Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto, born November 30, 1968, is a Japanese voice actress and singer whose career is indelibly marked by her role as Ash Ketchum, the spirited protagonist of the Pokémon franchise. Her voice brings a youthful exuberance and unwavering determination to Ash, a character central to the beloved animated series. Beyond her work in Pokémon, Matsumoto's contributions to the world of voice acting extend across various roles, though it is her enduring portrayal of Ash that cements her legacy in the cultural zeitgeist of animated entertainment.