: This was Mao Ichimichi's first solo video release after transitioning from her previous idol group, HOP Club. Companion Release
At the time of this DVD's release, Ichimichi was starring as Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow) in the massive hit tokusatsu series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger . -ENFD-5310- Mao Ichimichi - A Distant Shore-
Second, it showcases her artistic ambition even at this early stage. "A Distant Shore" was not a cheap, hastily produced video. It had a story, a thematic through-line, and an emotional payoff. This indicates that even for a "starter" project, Ichimichi and her team were invested in creating something with a sense of artistry and genuine feeling. : This was Mao Ichimichi's first solo video
For fans who discovered Mao Ichimichi via her energetic, loud, and comedic voice roles (M·A·O), seeing her as a soft-spoken, melancholic live-action presence is jarring and deeply affecting. ENFD-5310 captures a personality facet she rarely shows in interviews or at conventions. "A Distant Shore" was not a cheap, hastily produced video
: This was her first major solo project after leaving Horipro’s HOP Club (where she used the stage name Rio Minami) and moving to Tokyo to join Yellow Cab Next.