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'''Rica Matsumoto''' (Japanese: '''松本梨香''' formerly '''松本利香''' '''Matsumoto Rika''') is a Japanese seiyū for the [[Pokémon anime]]. She was born on November 30, 1968, in {{wp|Yokohama}}, {{wp|Japan}}. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the main [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]]. | '''Rica Matsumoto''' (Japanese: '''松本梨香''' formerly '''松本利香''' '''Matsumoto Rika''') is a Japanese seiyū for the [[Pokémon anime]]. She was born on November 30, 1968, in {{wp|Yokohama}}, {{wp|Japan}}. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the main [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]]. | ||
== Biography == | ==Biography== | ||
After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing. | After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing. | ||
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* ''Saturday HOT Request'' | * ''Saturday HOT Request'' | ||
== Pokémon roles == | ==Pokémon roles== | ||
Ash is the most famous character Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys. | Ash is the most famous character Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys. | ||
=== Humans === | ===Humans=== | ||
==== Major ==== | ====Major==== | ||
* {{Ash}} | * {{Ash}} | ||
* [[Mirror Ash]] | * [[Mirror Ash]] | ||
==== Minor ==== | ====Minor==== | ||
* | * Mother ([[AG061]]) | ||
=== Pokémon === | ===Pokémon=== | ||
==== Major ==== | ====Major==== | ||
* [[Giovanni's Persian]] | * [[Giovanni's Persian]] | ||
==== Minor ==== | ====Minor==== | ||
* {{p|Chansey}} | * {{p|Chansey}} | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[EP070]]) | * {{p|Meowth}} ([[EP070]]) | ||
=== Musical appearances === | ===Musical appearances=== | ||
* [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] (Japanese: めざせポケモンマスター) | * [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] (Japanese: めざせポケモンマスター) | ||
* [[Goodnight, My Pikachu]] (Japanese: おやすみ ぼくのピカチュウ) | * [[Goodnight, My Pikachu]] (Japanese: おやすみ ぼくのピカチュウ) | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Ash.<noinclude> | <nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Ash.<noinclude> | ||
== Other non-Pokémon roles == | ==Other non-Pokémon roles== | ||
=== Anime series === | ===Anime series=== | ||
* Choromatsu Matsuno (''{{wp|Osomatsu-kun|Osomatsu-kun (1988 TV series)}}'' - debut) | * Choromatsu Matsuno (''{{wp|Osomatsu-kun|Osomatsu-kun (1988 TV series)}}'' - debut) | ||
* Aoi Futaba (''{{wp|You're Under Arrest}}'') | * Aoi Futaba (''{{wp|You're Under Arrest}}'') | ||
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* Seiji Takasugi (''{{wp|The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn|Densetsu no Yuusha Da-Gaan}}'') | * Seiji Takasugi (''{{wp|The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn|Densetsu no Yuusha Da-Gaan}}'') | ||
=== Dubbing roles === | ===Dubbing roles=== | ||
* {{wp|Bridget Jones}} (''{{wp|Bridget Jones's Diary (film)|Bridget Jones's Diary}}'') | * {{wp|Bridget Jones}} (''{{wp|Bridget Jones's Diary (film)|Bridget Jones's Diary}}'') | ||
* Herself (''{{wp|Selena (film)|Selena}}'') | * Herself (''{{wp|Selena (film)|Selena}}'') | ||
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* Bessy the Cow (''{{wp|Barnyard (film)|Barnyard}}'') | * Bessy the Cow (''{{wp|Barnyard (film)|Barnyard}}'') | ||
=== Video game roles === | ===Video game roles=== | ||
* {{wp|List of Disney's Hercules characters#Megara|Megara}} (''{{wp|Kingdom Hearts II}}'') | * {{wp|List of Disney's Hercules characters#Megara|Megara}} (''{{wp|Kingdom Hearts II}}'') | ||
* Announcer (''{{smw|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}'') | * Announcer (''{{smw|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}'') | ||
== Solo albums == | ==Solo albums== | ||
* 花の園 ''Hana no En'', Flower Garden | * 花の園 ''Hana no En'', Flower Garden | ||
* Cluster | * Cluster | ||
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* RICA the BEST | * RICA the BEST | ||
== Group albums == | ==Group albums== | ||
=== JAM Project === | ===JAM Project=== | ||
* JAM Project LIVE 震撼～Return to the Chaos～ | * JAM Project LIVE 震撼～Return to the Chaos～ | ||
* JAM Project BEST COLLECTION II ～FREEDOM | * JAM Project BEST COLLECTION II ～FREEDOM | ||
=== Tricycle === | ===Tricycle=== | ||
* Desert, Grass and Forest | * Desert, Grass and Forest | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], {{tc|Lass}} [[Santalune Forest|Anna]]'s Japanese name is Rica, a reference to Rica Matsumoto. Like Ash, she uses a male {{p|Pikachu}}. | * In [[Pokémon X and Y]], {{tc|Lass}} [[Santalune Forest|Anna]]'s Japanese name is Rica, a reference to Rica Matsumoto. Like Ash, she uses a male {{p|Pikachu}}. | ||
== External links == | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~amg-pro/rica/ Official website] | * [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~amg-pro/rica/ Official website] | ||
* [http://talent.yahoo.co.jp/pf/detail/pp1230 Talent profile] | * [http://talent.yahoo.co.jp/pf/detail/pp1230 Talent profile] | ||
Revision as of 00:12, 1 December 2018
Rica Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本梨香 formerly 松本利香 Matsumoto Rika) is a Japanese seiyū for the Pokémon anime. She was born on November 30, 1968, in Yokohama, Japan. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the main Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum.
