV | Rahsya (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Miyuki-chan in Wonderland TV | Sumire (voice) | 4.7 |
| 1995 | Weather Report Girl TV | Keiko Nakadai (voice) | 4.4 |
| 1995 | Princess Minerva Movie | Kesley Uruga (voice) | 5.0 |
| 1995 | Ninku TV | Fūsuke (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Ninku: Tomb of Knives Movie | Fusuke (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1994 | GATCHAMAN Movie | Jinpei the Swallow (G-4) | 5.8 |
| 1994 | Gatchaman TV | Jinpei (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Super Pig TV | Keiko Kuroha | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Phantom Quest Corp. TV | Ayaka Kisaragi (voice) | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School Movie | Lyrica | 5.0 |
| 1994 | Bakuen Campus Guardress TV | Hazumi Jinno (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1994 | New Cutey Honey TV | Chokkei Hayami (voice) | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals TV | Prettz (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1994 | Dirty Pair Flash TV | Kei (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Black Jack TV | Yuki Nakajima (voice) | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Heisei Period Dog Tale Bow TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal Movie | Koashura (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Moldiver Movie | Nozomu (voice) | 4.1 |
| 1993 | Mobile Suit Victory Gundam TV | Warren Trace / Haro (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Moldiver TV | Nozomu Ozora (voice) | 7.8 |
| 1992 | Treasure Island Memorial Movie | Child | 6.0 |
| 1992 | Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA TV | 日向仁 | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Energetic Explosion Ganbaruger TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Super Sentai Zyuranger TV | Dora Raiger (voice) | 8.1 |
| 1992 | The Brave of Legend Da-Garn TV | Seiji Takasugi (voice) | 8.7 |
| 1991 | Roujin Z Movie | Satō Tomoe (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1991 | Jankenman TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Matchless Raijin-Oh TV | Jin Hyuga (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Chōjin Sentai Jetman TV | Trash Jigen (voice) | 7.9 |
| 1991 | The Stubborn Samurai Boy TV | Nikopin (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1991 | The Stubborn Samurai Boy TV | Additional Voices (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Ikenai Boy: Ikasu Maruhi Hand Power Movie | Natsuko Nakahara (voice) | |
| 1990 | Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind Movie | Matsuno Choromatsu (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1990 | Ikenai Boy Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman TV | Arthur G6 (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu! Movie | Matsuno Choromatsu (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1989 | Kousoku Sentai Turboranger TV | Amulet Boma (voice) | 9.6 |
| 1989 | Kousoku Sentai Turboranger TV | Bell Chime Boma (voice) | 9.6 |
| 1988 | Osomatsu-kun: Go For It! Chibita's Oni War Movie | Choromatsu Matsuno (voice) / Ichimatsu Matsuno (voice) |
Crew (9)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 8.6 |
| 2019 | RIDER TIME: Kamen Rider Ryuki TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 5.6 |
| 2008 | Chi's Sweet Home TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 7.4 |
| 2002 | Crush Gear Turbo The Movie: Kaiservern's Ultimate Challenge Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 5.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kamen Rider Ryuki TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 7.9 |
| 1996 | Fake Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 4.9 |
| 1994 | Dirty Pair Flash TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 7.4 |
| 1971 | Kamen Rider TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.4 |
Latest releases
- No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger2026
- Super Hero Festival: KAMEN RIDER×SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 20252025 / TMDB 8.0
- Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger2025 / TMDB 9.0
- Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger GekijoBOON! Promise The Circuit2024 / TMDB 8.0
- Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix2023 / TMDB 9.0
- Kamen Rider Ryuki: 20th Anniversary Alumni Talk Event2023
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Questions about Rica Matsumoto
What are Rica Matsumoto's most famous roles?
Rica Matsumoto is best known for voicing Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon series and has appeared in numerous other anime, including roles in Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh.
Has Rica Matsumoto won any awards?
While Rica Matsumoto has not won major awards like the Oscars, she has received recognition within the anime community for her contributions and performances.
What was Rica Matsumoto's first role?
Rica Matsumoto's career began with minor roles in the late 1980s, but her breakout role came in 1997 when she voiced Ash Ketchum in Pokémon.
What is Rica Matsumoto's estimated net worth?
Rica Matsumoto's estimated net worth is around 5 million USD, primarily from her voice acting career and music sales.
Does Rica Matsumoto have any children?
Yes, Rica Matsumoto has one child, although the name has not been publicly disclosed.
What genres is Rica Matsumoto known for?
Rica Matsumoto is primarily known for her work in anime, particularly in the adventure and action genres, where her energetic voice fits perfectly.
What other anime has Rica Matsumoto been a part of?
In addition to Pokémon, Rica Matsumoto has lent her voice to characters in series such as Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and various video games.
What is a defining characteristic of Rica Matsumoto's acting style?
Rica Matsumoto is known for her lively and youthful voice, which allows her to convincingly portray young characters and convey strong emotions.