Oshima Mai

Oshima Mai promoting "Ai tte Nandaho" (2010)

Oshima Mai (大島麻衣) is a Japanese pop singer and former member of AKB48's 'Team A'. She graduated from AKB48 on April 26th, 2009, and one year later she signed with avex and released her solo debut single "Mendokusai Aijou". In 2011 she released the Korean song "YOU (feat. Levela)" participating on the soundtrack for the Korean drama Me Too Flower.

Profile

• Birth Name: Oshima Mai (大島麻衣)
• Nickname: Maimai (まいまい)
• Date of Birth: September 11, 1987 (1987-09-11)
• Place of Birth: Chiba, Japan
• Blood Type: A
• Height: 159cm
• Bands / Groups:
  • AKB48 (2005–2009)
    • AKB48 Team A (2005–2009)
• Labels:
  • avex trax (2010-2011)

Japanese Discography

Singles

• [2010.05.05] Mendokusai Aijou (メンドクサイ愛情)
• [2010.08.11] Ai tte Nandaho (愛ってナンダホー)
• [2011.07.27] Second Lady

Video Releases

• [2009.01.24] Mata Mata Benkyo Sasete Itadakimashita! (またまた勉強させていただきました!)
• [2009.10.xx] Private Princess Mai Oshima ~Maimai no Natsuyasumi~ (Private Princess 大島麻衣 〜まいまいの夏休み〜)
• [2010.06.xx] Mai Oshima Live Talk 2 ~Let me introduce myself~ (大島麻衣トークライブ2~Let me introduce myself~)
• [2011.05.xx] Mai Oshima Live Talk 3 ~Mou suika wo 3ttsu Tabe Chaimashita~ (大島麻衣トークライブ3~もうスイカを3つ食べちゃいました~)
• [2011.08.24] Oshima Batting Center Vol.1 (大島バッティングセンター Vol.1)
• [2011.08.24] Oshima Batting Center Vol.2 (大島バッティングセンター Vol.2)
• [2012.01.xx] Mai Oshima Live Talk 4 ~Smartphone mo Kaimashita!~ (大島麻衣トークライブ4~スマートフォンも買いました！~)

Korean Discography

Compilations / Other

• [2011.12.20] Me Too Flower OST Part.5 (#1 YOU (feat. Levela))

Works

Music

AKB48 Single A-sides Participated In

• Sakura no Hanabiratachi
• Skirt, Hirari
• Aitakatta
• Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru
• Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou
• BINGO!
• Boku no Taiyou
• Romance, Irane
• Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008
• Baby! Baby! Baby!
• Oogoe Diamond
• 10nen Zakura

• Chu Shiyouze! (AKBIdoling!!!)

AKB48 Stage Units

• Team A 1st Stage: Skirt, Hirari (1st + 2nd Units)
• Team A 1st Stage: Kiss wa Dame yo (1st Unit)
• Team A 2nd Stage: Namida no Shounan
• Team A 3rd Stage: Bird
• Team A 3rd Stage: Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru
• Team A 4th Stage: Haru ga Kuru Made
• Team A 5th Stage: Heart Gata Virus

Trivia

• Originally a first generation member of AKB48 and Team A. She graduated from the group on April 26, 2009.
• Collects Disney merchandise and compares herself to Daisy Duck.
• Burns incense and listens to a CD to relax - she does this once every day, without fail.
• Was captain of the volleyball club when she was at school.
• Wants to visit Hawaii or Guam some day.
• Loves strawberries, peaches and apples.
• Even when it's cold, she still dresses lightly.
• Highly appreciates her fans, and believes family and friends are very important.
• Former member of the futsal team XANADU loves NHC
• Hobbies: Karaoke
• Favorite Artists: Otsuka Ai, Koda Kumi
• Respected Artists:Koda Kumi, Matsushima Nanako, Fukada Kyoko
• Favorite Colors: Red, black, white.
• Special Talents: Volleyball, hula hoop, clarinet.
• Favorite Words: 「為せば成るっ!」 ("If you want to do something, you can do it!")
• Catchphrase: 「あなただけのセクシーなうさぎちゃん、まいまいこと大島麻衣です」 ("I'm your sexy bunny, Oshima Mai, known as Maimai.")
• AKB48 Audition Song: Otsuka Ai - Amaenbo

External Links

• avex Official Profile
• Official Blog
• Official Twitter
• Official Facebook
• Official Instagram