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'''May'n''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop singer]] signed to [[HoriPro]] talent agency. She debuted as an urban singer under stage name '''Nakabayashi May''' on the [[Universal Music Japan]] in 2005 but later transferred to [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]]'s sub-label [[Victor Entertainment Inc.#flying DOG|flying DOG]].  
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'''May'n''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop singer]] signed to [[HoriPro]] talent agency. She debuted as an urban singer under stage name '''Nakabayashi May''' on the [[Universal Music Japan]] in 2005 but later transferred to [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]]'s sub-label [[Victor Entertainment Inc.#flying DOG|flying DOG]] in 2007, and eventually in 2021 transferred to the [[Digital Double]] label.
  
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
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* '''Stage Names:''' Nakabayashi May <small>(2005-2006)</small>, May'n <small>(2007-present)</small>
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* '''Stage Name:''' Nakabayashi May <small>(2005-2006)</small>, May'n <small>(2007-present)</small>
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* '''Real Name:''' Nakabayashi Mei (中林芽依)
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* '''Birth Name:''' Nakabayashi Mei (中林芽依)
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* '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1989|10|21|mf}}
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* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1989|10|21|mf}}
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* '''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Nagoya|Nagoya]], [[wikipedia:Aichi Prefecture|Aichi]], [[Japan]]
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* '''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Nagoya|Nagoya, Aichi, Japan]]
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
 
* '''Height:''' 163cm
 
* '''Height:''' 163cm
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* '''Favorite artists:''' [[Wikipedia:Britney Spears|Britney Spears]], [[Wikipedia:Destiny's Child|Destiny's Child]], [[Wikipedia:Eminem|Eminem]], [[Wikipedia:Jay-Z|Jay-Z]]
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* '''Favorite Artists:''' [[Wikipedia:Britney Spears|Britney Spears]], [[Wikipedia:Destiny's Child|Destiny's Child]], [[Wikipedia:Eminem|Eminem]], [[Wikipedia:Jay-Z|Jay-Z]]
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* '''Label:'''
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** [[Universal Music Japan]] <small>(2005&ndash;2007)</small>
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** [[Victor Entertainment Inc.#flying DOG|flying DOG]] <small>(2007&ndash;2021)</small>
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** [[Digital Double]] <small>(2021&ndash;)</small>
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
 
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[[Image:Nakabayashi May (2005).jpg|200px|right|thumb|Nakabayashi May (2005)]]
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[[Image:Nakabayashi May (2005).jpg|250px|right|thumb|Nakabayashi May (2005)]]
  
 
===Early Career===
 
===Early Career===
 
Nakabayashi has been an avid lover of music from a young age and constantly sings wherever she is. When she was 13, she participated in the ''Love Music Audition'' held by [[HoriPro]] talent agency and was one of four chosen out of 34,911 hopefuls. In the year 2005, she debuted at the age of 14 as an [[J-Urban|urban]] singer under stage name '''Nakabayashi May''' with the single "[[Crazy Crazy Crazy]]". But due to the unsuccess of her three singles with [[Universal Music Japan]], her talent agency decided to find a new way for her career. Nakabayashi took a one year hiatus for label changing. Prior to leave from [[Universal Music Japan|Universal]], she released her last song as Nakabayashi May title "[[Ame ni Saku Hana]]" as digital single.
 
Nakabayashi has been an avid lover of music from a young age and constantly sings wherever she is. When she was 13, she participated in the ''Love Music Audition'' held by [[HoriPro]] talent agency and was one of four chosen out of 34,911 hopefuls. In the year 2005, she debuted at the age of 14 as an [[J-Urban|urban]] singer under stage name '''Nakabayashi May''' with the single "[[Crazy Crazy Crazy]]". But due to the unsuccess of her three singles with [[Universal Music Japan]], her talent agency decided to find a new way for her career. Nakabayashi took a one year hiatus for label changing. Prior to leave from [[Universal Music Japan|Universal]], she released her last song as Nakabayashi May title "[[Ame ni Saku Hana]]" as digital single.
  
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[[Image:May'n - Lion Promo.jpg|200px|left|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Lion (May'n / Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]" (2008)]]
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===2007~2009===
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In late 2007, it was announced that she has completed her transfer to [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]] and will debuted under its sub-label [[Victor Entertainment Inc.#flying DOG|flying DOG]] with a new stage name, '''May'n''' (delivered from '''May''' '''N'''akabayashi).  
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===2007~2009: Re-debuted, Macross Frontier and first studio album===
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[[Image:May'n - Lion Promo.jpg|250px|left|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Lion (May'n / Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]" (2008)]]She also was chosen to lend her voice to the singing voice fictional idol ''Sheryl Nome'' in the [[Anime|anime]] ''[[Macross Frontier]]''. Her re-but single, "[[Diamond Crevasse / Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't Be Late|Diamond Crevasse / Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late]]" featured composition by [[Kanno Yoko]] and was released on May 8, 2008. Thank to the popularity of the [[Anime|anime]] series, the single was shotted to #3 on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts and later became the 66th best selling single of the year. In August 2008, May'n collaborated with [[Nakajima Megumi]] and [[Kanno Yoko]] for another single, "[[Lion (May'n & Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]". She also got an invitation to [[MelodiX!]] on August 23rd, marking her first TV appearance, there she performed "[[Lion (May'n & Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]" B-side, "[[Northern Cross]]".
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In late 2007, it was announced that she has completed her transfer to [[Victor Entertainment Inc.|Victor Entertainment]] and will debuted under its sub-label [[Victor Entertainment Inc.#flying DOG|flying DOG]] with a new stage name, '''May'n''' (delivered from '''May''' '''N'''akabayashi). She also was chosen to lend her voice to the singing voice fictional idol ''Sheryl Nome'' in the [[Anime|anime]] ''[[Macross Frontier]]''. Her re-but single, "[[Diamond Crevasse / Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't Be Late|Diamond Crevasse / Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late]]" featured composition by [[Kanno Yoko]] and was released on May 8, 2008. Thank to the popularity of the [[Anime|anime]] series, the single was shotted to #3 on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts and later became the 66th best selling single of the year. In August 2008, May'n collaborated with [[Nakajima Megumi]] and [[Kanno Yoko]] for another single, "[[Lion (May'n & Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]". She also got an invitation to [[MelodiX!]] on August 23rd, marking her first TV appearance, there she performed "[[Lion (May'n & Nakajima Megumi)|Lion]]" B-side, "[[Northern Cross]]".
 
