Sakamoto Maaya

Sakamoto Maaya (2009)

Sakamoto Maaya (坂本真綾) is a well-known seiyuu and Japanese pop singer-songwriter under flying DOG, a sub-label of Victor Entertainment. She made both her musical and voice actress debuts in 1996 with the anime Tenkuu no Escaflowne. She is noted for her collaborations with Kanno Yoko.

Profile

• Name: Sakamoto Maaya (坂本真綾)
• Birthday: March 31st, 1980
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Bloodtype: A
• Height: 155 cm
• Group:
  • Whoops!! (1999)

Information

Sakamoto Maaya got her break at the age of 15 when she lent her voice to Kanzaki Hitomi in the anime series Tenkuu no Escaflowne. Her debut single, "Yakusoku wa Iranai" which was produced by popular composer Kanno Yoko also was its opening theme. "Yakusoku wa Iranai" marked a beginning of a longtime collaboration between her and composer Kanno. During that time, she also started to write lyrics for her songs. With Kanno, Sakamoto released a lot of songs which are still favored by fans still today, notably "Kiseki no Umi" and "Hemisphere". Sakamoto also appears in a television drama and musicals, she is known for her role as Éponine in the Japanese adaption of Les Misérables.

In the year 2003, Sakamoto and Kanno announced their breakup after Sakamoto's fourth album "Shounen Alice". Two years later, she released her first non-Kanno produced single and began to collaborate with other composers to have more creative control in her singing career. In the year 2008, they re-united with the single "Triangler", Macross Frontier's first opening theme. With the popularity of the series and a warm welcome from their fans, "Triangler" was shot to #3 on the Oricon weekly charts. In that time, she also wrote lyrics for Nakajima Megumi's song "Ao no Ether" which she self-covered on her sixth album "Kazeyomi" with Kanno Yoko on the piano.

In the year 2009, after releasing her long-awaited sixth album "Kazeyomi", she retook her role as Éponine in the new adaption of Les Misérables. In Fall 2009, Sakamoto released her her seventeenth single, "Magic Number" which is currently used as the opening theme for the anime Kobato., marking her ninth theme song contribution to an anime adapted from CLAMP's works. Along with "Magic Number", she also announced a special live at Budokan to celebrate her 30th birthday and a special single for her 15th anniversary in 2010.

Discography

Sakamoto Maaya promoting Kazemachi Jet / Spica (2006)

Sakamoto Maaya (2007)

Sakamoto promoting Triangler (2008)

Sakamoto Maaya promoting Kazeyomi (2009)

Albums

• [1997.04.23] Grapefruit (グレープフルーツ)
• [1998.12.14] DIVE
• [2001.03.28] Lucy
• [2003.12.10] Shounen Alice (少年アリス; Boy Alice)
• [2005.10.26] Yuunagi Loop (夕凪LOOP; Lull Evening Loop)
• [2009.01.14] Kazeyomi (かぜよみ; Wind Reading)

Mini-Albums

• [2001.08.08] Easy Listening (イージーリスニング)
• [2007.03.21] 30minutes night flight

Best Albums

• [1999.12.16] Single Collection+ Hotchpotch (シングルコレクション＋ハチポチ)
• [2003.07.30] Single Collection+ Nikopachi (シングルコレクション＋ニコパチ)
• [2010.03.31] everywhere

Concept Albums

• [2002.05.22] 23ji no Ongaku (23時の音楽; Music of the 23rd Hours) (Kanno Yoko feat. Sakamoto Maaya)
• [2007.03.21] "Chizu to Tegami to Koi no Uta" Yori - Haru (「地図と手紙と恋のうた」 より-春; From "The Map, the Letter and the Love Song" - Spring)

Singles

• [1996.04.24] Yakusoku wa Iranai (約束はいらない; There's No Promise)
• [1997.03.21] Bokura no Rekishi (ボクらの歴史; Our History)
• [1997.09.22] Gift
• [1998.04.22] Kiseki no Umi (奇跡の海; Sea of Miracle)
• [1998.11.21] Hashiru (走る; Run)
• [1999.10.21] Platina (プラチナ)
• [2000.06.21] Yubiwa (指輪; Ring)
• [2000.08.23] Shippo no Uta (しっぽのうた; Song of the Tail)
• [2000.12.16] Mameshiba (マメシバ)
• [2002.02.21] Hemisphere (ヘミソフィア)
• [2003.02.21] gravity
• [2003.04.02] tune the rainbow
• [2005.05.11] Loop (ループ)
• [2006.07.14] Kazemachi Jet / Spica (風待ちジェット / スピカ; Waiting for the Wind / Spica)
• [2007.11.21] Saigo no Kajitsu / Mitsubachi to Kagakusha (さいごの果実 / ミツバチと科学者; The Last Fruit / The Honeybee and the Scientist)
• [2008.04.23] Triangler (トライアングラー)
• [2008.10.29] Ame ga Furu (雨が降る; Falling Rain)
• [2009.11.11] Magic Number (マジックナンバー)

DVD

• [2003.12.10] 03†
• [2009.05.27] Sakamoto Maaya LIVE TOUR 2009 "WE ARE KAZEYOMI!" (坂本真綾 LIVE TOUR 2009 "WE ARE KAZEYOMI!")

