Mao Ichimichi
Voice ActorMao Ichimichi, known professionally as M.A.O, is a Japanese actress who is part of the voice cast of Horimiya. She began as a Horipro idol and gravure model before building an extensive voice acting career under her stage name.
Horimiya Role
Ichimichi, credited under her stage name M.A.O, appears in the Japanese voice cast of Horimiya as part of CloverWorks' 2021 anime adaptation. Her background as an idol-turned-actress gave her an unusually broad entertainment skill set before she moved into full-time voice work, and by the time of Horimiya she was already a familiar presence across a wide range of anime casts. The role added to a fast-growing voice filmography built largely on supporting and ensemble parts.
Career and Notable Roles
Before voice acting, Ichimichi worked as an idol in Horipro's HOP Club under the name Rio Minami and modeled as a gravure idol. She later pivoted to voice work, becoming a prolific supporting player across anime, games, and dubbed foreign films since 2010, working under the credit M.A.O.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mao Ichimichi?
Mao Ichimichi, professionally known as M.A.O, is a Japanese actress born in 1992. She is part of the Japanese voice cast on Horimiya's 2021 CloverWorks anime adaptation.
What is Mao Ichimichi's role in Horimiya?
Ichimichi appears in Horimiya credited under her stage name M.A.O. Her background as an idol-turned-actress gave her an unusually broad entertainment skill set before she moved into full-time voice work, and the role added to a fast-growing voice filmography built largely on supporting and ensemble parts.
What did Mao Ichimichi do before becoming a voice actress?
Before voice acting, Ichimichi worked as an idol in Horipro's HOP Club under the stage name Rio Minami and modeled as a gravure idol.
When did Mao Ichimichi start her voice acting career?
Ichimichi pivoted to voice work in 2010 and has since become a prolific supporting player across anime, games, and dubbed foreign films, working under the credit M.A.O.
What talent agency represents Mao Ichimichi?
Ichimichi is represented by Horipro, the same agency she began with as an idol before moving into voice acting. That connection dates back to her time in Horipro's HOP Club, before she was known professionally as M.A.O.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Horimiya anime series, manga, and official materials. Horimiya was created by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara, published by Square Enix, and animated by CloverWorks. All rights to Horimiya and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHERO and Daisuke Hagiwara
- Published bySquare Enix
- Animated byCloverWorks
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to CloverWorks and Square Enix.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Square Enix and HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara.
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