Mikiko Kurihara, also known by the stage name Mikiko Kurihara, is a Japanese voice actress born on August 13, 1963, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Throughout her career, she has been affiliated with several talent management firms, including Ohsawa Jimusho, Aslead Company, and Bell Production.

Kurihara is recognized for her contributions to anime, original video animations, and video games, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s. One of her most notable and enduring roles is Megumi Mikihara in the popular Konami dating simulation game Tokimeki Memorial and its related OVA adaptations. This character, a shy friend of the main heroine, became a significant part of the game's legacy.

Another prominent role for Kurihara was Tsukasa Enomoto in the Welcome to Pia Carrot!! series of games and OVAs. She voiced the character in Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 2 DX and later in Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 2.5. This character, known for her pure personality and hobby of cosplay, was popular enough to be elevated to a dual heroine role in the OVA adaptation.

Her work also includes roles in several television anime series. She voiced Akemi Matsuda, Sakura, and Asagiri in the Denkō Chō Tokkyū Hikarian (Lightning Attack Express) franchise. She also had a role as S in the influential cyberpunk series Serial Experiments Lain. Additional anime credits include parts in Zenki, Hime-chan's Ribbon, and Mouse. In the realm of OVAs, her performances include Jodith in Dragon Knight: Another Knight on the Town and a role in Zetsuai 1989.

Beyond acting, Kurihara has contributed to the musical aspects of some projects. For instance, she performed character songs for the Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 2 DX Best Vocal Collection, including the track I like you as Tsukasa Enomoto. For certain roles in adult games, she used different stage names, such as Akane Yoshino for roles in CANCAN BUNNY Premiere2 and the original Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 2, and Ayuna Matsumoto for later games like Kimi to Koi ni Tsunagararetai.