- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Voice Actor
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1968-11-30
- Hometown
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1980
- Blood type
- O
Rica Matsumoto
松本梨香
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Rika Matsumoto is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer, as well as one of the founders of JAM Project.
After early stage work, she began both voice acting and singing careers. The most popular role by Rika 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 Ryou 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.
Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rica Matsumoto.
Signature roles
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HUNTER×HUNTER Pilot-ban
as Gon Freecss
♡ 15,779
Pokémon Heroes
as Satoshi
2002
♡ 1,521
Pokémon
as Satoshi
1997
♡ 1,521
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as Satoshi
2006
♡ 1,521
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
as Satoshi
2004
♡ 1,521
Pokémon 4Ever
as Satoshi
2001
♡ 1,521
Pokémon 3: The Movie
as Satoshi
2000
♡ 1,521
Pokémon: The First Movie
as Satoshi
1998
♡ 1,521
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
as Satoshi
2005
♡ 1,521
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
as Satoshi
2003
♡ 1,521
Signature works
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Frequent co-stars
Frequently asked questions
What is Rica Matsumoto's name in other languages?
Rica Matsumoto is also known as 松本梨香, 松本利香, 松本梨加, Rika Matsumoto, Rika Edoya (江戸家梨香).
When is Rica Matsumoto's birthday?
Rica Matsumoto was born on November 30, 1968.
How old is Rica Matsumoto?
Rica Matsumoto is 57 years old.
What is Rica Matsumoto's gender?
Rica Matsumoto is female.
What is Rica Matsumoto's blood type?
Rica Matsumoto's blood type is O.
What does Rica Matsumoto do?
Rica Matsumoto works as Voice Actor.
What language does Rica Matsumoto voice in?
Rica Matsumoto performs in Japanese.
Where is Rica Matsumoto from?
Rica Matsumoto is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
