Rika Matsumoto | |
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松本 梨香 | |
| Born | November 30, 1968 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Ash Ketchum |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
Notable work | Satoshi (Pokémon) |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Website | rica-matsumoto |
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.
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 that she was taking time off from the group and her solo work.[3]
Filmography[]
Television animation[]
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Poketto Monsutā: Sekiei Rīgu | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| 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 | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Orenji Shotō Hen | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Kin Gin Hen | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| 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, 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 | ||
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters | Ryo Bakura (Dark Bakura/Thief King Bakura) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Poketto Monsutā Saido Sutōrī | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Adobansu Jenerēshon | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| You're Under Arrest | Aoi Futaba | ||
| 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 | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Adobansu Jenerēshon: Batoru Furontia Sebun | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| 2006 | Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori | Mirai Saeda | |
| The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon | Satoshi | TV special | |
| Poketto Monsutā: Daiyamondo & Pāru | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| 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 | Poketto Monsutā: Besuto Uisshu! | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | |
| 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 | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Besuto Uisshu! Shīzun Tsū | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| Stitch and the Planet of Sand | Zuruko (Tsuruko Sasuga) | ||
| 2013 | Poketto Monsutā: Besuto Uisshu! Shīzun Tsū: Episōdo Enu | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | |
| Poketto Monsutā: Besuto Uisshu! Shīzun Tsū: Dekorora Adobenchā | Satoshi, Sakaki no Perushian | ||
| Poketto Monsutā: Ekkusu Wai | Satoshi | ||
| 2015 | Panpaka Pants | Silky | |
| Poketto Monsutā: Ekkusu Wai ando Zetto | Satoshi | ||
| 2016 | Poketto Monsutā San & Mūn | Satoshi | |
| 2019 | Poketto Monsutā: Jānīzu | Satoshi | |
| 2021 | Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor | Jabe |
Original video animation (OVA)[]
- Moldiver (1993) - Nozomu Ozora
- Dirty Pair Flash (1994-1996) - Kei
- Phantom Quest Corp (1994-1995) - Ayaka Kisaragi
- Ruin Explorers (1995-1996) - Rasha
- Miyuki-chan in Wonderland (1995) - Sumire-chan
- Magical Girl Pretty Sammy (1995) - Chihiro
- Fake (1996) - Bikky
- Shamanic Princess (1996-1998) - Japolo
- Sol Bianca: The Legacy (1999-2000) - April
Theatrical animation[]
- Metropolis (2001) (Female customer)
- Piano no Mori (2007 (Daigaku Kanehira)
- Roujin Z (1991) (Chie Satō)
- Taiho Shichauzo the Movie (1999) (Aoi Futaba)
- Hunter x Hunter (1998) (Gon Freecss)
- Perfect Blue (1998) (Rumi)
- Pocket Monsters films (1998-) (Satoshi)
- Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (Bakura) (2016)[4]
- DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017) (Wonder Woman)[5]
Video games[]
- GeGeGe no Kitarō: Gyakushū! Yōma Dai Kessen (xxxx) (Kitarō)
- GeGeGe no Kitarō: Ibun Yōkai Kitan (xxxx) (Kitarō)
- GeGeGe no Kitarō: Kikiippotsu! Yōkai Rettō (xxxx) (Kitarō)
- Super Robot Wars Original Generations (xxxx, PlayStation 2) (Ricarla Borgnine)
- Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (1994) (Nall)[6]
- Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden (1997) (Rashojin Mizuki)
- Haunted Junction (1997, PlayStation) - Asahina Mutsuki
- Brave Fencer Musashi (1998) (Musashi)[6]
- Maria 2: Jutaikokuchi no Nazo (1999) (Maria Kunitoma)
- Super Robot Wars Alpha (2000, PlayStation) (Ricarla Borgnine)
- Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Megara)
- Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013) (Commentator)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost (2015) (Shiro Kyoda)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON (2016) (Shiro Kyoda)
- Kingdom Hearts III (2019) (Megara)[6]
Tokusatsu[]
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989) (Bell Chime Boma (ep. 27), Amulet Boma (ep. 31))
- The Mobile Cop Jiban (1989) (Reporter (Actor) (ep. 9), Monster Cosmo (voice) (ep. 46))
