Matsumoto Rica

Matsumoto Rica (2012)

Matsumoto Rica (松本梨香) is a Japanese singer, actress, voice actress, and former member of the group JAM Project. She got her start as a voice actress in 1988 after winning the audition for a role in the anime Shin Osomatsu-kun. But, it wasn't till a decade later when Matsumoto experienced a huge boost of popularity when she sang the opening to the anime Pocket Monsters and voiced the main character, Satoshi.

Profile

• Real Name: Matsumoto Rika (松本梨香)
• Other Names: Edoya Rika (江戸家梨香), Matsumoto Rika (松本利香, 松本梨加)
• Birthdate: November 30, 1968 (1968-11-30)
• Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 160 cm
• Shoe Size: 23 cm
• Special Skills: Traditional Japanese Dance, Painting, Javelin
• Favorite Sports: Volleyball, Handball, Skiing, Swimming
• Favorite Colors: Red, White, Black, Purple
• Favorite Pokemon: Rokon, Karakara

Discography

Albums

• [1993.04.28] CLUSTER
• [1993.05.19] Hana no Utage (華の宴)
• [1995.07.12] Destiny

Best Albums

• [2001.05.23] RICA the BEST
• [2011.07.16] Matsumoto Rika ga Utau Pokémon Main Theme Best

Mini Album

• [2009.09.30] Manmaru (まんまる)
• [2014.08.24] Manmaru ~Arigatou (まんまる～ありがとう)

Singles

• [1995.04.26] Thrill ni Koishite (スリルに恋して)
• [1995.05.24] Ashita e no Free Way (明日へのFree Way)
• [1995.06.21] Magical Beat!
• [1995.12.01] Kokoro de Mitsumeteru (心で見つめてる)
• [1996.05.02] Spicy Life (スパイシー・ライフ)
• [1997.04.21] From me to you
• [1997.06.28] Mezase Pokemon Master (めざせポケモンマスター)
• [1998.11.27] VIVA Yokohama (VIVA ヨコハマ)
• [1999.03.25] Rival! (ライバル!)
• [2000.02.02] OK!
• [2000.05.31] Garbera (ガーベラ)
• [2000.10.21] IN YOUR HEART
• [2002.03.20] Alive A life
• [2004.04.28] Challenger!! / Smile (チャレンジャー!!/スマイル)
• [2006.06.28] Spurt! (スパート!)
• [2006.07.26] KISEKI / Last my wish
• [2008.11.26] High Touch! / Ashita wa Kitto (ハイタッチ! / あしたはきっと)
• [2010.11.24] Best Wishes! (ベストウイッシュ!)
• [2012.07.18] Yajirushi ni Natte! (やじるしになって!)
• [2015.11.18] Soup

Compliations / Others

• [2003.04.23] Anime Pocket Monsters TV Shuudaika Perfect Best (1997-2003) (アニメポケットモンスター TV主題歌 パーフェクトベスト(1997-2003)) (#7 OK!, #12 Rival!, #13 Type: Wild, #15 Mezame Pokemon Master )
• [2011.04.27] KAMEN RIDER BEST 2000-2011 (CD2 #7 Alive A life)

External Links

• Official Website
• Official Blog
• Official Twitter