May'n

May'n

Birth : 1989-10-21, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

History

better known by her stage name May'n (メイン Mein), Her Real Name "May Nakabayashi" is a Japanese singer from Nagoya who is affiliated with the Horipro talent agency. Aspiring to become a musician since childhood, she began her music activities in 2003 upon passing an audition held by Horipro. She made her major debut in 2005 under the Universal Music label with the release of her first single "Crazy Crazy Crazy". She would release two more singles under Universal Music, before transferring to Victor Entertainment in 2008. That same year, she had her break as the singing voice of the character Sheryl Nome in the anime series Macross Frontier. May'n's musical style varies in genre, ranging from pop and rock, to dance music and R&B. Her music has been featured in anime series such as Macross Frontier, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, Accel World, Aquarion Logos, and Restaurant to Another World. She has also performed at several music events in Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. In 2013, she represented Japan at the ABU TV Song Festival in Vietnam.

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Movies

Macross Frontier Galaxy Live 2021
Sheryl Nome
Sheryl and Ranka return for their first solo concert in 11 years! The Macross concert event of the year, Macross Frontier Galaxy Live 2021 "REVENGE", is coming to Makuhari Messe on Nov. 10, and it’s going to be live streamed worldwide! Starring May’n as Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima as Ranka Lee, this is the first-ever concert of the two to be live streamed worldwide, so you surely don’t want to miss the excitement and unforgettable performances they have in store!
Macross Frontier: Labyrinth of Time
Sheryl Nome (Singer)
A short film screened alongside Gekijouban Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!.
May’n Concept LIVE 2020「15Colors」
LIVE 2018 Walküre wa Uragiranai at Yokohama Arena
Sheryl Nome
DVD/Blu-ray release of the third live "Walküre wa Uragiranai" by Macross Δ Tactical Sound Unit Walküre held at Yokohama Arena on February 24 and February 25, 2018.
Macross FB7: Listen to My Song!
Sheryl Nome (Singer)
Set in 2059, five decades after the Space War I conflict seen in the first Macross story. Macross Frontier, the 25th New Macross Class super-long-distance colonization fleet, is journeying through the galaxy to a new paradise to call home. However, it is locked in a state of war with a strange enemy called Vajra. Ozma Lee, the leader of the S.M.S. Skull Team that is fighting the Vajra on the frontlines, encounters a mysterious lifeform, different from even the Vajra, one day. This mysterious lifeform leaves an archival video of the Macross 7 colonization fleet with Ozma, Ranka, and Sheryl.
May'n Special Concert 2012
Herself
A concert film featuring her performance at Yokohama Arena on March 20, 2012.
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
Sheryl Nome (Singer)
Picking up from where the previous movie left off, Ranka's star career flourishes while Sheryl's health rapidly deteriorates after collapsing during a live performance. At the same time, separate factions are maneuvering behind the scenes seeking to control the Vajra horde by utilizing the singing abilities of the two songstresses. As the entire Macross Frontier fleet begins to wage its final war on the Vajra, Alto finally makes a choice between Ranka and Sheryl.
Macross Frontier Music Clip Shuu: Nyankuri
Sheryl Nome (Singer)
Music clip collection release from anime series Macross Frontier featuring eight music clips and popular scenes from TV series and theatrical features. Also includes newly-created footage such as interview with Ranka and Sheryl and TV spot starring Ranka plus choreography footage starring 3D character version of Nakajima Megumi & May'n.
Macross Frontier Galaxy Tour Final in Budokan
In November 2008, a live concert of Macross Frontier's music was performed by May'n, Megumi Nakajima, and Yoko Kanno.
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
Sheryl Nome (Singer)
Half retelling of the original Frontier series, half new story. Conspiracies arise within the Frontier government when Sheryl Nome arrives to the colonial fleet for her concert and is soon marked as a spy for Galaxy while childhood friends, Alto Saotome and Ranka Lee both try to achieve their dreams as the battle between Frontier and the Vajra draws closer.
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