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) (Arthur G6)
- Choujin Sentai Jetman (1991) (Trash Dimension (ep. 21))
- Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger (1992) (Dora Laygor (ep. 33))
- Engine Sentai Go-onger (2008) (Savage Land Barbaric Machine Beast Bōseki Banki (ep. 22))
- Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger (2012) (Masako "Miyabi" Yamada)
Dubbing roles[]
Live-action[]
- Patricia Arquette
- True Romance (Alabama Whitman)
- Holy Matrimony (Havana)
- Flirting with Disaster (Nancy Coplin)
- Nightwatch (Katherine)
- Bringing Out the Dead (Mary Burke)[7]
- Little Nicky (Valerie Veran)[8]
- Human Nature (Lila Jute)
- Holes (Katherine "Kissin' Kate" Barlow)
- Medium (Allison Dubois)
- Boyhood (Olivia Evans)[9]
- CSI: Cyber (Avery Ryan)
- Drew Barrymore
- Bad Girls (1997 TV Asahi edition) (Lily Laronette)
- Ever After (Danielle De Barbarac)
- Never Been Kissed (Josie Geller)
- Charlie's Angels (Dylan Sanders)
- Riding in Cars with Boys (Beverly Ann "Bev" Donofrio)
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (Dylan Sanders)
- 50 First Dates (Lucy Whitmore)[10]
- Fever Pitch (Lindsey Meeks)
- Renée Zellweger
- A Price Above Rubies (Sonia Horowitz)
- The Bachelor (Anne Arden)
- Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones)
- Chicago (Roxanne "Roxie" Hart)[11]
- Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (Bridget Jones)
- Cinderella Man (Mae Braddock)
- Leatherheads (Lexie Littleton)
- Bridget Jones's Baby (Bridget Jones)
- Sandra Bullock
- Demolition Man (1997 TV Asahi edition) (Lieutenant Lenina Huxley)
- Speed (1998 TV Asahi edition) (Annie Porter)
- The Net (TV Asahi edition) (Angela Bennett)
- Miss Congeniality (2005 NTV edition) (Gracie Hart)
- Crash (Jean Cabot)[12]
- Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2008 NTV edition) (Gracie Hart)
- Reese Witherspoon
- Pleasantville (Jennifer)[13]
- Little Nicky (Holly)[14]
- Legally Blonde (Elle Woods)
- Sweet Home Alabama (Melanie "Carmichael" Smooter Perry)
- Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (Elle Woods)
- This Means War (Lauren Scott)[15]
- Juliette Lewis
- Cape Fear (Danielle Bowden)
- The Basketball Diaries (Diane Moody)
- From Dusk till Dawn (Kate Fuller)
- The Way of the Gun (Robin)
- All the Right Moves (1991 NTV edition) (Lisa Lietzke (Lea Thompson))[16]
- Armour of God II: Operation Condor (Elsa)[17]
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth))
- Big Eyes (Margaret Keane (Amy Adams))
- Blue Velvet (TV Tokyo edition) (Sandy Williams (Laura Dern))
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (1995 TV Asahi edition) (Mina Harker (Winona Ryder))
- Dinosaurs (Charlene Sinclair)
- Father of the Bride (Annie Banks (Kimberly Williams-Paisley))
- Father of the Bride Part II (Annie Banks-Mackenzie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley))
- The Fifth Element (Leeloo Minaï Lekatariba-Laminaï-Tchaï Ekbat de Sebat (Milla Jovovich))[18]
- Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (J.J. (Saffron Henderson))
- He Got Game (Dakota Barns (Milla Jovovich))[19]
- Kissing Jessica Stein (Helen Cooper (Heather Juergensen))[20]
- Romeo Must Die (Trish O'Day (Aaliyah))[21]
- Stealing Beauty (Lucy Harmon (Liv Tyler))[22]
- Ted (Norah Jones)
- The Terminator (2003 TV Tokyo edition) (Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton))
- The War (Elvadine)[23]
- Zoolander (Matilda Jeffries (Christine Taylor))[24]
Animation[]
- Angela Anaconda (Angela Anaconda)
- The Fox and the Hound 2 (Dixie)
- The Land Before Time (Cera)
- The Road to El Dorado (Chel)
- Sonic SatAM (Bunnie Rabbot)
- Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (Chiro)
- Thumbelina (Mrs. Toad)
- The Magic Lollipop Adventure (Glider)
Discography[]
Albums[]
| Title | Released | Label | Format(s) | Catalog # | Peak position[25] | Sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster | April 28, 1993 | EMI Music Japan | CD | TYCY-5301 | — | [26] | |
| 華の宴 (Hana no Utage) |
May 19, 1993 | EMI Music Japan | CD | TYTY-5302 | — | [27] | |
| Destiny | July 12, 1995 | Pioneer LDC | CD | PICA-1067 | — | [28] | |
| Rica the Best | May 23, 2001 | VAP | CD | VPCD-81374/5 | — | 2 CDs [29] | |
| まんまる (Manmaru) |
September 30, 2009 | Sound Mission Label | CD | ZMCZ-5087 | — | [30] | |
| 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[31] |
Other songs[]
- "Get a Dream" (Opening of Sunrise Eiyuutan/Sunrise Eiyuutan R)
- "Alive A life" (Opening for Kamen Rider Ryuki, Remix tracks of Rider Chips' Song Attack Ride Vol.1)
- "Mezase Pokémon Master" (Opening for Pokémon)
- "Mezase Pokémon Master 2001" (Opening for Pokémon Movie 4: Serebii Toki wo Koeta Deai)
- "Mezase Pokémon Master 2002" (Opening for Pokémon Movie 5: Mizu no Miyako no Mamori Gami - Latias to Latios)
