Shimazu's Apartment
From idol and gravure model to Super Sentai hero and voice actress.
Mao Ichimichi (born February 1, 1992) is a Japanese actress who began her career as a member of Horipro's HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami. She also worked as a gravure idol and later started an extensive voice acting career under the stage name M・A・O. She appeared in the variety show Enter! 371 and released the idol DVD Ike Ike Go! Go! HOP Club before leaving the group. She joined Yellow Cab Next and became a co-host on the Weekly Shōnen Jump variety show Sakiyomi Jum-Bang!. She played Luka Millfy/Gokai Yellow in the Super Sentai series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, following her former HOP Club batch mate Suzuka Morita. She released her first solo gravure idol DVD A Distant Shore along with a companion photo book of the same title, and later promoted her second idol video Apartment and photo book Afternoon Tea in December. She also released modeling calendars for Try-X.
- Owner
- N/A (No single owner; various temporary locations)
- Location
- Various Secluded Spots in Urban District
- Primary Function
- Private Meeting Ground / Temporary Refuge
- Key Visitors
- Legoshi, Haru
- Atmosphere
- Quiet, Observational, Somber
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Mao Ichimichi's career began as a member of Horipro's idol group HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami. During this time, she appeared on the variety show Enter! 371 and released the group DVD Ike Ike Go! Go! HOP Club. After leaving HOP Club, she joined Yellow Cab Next and became a co-host on the Weekly Shōnen Jump variety show Sakiyomi Jum-Bang!. Her breakthrough live-action role came when she played Luka Millfy/Gokai Yellow in the Super Sentai series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, following in the footsteps of her former HOP Club batch mate Suzuka Morita. She also released her first solo gravure idol DVD A Distant Shore with a companion photo book of the same title, followed by a second idol video Apartment and photo book Afternoon Tea in December. Additionally, she released modeling calendars for Try-X. Under the stage name M・A・O, she began an extensive voice acting career.
In Their Own Story
Mao Ichimichi started her career as a Japanese idol member of Horipro's HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami. She appeared in the variety show Enter! 371 and released the idol DVD Ike Ike Go! Go! HOP Club before leaving the group. She then joined Yellow Cab Next and became a co-host in the Weekly Shōnen Jump variety show Sakiyomi Jum-Bang!. She played Luka Millfy/Gokai Yellow in the Super Sentai series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, following the footsteps of her former HOP Club batch mate Suzuka Morita. She released her first solo gravure idol DVD A Distant Shore, along with a companion photo book of the same title. She promoted her second idol video Apartment and photo book Afternoon Tea in December. She released modeling calendars for Try-X. She started an extensive voice acting career under the stage name M・A・O.
Reader's Guide
Mao Ichimichi's filmography includes live-action television, film, and idol videos, as well as anime television and film, video games, and other dubbing work. Her bibliography includes A Distant Shore (2011, companion book to idol video of the same title), Afternoon Tea (2012, companion book to Apartment, ISBN 9784896018240), and Tooi Nagisa (2011, photo book, ISBN 978-4862058362). Her discography includes The Idolmaster Cinderella Master 031 – Fumika Sagisawa – Fumika Sasaigawa (M・A・O), which reached number 4 on Oricon charts, and Harumachi Clover (春待ちクローバー) – Yui Hanasaka (M・A・O), which reached number 98 on Oricon charts. She also has drama CDs listed in her discography.
Did You Know?
- Mao Ichimichi was born on February 1, 1992.
- She started her career as a member of Horipro's HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami.
- She played Luka Millfy/Gokai Yellow in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, following her former HOP Club batch mate Suzuka Morita.
- She released her first solo gravure idol DVD titled A Distant Shore in 2011.
- Her voice acting career is conducted under the stage name M・A・O.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Shimazu's Apartment?
There is no single owner or character named Shimazu associated with a specific apartment in the canon. The term generally refers to the various temporary refuges used by Legoshi and Haru throughout the urban district.
What role does Shimazu's Apartment play in the story?
These locations function as private meeting grounds where predators and prey find solace away from chaotic streets. They are essential for observing complex social dynamics without the rigid structures of Cherryton Academy interfering.
How does the story involving Shimazu's Apartment end?
Since no single building exists, there is no specific conclusion tied to one address or event. The narrative instead focuses on how their relationship evolves across multiple secluded spots over time.
Why is Shimazu's Apartment important to fans?
It represents the quiet corners where Legoshi and Haru can connect amidst a tense world of carnivores and herbivores. Fans often search for this term hoping to identify the specific settings of their pivotal romantic encounters.
Where is Shimazu's Apartment located in Beastars?
The setting spans various secluded spots within the urban landscape rather than one fixed location. Key areas include park benches, rooftops, and separate residences where the characters meet privately.
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