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'''Rica Matsumoto''' (Japanese: '''松本梨香 | '''Rica Matsumoto''' (Japanese: '''松本梨香''' ''Matsumoto Rika'') is a Japanese voice actress for the [[Pokémon anime]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Matsumoto was born on November 30, 1968, in {{wp|Yokohama}}, {{wp|Japan}}. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the | Matsumoto was born on November 30, 1968, in {{wp|Yokohama}}, {{wp|Japan}}. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]]. After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing. She has since been typecast as young boys in Japanese anime series. | ||
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: | ||
* JAM (Japanese Animationsong Makers) Project, with Hironobu | * JAM (Japanese Animationsong Makers) Project, with Hironobu Kageyama, Masaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, Yoshiki Fukuyama, Ricardo Cruz, Eizo Sakamoto and Ichiru Mizuki | ||
* Tricycle, with Yoshiyuki Ishikawa and Keīchi Kodo | * Tricycle, with Yoshiyuki Ishikawa and Keīchi Kodo | ||
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* {{Ash}} | * {{Ash}} | ||
* [[Mirror Ash]] | * [[Mirror Ash]] | ||
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} ([[M20]] & [[M21]]) | |||
* [[Alternate World Ash]] | |||
=====Minor===== | =====Minor===== | ||
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* {{p|Chansey}} | * {{p|Chansey}} | ||
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[EP070]]) | * {{p|Meowth}} ([[EP070]]) | ||
===Video games=== | |||
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]==== | |||
* {{mas|Ash}} | |||
===Musical appearances=== | ===Musical appearances=== | ||
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* [[OK!]] | * [[OK!]] | ||
* [[Challenger!!]] (Japanese: チャレンジャー!!) | * [[Challenger!!]] (Japanese: チャレンジャー!!) | ||
* [[Spurt]]* (Japanese: スパート！) | * [[Spurt!]]* (Japanese: スパート！) | ||
* [[High Touch!]]* (Japanese: ハイタッチ！) | * [[High Touch!]]* (Japanese: ハイタッチ！) | ||
* {{so|Best Wishes!}} (Japanese: ベストウイッシュ！) | * {{so|Best Wishes!}} (Japanese: ベストウイッシュ！) | ||
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* {{so|XY&Z}}* | * {{so|XY&Z}}* | ||
* [[Alola!!]]* (Japanese: アローラ!!) | * [[Alola!!]]* (Japanese: アローラ!!) | ||
* [[One, Two, Three]]* (Japanese: １・２・３) (V4) | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Ash.<noinclude> | <nowiki>*</nowiki> This song is credited in-character as Ash.<noinclude> | ||
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* 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}}'') | ||
* {{wp|Ryo Bakura}} (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh! second series}}'', replacing {{wp|Yō Inoue}}) | * {{wp|Ryo Bakura}} (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh! second series}}'', replacing {{wp|Yō Inoue}}) | ||
* Kiyoshi Mitarai (''{{wp|YuYu Hakusho}}'') | * Kiyoshi Mitarai (''{{wp|YuYu Hakusho}}'') | ||
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* Rumi (''{{wp|Perfect Blue|Perfect Blue}}'') | * Rumi (''{{wp|Perfect Blue|Perfect Blue}}'') | ||
* 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}}'') | ||
===Tokusatsu voice roles=== | |||
* Arthur G6 (''{{wp|Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman}}'') | |||
* Bundorio Bunderas (''{{wp|Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger}}'') | |||
===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}}'') | ||
* | * Delta Dawn (''{{wp|Trolls World Tour|Trolls World Tour}}'') | ||
* Willy (''{{wp|Terra Willy|Terra Willy}}'') | |||
* Dylan (''{{wp|Charlie's Angels (2000 film)|Charlie's Angels}}'') | * Dylan (''{{wp|Charlie's Angels (2000 film)|Charlie's Angels}}'') | ||
* {{wp|List of The Land Before Time characters#Cera|Cera}} (''{{wp|The Land Before Time}}'', ''{{wp|The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving}}'') | * {{wp|List of The Land Before Time characters#Cera|Cera}} (''{{wp|The Land Before Time}}'', ''{{wp|The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving}}'') | ||
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===Video game roles=== | ===Video game roles=== | ||
* {{ | * {{khw|Megara}} (''{{khw|Kingdom Hearts II}}'') | ||
* Announcer (''{{smw|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}'') | * Announcer (''{{smw|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}'') | ||
==Solo albums== | ==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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* Rough Love | * Rough Love | ||
* RICA the BEST | * RICA the BEST | ||
* Alive A life | * Alive A life (''Kamen Rider Ryuki'') | ||
* Go! Now! Alive A Life Neo <ref>https://twitter.com/livedoornews/status/1109652437462188038</ref> | * Go! Now! Alive A Life Neo (''Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki'')<ref>https://twitter.com/livedoornews/status/1109652437462188038</ref> | ||
==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== | ||
* Her favorite Pokémon is {{p|Cubone}}.<ref>http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/8577506.html</ref> | |||
* 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}}. | ||
* Matsumoto has said that her overall favorite Pokémon League battle is the battle between Ash and [[Paul]].<ref>http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/translations/corocoro_online_matsumoto.html</ref> | |||
* She performed a cover of the original [[Pokémon Theme]] with Hideaki Takatori on his Youtube channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnPs8BwkyMY</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:04, 17 August 2024
Rica Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本梨香 Matsumoto Rika) is a Japanese voice actress for the Pokémon anime.
Biography
Matsumoto was born on November 30, 1968, in Yokohama, Japan. Her most famous role is that of the main protagonist of the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum. After getting into theater at a young age, Matsumoto discovered voice acting and singing. She has since been typecast as young boys in Japanese anime series.
In addition to being a solo artist, Matsumoto is a member of two singing groups:
- JAM (Japanese Animationsong Makers) Project, with Hironobu Kageyama, Masaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, Yoshiki Fukuyama, Ricardo Cruz, Eizo Sakamoto and Ichiru Mizuki
- 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
Anime
Humans
Major
Minor
- Mother (AG061)
Pokémon
Major
Minor
Video games
Pokémon Masters EX
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!!)
- One, Two, Three* (Japanese: １・２・３) (V4)
* 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)
- 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)
Tokusatsu voice roles
- Arthur G6 (Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman)
- Bundorio Bunderas (Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger)
Dubbing roles
- Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones's Diary)
- Delta Dawn (Trolls World Tour)
- Willy (Terra Willy)
- 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)
- Chiro (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!)
Video game roles
- Megara (Kingdom Hearts II)
- Announcer (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)
Albums
Solo albums
- 花の園 Hana no En, Flower Garden
- Cluster
- Destiny
- Rough Love
- RICA the BEST
- Alive A life (Kamen Rider Ryuki)
- Go! Now! Alive A Life Neo (Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki)[1]
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
- Her favorite Pokémon is Cubone.[2]
- In Pokémon X and Y, Lass Anna's Japanese name is Rica, a reference to Rica Matsumoto. Like Ash, she uses a male Pikachu.
- Matsumoto has said that her overall favorite Pokémon League battle is the battle between Ash and Paul.[3]
- She performed a cover of the original Pokémon Theme with Hideaki Takatori on his Youtube channel.[4]
References
External links
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