Marika Matsumoto

Marika Matsumoto (松本 まりか, Matsumoto Marika), born on September 12, 1984, is a prominent actress from Japan. She gained widespread recognition from 2001 to 2003 as "Mini Stop-chan," serving as the mascot for the Ministop convenience store's advertising campaigns in Japan. Known for her distinctive voice, she has showcased her talent in a recital alongside rising star Satoshi Tsumabuki. Since November 2005, Marika has been a regular feature on the A&G Radio Show, participating in the Anisupa! segment, specifically as the Anisupa Kōnin Akujo Queen.

Her voice acting career includes notable roles in various anime series such as Maya Tōmi in Fafner in the Azure, Chocolat Meilleure in Sugar Sugar Rune, Miwako Sakurada in Paradise Kiss, Kazamori Sasa in Un-Go, and Diancie in Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. In the realm of video games, she is well-known for voicing Rikku in beloved titles like Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2, and Kingdom Hearts II. Furthermore, in the world of live-action cinema, she appeared as herself in the horror film The Curse, directed by Kōji Shiraishi, and took on the role of Yuka Morita in Takashi Shimizu's Reincarnation.