Maika

[7.0] "Maika hasn't done anything significant even before her injury she's just there and doesn't have the it factor. When she came back, maika has gained a lot of weight due but at least she seemed happy these days."

[8.0] "It's easy to rag on Maika now, but people are being unfair to her. She's an absolutely amazing talent that got hampered by the circumstances. Her red belt title reign came in the midst of Hatman's unceremonious exit from Stardom, and with Utami leaving, Maika was slotted in that role as if she had been Utami all along, giving her Utami's bonds and rivalries (Saya, Momo) as if nothing happened. Unfortunately, Maika, despite being an amazing, crisp talent both inside and outside the ring, didn't have that "it" factor to keep eyes on the promotion and returned visibly out of shape for Bushiroad's standard of beauty that impose that every successful main eventer must have itsy-bitsy-tiny waist, and has thus faded out of the spotlight. But I won't blame Maika for not conforming to a Japanese company's insane beauty standards and practices. She's much happier now drinking beer and throwing people around and I love that for her. Best to leave behind those 'fans' that only liked her because they thought she was hot and have nothing better to do than goon on WrestleWithTheJoshi on Reddit all day."

[6.0] "My previous Maika rating was over 5 years ago . I have got her a seven but I haven't updated it ever since . Around 2023 she picked up her performances and I was so hopeful but she has been ok with no good performances"

[3.0] "Formerly a huge fan and i don't see at all what i used to see in her. Very boring and devoid of any personality. Wrestles like a pure blank slate with zero fire or spirit just doing boring power moves aimlessly , not a huge driving force in feuds either. She's never been the best part of any of her good matches and her red belt reign was so boring you could use it as a cure for insomnia."

[9.0] "My favorite wrestler in Stardom, Maika is fantastic. She wrestles a great powerhouse style, can sell, is charismatic, can be funny when the situation calls for it...in short, a total package. It's easy to see why Stardom trusts her in big spots. Now that she's returned from surgery the sky is the limit."

[9.0] "Maika is one of the most reliable in ring and out of ring talent on Stardom. She helps with commentary, as a ringside girl, she does promos for Stardom as well as being a great talent as a competator. She is such a professional at what she does, she puts on a show for the people, and she has a lot of hard hitting moves people love. Is she the most flashy? No, but when she does the Avalanche Suplex and then hits 5 more suplexes after? Yeah, that gets you in the Hall of Very F'ing Good. Her moveset is very hard hitting and she gels with just about anyone you can throw at her. A true talent for Stardom and all of us! ~"

[8.0] "Maika is one of the most dependable and well-rounded wrestlers in STARDOM today. She's not just consistent--she's legit. Whether she's working midcard bangers or stepping into title contention, Maika brings a physicality and presence that demands attention. Her style is no-nonsense: heavy throws, punishing suplexes, and that grounded, almost old-school aura that sets her apart in a landscape dominated by flashier high-speed styles. She's got that "built to last" energy, like someone who's going to be a pillar of the promotion for years. Over the past year, she's come into her own more than ever. She carries herself like someone who belongs in the top mix--not trying to prove it, but just being it. Her pacing has improved, her storytelling has become more refined, and she's shown real leadership qualities, especially as other big names have shifted to other promotions or taken a step back. Why an 8.0? Because while she's rock solid, and maybe even underrated in some circles, she hasn't quite had that defining run or career-defining match that would push her into the upper echelon. She's close, though. Real close. If STARDOM is building toward a new era, Maika feels like one of its keystones. Not the flashiest... but one of the strongest."

[10.0] "Before her professional wrestling debut, she was a professional judo player and had the record of best 8 in the Japanese professional judo tournament. She has been very eye-catching since her professional wrestling debut. Even when she first debuted, she did not look like a rookie at all, and she improved very quickly. She inherited the technique MICHINOKU DRIVER ll from her master TAKA and received direct from TAKA. She is very strong, has very good techniques, and has a beautiful face that I, as a woman, envy very much. Her personality is charming and interesting. She made me feel the charm of professional wrestling. She is my favorite wrestler. The most important thing is that she is very willing to help new wrestlers grow. Since last year, she has been the core figure of the entire STARDOM. Her right elbow was injured and bandaged for several years, but she insisted on playing games without rest. She recently had a TJ operation. When she recovers from her injury, she will become stronger than before."

