Mayu Maeshima
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Mayu Maeshima 前島 麻由 | |
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| Born | April 14, 1993 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock, anison |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | mayumaeshima |
Mayu Maeshima (前島 麻由, Maeshima Mayu, born April 14, 1993)[1] is a Japanese singer from Tokyo who is affiliated with Newcome.[2] Beginning her music activities as an independent musician, she was the lead vocalist of the music unit MYTH & ROID from 2015 to 2017. After leaving MYTH & ROID, she resumed activities as a solo artist, making her major debut in 2019. Her music has been featured in anime series such as Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, Full Dive, Overlord and Uncle from Another World.
Career[edit]
Maeshima's music activities began as a member of the band Ms. Velonica, which was active from 2012 until 2013.[1][3] In 2015, she became a member of the music unit MYTH & ROID, serving as its lead vocalist until November 2017.[4] In 2019, she released the digital single "YELLOW" under Warner Music Japan.[5] This was followed by the release of her first solo album From Dream And You in September 2019.[6] Her first solo single "Long shot" was released on February 24, 2021 under KADOKAWA;[6] the title song was used as the second opening theme to the second season of the anime series Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World,[7] while the coupling track "Reline" was used as the main theme to the game Re:Zero: The Prophecy of the Throne. Her second single "ANSWER" was released on May 26, 2021;[6] the title song was used as the opening theme to the anime series Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!.[8] Her third single "No Man's Dawn" was released on July 27, 2022; the title song was used as the ending theme to the fourth season of the anime series Overlord.[9] Her fourth single "story" was released on August 3, 2022; the title song was used as the opening theme to the anime series Uncle from Another World.[10]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Release date | Title | Peak Oricon position | Album | |
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| Digital | April 24, 2019 | YELLOW | — | From Dream And You |
| 1st | February 24, 2021 | Long shot | 61 | Non-album singles |
| 2nd | May 26, 2021 | ANSWER | 80 | |
| 3rd | July 27, 2022 | No Man's Dawn | 64 | |
| 4th | August 3, 2022 | story | 52 | |
| Digital | November 16, 2023 | Everything is Changing | — | |
| January 10, 2024 | LOVE or HATE? | 47[11] |
Album[edit]
| Title | Peak Oricon position[6] | |
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| 1st | From Dream And You
| 102 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "MUSIC FACTORY Vol.2 - F.M.F presentsMusic Factory" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "ARTISTS/CREATER | newcome". Newcome. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "ベロニカは死んだ(仮)" (in Japanese). Ameba. December 2, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "MYTH&ROID Vocalist Mayu Graduates to Pursue Solo Career". Anime News Network. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Profile". Mayu Maeshima official website (in Japanese). Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "前島麻由の作品" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Re:ZERO Anime Season 2's 2nd Half Unveils January 6 Debut, Theme Song Artists, More Mini Anime". Anime News Network. December 10, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 6, 2021). "Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Sh***ier than Real Life!' Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, April 7 Premiere, Funimation Streaming". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "OxT, Mayu Maeshima Return for Overlord IV Anime's Theme Songs". Anime News Network. May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 6, 2021). "Uncle From Another World Anime's Video Unveils Theme Songs, July Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ "LOVE or HATE?" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Japanese)
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