Biography
After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing.
In addition to being a solo artist, Matsumoto is a member of two singing groups:
- JAM (Japanese Animationsong Makers) Project, with Hironobu Kageyema, Masaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, and Yoshiki Fukuyama
- Tricycle, with Yoshiyuki Ishikawa and Keīchi Kodo
Also, Matsumoto hosts or has hosted three radio shows:
- I'll Catch Your Heart (Japanese: 君のハートをGETだぜ)
- Rumors About Him (彼奴の噂)
- Saturday HOT Request
Pokémon roles
Ash is the most famous character Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys.
Humans
Major
Minor
- Mother (AG061)
Pokémon
Major
Minor
Musical appearances
- Aim to Be a Pokémon Master (Japanese: めざせポケモンマスター)
- Goodnight, My Pikachu (Japanese: おやすみ ぼくのピカチュウ)
- The Road to Being a Pokémon Master (Japanese: ポケモンマスターへの道)
- The Rivals (Japanese: ライバル！)
- Type: Wild (Japanese: タイプ：ワイルド)
- Everyone Walk Together (Japanese: みんなであるこう！)
- Because Everyone Was There (Japanese: みんながいたから)
- OK!
- Challenger!! (Japanese: チャレンジャー!!)
- Spurt* (Japanese: スパート！)
- High Touch!* (Japanese: ハイタッチ！)
- Best Wishes! (Japanese: ベストウイッシュ！)
- Be an Arrow! (Japanese: やじるしになって！)
- XY&Z*
- Alola!!* (Japanese: アローラ!!)
* This song is credited in-character as Ash.
Other non-Pokémon roles
Anime series
- Choromatsu Matsuno (Osomatsu-kun (1988 TV series) - debut)
- Aoi Futaba (You're Under Arrest)
- Arthur G6 (Chikyu Sentai Fiveman)
- Ryo Bakura (Yu-Gi-Oh! second series, replacing Yō Inoue)
- Kiyoshi Mitarai (YuYu Hakusho)
- Nataku (X (movie))
- Sinunora (Gun Frontier)
- Reiko Kujou (Meitantei Conan)
- Chihiro Kawai (Pretty Sammy)
- Warren Trace, Haro (V Gundam)
- Kei (Dirty Pair Flash)
- Jim Hawking (Outlaw Star)
- Raishinshi (Soul Hunter)
- Kojirou Hyuuga (Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002)
- Ricarla "Carla" Borgnine (Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector)
- Rumi (Perfect Blue)
- Seiji Takasugi (Densetsu no Yuusha Da-Gaan)
Dubbing roles
- Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones's Diary)
- Herself (Selena)
- Dylan (Charlie's Angels)
- Cera (The Land Before Time, The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving)
- Flounder (The Little Mermaid)
- Bessy the Cow (Barnyard)
Video game roles
- Megara (Kingdom Hearts II)
- Announcer (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)
Solo albums
- 花の園 Hana no En, Flower Garden
- Cluster
- Destiny
- Rough Love
- RICA the BEST
Group albums
JAM Project
- JAM Project LIVE 震撼～Return to the Chaos～
- JAM Project BEST COLLECTION II ～FREEDOM
Tricycle
- Desert, Grass and Forest
Trivia
- In Pokémon X and Y, Lass Anna's Japanese name is Rica, a reference to Rica Matsumoto. Like Ash, she uses a male Pikachu.
External links
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