| Maria | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Genre: | J-pop, pop rock, power pop |
| Years Active: | 2005–2010 |
| Label: | Sony Music Japan |
| Website: | maria-6.com |
| Past Members: | Maiko Sakae Aika Reina Tattsu Ayuka Sacchin Hazel |
Maria (stylized as MARIA) was an all female Japanese pop rock band signed onto Sony Music Japan. The band consists of six members. They released their first single on March 8, 2006, titled "Chiisa na Uta". This song is used as the 3rd opening song of the anime Yakitate!! Japan. Also, their single Tsubomi is used as the theme song of, and their single Heartbeat was used as an opening theme song of the anime Deltora Quest.
In 2006 came out their first album, entitled "You Go!: We Are Maria", but their popularity really came to raise after "Tsubomi" single release. In 2008, though, Maria came out with their first DVD, featuring a live tour for the first album, and was entitled "Maria Live Tour - We Are Maria 2007", which reached the height of 30th place in Oricon parade.
Maria disbanded in 2010 due to Tattsu's thoracic outlet syndrome, which made it impossible for her to continue playing. Rather than continue with a replacement, they let their contract with Sony lapse.[1]
The band has been having the same formation since its beginning; it is composed by three vocals, two basses, two guitars, a drum, an electric keyboard, and a violin.
Maria Live Tour - We Are Maria 2007: You Go!!~ (March 26, 2008) - 30th place in Oricon
| Album Title | Date Released |
|---|---|
| You Go!: We Are Maria | June 20, 2007 |
| Day by Day | September 30, 2009 |
| Single | Date Released | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chiisana Uta | March 8, 2006 | Used as the third opening song of the anime "Yakitate!! Japan" |
| Tsubomi | July 26, 2006 | Used as the theme song of ""[2] |
| Heartbeat | February 21, 2007 | Used as the opening song of the anime Deltora Quest |
| Yurari Sakurairo | February 6, 2008 | Fourth single |
| Kanashimi Rensa | August 12, 2009 | Used as the second opening of the anime "Valkyria Chronicles" |