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and singer from

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, Japan. She was previously known as 門脇舞 (pronunciation identical).

Biography

She is popular as a radio actress who wears glasses. She is also known for portraying meganekko characters on a regular basis. Her nickname is 舞太 (''Maita''). She came up with this nickname when she was trying to register an email address and "mai" was in already in use so she opted for "maita". On January 21, 2007, she announced on her website that she will rename herself 門脇舞以, which has the same pronunciation as her previous name. In September 2009, a crazed fan who had threatened her in a letter was arrested. The letters were sent to Kadowaki's agency. On February 26, 2013, she announced on her website that she got married. On December 1, 2013, Kadowaki announced that she gave birth to her first child. On November 20, 2018, she announced on her blog on Saturday that she is now a "single parent". Kadowaki didn't write the specific circumstances that led to her raising her children alone. Kadowaki wrote that she and her children moved into a new home in the spring and she thanked her friends for helping with the move. She asked that her friends come and visit her family any time. She plans to continue with work as usual and is utilizing a babysitter and one of Japan's Child Family Support Centers.

Filmography

Television animation

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Original video animation (OVA)

*'' Isshoni Sleeping: Sleeping with Hinako'' ( Hinako) *'' Isshoni Training: Training with Hinako'' ( Hinako) *'' Isshoni Training 026: Bathtime with Hinako & Hiyoko'' ( Hinako)

Video games

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Theatrical animation

*'' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'', Illyasviel von Einzbern (2010) *'' Negima! Anime Final'', Satomi Hakase (2011) *'' Strike Witches The Movie'', Sanya V. Litvyak (2012) *'' Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Vow in the Snow'' (2017) - Illyasviel von Einzbern *'' Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower'' (2017) - Illyasviel von Einzbern *'' Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel - II. Lost Butterfly'' (2019) - Illyasviel von Einzbern *'' Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song'' (2020) - Illyasviel von Einzbern *'' Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht - The Nameless Girl'' (2021) - Illyasviel von Einzbern

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kadowaki, Mai 1980 births Living people Japanese women pop singers Japanese lyricists Japanese video game actresses Japanese voice actresses Video game musicians Voice actresses from Tokyo