Manish (マニッシュ Manisshu) were a Japanese power-pop band formed in 1992 by vocalist and lyricist, Misuzu Takahashi and composer and keyboardist, Mari Nishimoto.
In early 1992, Misuzu and Mari were part of the Japanese idol group "DALI" who debuted with their only single "Moonlight Densetsu", which was used as opening theme for anime television series Sailor Moon.
Sugao no Mama ni Kiss Shiyou (素顔のままKISSしよう) was written by popular singer-songwriter Maki Ohguro, who later wrote several other songs and participated in recording production as a backing vocalist.
Some fans refer to them as the "female version" of Japanese hard-rock band B'z due to their similar power-pop melody in theirs songs and having same musical producer, Masao Akashi.
In 1995, their single Kirameku Toki ni Torawarete (煌めく瞬間に捕われて) was used as third ending theme for the anime television series Slam Dunk.