  
 
The success of ''[[Macross Frontier]]'' series and the popularity of her character Sheryl Nome also gave her a lot of notices. She was invited to perform "[[Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't Be Late|Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late]]" at ''[[Animelo Summer Live 2008]]''. She also got a chance to perform at [[wikipedia:Budokan|Nippon Budokan]] for ''Macross F Galaxy Tour'' and her live performance at Singapore's ''Anime Festival Asia 08'' in November became her first oversea performance. In January 2009, her first Japan live tour was held along with the release of her debut mini-album, ''[[May'n Street|May'n☆Street]]''.
 
The success of ''[[Macross Frontier]]'' series and the popularity of her character Sheryl Nome also gave her a lot of notices. She was invited to perform "[[Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't Be Late|Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late]]" at ''[[Animelo Summer Live 2008]]''. She also got a chance to perform at [[wikipedia:Budokan|Nippon Budokan]] for ''Macross F Galaxy Tour'' and her live performance at Singapore's ''Anime Festival Asia 08'' in November became her first oversea performance. In January 2009, her first Japan live tour was held along with the release of her debut mini-album, ''[[May'n Street|May'n☆Street]]''.
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Her next single, "[[Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare]]" was scheduled to be released on May 6, 2009. She also got her first invitation to [[MUSIC JAPAN]] in which she performed "[[Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare]]" and later became its common guest. May'n soon held her second concert tour "LOVE & JOY" in summer 2009. In Fall 2009, she reprised her role as Sheryl Nome for the movie ''[[Macross Frontier|Macross Frontier ~Itsuwari no Utahime~]]''. On October 21, the same day of her 20th anniversary, May'n released two singles simultaneously: "[[Pink Monsoon|pink monsoon]]", her second single as the fictional idol Sheryl Nome which is described as Sheryl's debut single at the age of 16; and a digital single "[[My Teens, My Tears|my teens, my tears]]", a tribute to her teenage days. A few months later she released other song as digital single titled "[[Grand Piano]]". She also held to two live performances to celebrate her 20th anniversary. On November 25, 2009, May'n released another two albums: her second mini-album ''[[Universal Bunny (album)|Universal Bunny]]'' under Sheryl Nome character and her first studio album, ''[[Styles]]''.
 
Her next single, "[[Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare]]" was scheduled to be released on May 6, 2009. She also got her first invitation to [[MUSIC JAPAN]] in which she performed "[[Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare]]" and later became its common guest. May'n soon held her second concert tour "LOVE & JOY" in summer 2009. In Fall 2009, she reprised her role as Sheryl Nome for the movie ''[[Macross Frontier|Macross Frontier ~Itsuwari no Utahime~]]''. On October 21, the same day of her 20th anniversary, May'n released two singles simultaneously: "[[Pink Monsoon|pink monsoon]]", her second single as the fictional idol Sheryl Nome which is described as Sheryl's debut single at the age of 16; and a digital single "[[My Teens, My Tears|my teens, my tears]]", a tribute to her teenage days. A few months later she released other song as digital single titled "[[Grand Piano]]". She also held to two live performances to celebrate her 20th anniversary. On November 25, 2009, May'n released another two albums: her second mini-album ''[[Universal Bunny (album)|Universal Bunny]]'' under Sheryl Nome character and her first studio album, ''[[Styles]]''.
  
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[[Image:May'n - Ready Go Promo.jpg|200px|right|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Ready Go! (May'n)|Ready Go!]]" (2010)]]
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On January 24, 2010, May'n performed her first solo [[Nippon Budokan]] concert, titled [[May'n Special Concert Big Waaaaave!! in Nippon Budokan|BIG★WAAAAAVE]], which sold out in only one day. In March of the same year, she held her first tour of Asia, followed in July by a 17-city summer tour of Japan. On July 28, 2010, she released her second single as May'n, "[[Ready Go! (May'n)|Ready Go!]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2010 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Ōkami-san (light novels)|Okami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi]]''.
 
On January 24, 2010, May'n performed her first solo [[Nippon Budokan]] concert, titled [[May'n Special Concert Big Waaaaave!! in Nippon Budokan|BIG★WAAAAAVE]], which sold out in only one day. In March of the same year, she held her first tour of Asia, followed in July by a 17-city summer tour of Japan. On July 28, 2010, she released her second single as May'n, "[[Ready Go! (May'n)|Ready Go!]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2010 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Ōkami-san (light novels)|Okami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi]]''.
  
 
In fall 2010, May’n was chosen to record the theme song for the film “[[wikipedia:The Incite Mill|Incite Mill -7 Day Death Game-]]” and she released her third single, "[[Shinjitemiru]]". In February 2011, she released her 3D live documentary movie ''May'n The Movie: Phonic Nation'' and later that month released her second album “[[If You...|If you...]]” which made number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and which also incluyed the ending theme for the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Romance of the Three Kingdoms (2009 Animation)|Saikyou Bushouden ~ Mikuni Engi]]'', "[[Ai wa Furu Hoshi no Gotoku]]". In March, she held her second solo [[Nippon Budokan|Budokan]] concert, titled [[May'n Special Concert 2011 Rhythm Tank!! at Nippon Budokan|RHYTHM TANK!!]]. She participated in the largest-in-Europe Japanese Culture and Entertainment Festival “Japan Expo 2011″.
 
In fall 2010, May’n was chosen to record the theme song for the film “[[wikipedia:The Incite Mill|Incite Mill -7 Day Death Game-]]” and she released her third single, "[[Shinjitemiru]]". In February 2011, she released her 3D live documentary movie ''May'n The Movie: Phonic Nation'' and later that month released her second album “[[If You...|If you...]]” which made number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and which also incluyed the ending theme for the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Romance of the Three Kingdoms (2009 Animation)|Saikyou Bushouden ~ Mikuni Engi]]'', "[[Ai wa Furu Hoshi no Gotoku]]". In March, she held her second solo [[Nippon Budokan|Budokan]] concert, titled [[May'n Special Concert 2011 Rhythm Tank!! at Nippon Budokan|RHYTHM TANK!!]]. She participated in the largest-in-Europe Japanese Culture and Entertainment Festival “Japan Expo 2011″.
  
