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The band MUH~ from their latest album. From left to right - Harada Akie (yellow), Mori Yurika (pink), Usami Nana (lightblue)

From the popular program "Akiba limousine" in 2003, the triple chibiko, originator cosplay idol band called MUH~ was formed. Derived from the initials of the members, MUH~ (Mori-Usami-Harada) tours around Japan singing their interpretations of hit anime theme songs. Lead by Mori Yurika, the band performs in cosplay attires such as maid costumes, pajamas, school uniforms, casual "genki" wears, etc.

Singing is the main activity of the group, whether it be their interpretations of famous anime theme songs, songs requested by fans through the radio, or their very own original songs that they want to share with everybody. To date, the group has released 2 albums, Vitamin MUH(ビタミン☆MUH～)(2005) and Maamaamaa(まぁまぁまぁ)(2003). The group has also released a single DVD, ＭＵＨ～★ぞくっ (2005). Other promotions such as calendars and picture books of the group are also being considered as of the moment.

The band members also have their own careers outside of the group, appearing in their own picture book collections, DVDs, casting in commercials, dramas, and even in movies.

A similarly named band by the name The MUH is sometimes confused with MUH~. The MUH lasted for three years, and hailed from central Illinois. The acronym stands for "Make Us Holy" and is often connected with 2 Timothy 2:21 from the Bible. The group consisted of: -Andrew Costerisan (lead vocals, guitar) -Zach Vernon (drums, percussion) -Ward Schweitzer (guitar, vocals) -Matt Higgins (bass, piano, vocals). The MUH released the "Tastes Like Chicken EP" in 2002, "Wannabe" full album in 2003, and a farewell album "Another Million Miles" in 2005. Costerisan (known by most friends simply as "Cos") continues to write, record, and occasionally perform under the name dEbToR. He released "Dives and Climbs EP" in 2006, and is currently finishing up two projects, "Anticipation" and "Simple Subtle Sweet." "Dives and Climbs EP" is available for free on the dEbToR band myspace. More information and music on dEbToR can be found at their blogspot or purevolume sites.

[edit] History

The members of the band were chosen after winning as grand champions of the TV show 秋葉な連中 (akiba party/group/people). They then did the anime song cover for the TV program 秋葉☆リムジン (akiba limousine), in which they were established as a cosplay idol unit.

[edit] Members

[edit] Harada Akie

• Profile
  • Name: Harada Akie (原田明絵)
  • Color: Yellow
  • Nickname: Akie-chan (明絵・あきちゃん)
  • Birthday: January 22, 1987
  • Hometown: Saitama (埼玉県)
  • Height: 147cm　 (4' 9")
  • Statistics: B80cm/W59cm/H82cm
  • Blood type: B
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (みずがめ座)
  • Hobbies: Karaoke, Shopping, Computers, with 2nd class approved horse back riding skills
• Individual Career
  • 明絵にタッチ！ (Akie ni Tacchi!) - DVD
  • 初恋センチメンタル (Hatsukoi Senchimentaru) - Picture Book

[edit] Mori Yurika

• Profile
  • Name： Mori Yurika (森由理香)
  • Color: Pink
  • Nickname: Mori-chan(森ちゃん)
  • Birthday: January 23, 1984
  • Hometown: Tokyo (東京)
  • Height: 151cm (4' 11.5")
  • Statistics: B84/W58/H84
  • Bloodtype: A
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius (みずがめ座)
  • Hobbies: Volleybal, Spoon bending
• Individual Career
  • ストロベリー・メール (Strawberry Mail) - picture book

[edit] Usami Nana

• Profile
  • Name: Usami Nana (宇佐美なな)
  • Color: Light Blue
  • Nickname: Nanappe (ななっぺ)
  • Birthday: October 23, 1985
  • Hometown: Chiba (千葉)
  • Height: 152cm (~5')
  • Statistics: B83/W59/H84
  • Bloodtype: O
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (てんびん座)
  • Hobbies: Making sweets, exploration, tennis, and basketball
• Individual Career
  • 隙魔 (Sakima) - Movie

