Rica Matsumoto Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika1rank/position

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

A heart-pounding song filled with passion for dreams and adventure, highlighted by Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals.

It delivers a youthful, positive message, singing of the courage to face hardship and the bonds with friends—perfect for boosting excitement at school sports days and athletic festivals.

Released as a single in June 1997, it was used as the opening theme for a TV anime.

It won the Work Award at the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize and garnered widespread support, reaching as high as No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

Even when practice time is limited for a sports-day cheer song, its simple, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics mean the whole class can start singing it right away.

Rival!Matsumoto Rika2rank/position

Rival!

Featuring Rica Matsumoto’s powerful vocals, this work is a popular opening theme from the Pokémon (Pocket Monsters) series.

It was released in March 1999.

Its defining feature is a fiery sound that feels like it channels the heat of battle directly into the music.

It has been used in various contexts, including anime films.

On the Oricon charts, it ranked for 10 weeks, peaking at No.

13.

With lyrics themed around friendship and growth, it brilliantly conveys the feelings of Pokémon Trainers.

A must-listen if you want to enjoy a nostalgic ’90s anime song!

OK!Matsumoto Rika3rank/position

OK!

OK! was chosen as the third opening theme for the anime adaptation of the hit game series, Pokémon.

Sung by Rica Matsumoto—known as the voice of the protagonist Ash (Satoshi in Japanese) and the singer of the first opening theme, “Aim to Be a Pokémon Master”—it was released in 2000 as her 10th single.

With its fast-paced rock sound and the title phrase repeated throughout, just listening to it naturally gives you a boost of energy.

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Alive A lifeMatsumoto Rika4rank/position

Kamen Rider Ryuki op 가면라이더 류우키 OP | Alive A life [Studio aLf]

This is a track by Rica Matsumoto, who is active as an anison singer and voice actress.

It’s popular as the opening theme for Kamen Rider Ryuki.

The powerful lyrics alone are motivating, so I recommend it as background music for getting work done.

XY＆ZMatsumoto Rika5rank/position

ЯeaL “XY&Z (Satoshi / CV: Rica Matsumoto)” Studio Session

It’s the opening theme of Pokémon XY&Z.

Since the singer also voices the main character, I think they deliver an emotional performance that suits the anime.

The lyrics talk about facing difficulties and cherishing friends, making it a warm-hearted song.

Singing it at karaoke will make you a crowd favorite.

Spurt!Matsumoto Rika6rank/position

Pocket Monsters OP10 / AG OP5 – “Spurt!” (Creditless)

The opening theme for the latter half of Pokémon: Advanced Generation, the Battle Frontier arc, is sung by the familiar voice of the protagonist Ash, Rika Matsumoto.

As an OP leading into the climax, it’s a powerful track—just like the title suggests—that dashes forward toward the final stretch.

High five!Matsumoto Rika, Toyoguchi Megumi7rank/position

Pokémon DP OP2 High Touch

This is the opening theme song of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

It is sung by Rika Matsumoto, who plays Satoshi (Ash), and Megumi Toyoguchi, who plays the heroine Hikari (Dawn).

It’s a pop-style track with lyrics that stay true to the work’s content, sung by the two main characters.