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[[Image:May'nchasetheworld.png|200px|left|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Chase the World|Chase the world]]" (2012)]]
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[[Image:May'nchasetheworld.png|250px|left|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Chase the World|Chase the world]]" (2012)]]
  
 
In 2011 and 2012, May'n performed "[[Brain Diver]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2011 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Phi Brain: Puzzle of God|Phi Brain: Puzzle of God]]'', and she also collaborated with [[Asakura Daisuke]] who composed and produced two of her singles, "[[Scarlet Ballet]]" for the [[anime]] ''[[wikipedia:Aria the Scarlet Ammo|Hidan no Aria]]'' and "[[Chase the World|Chase the world]]" for [[wikipedia:Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] [[anime]] ''[[wikipedia:Accel World|Accel World]]'', which the anime edition was released under the [[Warner Home Video]] label.
 
In 2011 and 2012, May'n performed "[[Brain Diver]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2011 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Phi Brain: Puzzle of God|Phi Brain: Puzzle of God]]'', and she also collaborated with [[Asakura Daisuke]] who composed and produced two of her singles, "[[Scarlet Ballet]]" for the [[anime]] ''[[wikipedia:Aria the Scarlet Ammo|Hidan no Aria]]'' and "[[Chase the World|Chase the world]]" for [[wikipedia:Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] [[anime]] ''[[wikipedia:Accel World|Accel World]]'', which the anime edition was released under the [[Warner Home Video]] label.
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In 2013 May'n released two singles, one performed "[[Run Real Run]]", which was used as theme song to the drama television series ''[[wikipedia:Real Onigokko|Real Onigokko THE ORIGIN]]'' ans the second performed "[[Vivid (May'n)|ViViD]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Blood Lad|Blood Lad]]''. She represented [[wikipedia:Japan in the ABU TV Song Festival|Japan]] on 26 October 2013 at [[wikipedia:ABU TV Song Festival 2013|ABU TV Song Festival 2013]] in Hanoi, Vietnam with hit single "[[Vivid (May'n)|ViViD]]" before starting on 29 October her May’n Hall Tour 2013 "Live! Cave! Dive!" in Japan.
 
In 2013 May'n released two singles, one performed "[[Run Real Run]]", which was used as theme song to the drama television series ''[[wikipedia:Real Onigokko|Real Onigokko THE ORIGIN]]'' ans the second performed "[[Vivid (May'n)|ViViD]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Blood Lad|Blood Lad]]''. She represented [[wikipedia:Japan in the ABU TV Song Festival|Japan]] on 26 October 2013 at [[wikipedia:ABU TV Song Festival 2013|ABU TV Song Festival 2013]] in Hanoi, Vietnam with hit single "[[Vivid (May'n)|ViViD]]" before starting on 29 October her May’n Hall Tour 2013 "Live! Cave! Dive!" in Japan.
  
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[[Image:May'n - NEW WORLD promotional.jpg|250px|right|thumb|May'n promoting ''[[New World (May'n)|NEW WORLD]]'' (2014)]]
  
 
On January 29, 2014, May'n released their fourth studio album, ''[[New World (May'n)|NEW WORLD]]'', which include a second CD with five live tracks from the ''May'n Hall Tour 2013 "LIVE!CAVE!DIVE!"'', at the same time she released her ninth single, "[[Kyou ni Koiiro]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha|Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.]]''. She would make her return to the United States with a solo concert in San Francisco and a performance at [[wikipedia:Union Square, San Francisco|Union Square]] for J-Pop Summit Festival 2014.
 
On January 29, 2014, May'n released their fourth studio album, ''[[New World (May'n)|NEW WORLD]]'', which include a second CD with five live tracks from the ''May'n Hall Tour 2013 "LIVE!CAVE!DIVE!"'', at the same time she released her ninth single, "[[Kyou ni Koiiro]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha|Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.]]''. She would make her return to the United States with a solo concert in San Francisco and a performance at [[wikipedia:Union Square, San Francisco|Union Square]] for J-Pop Summit Festival 2014.
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May'n performed "[[Yamaidare Darlin'|Yamaidare darlin']]", which was used as the first opening theme to the 2015 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Aquarion Logos|Aquarion Logos]]'', and later performed the songs "[[Yoake no Logos]]", which was used as the second opening theme to ''[[wikipedia:Aquarion Logos|Aquarion Logos]]'', and the series' second ending theme "[[Hontou no Koe wo Anata ni Azuketakute]]", which was performed with the singer [[Chisuga Haruka]]. She performed the song "[[Belief (May'n)|Belief]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2016 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Taboo Tattoo|Taboo Tattoo]]'' and was released under the [[avex trax|avex]] sub-label [[avex#DIVE II entertainment|DIVE II entertainment]]. She performed the song "[[Hikari Aru Basho e]]", which is used as the ending theme to the 2016 [[anime]] television series ''[[Wikipedia:Shūmatsu no Izetta|Shuumatsu no Izetta]]''.
 
May'n performed "[[Yamaidare Darlin'|Yamaidare darlin']]", which was used as the first opening theme to the 2015 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Aquarion Logos|Aquarion Logos]]'', and later performed the songs "[[Yoake no Logos]]", which was used as the second opening theme to ''[[wikipedia:Aquarion Logos|Aquarion Logos]]'', and the series' second ending theme "[[Hontou no Koe wo Anata ni Azuketakute]]", which was performed with the singer [[Chisuga Haruka]]. She performed the song "[[Belief (May'n)|Belief]]", which was used as the opening theme to the 2016 [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Taboo Tattoo|Taboo Tattoo]]'' and was released under the [[avex trax|avex]] sub-label [[avex#DIVE II entertainment|DIVE II entertainment]]. She performed the song "[[Hikari Aru Basho e]]", which is used as the ending theme to the 2016 [[anime]] television series ''[[Wikipedia:Shūmatsu no Izetta|Shuumatsu no Izetta]]''.
  
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In 2017 May'n performed "[[Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokoro Tsuyosa to]]", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the game ''[[wikipedia:Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers|Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers]]'' and it was released as digital single on May 31. On August 9, She will collaborate with idol unit [[Wake Up, Girls!]] in performing the song "[[One in a Billion|One In A Billion]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Restaurant to Another World|Isekai Shokudou]]''.
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In 2017, May'n performed "[[Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokoro Tsuyosa to]]", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the game ''[[wikipedia:Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers|Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers]]'' and was released as digital single on May 31st. On August 9th, She will collaborate with idol unit [[Wake Up, Girls!]] in performing the song "[[One in a Billion|One In A Billion]]", which was used as the opening theme to the [[anime]] television series ''[[wikipedia:Restaurant to Another World|Isekai Shokudou]]''.
  
