Mao Ichimichi — Actress, Gravure Idol (former), Musician: J-pop Idol (former), Voice Actress, Japanese

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Mao Ichimichi

Also known as 南梨央, 市道真央, M·A·O, Rio Minami

Actress Gravure Idol (former)Musician: J-pop Idol (former)Voice Actress+2 moreshow less

Born: Feb 1, 1992age 34
height: 5'2" (or 158 cm) (Petite)
body type: Slim
nationality: Japanese

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Career

Active 2006 – present

Biography

About Mao Ichimichi

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Mao Ichimichi first captured the public eye under the stage name Rio Minami, as a member of the idol management group HOP Club. Her gravure breakthrough came in June 2011 with the debut solo DVD and companion photo book A Distant Shore. She is known for her petite 5'2" frame and slim build, with measurements of 32–23–32.

She achieved live-action stardom portraying Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow) in the Tokusatsu series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. Under the name M・A・O, she has become a prolific voice actress. Her roles include Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Hikari Yagami in Digimon Adventure tri., Iris in Fire Force, Pecorine in Princess Connect Re:Dive, Airi Sakura in Classroom of the Elite, and Varesa in Genshin Impact.

Born in Osaka, Japan, she has been active since 2006. She is Japanese and Asian. She wears her black hair and brown eyes naturally. Her career spans over two decades, from idol beginnings to a respected voice in anime and games.

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Years Active: 2006-present (started around 14 years old; 20 years active)
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Ethnicity: Asian

Body

Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Measurements: 32–23–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72

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How did Mao Ichimichi transition from gravure idol to voice actress?

She began as a gravure idol under Rio Minami, then gained fame in live-action as Gokai Yellow, and later adopted the name M・A・O for voice acting, becoming prolific in anime and games.

What are some of her notable voice roles?

She voices Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Hikari Yagami in Digimon Adventure tri., Iris in Fire Force, Pecorine in Princess Connect Re:Dive, Airi Sakura in Classroom of the Elite, and Varesa in Genshin Impact.

Did you know

Her stage name for gravure work was Rio Minami, while her voice acting name is M・A・O.
She played Gokai Yellow in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, a role in the Super Sentai franchise.
Her debut gravure release was titled A Distant Shore, released in June 2011.