Highlights
- Rica Matsumoto, the iconic voice behind Ash Ketchum in Pokémon, is currently in Dubai, meeting fans at Hamley’s in Dubai Mall until Sunday.
- Born into a family with a strong acting background, Matsumoto found her passion for voice-over artistry, giving life to characters without compromising her health.
- Pokémon, with its diverse characters, has captivated fans worldwide since its inception in 1996, fostering wonder and imagination among young audiences.
- Matsumoto’s main message through Ash Ketchum is to spread love and peace worldwide, transcending age, culture, color, and ethnicity.
- The voice artist shared touching stories of how her performance as Satoshi positively impacted fans, including a get-well-soon message for an unwell youngster.
Rica Matsumoto
Rica Matsumoto ; Fans of the iconic Japanese anime series Pokémon have a unique opportunity to meet the talented voice artist behind Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi in Japanese. Rica Matsumoto, the beloved voice of Ash, is currently in Dubai and will be meeting and greeting fans at Hamley’s in Dubai Mall until Sunday.
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Born into a family with a rich acting background, Matsumoto was inspired by her father’s performances, leading her to pursue a career in acting. However, due to personal challenges, she found her true calling in voice-over artistry, using her incredible voice to bring characters to life without compromising her health.
Since its inception in 1996, Pokémon has captured the hearts of generations of fans worldwide. Created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, the franchise started as a video game for the Game Boy in Japan and quickly expanded into a card game, animated TV series, movies, and merchandise. The colorful and diverse Pokémon characters sparked wonder and imagination among young audiences.
As the voice of Satoshi/Ash Ketchum, Matsumoto considers this role as her most iconic and cherished character, spanning an impressive 25 years. Through Ash, she has spread messages of love and peace, transcending barriers of age, culture, color, and ethnicity.
Matsumoto’s performance as Satoshi has touched the lives of many fans, including a heartwarming story of how her get-well-soon message in Satoshi’s voice brought joy to an unwell youngster in a hospital.
The visit of Rica Matsumoto to Dubai has been a delightful experience for fans, who have had the chance to meet the voice artist behind one of the most beloved characters in anime history. The legacy of Ash Ketchum and Pokémon continues to inspire generations of fans with messages of love, friendship, and adventure.
