Maria (band)


Maria was an all female Japanese pop 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.

Members

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!!~ - 30th place in Oricon
  1. Natsu Egao
  2. Chiisana Shi
  3. h@ccha ke
  4. Heartbeat
  5. Kirari Natsu
  6. Watch Me
  7. Tsubomi
  8. Anata ni...
  9. Mabudachi
  10. High×2 Furaingu
  11. Jump
  12. Hey! Bun!
  13. Ichiban Hoshi
  14. Arigatou no Kotoba Kara

    Discography

Album TitleDate Released
You Go!: We Are MariaJune 20, 2007
Day by DaySeptember 30, 2009

SingleDate ReleasedNote
Chiisana UtaMarch 8, 2006Used as the third opening song of the anime "Yakitate!! Japan"
TsubomiJuly 26, 2006Used as the theme song of ""
HeartbeatFebruary 21, 2007Used as the opening song of the anime Deltora Quest
Yurari SakurairoFebruary 6, 2008Fourth single
Kanashimi RensaAugust 12, 2009Used as the second opening of the anime "Valkyria Chronicles"