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On July 3, a special live for her 28th birthday called "PEACE of SMILE" was announced on her official website, to be held on October 21. On July 25, it was announced that the name of her fifth studio album would be ''[[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]'' and would be released on October 18. The album includes a second CD that would be a maxi single.
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On July 3rd, a special live for her 28th birthday called "PEACE of SMILE" was announced on her official website, to be held on October 21. On July 25th, it was announced that the name of her fifth studio album would be ''[[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]'' and would be released on October 18. The album includes a second CD that would be a maxi single.
 
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[[Image:May'n - Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare Promo.jpg|200px|right|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare]]" (2009)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Yoake no Logos promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting "[[Yoake no Logos]]" (2015)]]
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[[Image:May'nbraindiver.png|200px|right|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Brain Diver]]" (2011)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Hikari Aru Basho e promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting "[[Hikari Aru Basho e]]" (2016)]]
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[[Image:runrealrunpromo.jpg|200px|thumb|May'n promoting "[[Run Real Run]]" (2013)]]
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[[Image:May'n - PEACE of SMILE promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting ''[[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]'' (2017)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Yoake no Logos promo.jpg|thumb|200px|May'n promoting "[[Yoake no Logos]]" (2015)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Tenshi yo Kokyou wo Kike (Promotional).jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting "[[Tenshi yo Kokyou wo Kike]]" (2018)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Hikari Aru Basho e promo.jpg|thumb|200px|May'n promoting "[[Hikari Aru Basho e]]" (2016)]]
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[[Image:May'n - graphite promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting "[[Graphite/Diamond|graphite/diamond]]" (2019)]]
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[[Image:May'n - PEACE of SMILE promo.jpg|thumb|200px|May'n promoting ''[[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]'' (2017)]]
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[[Image:May'n - 15Colors promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting ''[[15 Colors -Soul Tracks-|15Colors -soul tracks-]]'', ''[[15 Colors -Unplugged-|-unplugged-]]'', & ''[[15 Colors -Nu Skool-|-nu skool-]]'' (2020)]]
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[[Image:May'n - Tenshi yo Kokyou wo Kike (Promotional).jpg|thumb|200px|May'n promoting "[[Tenshi yo Kokyou wo Kike]]" (2018)]]
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[[Image:May'n - momentbook promo.jpg|thumb|250px|May'n promoting ''[[Momentbook|momentbook]]'' (2021)]]
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
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* [2014.01.29] [[New World (May'n)|NEW WORLD]]
 
* [2014.01.29] [[New World (May'n)|NEW WORLD]]
 
* [2017.10.18] [[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]
 
* [2017.10.18] [[Peace of Smile|PEACE of SMILE]]
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* [2021.06.30] [[Momentbook|momentbook]]
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* [2024.02.14] [[Prismverse]]
  
 
===Best Albums===
 
===Best Albums===
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* [2009.01.21] [[May'n Street|May'n☆Street]] (メイン☆ストリート)
 
* [2009.01.21] [[May'n Street|May'n☆Street]] (メイン☆ストリート)
 
* [2019.07.31] [[Yell!!|YELL!!]] <small>(Concept)</small>
 
* [2019.07.31] [[Yell!!|YELL!!]] <small>(Concept)</small>
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* [2020.11.11] [[15 Colors -Soul Tracks-|15Colors -soul tracks-]] <small>(Digital)</small>
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* [2020.11.11] [[15 Colors -Unplugged-|15Colors -unplugged-]] <small>(Digital)</small>
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* [2020.11.11] [[15 Colors -Nu Skool-|15Colors -nu skool-]] <small>(Digital)</small>
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* [2021.06.16] [[Momentbook|momentbook]] <small>(Digital)</small>
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2019.07.31] [[Kiba to Tsubasa]] (牙と翼)
 
* [2019.07.31] [[Kiba to Tsubasa]] (牙と翼)
 
* [2019.11.20] [[Graphite/Diamond|graphite/diamond]]
 
* [2019.11.20] [[Graphite/Diamond|graphite/diamond]]
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* [2021.11.24] [[Orange (May'n)|Orange]] (オレンジ)
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* [2022.08.17] [[Ahatte Teppen]] (あはっててっぺんっ)
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* [2023.08.23] [[Lies Goes On|LIES GOES ON]]
  
 
===Digital Downloads===
 
===Digital Downloads===
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* [2017.05.31] [[Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokoro Tsuyosa to]] (恋しさと 切なさと 心強さと; ''Heartwarming Feelings and Heart-wrenching Feelingsand Heartening Feelings'')
 
* [2017.05.31] [[Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokoro Tsuyosa to]] (恋しさと 切なさと 心強さと; ''Heartwarming Feelings and Heart-wrenching Feelingsand Heartening Feelings'')
 
* [2019.01.30] [[Starring]]
 
* [2019.01.30] [[Starring]]
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* [2021.01.20] [[I'm Alright|I'm alright -Pastel Remix-]]
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* [2021.05.12] [[Mirai Note]] (未来ノート)
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* [2021.11.24] [[Shikizakura]] (シキザクラ)
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* [2021.12.17] [[Follow Your Fantasy]]
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* [2022.04.12] [[Aoi no Kodou]] (蒼の鼓動)
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* [2022.07.03] [[Ahatte Teppen|Ahatte Teppen <TV size>]] (あはっててっぺんっ)
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* [2023.01.04] [[Setsubunbun!]] (せつぶんぶん!) <small>('''May'n''', [[JUVENILE]])</small>
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* [2023.05.31] [[Hakyou Juuen]] (破鏡重縁)
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* [2023.07.08] [[Glory (May'n)|GLORY]]
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* [2023.07.09] [[Lies Goes On|LIES GOES ON (TVsize)]]
  
 
===Split Singles===
 
===Split Singles===
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===Compilations / Other===
 
===Compilations / Other===
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* [2006.05.24] [[ajapai]] - [[Unaffected|unaffected]] (#2 ''Believe'')
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* [2006.05.24] [[ajapai]] - "[[Unaffected|unaffected]]" (#2 "Believe")
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* [2008.06.04] [[Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan Fro.]] (#2 ''Welcome To My FanClub's Night!'', #3 ''What 'bout my star?'', #4 ''Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late'', #8 ''What 'bout my star?@Formo'', #23 ''Infinity'', #24 ''Diamond Crevasse'')
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* [2008.06.04] ''[[Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan Fro.]]'' (#2 "Welcome To My FanClub's Night!", #3 "What 'bout my star?", #4 "Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late", #8 "What 'bout my star?@Formo", #23 "Infinity", #24 "Diamond Crevasse")
 
* [2008.07.23] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - "[[Yells ~It's a Beautiful Life~|Yells ~It's a beautiful life~]]"
 
