Arika (アリカ^?) is a Japanese video game developer. It was formed in 1995 by former Capcom employees. The name of the company itself is the reverse of the name of the company's founder, Akira Nishitani (Nin Nin), who (along with Akiman) created Street Fighter II. Arika's first arcade game was Street Fighter EX. It was successful and was followed up with two updates (Street Fighter EX + and EX + α for the PlayStation), and then two sequels on the arcade and PlayStation 2.

Arika is well known for the Tetris: The Grand Master series and Cardcaptor Sakura series. A recent notable game by the developer is Endless Ocean, a scuba diving game for the Wii.

In July 2011, a video from an Arika 3DS test project, currently called Fighting Sample, was released, featuring Hokuto and Kairi from the Street Fighter EX series. Further screenshots show Blair and D. Dark.

Arika Kane (born July 28,1985)- often known as the (Hardest working girl in (show-biz) is an American recording artist born and raised in Killingly, Connecticut. From childhood she was surrounded by music having talented parents who are musicians and regularly traveled and performed in various bands. Sparking a flame inside of Arika from the music, she decided to pursue music and become a very successful songwriter, producer and recording artist. Arika Kane has captured the hearts of music aficionados everywhere with an un-broken string of musical successes. Kane came to prominence with the musical treasures from her Debut Album entitled “Arika Kane” released in August (2010) which spawned the Hit Singles “Bcuz I Luv U”, “4 The Lovers” and “Here With Me”. All three songs charted in the Top 20 in Billboard, and all (UAC) charts for 20 weeks consecutively in 2010. Thus making Arika Kane the only independent Artist on an independent label (BSE Recordings) to have accomplished this achievement. In 2010, Six songs from the Album “Arika Kane” were featured on several VH1 and MTV Reality TV shows such as “Love and Hip-hop”, “What Chilli Wants”, “Single Ladies” “Disaster Date” and “Basketball Wives”. Her self- entitled Album speaks volumes to the songstress’ limitless vocal prowess and her extraordinary songwriting ability. The pride of Connecticut, Kane has performed in (2010) with musical Icons such as Babyface, Charlie Wilson and Frankie Beverly and Maze on their much-acclaimed One World Tour. She has also appeared on stage with Faith Evans, Donnell Jones, Urban Mystic and Sunshine Anderson. In early (2011) Arika Kane appeared on “The Monique Show” where she dazzled the audience with hit selections off her self – entitled Album. Arika Kane star is just beginning to rise. Industry insiders have recognized her uniqueness, and their accolades are endless. A west-coast journalist called her sound “pop with a twinge of soul that will grab young crowds.” CD Baby referred to her as one of the “hottest new up-and-coming artists to hit the music scene.” Hip-Hop Weekly referred to her Debut Album as “a complete composition that will really resonate with true music fans." Arika Kane’s Sophomore Album release “SUBSTANCE” was released in April 2012.