Rica Matsumoto

Japanese Voice Actress and Singer

Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer who has had a prolific career in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her work as a voice actress in various anime series, most notably for voicing the character Satoshi (Ash Ketchum in the English adaptations) in the long-running "Pokémon" anime series. Matsumoto's career as a singer complements her voice acting roles, and she has performed songs for the soundtracks of the series she has worked on, including the opening theme for "Pokémon." Her energetic voice and dynamic performances have made her a favorite among fans of anime and Japanese pop music. In addition to her work on "Pokémon," Matsumoto has voiced characters in other popular anime such as "Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!" where she played the role of Go Seiba, and "Slayers," where she voiced Gourry Gabriev. Her contributions to both the voice acting and music industries have established her as a versatile talent in Japan's entertainment world.