Ozeki Mai

Ozeki Mai
小(お)関(ぜき) 舞(まい)

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Name

Nicknames

Ozeki-chan (おぜきちゃん)

Personal Information

Born

February 10, 2002 (age 22)

Origin

Tokyo, Japan

Blood Type

O

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

Height

154cm (Outdated^[1])

Professional Information

Genres

J-Pop

Occupation

Idol, singer, model

Years Active

2012–present

Joined

November 5, 2014

Generation

5th Generation (Unofficial)

Debut Single

Itooshikutte Gomen ne / Koi Dorobou

Tenure

9 Years, 5 Months, 14 Days

Member Color

Medium Blue

Links

Blog

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“	I think I'm the cutest amongst the members, but Momochi-senpai says the same thing, so it collided with Tsugunaga-san's cute character. But it's sad that a huge rival will no longer be around. I'll do my best to inherit that cuteness.	”
–Ozeki Mai, November 2016

Ozeki Mai (小関舞) is a Japanese pop singer signed under Hello! Project. She is a member of Country Girls.^[2]^[3]

Biography

Ozeki-DouDatteIino-Front — Ozeki Mai, September 2016

Ozeki-BoogieWoogieLOVE-front — Ozeki Mai, March 2016

Early Life

Ozeki Mai was born on February 10, 2002 in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2002, Ozeki appeared in the film Jitsuroku Hitman ~Tsuma Sono Ai~.

2014

In April, Ozeki left Tamborine Artist agency.

In mid-2014, she participated in the Morning Musume '14 (Golden) Audition! in hopes of becoming a 12th generation member, but failed to pass.^[3]

On November 5, it was announced that Ozeki was added to Country Musume, now called Country Girls, alongside Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki and Shimamura Uta.^[2]^[3]

2016

On February 10, Ozeki celebrated her 14th birthday at an event titled Country Girls Ozeki Mai Birthday Event 2016, featuring two performances in Tokyo.

2017

On February 13, Ozeki celebrated her 15th birthday at an event titled Country Girls Ozeki Mai Birthday Event 2017, featuring two performances at TOKYO FM HALL.

Personal Life

Ozeki is the eldest daughter of former baseball player and current coach of the Yomiuri Giants, Ozeki Tatsuya.^[4]^[5] Her grandparents have a ramen shop in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture. She has a younger sister and owns four pet cats: Gaayan, Satsuki, Mei, and Ryuu.

When Ozeki joined Country Girls in November 2014, she was a first year middle school student. As graduated to Middle School on April 2017. She is current in April 2017 is First Year High School.

Ozeki's was given the name Mai (舞) so she could soar high (舞い上がる; maiagaru) in the future, and on the day she was born snow was whirling (舞う; mau) about.^[6]

The following list are notable friendships Ozeki Mai has acquired:

Morito Chisaki: She gets along best with Morito Chisaki in Country Girls.
Shimamura Uta: Ozeki was good friends with former member Shimamura Uta since the Morning Musume '14 (Golden) Audition!.
Sasaki Rikako: She gets along well with ANGERME member Sasaki Rikako.^{[citation needed]}
Nomura Minami: She gets along well with Kobushi Factory member Nomura Minami.^{[citation needed]}

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Ozeki Mai:

Ozeki-chan (おぜきちゃん): Official nickname, given her since Country Girls.
Ozeko (おぜこ): Second nickname, given by Shimamura Uta.^[7]

Profile

Name: Ozeki Mai (小関舞)
Nickname: Ozeki-chan (おぜきちゃん)
Birth date: February 10, 2002 (2002-02-10) (age 22)^[8]
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan^[8]
Blood type: O^[8]
Height: 154cm^[8] (Outdated^[1])
Hello! Project Status:
- 2014-11-05: Country Girls Member
Country Girls Color: Medium Blue (2014-)
Hello! Project groups:
- Country Girls (2014-)

See Also: List:Ozeki Mai Other Q&As

Specialty: Violin^[8]
Hobby: Singing, ^[8] Dancing^[8], Going somewhere with friends
Favorite Colors: Pastel blue, Emerald
Favorite Sports: Basketball, Baseball
Motto: "Enjoy" (楽しむ)
Favorite Hello! Project songs: "Tokai no Hitorigurashi", "Love Together!", "Towa no Uta"
Looks Up to: Yajima Maimi, Ikuta Erina

Discography

See: List:Ozeki Mai Discography Featured In

Solo Blu-rays

[2016.04.28] Greeting ~Ozeki Mai~ (e-Hello!)