[edit] Discography

[edit] ビタミン☆MUH (Vitamin MUH)

Cover of ビタミン☆MUH

Released on November 2, 2005 by Aniplex Label under Sony Music Distributions Japan

Songs included in the Vitamin MUH~ album:

1. Vitamin MUH～
2. タッチ「タッチ」
3. おなじ空の下
4. 象さんのすきゃんてぃ「ハイスクール！奇面組」
5. うれしい予感「ちびまる子ちゃん」^[U]
6. お嫁さんになってあげないゾ「キテレツ大百科」^[H]
7. branco
8. 想い出がいっぱい「みゆき」
9. お世話します！「花右京メイド隊」
10. I do！
11. Arrival
12. ラムのラブソング「うる星やつら」
13. 愛・おぼえていますか「超時空要塞マクロス」^[M]
14. ゲキテイ（檄！帝国華撃団）「サクラ大戦」

rōmaji equivalent:

1. Vitamin MUH～
2. Touch 「Touch」
3. Onaji Sora no Shita
4. Zō-san no Scanty 「Highschool! Kimen-gumi」
5. Ureshii Yokan 「Chibi Maruko-chan」^[U]
6. Oyomesan ni Natte Agenaizo 「Kiteretsu Daihyakka」^[H]
7. Branco
8. Omoide ga Ippai 「Miyuki」
9. Osewashimasu 「Hana Ukyo Maid Team」
10. I do！
11. Arrival
12. Lamu no Love Song 「Urusei Yatsura」
13. Ai Oboete Imasuka 「Macross」^[M]
14. Gekitei 「Sakura Wars」

[edit] ＭＵＨ～★ぞくっ

Released on November 2, 2005 by Aqua House

[edit] まぁまぁまぁ

Cover of まぁまぁまぁ

Released on August 20, 2003 by Aniplex Label under Sony Music Distributions Japan

Songs included in the MaaMaaMaa album:

1. タッチ「タッチ」
2. 残酷な天使のテーゼ「新世紀エヴァンゲリオン」
3. キャンディ・キャンディ「キャンディ・キャンディ」
4. 風の谷のナウシカ「風の谷のナウシカ」^[M]
5. デリケートに好きして「魔法の天使クリィミーマミ」^[H]
6. ムーンライト伝説「美少女戦士セーラームーン」^[U]
7. はじめてのチュウ「キテレツ大百科」
8. キューティーハニー「キューティーハニー」
9. となりのトトロ「となりのトトロ」
10. めざせポケモンマスター「ポケットモンスター」
11. 勇気の神様「ときめきメモリアル２」
12. ハム太郎とっとこうた「とっとこハム太郎」

rōmaji equivalent:

1. Touch 「Touch」
2. Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze 「Neon-Genesis Evangelion」
3. Candy Candy 「Candy Candy」
4. Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa 「Nausica of the Valley of the Wind」^[M]
5. Delike-to ni Sukishite 「Magical Angel Creamy Mami」^[H]
6. Moonlight Densetsu 「Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon」^[U]
7. Hajimete no Chuu 「Kiteretsu Daihyakka」
8. Cutie Honey 「Cutie Honey」
9. Tonari no Totoro 「Tonari no Totoro」
10. Mezase Pokemon Master 「Pokemon」
11. Yuuki no Kamisama 「Tokimeki Memorial」
12. Ham Tarou Tottokouta 「Tottoko Ham Tarou」

[M] - performed by Mori Yurika
[U] - performed by Usami Nana
[H] - performed by Harada Akie

[edit] Other known songs performed live

1. ハートビート - (Heartbeat)
   • (Performed by: MUH~. Anime theme of: Digi Charat Nyo)
2. ハッピーマテリアル - (Happy Material)
   • (Performed by: MUH~. Anime theme of: Mahou Sensei Negima)

[edit] References/External Links

• Official MUH~ website
• Official blog of Harada Akie
• Official blog of Yurika Mori
• Official blog of Usami Nana