Maria (stylized MARIA) is an all female J-Pop band signed onto Sony Music Japan. The band consists of six members. They released their first single on March 8, 2006, titled "Chiisa na Uta". This song is used as the 3rd opening song of the anime Yakitate!! Japan. Also, their single Tsubomi is used as the theme song of Naruto the Movie 3.

Members:
Maiko (former ZONE) - Vocals and Bass Guitar
Aika - Vocals and Bass Guitar
Reina - Keyboards and Electric Violin
Tattsu - Drums and back-up vocals
Ayuka - Electric Guitar
Sacchin - Electric Guitar