MARIA  

The band known as Maria, represented by the symbol MARIA, is an all female J-Pop group under Sony Music Japan's label. It consists of six members who released their first single "Chiisa na Uta" on March 8, 2006. This song serves as the opening theme for Yakitate!! Japan's third season. Additionally, their single Tsubomi is used as Naruto the Movie 3's theme song. The vocalist and bass guitarist in Maria are Maiko (formerly ZONE), while Aika performs vocals and plays bass. Reina handles keyboards and electric violin, with Tattsu on drums and back-up vocals. Ayuka plays electric guitar, and Sacchin also plays electric guitar.