* [2008.07.23] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - "[[Yells ~It's a Beautiful Life~|Yells ~It's a beautiful life~]]"
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* [2008.10.08] [[Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan Tra|Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan Tra☆]] (#2 ''Northern Cross'', #3 ''Triangler (fight on stage)'', #10 ''Yousei'', #12 ''Shinkuu no Diamond Crevasse'', #19 ''Nyan Nyan Service Medley'')
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* [2008.10.08] ''[[Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan Tra|Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan Tra☆]]'' (#2 "Northern Cross", #3 "Triangler (fight on stage)", #10 "Yousei", #12 "Shinkuu no Diamond Crevasse", #19 "Nyan Nyan Service Medley")
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* [2008.12.03] [[Macross Frontier Vocal Collection Nyan Tama|Macross Frontier VOCAL COLLECTION Nyan Tama♀]] (Disc 1 #2 ''What 'bout my star?@Formo'', #4 ''Diamond Crevasse ~ Tenbou Kouen Nite'', #5 ''Welcome To My FanClub's Night!'', #6 ''Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late'', #7 ''What 'bout my star?'', #8 ''Infinity #7'', #19 ''Diamond Crevasse''; Disc 2 #1 ''Lion'', #2 ''Diamond Crevasse 50/50'', #3 ''Sheryl no Aimo'', #4 ''Yousei'', #5 ''Northern Cross'', #10 ''Nyan Nyan Special Service Medley (Tokumori)'', #11 ''Triangler (fight on stage)'')
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* [2008.12.03] ''[[Macross Frontier Vocal Collection Nyan Tama|Macross Frontier VOCAL COLLECTION Nyan Tama♀]]'' (Disc 1 #2 "What 'bout my star?@Formo", #4 "Diamond Crevasse ~ Tenbou Kouen Nite", #5 "Welcome To My FanClub's Night!", #6 "Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late", #7 "What 'bout my star?", #8 "Infinity #7", #19 "Diamond Crevasse"; Disc 2 #1 "Lion", #2 "Diamond Crevasse 50/50", #3 "Sheryl no Aimo", #4 "Yousei", #5 "Northern Cross", #10 "Nyan Nyan Special Service Medley (Tokumori)", #11 "Triangler (fight on stage)")
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* [2008.12.24] '''May'n''' and [[Miyake Kenta]] - "[[Sheryl no Uchuu Kyoudaibune Nado.]]" (シェリルの宇宙兄弟船　など。; ''Sheryl's Brother Spaceship and More.'')
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* [2008.12.24] '''May'n''' and [[Miyake Kenta]] - "[[Sheryl no Uchuu Kyoudaibune Nado.]]"
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* [2009.05.27] [[Kanno Yoko|YOKO KANNO]] [[The Seatbelts|SEATBELTS]] - [[Yoko Kanno Seatbelts Rai Chikyuu Kinen Collection Album Space Bio Charge|YOKO KANNO SEATBELTS Rai Chikyuu Kinen Collection Album Space Bio Charge]] (Disc 1 #17 ''Lion'')
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* [2009.05.27] [[Kanno Yoko|YOKO KANNO]] [[The Seatbelts|SEATBELTS]] - ''[[Yoko Kanno Seatbelts Rai Chikyuu Kinen Collection Album Space Bio Charge|YOKO KANNO SEATBELTS Rai Chikyuu Kinen Collection Album Space Bio Charge]]'' (Disc 1 #17 "Lion")
 
* [2009.06.24] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - "[[Re:Bridge ~Return to Oneself~|RE:BRIDGE ~Return to Oneself~]]"
 