[7.0] "This is a tough one for me. I know she's good in the ring & her character has developed quite a bit since the end of DDM. But there's still something I can't latch onto as far as really looking at her as among one of Stardom's greats. She did a good job as champion during her red belt reign. She will be a good upper tier player and maybe act as a gatekeeper for the people who are looking to transition from midcard to main eventers for the next several years, as long as her body can hold up."

[10.0] "Maika has undoubtedly been the MVP of Stardom since the loss of top members in early 2024. Maika always delivers whether she is carrying a belt or not. Her tag team with Hanako has been a huge positive for the promotion and also displays Maika's willingness to work with the younger generation and pass on her knowledge."

[10.0] "If we are only talking about her in-ring work, I'd rate her maybe an 8 or even a 7. However, she is the definitive piece de resistance of Stardom, and fills in the huge shoes left by Giulia perfectly. She is one of the only remaining true powerhouse style wrestlers in Stardom, and she is a legitimately powerful woman. She's incredibly charismatic when she talks, especially when she was still having the empress gimmick, and she can cut legitimate promos better than most women in Stardom. Based on her work so far, she has proven she belongs in the same tier as Tam, Iwatani, and other top women of the company. I can see her become a Bianca Belair of Japan in the not so distant future."

[9.0] "Maika is another shining star on Stardom's roster, I wish Taro Okada was a more competent booker and didn't have her lose to an injured opponent after having one of the strongest runs."

[5.0] "Stardom did a poor job building her up to be a power house they was too focused on guilia now they rushing to push her most of her red belt matches just feel like she just trying to act tough they should have her beat tam by now to make sure she can but she keep going to everyone else but tam. Her move set is power but some seem off about her red belt run like she should of never been the champ she need more time to build they doing what they did to saya kamitani push her and try to make her believable. You cant be a tough champ when you have nobody to face but a few people"

[8.0] "A very capable power wrestler who seems like a cool character. Maika had a deserved push to the top of the card in Stardom and I think that she's done well in the role. Her style is very good for Stardom as well, as she has a very appealing power wrestling style."

[7.0] "Fantastic wrestler, really enjoy watching her wrestle. Still has more to improve on, which is why I rated her as a 7. Will come back in the future and change the raiting if she continues to improve. Hope she stays in a Japanese promotion though as I personally feel she's not suited for American professional wrestling."

[8.0] "Though i thought she was good, i wasn't her biggest fan two years ago but she never stopped progressing both in her character and inside the ring. Maika may seem like your generic strong girl but unlike Ami Sourei or MIRAI, she's charismatic, has an interesting badass powerhouse character and has a great movesets including some creative offenses such has the Enka Otoshi and her Avalanche Brainbuster followed by two other suplexes, i want also to add that every moves in her moveset look impactful. Another thing about Maika is that she can work with every kind of opponents without any problems, her matches against AZM show that they can do high speed as well and it shows how versatile she's. Maika is one of the next big thing in Stardom and is a future main eventer."

[10.0] "Awesome look, great character, love her interactions with the fans and love her feats of power. And I think I'm in love so, excuse me for the personal feelings affecting my rating but she's a 10 in every way. Can't wait for a singles run and for more showcase matches."

[8.0] "A great young wrestler, she has progressed well, and it is only a matter of time before she becomes a top star in Stardom the only thing holding her back that she doesn't quite have the personality or look of others, which she needs to work on if she wants that top spot, because the in ring is close to there."

[8.0] "One of the best power wrestlers but she is also a good technical wrestler even if she doesn't show it often. She has a great look, is charismatic and showed a lot of personality these last few months, the only thing preventing her from being a top star is her booking. She has been ready to take the next step for a while now."

