Rika Matsumoto (松本 梨香 Matsumoto Rika), also romanized as Rica Matsumoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer born November 30, 1968. Her best known role is Ash Ketchum, the original main character in the Pokémon animated series.
Ash Ketchum is a young boy from Pallet Town, whose dream is to become a Pokémon Master, just like his hero, Red. He and his new partner Pikachu will explore the regions in the world, meet many Pokémon and face many dangers that awaits them.
