Akashi Maho

* Official Illustration
* Anime (1st)
* Anime (2nd)
* Live2D

**Akashi Maho** (明石真秀, ***Akashi Maho***?) is a character in the D4DJ franchise and the DJ of the group Happy Around!.

## Profile

Deeply moved by a DJ performance she had seen in the past, Maho became immersed in DJ activities herself. Recently she has been trying her hand at producing tracks as well. She was persuaded by Rinku to form a unit. Although she is sometimes bewildered by Rinku's eccentric actions, she continues to improve her performance as a DJ.

## Appearance

Maho has sharp blue eyes and short brownish-black hair with yellow highlights. Her hair almost reaches her shoulders, although after the start of the second *D4 FES.* story in Groovy Mix (1st anniversary update) it grew slightly longer. Compared to the rest of her group members, her skin tone is relatively tanner. Maho is said to be physically athletic similarly to other athletic characters such as Yuka, Ibuki or Dalia, yet it is not explicitly shown. However, it is still occasionally joked about when Rinku refers to her physical form as "dynamite" or when Maho spars with Dalia in the second season of the anime.

## Background

Fascinated by a DJ live concert at a music festival that she saw when she was a child, Maho aspired to become a DJ and has practiced DJing ever since. Her father is a firefighter while her mother is a nurse, so she has often had to take care of her younger siblings all on her own.

## Personality

Maho is an easygoing and relaxed girl with a tomboyish streak. Despite her cool appearance, she is quite caring and responsible, something the other Happy Around! members have also praised her for before, and has a particular sweet tooth. She becomes easily alarmed and frantic when situations get too out of hand, and often has to step in to de-escalate them. Maho also has her airy moments, such as when she shows great enthusiasm when she learns that Merm4id has arranged a collaboration with Laura Bradley, a producer and DJ she admires.

## Etymology

**Akashi** can be split into two parts. **Aka** (明) means "bright" or "light", and **Shi** (石) means "stone".

**Maho** (真秀) can also be split into two parts. **Ma** (真) means "just" or "right", and **Ho** (秀) means "preeminence" or "superlativeness".

## Trivia

* Despite having a fondness for sweets, Maho is able to maintain a healthy figure.
* When DJing, Maho uses the pseudonym "DJ Mash" (DJマッシュ). It is likely derived from an alternative reading of the kanji of her first name (真秀).
* Maho has an aquarium which is filled with pet tropical fish.
* Her birthday is one day after her Japanese voice actress' birthday.
* Maho is a fan of various sports, but is particularly skilled at basketball and once practiced martial arts.
* Maho loves cooking so much that the opportunity to cook something in Rei's very expensive kitchen made her incredibly excited.
* Maho has been featured in the following collaboration events:

* In Alright! Heartcatch Groove!, her character design was based on Myoudouin Itsuki.
* In Hakomonogatari, her character design was based on Kanbaru Suruga.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 12 - Childhood Friends
2. ↑ *Maho Receives a Complaint* & *Her Respect*
3. ↑ English Dub Announcement
4. ↑ Official Profile
5. ↑ D4DJ Groovy Mix Character Illustrated Book Vol. 1
6. ↑ Menu Line: *"I keep tropical fish as pets, and I'm really proud of the decorations I have in their tank."*

## Characters

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 Aimoto Rinku •  **Akashi Maho** •  Ohnaruto Muni •  Togetsu Rei

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 Yamate Kyoko •  Inuyose Shinobu •  Sasago Jennifer Yuka •  Shimizu Esora

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 Izumo Saki •  Niijima Ibuki •  Hanamaki Towa •  Fukushima Noa

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 Seto Rika •  Mizushima Marika •  Hidaka Saori •  Matsuyama Dalia

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 Aoyagi Tsubaki •  Tsukimiyama Nagisa •  Yano Hiiro •  Miyake Aoi

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 Sakurada Miyu •  Kasuga Haruna •  Shiratori Kurumi •  Takeshita Miiko

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 Amano Airi •  Kase Mana •  Himegami Shano •  Takao Toka

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 Kaibara Michiru •  Ichihoshi Lumina •  Shinomiya Kokoa •  Tendo Hayate

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 Neo •  Sophia •  Elsie •  Weronika

### DIGGLER'S HIGH Unit (Tentative)

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Kofune Ryujin • Inuyose Dennojo • Mitsuhashi Sho • Kaibara Haruki

### Other

Kanade • Masaki • Misamisa • Mitsuhashi Ku