* [2009.06.24] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - "[[Re:Bridge ~Return to Oneself~|RE:BRIDGE ~Return to Oneself~]]"
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* [2009.07.08] [[Shangri-La O.S.T.]] (#2 ''Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare'')
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* [2009.07.08] ''[[Shangri-La O.S.T.]]'' (#2 "Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare")
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* [2009.08.21] [[Okui Masami]] - [[Miracle Upper Wl|Miracle Upper WL]] feat. '''May'n''' (ミラクル・アッパーWL)
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* [2009.08.21] [[Okui Masami]] - "[[Miracle Upper Wl|Miracle Upper WL]]" feat. '''May'n'''
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* [2009.09.23] [[Shangri-La O.S.T.2]] (#14 ''Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare (Ballad ver.)'')
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* [2009.09.23] ''[[Shangri-La O.S.T.2]]'' (#14 "Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare (Ballad ver.)")
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* [2009.10.14] [[Iijima Mari]] - [[Iki wo Shiteru Kanjiteiru]] (息をしてる　感じている; ''I'm Breathing, I'm Feeling'') <small>(with [[FIRE BOMBER]], May'n, [[Nakajima Megumi]])</small>
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* [2009.10.14] [[Iijima Mari]] - "[[Iki wo Shiteru Kanjiteiru]]" <small>(with [[FIRE BOMBER]], '''May'n''', [[Nakajima Megumi]])</small>
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* [2010.06.23] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - [[Evolution ~For Beloved One~|evolution ~for beloved one~]]
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* [2010.06.23] [[Animelo Summer Live|Anisama Friends]] - "[[Evolution ~For Beloved One~|evolution ~for beloved one~]]"
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* [2010.09.01] [[Sengoku Basara Ni Ongaku Emaki Ni ~Ransei, Futatabi!~|TV Animation "Sengoku BASARA Ni" Ongaku Emaki Ni ~Ransei, Futatabi!~]] (TVアニメーション『戦国BASARA弐』音楽絵巻 弐 ～乱世、再び!～) (#23 ''[[Yuzurenai Omohi|Yuzurenai Omohi [Short Ver.]]] (ユズレナイ想ヒ [Short Ver.])'')
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* [2010.09.01] ''[[Sengoku Basara Ni Ongaku Emaki Ni ~Ransei, Futatabi!~|TV Animation "Sengoku BASARA Ni" Ongaku Emaki Ni ~Ransei, Futatabi!~]]'' (#23 "Yuzurenai Omohi [Short Ver.]")
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* [2010.09.22] [[Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi O.S.T. Otogibako]] (オオカミさんと七人の仲間たち O.S.T. 音戯箱) (#2 ''[[Ready Go! (May'n)|Ready Go! (TV Size)]] (Ready Go! (TVサイズ))'')
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* [2010.09.22] ''[[Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi O.S.T. Otogibako]]'' (#2 "Ready Go! (TV Size)")
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* [2011.01.26] [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]] - [[Houkago Overflow]] (放課後オーバーフロウ) (#2 ''[[Get It On (Nakajima Megumi)|Get it on - flying rock]] feat. Sheryl Nome starring May'n'', #4 ''[[Get It On (Nakajima Megumi)|Get it on - flying rock]]'')
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* [2011.01.26] [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]] - "[[Houkago Overflow]]" (#2 "Get it on - flying rock" feat. Sheryl Nome starring '''May'n''', #4 "Get it on - flying rock")
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* [2011.03.09] [[Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ Netabare Album The End of "Triangle"|Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ netabare album the end of "triangle"]] (劇場版マクロスF サヨナラノツバサ netabare album the end of "triangle") (Sheryl Nome starring May'n --> #1 ''[[Kindan no Elixir]] (禁断のエリクシア)'', #17 ''[[Diamond Crevasse|Diamond Crevasse ~ thank you, Frontier]] (ダイアモンド クレバス ~thank you, Frontier)''; Sheryl Nome starring May'n & [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]] --> #7 ''[[Get It On (Nakajima Megumi)|Get it on ~ Kousouku Climax]] (Get it on ~光速クライmax)'', #12 ''[[Nyan Nyan Service Medley|Nyan Nyan Final Attack Frontier Greatest☆Hits!]] (娘々Final Attack フロンティア グレイテスト☆ヒッツ!)'', #13 ''[[Sayonara no Tsubasa ~ The End of Triangle|Sayonara no Tsubasa ~ the end of triangle]] (サヨナラノツバサ ~the end of triangle)'', #15 ''[[Dshootistard|dShootistarb]] (dシュディスタb)'')
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* [2011.03.09] ''[[Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ Netabare Album The End of "Triangle"|Macross Frontier ~Sayonara no Tsubasa~ netabare album the end of "triangle"]]'' (#1 "Kindan no Elixir", #17 "Diamond Crevasse ~ thank you, Frontier"; #7 "Get it on ~ Kousouku Climax", #12 "Nyan Nyan Final Attack Frontier Greatest☆Hits!", #13 "Sayonara no Tsubasa ~ the end of triangle", #15 "dShootistarb")
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* [2011.05.xx] [[Fever Macross Frontier Musume Pachi]] (フィーバーマクロスフロンティア 娘ぱち) (Sheryl Nome starring May'n --> #2 ''[[Iteza Gogo Kuji Don't Be Late|Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late]] (射手座☆午後九時Don't be late)'', #3 ''[[Northern Cross]] (ノーザンクロス)'', #4 ''[[Infinity #7 (May'n)|Infinity #7]] (インフィニティ#7)'', #8 ''[[What 'bout My Star? @Formo (May'n)|What 'bout my star? @Formo]]'', #9 ''[[Diamond Crevasse]] (ダイアモンド クレバス)''; Sheryl Nome starring May'n & [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]] --> #7 ''Lion (ライオン)'')
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* [2011.05.xx] ''[[Fever Macross Frontier Musume Pachi]]'' (#2 "Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late", #3 "Northern Cross", #4 "Infinity #7", #8 "What 'bout my star? @Formo", #9 "Diamond Crevasse"; #7 "Lion" Sheryl Nome starring May'n & [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]])
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* [2011.05.11] [[Senjou no Valkyria 3 Sound and Song Collection|Senjou no Valkyria 3 Sound & Song Collection]] (戦場のヴァルキュリア3 サウンド&ソングコレクション) (Disc 2 #15 ''[[Moshimo Kimi ga Negau no Nara|Moshimo Kimi ga Negau no Nara (GAME Size)]] (もしも君が願うのなら(GAME Size))'')
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* [2011.05.11] ''[[Senjou no Valkyria 3 Sound and Song Collection|Senjou no Valkyria 3 Sound & Song Collection]]'' (Disc 2 #15 "Moshimo Kimi ga Negau no Nara|Moshimo Kimi ga Negau no Nara (GAME Size)")
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* [2011.06.22] [[Hidan no Aria Kyoyougakubu Ongaku Kyozai Original Soundtrack|TV Animation "Hidan no Aria" Kyoyougakubu Ongaku Kyozai ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]] (TVアニメーション「緋弾のアリア」教養学部 音楽教材 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) (#2 ''[[Scarlet Ballet|Scarlet Ballet (TV-SIZE MIX)]]'')
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* [2011.06.22] ''[[Hidan no Aria Kyoyougakubu Ongaku Kyozai Original Soundtrack|TV Animation "Hidan no Aria" Kyoyougakubu Ongaku Kyozai ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (#2 "Scarlet Ballet (TV-SIZE MIX)")
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* [2013.03.28] [[Phi Brain ~ Kami no Puzzle Original Soundtrack Quebra Cabeça|Φ Brain ~ Kami no Puzzle Original Soundtrack Quebra Cabeça]] (ファイ・ブレイン~神のパズル オリジナルサウンドトラック Quebra Cabeça) (#4 ''[[Brain Diver|Brain Diver (TV edit)]]'')
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* [2013.03.28] ''[[Phi Brain ~ Kami no Puzzle Original Soundtrack Quebra Cabeça|Φ Brain ~ Kami no Puzzle Original Soundtrack Quebra Cabeça]]'' (#4 "Brain Diver (TV edit)")
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* [2012.04.21] [[Accel World Special Sampler Disc|Accel World SPECIAL SAMPLER DISC]] (アクセル・ワールド SPECIAL SAMPLER DISC) (#1 ''[[Chase the World|Chase the world (TV size.)]]'')
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* [2012.04.21] ''[[Accel World Special Sampler Disc|Accel World SPECIAL SAMPLER DISC]]'' (#1 "Chase the world (TV size.)")
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* [2012.10.24] [[Nyannyan Fire!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion / Virgin Story|Nyannyan FIRE!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion / Virgin Story]] (娘々FIRE!!～突撃プラネットエクスプロージョン/ヴァージンストーリー) (#1 ''Nyannyan FIRE!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion (娘々FIRE!! ～突撃プラネットエクスプロージョン)'' / Sheryl Nome starring May'n, [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]], [[FIRE BOMBER]]; #3 ''Nyannyan FIRE!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion (Original Karaoke) (娘々FIRE!! ～突撃プラネットエクスプロージョン（オリジナルカラオケ）)'')
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* [2012.10.24] "[[Nyannyan Fire!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion / Virgin Story|Nyannyan FIRE!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion / Virgin Story]]" (#1 "Nyannyan FIRE!! ~ Totsugeki Planet Explosion" / Sheryl Nome starring '''May'n''', [[Nakajima Megumi|Ranka Lee = Megumi Nakajima]], [[FIRE BOMBER]])
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* [2013.09.25] [[Blood Lad Original Soundtrack 2|TV Animation "Blood Lad" O.S.T. 2]] (TVアニメーション「ブラッドラッド」O.S.T. 2) (#23 ''[[Vivid (May'n)|ViViD -TV-EDIT-]]'')
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* [2013.09.25] ''[[Blood Lad Original Soundtrack 2|TV Animation "Blood Lad" O.S.T. 2]]'' (#23 "ViViD -TV-EDIT-")
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* [2014.03.26] [[Macross 30 Shuunen Kinen Chou Jikuu Duet-Shuu Nyan Cora x|Macross 30 Shuunen Kinen Chou Jikuu Duet-Shuu Nyan Cora×]] (マクロス30周年記念 超時空デュエット集　娘コラ×) (#8 ''Aimo ~Tori no Hito'' / Mao Nome ([[Nanri Yuuka]]) × Sheryl Nome starring May'n)
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* [2014.03.26] ''[[Macross 30 Shuunen Kinen Chou Jikuu Duet-Shuu Nyan Cora x|Macross 30 Shuunen Kinen Chou Jikuu Duet-Shuu Nyan Cora×]]'' (#8 "Aimo ~Tori no Hito" / Mao Nome ([[Nanri Yuuka]]) × Sheryl Nome starring '''May'n''')
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* [2015.09.23] [[Aquarion Logos Original Soundtrack|TV Animation Aquarion Logos O.S.T.]] (TVアニメーション アクエリオンロゴス O.S.T.) (#5 ''[[Yamaidare Darlin'|Yamaidare darlin' [TV-EDIT]]]'' (ヤマイダレdarlin' [TV-EDIT]))
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* [2015.09.23] ''[[Aquarion Logos Original Soundtrack|TV Animation Aquarion Logos O.S.T.]]'' (#5 "Yamaidare darlin' [TV-EDIT]")
 
