Marica Hase, also known as Marika (まりか) or Marika Hase (長谷 真理香), is a Japanese adult film actress born on September 26, 1981, in Tokyo, Japan. She began her career in 2007 as an erotic gravure idol before transitioning to JAV (Japanese Adult Video) in 2009 with SOD Create, eventually adopting the name Marika. In 2012, she moved to the United States, becoming one of the few Japanese AV stars to succeed in the American adult industry, where she has appeared in over 500 scenes for studios like Kink.com and Evil Angel. Known for her versatility, she earned the title of Penthouse Pet in January 2013, a first for a Japanese actress.