Manabu Oshio
| Manabu Oshio | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | 押尾学 |
| Born |
May 6, 1978 Tokyo,  Japan
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| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-actor |
| Instruments | Vocalist, lyricist, guitarist, composer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Universal Music, Tris Co.ltd |
| Associated acts | L.I.V |
| Website | www.myspace.com/manabuoshio |
| Members | Toru Minami, KATOMAI, HELLO, Ju-Ken , DJ Soma, Takuma (Miyavi Support Member) |
Manabu Oshio (押尾 学 Oshio Manabu, born May 6, 1978) is a Japanese former singer and actor. He is the former vocalist of the band LIV. He was convicted in 2011 of drug use and failing to provide assistance to an acquaintance who died after taking drugs he had provided her.
Raised in Los Angeles, California, United States from age 4 to 12 before moving back to Tokyo, Japan, Oshio writes his lyrics in English and Japanese. He has played in many starring roles in TV shows,dramas, commercials, and movies in Japan as well as in China.
Oshio made his acting debut in 1997 in Ai, Tokidoki Uso. Later Oshio formed his band LIV in 2002. Their first single Without You was released in January and their debut album "The First Chapter" was later released in October of the same year. Their second single Try was released in May and went to number 1 on the Oricon charts.
Oshio continued over the next 3 years juggling acting, performing live and releasing albums under his band Liv. His last studio album on Universal Japan was "Mi Vida Loca", shortly after his departure from Universal his singles collection was released "Coleccion de Oro".
Reports Announced that on October 4, 2005 Oshio was quitting acting to pursue his musical career. He quit his management agency and joined indie label Daiki Sound. Oshio's last drama was Satomi Hakkenden . In 2006 he married Akiko Yada.
Oshio decided to make a return to acting in 2008. He signed to Avex Entertainment, citing that he would like to expand his international career and was happy with Avex Entertainment's global aims.
Announced in August 2008 that he was reviving his band LIV. In his own words the band is going to "start from zero". The band had introduced to new members and were said to be working on a new album.
On August 2, 2009 he was arrested at Roppongi Hills for possession of MDMA during an investigation into the death of a hostess. He was subsequently dropped by Avex Entertainment for violating his contract. Since the arrest of Oshio Manabu his music labels have cancelled distribution of all his releases. It's unclear if they will be available again. After his arrest his wife Akiko Yada decided to file for divorce, citing "incompatible values"
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