* [2017.10.25] "[[Tsubasa wo Motsumono ~Not an Angel Just a Dreamer~|Tsubasa wo Motsumono ~Not an angel Just a dreamer~]]"
 
* [2017.10.25] "[[Tsubasa wo Motsumono ~Not an Angel Just a Dreamer~|Tsubasa wo Motsumono ~Not an angel Just a dreamer~]]"
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* [2021.10.27] [[MONACA]] - ''[[Pride of Ice Hockey PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~ Original Soundtrack|PRIDE OF ICE HOCKEY PuraOre! ~PRIDE OF ORANGE~ Original Soundtrack]]'' (#31 "Orange <TV size>")
  
 
==Concerts==
 
==Concerts==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://mayn.jp/ Official Website]
 
* [http://mayn.jp/ Official Website]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/mayn-blog/ Offical Blog]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/mayn-blog/ Official Blog]
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* [http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/PA034/ HoriPro's Page]
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* [http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/PA034/ Official HoriPro Profile]
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* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Artist/A021682.html Victor Entertainment's Page]
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* [https://www.digitaldouble.co.jp/artists/mayn Official Digital Double Profile]
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* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/may/ Universal Music Japan's Page]
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* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Artist/A021682.html Official Victor Entertainment Profile]
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* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/may/ Official Universal Music Japan Profile]
 
* [https://itunes.apple.com/jp/artist/mayn/id301384362 iTunes] | [http://recochoku.jp/artist/30057385/ Recochoku] | [http://mora.jp/artist/2457/ mora]
 
* [https://itunes.apple.com/jp/artist/mayn/id301384362 iTunes] | [http://recochoku.jp/artist/30057385/ Recochoku] | [http://mora.jp/artist/2457/ mora]
  

Latest revision as of 01:04, 15 February 2024

May'n promoting "Ahatte Teppen" (2022)

May'n is a Japanese pop singer signed to HoriPro talent agency. She debuted as an urban singer under stage name Nakabayashi May on the Universal Music Japan in 2005 but later transferred to Victor Entertainment's sub-label flying DOG in 2007, and eventually in 2021 transferred to the Digital Double label.

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Nakabayashi May (2005)

Early Career

Nakabayashi has been an avid lover of music from a young age and constantly sings wherever she is. When she was 13, she participated in the Love Music Audition held by HoriPro talent agency and was one of four chosen out of 34,911 hopefuls. In the year 2005, she debuted at the age of 14 as an urban singer under stage name Nakabayashi May with the single "Crazy Crazy Crazy". But due to the unsuccess of her three singles with Universal Music Japan, her talent agency decided to find a new way for her career. Nakabayashi took a one year hiatus for label changing. Prior to leave from Universal, she released her last song as Nakabayashi May title "Ame ni Saku Hana" as digital single.

2007~2009

In late 2007, it was announced that she has completed her transfer to Victor Entertainment and will debuted under its sub-label flying DOG with a new stage name, May'n (delivered from May Nakabayashi).

May'n promoting "Lion" (2008)
She also was chosen to lend her voice to the singing voice fictional idol Sheryl Nome in the anime Macross Frontier. Her re-but single, "Diamond Crevasse / Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late" featured composition by Kanno Yoko and was released on May 8, 2008. Thank to the popularity of the anime series, the single was shotted to #3 on the Oricon weekly charts and later became the 66th best selling single of the year. In August 2008, May'n collaborated with Nakajima Megumi and Kanno Yoko for another single, "Lion". She also got an invitation to MelodiX! on August 23rd, marking her first TV appearance, there she performed "Lion" B-side, "Northern Cross".

The success of Macross Frontier series and the popularity of her character Sheryl Nome also gave her a lot of notices. She was invited to perform "Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late" at Animelo Summer Live 2008. She also got a chance to perform at Nippon Budokan for Macross F Galaxy Tour and her live performance at Singapore's Anime Festival Asia 08 in November became her first oversea performance. In January 2009, her first Japan live tour was held along with the release of her debut mini-album, May'n☆Street.

Her next single, "Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare" was scheduled to be released on May 6, 2009. She also got her first invitation to MUSIC JAPAN in which she performed "Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare" and later became its common guest. May'n soon held her second concert tour "LOVE & JOY" in summer 2009. In Fall 2009, she reprised her role as Sheryl Nome for the movie Macross Frontier ~Itsuwari no Utahime~. On October 21, the same day of her 20th anniversary, May'n released two singles simultaneously: "pink monsoon", her second single as the fictional idol Sheryl Nome which is described as Sheryl's debut single at the age of 16; and a digital single "my teens, my tears", a tribute to her teenage days. A few months later she released other song as digital single titled "Grand Piano". She also held to two live performances to celebrate her 20th anniversary. On November 25, 2009, May'n released another two albums: her second mini-album Universal Bunny under Sheryl Nome character and her first studio album, Styles.

