Mao (マオ), born on October 23, 1977, in Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan, is the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Japanese visual kei rock band SID. Formed in 2003, SID is known for their blend of alternative rock, pop rock, and hard rock, often incorporating visual kei aesthetics. They have gained popularity through contributions to anime soundtracks, including "Monochrome no Kiss" for Black Butler and "Uso" for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Mao began a solo career in 2016 under the name "Mao from SID," achieving top 10 rankings on the Oricon charts.Wikipedia+3