- "Pocket ni Fantasy" (Ending for Pokémon), sung with Mayumi Iizuka
- "Oyasumi, Boku no Pikachu" (from the Mezase Pokémon Master album)
- "Pokémon Master e no Michi" (from the Pokémon Rocket Gang! It's a White Tomorrow! CD drama)
- "Type: Wild" (Ending for Pokémon)
- "Rivals!" (Opening for Pokémon)
- "Minna de Aruko!" (from the Pokémon Riding on Lapras album)
- "Minna ga Itakara" (Insert song for Pokémon Movie 2: Maboroshi no Pokémon: Lugia Bakutan)
- "OK!" (Opening for Pokémon)
- "OK! 2000" (Opening for Pokémon Movie 3: Kesshou Tou no Teiou: Entei)
- "Challenger!" (Opening for Pokémon: Advanced Generation)
- "SPURT!" (Opening for Pokémon: Advanced Generation)
- "High Touch!" (Opening for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, sung with Megumi Toyoguchi)
- "High Touch! 2009" (Opening song of Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e)
- "Burning Soul" (Hyuga Kojiro image song for the Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 Song Of Kickers CD)
- "Chiisana Dai Bouken" (Opening for Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address)
- "Best Wishes!" (Opening for Pokémon: Best Wishes!)
- "In Your Heart" (From Ultraman Neos), sung with Project DMM
- "Yajirushi ni Natte!" (Opening for Pokémon: Best Wishes! Season 2)
- "Yajirushi ni Natte! 2013" (Opening for Pokémon: Best Wishes! Season 2 Episode N)
- "V" (Alternate Version) (Opening for Pokémon XY)
- "XY&Z" (Opening for Pokémon XY&Z)
- "Alola" (Opening for Pokémon Sun & Moon)
- "Mezase Pokémon Master 20th Anniversary" (Opening for Pokémon Sun & Moon and for 'Pokémon Movie 20: I Choose You!)
- "Go! Now! ~Alive A life neo~" (Ending theme for Kamen Rider Zi-O Spinoff - Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki)
References[]
- ↑ Doi, Hitoshi. "Matsumoto Rica". Seiyuu Database. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Behind The Voice Actors - Rica Matsumoto". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "[JAM Project] Message form Rica Matsumoto 松本梨香 からのメッセージ (燃えろ！俺の魂～勇者の熱血ブログ)". mysinablog.com. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Cast for Returning Characters". Anime News Network. October 15, 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ サイト名. dc-taka.com . Retrieved April 3, 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Rica Matsumoto - 96 Character Images | Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved September 30, 2019. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ↑ "救命士[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "リトル★ニッキー". Warner Bros. Japan. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "６才のボクが、大人になるまで。". Star Channel. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "５０回目のファースト・キス（２００４）". Star Channel. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "シカゴ（２００２）". Star Channel. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "クラッシュ（２００４）". Star Channel. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "カラー・オブ・ハート". Warner Bros. Japan. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "リトル★ニッキー". Warner Bros. Japan. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Ｂｌａｃｋ ＆ Ｗｈｉｔｅ／ブラック ＆ ホワイト". Star Channel. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "栄光の彼方に". Star Channel. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "プロジェクト・イーグル 〈日本語吹替収録版〉". NBCUniversal Japan. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "フィフス・エレメント［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "ラストゲーム［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "KiSSingジェシカ". Fox Japan. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "ロミオ・マスト・ダイ［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "魅せられて［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "８月のメモワール[吹]". Star Channel. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "ズーランダー". Star Channel. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 松本梨香の作品 アルバム [Rica Matsumoto Albums]. Oricon Style . Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "CLUSTER" . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 華の宴 [Flower Party] . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Destiny" . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "RICA the BEST" . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ まんまる . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 松本梨香が歌うポケモンソングベスト [Rika Matsumoto Sings the Best Pokemon Songs] . Oricon Style. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
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External links[]
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- Rica Matsumoto at GamePlaza-Haruka Voice Acting Database Invalid language code.
- Rika Matsumoto at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Rika Matsumoto at the Internet Movie Database