May'n promoting "Ready Go!" (2010)

2010~2013

On January 24, 2010, May'n performed her first solo Nippon Budokan concert, titled BIG★WAAAAAVE, which sold out in only one day. In March of the same year, she held her first tour of Asia, followed in July by a 17-city summer tour of Japan. On July 28, 2010, she released her second single as May'n, "Ready Go!", which was used as the opening theme to the 2010 anime television series Okami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi.

In fall 2010, May’n was chosen to record the theme song for the film “Incite Mill -7 Day Death Game-” and she released her third single, "Shinjitemiru". In February 2011, she released her 3D live documentary movie May'n The Movie: Phonic Nation and later that month released her second album “If you...” which made number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and which also incluyed the ending theme for the anime television series Saikyou Bushouden ~ Mikuni Engi, "Ai wa Furu Hoshi no Gotoku". In March, she held her second solo Budokan concert, titled RHYTHM TANK!!. She participated in the largest-in-Europe Japanese Culture and Entertainment Festival “Japan Expo 2011″.

May'n promoting "Chase the world" (2012)

In 2011 and 2012, May'n performed "Brain Diver", which was used as the opening theme to the 2011 anime television series Phi Brain: Puzzle of God, and she also collaborated with Asakura Daisuke who composed and produced two of her singles, "Scarlet Ballet" for the anime Hidan no Aria and "Chase the world" for Sunrise anime Accel World, which the anime edition was released under the Warner Home Video label.

On March 31, 2012 she released her third studio album, HEAT, which includes the opening theme for the Capcom flash/web game Onimusha Soul, "GET TOUGH". In the same year May'n also performed "Aozora", which was used as the ending theme to the 2012 anime television series BTOOOM!, and later performed "Mr.Super Future Star", which was used as theme song to the Capcom game E.X. Troopers.

In 2013 May'n released two singles, one performed "Run Real Run", which was used as theme song to the drama television series Real Onigokko THE ORIGIN ans the second performed "ViViD", which was used as the opening theme to the anime television series Blood Lad. She represented Japan on 26 October 2013 at ABU TV Song Festival 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam with hit single "ViViD" before starting on 29 October her May’n Hall Tour 2013 "Live! Cave! Dive!" in Japan.

2014~2016

May'n promoting NEW WORLD (2014)

On January 29, 2014, May'n released their fourth studio album, NEW WORLD, which include a second CD with five live tracks from the May'n Hall Tour 2013 "LIVE!CAVE!DIVE!", at the same time she released her ninth single, "Kyou ni Koiiro", which was used as the opening theme to the anime television series Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.. She would make her return to the United States with a solo concert in San Francisco and a performance at Union Square for J-Pop Summit Festival 2014.

In the middle of 2014 May'n performed "Re:REMEMBER", which was used as the first opening theme to the anime television series ''M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane.

In 2015 May'n performed "Lethe -May'n ver.-", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese version of the mobile MMORPG LINE Cross Legion and later it was announced her first best album by her 10th anniversary titled POWERS OF VOICE, that would include songs of all her musical career including new versions of her three first singles with Universal Music Japan. In August 26, she performed at the Nippon Budokan a special concert titled "Powers of Voice".

May'n performed "Yamaidare darlin'", which was used as the first opening theme to the 2015 anime television series Aquarion Logos, and later performed the songs "Yoake no Logos", which was used as the second opening theme to Aquarion Logos, and the series' second ending theme "Hontou no Koe wo Anata ni Azuketakute", which was performed with the singer Chisuga Haruka. She performed the song "Belief", which was used as the opening theme to the 2016 anime television series Taboo Tattoo and was released under the avex sub-label DIVE II entertainment. She performed the song "Hikari Aru Basho e", which is used as the ending theme to the 2016 anime television series Shuumatsu no Izetta.

2017~present

In 2017, May'n performed "Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokoro Tsuyosa to", which was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the game Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers and was released as digital single on May 31st. On August 9th, She will collaborate with idol unit Wake Up, Girls! in performing the song "One In A Billion", which was used as the opening theme to the anime television series Isekai Shokudou.

On July 3rd, a special live for her 28th birthday called "PEACE of SMILE" was announced on her official website, to be held on October 21. On July 25th, it was announced that the name of her fifth studio album would be PEACE of SMILE and would be released on October 18. The album includes a second CD that would be a maxi single.

May'n promoting "Yoake no Logos" (2015)
May'n promoting "Hikari Aru Basho e" (2016)
May'n promoting PEACE of SMILE (2017)
May'n promoting "Tenshi yo Kokyou wo Kike" (2018)
May'n promoting "graphite/diamond" (2019)
May'n promoting 15Colors -soul tracks-, -unplugged-, & -nu skool- (2020)
May'n promoting momentbook (2021)

Discography

Albums

Best Albums

Live Albums

Character Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Downloads

Split Singles

Character Singles

Video Releases

Compilations / Other

Concerts

  • [2009.01.22 - 2009.01.29] May'n CONCERT TOUR 2009 "May'n Act"
  • [2009.07.26 - 2009.08.13] May'n SUMMER TOUR 2009 "LOVE & JOY"
  • [2009.11.01] May'n Daigakusai LIVE'09 in N.I.T. "Please enjoy it !!" (May'n大学祭LIVE'09 in N.I.T. "Please enjoy it !!")
  • [2009.11.13] May'n Seitan 20th Anniversary　Osaka・AKASO (May'n 生誕20th Anniversary　大阪・AKASO)
  • [2009.11.15] May'n Seitan 20th Anniversary　Tokyo・Shinagawa Stellar Ball (May'n 生誕20th Anniversary　東京・品川ステラボール)
  • [2010.01.24] May'n Special Concert 2010 at Nippon Budokan "BIG★WAAAAAVE" (May'n Special Concert 2010 at 日本武道館 "BIG★WAAAAAVE")
  • [2010.07.30 - 2010.08.20] May'n SUMMER TOUR 2010 "Phonic◆Nation side-A/B" ＜side-A＞
  • [2010.09.09 - 2010.09.21] May'n SUMMER TOUR 2010 "Phonic◆Nation side-A/B" ＜side-B＞

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