MARIA (band)

MARIA is a 6-piece girl band headlined by Maiko, formerly of ZONE. Its lineup emphasizes pairs: two bassists, two guitarists, two vocalists. Maiko and Aika serve double duty as bassist/vocalists. SACCHIN, the oldest, is the leader.

On 2006/02/06 MARIA's first PV, Chiisa na Uta, was released. Their debut single would follow soon, and it reached #10 on Oricon charts. Their song Chiisa na Uta is also the third opening theme for the anime Yakitate!! Japan.

Members

• Maiko (Bass, Vocal)
• Aika (Bass, Vocal)
• Ayuka (Guitar, Chorus)
• Reina (Keyboard, Violin)
• TATTSU (Drums, Chorus)
• SACCHIN (Guitar)

Discography

Albums

• [2007.06.20] You Go! ~We are MARIA~

Singles

• [2006.03.08] Chiisa na Uta (小さな詩)
• [2006.07.26] Tsubomi (つぼみ)
• [2007.02.21] HEART☆BEAT
• [2008.02.06] Yurari Ouzora... (ゆらり桜空…)
• [2008.09.17] Sayonara Daisuki na Hito (さよなら 大好きな人)
• [2009.08.12] Kanashimi Rensa (カナシミレンサ)

DVDs

• [2008.03.26] MARIA LIVE TOUR WE ARE MARIA 2007 ~YOU GO!!~

External Links

• Official Website
• RunTime's MARIA site
• Oricon Profile