Publications

Solo Photobooks

[2017.04.29] Ozeki Mai Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"

Magazines Featured In

[2015.02.09] BOMB (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta)
[2015.02.20] CD Journal (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta)
[2015.02.24] B.L.T (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta)
[2015.02.28] Gekkan Entame (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta)
[2015.03.06] BIG ONE GIRLS (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta)
[2015.03.19] Shukan Famitsu (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta

Works

Theater

[2016] Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!

Movies

[2002] Jitsuroku Hitman ~Tsuma Sono Ai~ (実録ヒットマン～妻その愛～)

TV Programs

[2015–] The Girls Live

Internet

[2015–] Hello! Project Station

Radio

[2015] Country Girls no Tadaima Radio Kenshuuchuu!! (カントリー・ガールズの只今ラジオ研修中‼)
[2015–] Country Girls no Tadaima Radio Housouchuu!! (カントリー・ガールズの只今ラジオ放送中!!)
[2016–] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Mondays, 2016.09–2017.09; Thursdays, 2017.10–)

Trivia

She knows how to ride a unicycle.^[9]
She's interested in Ikuta Erina, because she's funny on variety shows.
She shares the same given name with Country Girls general manager Satoda Mai and ℃-ute member Hagiwara Mai.
She has the same birthday as Kobushi Factory member Nomura Minami.

Honorary Titles

Honorary titles
Preceded by Miuna2003-2007	Youngest member of Country Girls November 2014 – November 2015	Succeeded by Funaki Musubu

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Pocket Morning Country Girls Weekly Q&A (9/4/2015) "I've become taller than Yamaki Risa-chan who's been the tallest up until now!"
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "『カントリー娘。』改め『カントリー・ガールズ』について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014-11-05.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 "カントリー娘。「カントリー・ガールズ」に改名で再始動！ “ももち”も加入" (in Japanese). AliveM.net. 2014-11-05.
↑ "中学生アイドルの小関舞が同じ事務所の親友からの誹謗中傷で、なぜか事務所を退社することになる不可解…の巻" (in Japanese). 芸能ポンコツ博覧会★ザビ家の栄光. 2014-04-13. (Archived)
↑ "カントリー・ガールズに西武・小関コーチの長女「巨人戦の始球式で投げたい」" (in Japanese). SANSPO. 2015-03-26.
↑ Pocket Morning. 2016-11-11. (Translation by Ro-kun)
↑ http://ameblo.jp/countrygirls/entry-11988582057.html
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 ^8.2 ^8.3 ^8.4 ^8.5 ^8.6 Sankei Sports. 2014-11-05 Issue. (Reference Image)
↑ http://ameblo.jp/sgi-sitei/entry-10260357914.html

External Links

Country Girls Profile
Other Profiles: Tambourine Artists (Archived)
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[tallerthanyamaki-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Pocket Morning Country Girls Weekly Q&A (9/4/2015) "I've become taller than Yamaki Risa-chan who's been the tallest up until now!"

[hpoff-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "『カントリー娘。』改め『カントリー・ガールズ』について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014-11-05.

[cgmen-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 "カントリー娘。「カントリー・ガールズ」に改名で再始動！ “ももち”も加入" (in Japanese). AliveM.net. 2014-11-05.

[info1-4] "中学生アイドルの小関舞が同じ事務所の親友からの誹謗中傷で、なぜか事務所を退社することになる不可解…の巻" (in Japanese). 芸能ポンコツ博覧会★ザビ家の栄光. 2014-04-13. (Archived)

[5] "カントリー・ガールズに西武・小関コーチの長女「巨人戦の始球式で投げたい」" (in Japanese). SANSPO. 2015-03-26.

[6] Pocket Morning. 2016-11-11. (Translation by Ro-kun)

[7] ttp://ameblo.jp/countrygirls/entry-11988582057.html

[sanspo1-8] 8.0 ^8.1 ^8.2 ^8.3 ^8.4 ^8.5 ^8.6 Sankei Sports. 2014-11-05 Issue. (Reference Image)

[9] ttp://ameblo.jp/sgi-sitei/entry-10260357914.html

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