is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. 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 she was taking time off from the group and her solo work. Filmography Television animation 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 (1998-2020) (Satoshi) Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (Bakura) (2016) DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017) (Wonder Woman) Video games GeGeGe no Kitarō: Gyakushū! Yōma Dai Kessen (2003) (Kitarō) GeGeGe no Kitarō: Ibun Yōkai Kitan (2003) (Kitarō) GeGeGe no Kitarō: Kikiippotsu! Yōkai Rettō (2003) (Kitarō) Super Robot Wars Original Generations (2007, PlayStation 2) (Ricarla Borgnine) Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (1994) (Nall) Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden (1997) (Rashojin Mizuki) Haunted Junction (1997, PlayStation) - Asahina Mutsuki Brave Fencer Musashi (1998) (Musashi) 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) Pokémon Masters EX (2022) (Satoshi) Tokusatsu Kousoku Sentai