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'''Rica Matsumoto''' (Japanese: '''松本梨香''', born November 30, 1968) is a voice actress who provides the voices of a handful of characters in the Japanese version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Her most famous role is that of [[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]] (Ash).
'''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 {{Ash|Satoshi}}.


==Biography==
== Biography ==
Rica Matsumoto was born on November 30, 1968, in {{wp|Yokohama}}, Japan. After becoming interested in theater, she discovered voice acting and singing.
After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing.
 
Her former stage name was Matsumoto Rika (Japanese: 松本利香).


In addition to being a solo artist, Matsumoto is a member of two singing groups:
In addition to being a solo artist, Matsumoto is a member of two singing groups:
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* ''Saturday HOT Request''
* ''Saturday HOT Request''


==Pokémon==
== Pokémon roles ==
Ash is the most famous character Rica Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys.
Satoshi is the most famous character Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys.


===Voices on Pokémon===
=== Voices on Pokémon ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* [[Giovanni's Persian]]
* [[Giovanni's Persian]]
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* {{p|Poochyena}} Trainer's mother ([[AG061]])
* {{p|Poochyena}} Trainer's mother ([[AG061]])


==Famous non-Pokémon roles==
== Musical appearances in Pokémon ==
===Anime===
* ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'' (Japanese: めざせポケモンマスター)
* ''[[The Rivals]]'' (Japanese: ライバル！)
* ''[[OK!]]''
* ''[[Challenger!!]]'' (Japanese: チャレンジャー!!)
* ''[[Spurt]]'' (Japanese: スパート！)
* ''[[Type: Wild]]'' (Japanese: タイプ：ワイルド)
* ''[[Because Everyone Was There]]'' (Japanese: みんながいたから)
* ''[[Goodnight, My Pikachu]]'' (Japanese: おやすみ　ぼくのピカチュウ)
* ''[[Everyone Walk Together]]'' (Japanese: みんなであるこう！)
* ''[[The Road to Being a Pokémon Master]]''  (Japanese: ポケモンマスターへの道)
* ''[[High Touch!]]'' (Japanese: ハイタッチ！)
* ''{{OBP|Best Wishes!|song}}'' (Japanese:  ベストウイッシュ！)
* ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'' (Japanese: やじるしになって！)
 
== Famous non-Pokémon roles ==
=== Anime ===
* Aoi Futaba ({{wp|You're Under Arrest}})
* Aoi Futaba ({{wp|You're Under Arrest}})
* {{wp|Ryo Bakura}} ([[wp:Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]] second series anime) (''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'')
* {{wp|Ryo Bakura}} ([[wp:Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]] second series anime) (''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'')
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* Koashura ({{wp|Yuu Yuu Hakusho}})
* Koashura ({{wp|Yuu Yuu Hakusho}})


===Movies dubbed from English into Japanese===
=== Movies dubbed from English into Japanese ===
* Bridget Jones ([[wp:Bridget Jones's Diary (2001 movie)|Bridget Jones's Diary]])
* Bridget Jones ([[wp:Bridget Jones's Diary (2001 movie)|Bridget Jones's Diary]])
* [[wp:Selena|Selena Quintanilla-Pérez]] ([[wp:Selena (film)|Selena]])
* [[wp:Selena|Selena Quintanilla-Pérez]] ([[wp:Selena (film)|Selena]])
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* Bessie the Cow ''([[wp:Barnyard (2006 movie)|Barnyard]])''
* Bessie the Cow ''([[wp:Barnyard (2006 movie)|Barnyard]])''


===Other===
=== Other ===
* Megara ({{wp|Kingdom Hearts II}})
* Megara ({{wp|Kingdom Hearts II}})


==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


==Musical appearances in Pokémon==
== External links ==
* ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'' (Japanese: めざせポケモンマスター)
* [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~amg-pro/rica/ Rica Matsumoto's official website]
* ''[[The Rivals]]'' (Japanese: ライバル！)
* [http://talent.yahoo.co.jp/pf/detail/pp1230 Rica Matsumoto's talent profile]
* ''[[OK!]]''
* [http://ameblo.jp/ricachanhouse/ Rica Matsumoto's blog]
* ''[[Challenger!!]]'' (Japanese: チャレンジャー!!)
* [https://www.twitter.com/rica_matsumoto3 Rica Matsumoto on Twitter]
* ''[[Spurt]]'' (Japanese: スパート！)
{{-}}
* ''[[Type: Wild]]'' (Japanese: タイプ：ワイルド)
* ''[[Because Everyone Was There]]'' (Japanese: みんながいたから)
* ''[[Goodnight, My Pikachu]]'' (Japanese: おやすみ　ぼくのピカチュウ)
* ''[[Everyone Walk Together]]'' (Japanese: みんなであるこう！)
* ''[[The Road to Being a Pokémon Master]]''  (Japanese: ポケモンマスターへの道)
* ''[[High Touch!]]'' (Japanese: ハイタッチ！)
* ''{{OBP|Best Wishes!|song}}'' (Japanese:  ベストウイッシュ！)
* ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'' (Japanese: やじるしになって！)
 
==External links==
* [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~amg-pro/rica/ RICA-NET (official website)]
* [http://www.fukuyama-yoshiki.net/jam/ JAM Project (official website)]
* [http://ameblo.jp/ricachanhouse/ (official blog)]
* [https://www.twitter.com/rica_matsumoto3 @rica_matsumoto3 (official Twitter)]
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[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Matsumoto, Rica]]
[[Category:Japanese voice actors|Matsumoto, Rica]]

Revision as of 22:25, 13 March 2014

Rica Matsumoto

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 Satoshi.

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

Satoshi is the most famous character Matsumoto has portrayed. In other anime, she is often cast as young boys.

Voices on Pokémon

Musical appearances in Pokémon

Famous non-Pokémon roles

Anime

Movies dubbed from English into Japanese

Other

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

External links


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