"Maika fucking sucks. Shes only loved by virgin nerds who can never get a girlfriend. Shes fucking terrible"

[10.0] "Maika is a great young grappler with many places to go in her career. while she isnt fully at her prime, she has the potential to go anywhere in the industry. while i havent watched every match from her, the matches i have watched all are really good and she keeps up with everyone. a solid 9.5/10"

"Maika is on the rise, and rightfully so. it feels like she is on the cusp of something special and i am here for it."

"Maika is awesome I love her hard hitting style of professional wrestling, I believe she is already one of the best joshi if not one of the best womens wrestlers in the world"

[9.0] "Quite possibly my favorite "hoss" in the Joshi scene. Limitless potential, and her character work gets better by the day. Super stoked for her to hold singles gold in 2023."

[9.0] "Maika is great, with almost 4 years she has improved everytime I watched her. Future World of Stardom Champion, sooner or later she will carry the promotion."

[10.0] "She's outstanding and gets better with every big match. She carries herself like a star, protects her moves, has awesome matches and shows progress in her charisma and her promos. Give her any belt and she creates magic"

[9.0] "Reaaaaallly good for someone who's been wrestling for almost a year, she really got wrestling quickly, definitely gonna be a Joshi to watch out for in the next few years. EDIT: I love it when I'm right, Maika is probably one of the top 10 best wrestlers in Stardom. Everytime I watch a match of hers I know I'm going to have a some fun, hell her 5SGP match with Syuri made my MOTY list for 2021."

[8.0] "A year ago I had her at a 7. She has since improved everywhere, including in the ring. That was always her strong suit, but she's now more charismatic than ever, is a better promo and has shown a lot more personality. Her whole schtick with Koguma recently was hilarious, and she continues to get better as time goes on. She's at an 8 now, but could get even higher before long."

[9.0] "I think Maika is pretty underrated. She is not amongst the absolute best in Stardom yet but she is a really fundamentally sound wrestler with an array of nice big moves. Her samurai gear is really cool too; especially the entrance coat she only wears for big matches."

[8.0] "Since last rating Maika a 7 a few months ago, all she's done is constantly improve. I've got no doubt that she'll continue to grind and become a future World/Wonder of Stardom title holder one day."

[8.0] "I'm impressed with how she carries herself in the ring and out with only 2 years experience. I thought she was more seasoned than she is before I found out. I think she's on the fast track to becoming really great."

[5.0] "Apart from occasional big move she's about as average as she can be on the offense, but she seems determined to bump her way up the card with some outrageous falls she's completely unafraid of taking. Outside the ring she's probably the weakest ring in Donna Del Mondo and I confess I always get a kick when Himeka is at ringside cheering for her. Great ring attire through, great physique and ever since dropping the blonde hair she looks so much better."

[5.0] "A normal ring-skill is the only thing Maika can boast of, otherwise he is a complete zero, an unsightly character, devoid of charisma."

[8.0] "Maika has shown herself to be a fantastic and brutal wrestler at her level of experience and with a little more time will become an invaluable asset to Stardom's top card."

[6.0] "Decent Rookie with potential, a good look and plenty of charisma. She needs time and I hope she will get that time and won't be pushed higher up the card to soon. For now six points."

[8.0] "Maika is a very nice wrestler with a lot of potential to be great and a star. For a wrestler with only one year of experience, she? s impressive. Her reign with the future of Stardom belt is good so far."

[7.0] "Just watched her match against Momo Watanabe from the 2020 Five Star Grand Prix, and damn she's pretty good. Some of he striking was noticeably sus but to be fair she's only been at this for like 18 months or something and I'm assuming she has a judo background because her throws and mat wrestling are way on point."

[10.0] "I cannot believe Maika has only been at this for a year. After watching her a couple of times she immediately jumped to the top of my ratings. She's beautiful and she *gasp* can actually wrestle, on the mat. And she's pretty good at it."

[8.0] "Another future star in the making. She has solid in ring skills, but I hope to see more personality from her in the future."

[9.0] "An excellent rookie who will grow as a performer as time goes by, she's really great already & can be a big star in the future."