Rika is a talented actress and variety show performer born in Nagasaki in October 1992, but she spent her formative years in Mie Prefecture, where she nurtured her passion for modeling. She has a younger brother, Ryuji, who followed in her footsteps fifteen years later. In her third year at junior high school, she participated in a talent contest and emerged victorious in 2007, thanks to her father's submission of a photograph of her. This early success sparked her interest in acting, and she began her career in 2008.
Her breakthrough role came in July 2009, when she appeared in the NHK TV serial "Futatsu No Supika," a film adaptation of the 2003 animation of the same name. She played the part of a high school student aspiring to become an astronaut, a role that led her to become a spokesperson for a young astronaut club. As she pursued her dream of modeling, she appeared in numerous bikini photo shoots, solidifying her status as a model. In April 2010, she began publicizing the Jleague, a position she held until 2012.
In 2012, she joined the cast of "Hirunan Desu" and participated in the Tokyo marathon, although she unfortunately had to retire due to injury. The following year, she became the Jleague's match of the day broadcaster and joined the cheerleading girls' group "Mobcast Girl." Her portrayal of an antagonist in the 2013 NHK drama "Amacha" garnered her some criticism from fans who disapproved of her on-screen bullying of the main character.
In her free time, Rika enjoys watching anime at a rate of over one film per day, collecting Hello Kitty items, and playing music games. She has been a part of various TV programs, including a 2017 show examining anime culture, where she served as the MC. Her favorite band is Biz, and her best friend is Gouriki Ayame. She has been in a relationship with actor Bishin Kawasumi and resides with him. Rika is currently signed to Horipro management.
