Aikawa Maho

"I’m sure many people don’t know me, but from here on out I’m going to do my best so everyone will think “I’m glad the 3rd generation joined”."

- Aikawa Maho, February 2015

Aikawa Maho (相川茉穂) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a third generation member of ANGERME.

She originally joined Hello! Project as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was introduced on May 4, 2014 at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.

Early Life
Aikawa Maho was born on March 26, 1999 in Kanagawa, Japan.

Aikawa began practicing ballet when she was in her first year of elementary school.

2013
Aikawa auditioned for Morning Musume 12ki Member "Mirai Shoujo" Audition for an opportunity to join Morning Musume, but failed.

2014
On April 1, Aikawa joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei after successfully passing an audition to join the program. She was introduced as a 21st generation member at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event on May 4th alongside Takemura Miu and Saito Kana.

On October 4, it was announced during the SMILE FANTASY! stage-play that Aikawa was selected to join S/mileage as a 3rd generation member, along with Murota Mizuki and Sasaki Rikako, subsequently leaving Hello Pro Kenshuusei.

From December 3 to December 11, Aikawa participated in a stage play Kurukuru to Shi to Shitto, along with Niigaki Risa, Kikkawa Yuu, Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member Yamagishi Riko and Country Girls member Yamaki Risa.

2016
In March, Aikawa released her first solo e-Hello! Blu-ray titled Greeting ~Aikawa Maho~.

On March 28, Aikawa celebrated her 17th birthday at event titled ANGERME Aikawa Maho Birthday Event 2016. It had two performances at TOYKO FM HALL.

2017
On January 11, an representative announced that Aikawa would halt her activities from ANGERME for a while in order to rest and receive treatment for panic disorder. She had reported headaches, dizziness, nausea, breathing difficulties and panic attacks which led to her being unable to participate in Hello! Project 2017 WINTER concerts, and her subsequent diagnosis. Aikawa noted that she hopes to help fight the stigma against panic disorder alongside others with the condition.

Personal Life
Family= She has two pet cats named Lucy and Min.

When Aikawa joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei in April 2014, she was a third year middle school student. As of April 2016, she is currently attending her second year of high school.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Aikawa Maho has acquired:
 * -|Friendships=
 * Nakanishi Kana: Aikawa became friends with Nakanishi Kana during the Hello! Project 2014 SUMMER concert tour.
 * Wada Ayaka: She gets along well with ANGERME member Wada Ayaka.
 * Tamura Meimi: She gets along well with ANGERME member Tamura Meimi.
 * Yamaki Risa: She is good friends with Country Girls member Yamaki Risa since Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
 * Haga Akane: She is good friends with Morning Musume member Haga Akane.

The following is a list of nicknames that has been used to refer to Aikawa Maho:
 * -|Nicknames=
 * Aiai (あいあい): Official nickname, given to her since joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
 * Maho-chan (茉穂ちゃん): Another nickname for Aikawa Maho.
 * Gochi (ごち): Another nickname for Aikawa Maho. Given to her by Sasaki Rikako, because she always ends her blog posts with "Gochi". An abbreviated form of Gochisousama deshita. Which is what one usually says after eating.

Profile
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 * Name: Aikawa Maho (相川茉穂)
 * Official Nickname: Aiai (あいあい)
 * Date of Birth:
 * Birth place: Kanagawa, Japan
 * Blood type: A
 * Height: 163cm
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2014-04-01: Hello Pro Kenshuusei Member
 * 2014-10-04: ANGERME Member
 * ANGERME Member Color:
 * Green (2014-)
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2014)
 * ANGERME (2014-)
 * -|Q&A=
 * See Also: Side:Aikawa Maho Pocket Morning ANGERME Weekly Q&A & Side:Aikawa Maho Other Q&As


 * Specialty: Classical ballet
 * Hobbies: Napping, Eating
 * Motto: "Sente wa mante" (先手は万手; the first blow is half the battle)
 * Favorite Phrase: "Thanks for the food!"
 * What's something you like to say? "Nemui" (I'm sleepy)
 * Favorite Subject: Art
 * Favorite Colors: Yellow, Pink
 * Favorite Sport: Classical ballet
 * Favorite Food: Karaage
 * Favorite ANGERME songs: "Yuugure Koi no Jikan", "Uchouten LOVE"
 * Looks up to: Hagiwara Mai

Discography

 * See also: List:Aikawa Maho Discography Featured In

Solo Blu-rays

 * [2016.03.18] Greeting ~Aikawa Maho~

Fanclub DVDs

 * [2015.xx.xx] ANGERME Natsu Matsuri ~Part 1~
 * [2015.xx.xx] ANGERME Natsu Matsuri ~Part 2~
 * [2016.xx.xx] ANGERME Shin Member Kamikokuryo Moe Ohirome Event ~Kamiko Shiren!? no 4-ban Shoubu~
 * [2016.xx.xx] ANGERME Katsuta Rina & Aikawa Maho Birthday Event 2016
 * [2017.01.26] ANGERME Shin Member Kasahara Momona Ohirome Event / ANGERME Nakanishi Kana・Takeuchi Akari・Katsuta Rina FC Event

Solo Photobooks

 * [2016.10.01] Aikawa Maho Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"

Theater

 * [2014] Kurukuru to Shi to Shitto
 * [2016] MODE

TV Programs

 * [2015–] The Girls Live

Internet

 * [2014–] Hello! Project Station

Radio

 * [2015–] AS1422 (アンジュルムステーション１４２２)
 * [2016–] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Thursdays)

Trivia

 * She was a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei for five months, making her the sixth quickest debut from the program.
 * She'd like to eat ramen with Nakanishi Kana
 * Murota Mizuki and Sasaki Rikako slept over at Maho's house to get to know each other better.
 * According to Miyamoto Karin, Maho loves fried chicken.
 * She wanted to have yellow as her image color, but that was Katsuta Rina's color.
 * She is the same height as Wada Ayaka.
 * Her dream is to become an idol with a wonderful smile.
 * Aikawa is a certified Karaagenist. She passed the test on the Japan KARAAGE Association site.
 * In 2017, she became the #1 ranked Karaagenist in Japan.
 * If she could join another group, she'd join °C-ute.
 * She is a big fan of Ultraman, and frequently collects Ultraman merchandise. Especially merchandise of the uchuu-jin.
 * She is a huge astronomy enthusiast, and especially loves the moon. She keeps track of it's phases and frequently takes pictures of the moon through her telescope, posting it on her blog afterwards.
 * Because of her spacey personality, and hobbies, other members jokingly call her an alien.
 * In Fukuda Kanon's final interview before her graduation, she had this to say about Aikawa: "She’s quite spacy (sic) at the moment, but I feel like she can become any type of person she wants. I want her to have more confidence. If she had confidence I think she would develop at incredible speed."