Compilation / Soundtracks

• [1996.05.22] Tenkuu no Escaflowne Original Soundtrack (#1 Yakusoku wa Iranai, #13 Pocket wo Sora ni Shite)
• [1996.09.28] Tenkuu no Escaflowne Original Soundtrack 3 (#5 Aoi Hitomi, #14 Hikari no Naka e)
• [1996.12.18] Gaea no Omoi (#1 Yakusoku wa Iranai (Short Version), #13 Hikari no Naka e)
• [1996.12.21] Musical Mizuiro Jidai (#12 Go For It!)
• [1997.01.22] THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE ~lovers only (#1 Yakusoku wa Iranai (TV EDIT), #8 Tomodachi, #18 Kaze ga Fuku Hi)
• [1997.11.21] BEST ONE Saishin Seiyuu Song Collection (#2 Aoi Hitomi)
• [1997.10.22] CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan Original Soundtrack 2 (#1 Gift)
• [1997.12.17] CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan Vocal Collection (#2 Gift)
• [1998.06.24] Lodoss Tousenki Original Soundtrack (#1 Kiseki no Umi)
• [1998.09.02] Lodoss Tousenki Drama Album 1 (#1 Kiseki no Umi (Short Version))
• [1998.11.21] Brain Powerd Original Soundtrack 2 (#1 Light of love)
• [1999.08.18] TILES COMPLEX (#2 Dakishimete)
• [1999.11.03] Yoake no Kaze Kiki na Kara (#1 Yoake no Kaze Kiki na Kara)
• [2000.01.07] Kouya no Medabots (#1 Yumeiro Lollipop)
• [2000.03.17] Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety Aa! Soundtrack a soundtrack (#17 Yoake no Kaze Kiki na Kara)
• [2000.03.23] Card Captor Sakura Original Soundtrack 4 (#1 Platina)
• [2000.07.05] Escaflowne Original Soundtrack (#1 Yubiwa (Movie Ver.))
• [2000.10.21] Escaflowne Prologue 1 Earth (#14 Yubiwa (Acoustic Ver.))
• [2000.10.21] Escaflowne Prologue 2 GAEA (#11 Yubiwa (Acoustic Ver.))
• [2000.10.21] Napple Tale Yousei Zukan (#2 Shippo no Uta, #22 Midori no Hane)
• [2000.11.22] Napple Tale Kaijuu Zukan (#3 Haru no Petal, #5 Natsu no Petal, #9 Aki no Petal, #12 Fuyu no Petal, #13 Susumu Toki, #17 Dreams in a pie, #15 Modoru Toki)
• [2001.02.21] Card Captor Sakura Complete Vocal Collection (Disc 3 #6 Platina)
• [2001.03.23] Arjuna into the another world (#16 Bike, #17 Mameshiba)
• [2001.05.23] Arjuna 2 Onna no Minato (#8 Sanctuary, #13 Saigo no Mameshiba)
• [2001.12.19] Card Captor Sakura Shudaika Collection (#3 Platina)
• [2002.05.02] RahXephon O.S.T.1 (#1 Hemisphere)
• [2002.08.21] EMOTION 20 Shuunen Kinen Theme Collection ~ TV-hen (Disc 1 #5 Yakusoku wa Iranai, #13 Kiseki no Umi; Disc 2 #15 Mameshiba)
• [2002.08.21] EMOTION 20 Shuunen Kinen Theme Collection ~ OVA & Gekijou-hen (Disc 2 #10 Yubiwa (Single Ver.))
• [2002.09.04] RahXephon Sound Drama (#2 Hemisphere (TV Size))
• [2003.03.29] WOLF'S RAIN O.S.T. (#20 gravity)
• [2003.04.23] RahXephon Pluralitas Concentio O.S.T. (#12 tune the rainbow, #20 Hemisphere)
• [2003.08.27] Game Vocal Best ~Shikura Chiyomaru Gakkyokushuu~ (#3 Teens)
• [2003.10.22] be Human (#11 cream)
• [2004.01.21] WOLF'S RAIN O.S.T.2 (#18 Tell me what the rain knows, #22 cloud 9)
• [2005.03.24] Victor Anime Song Collection I Anime Wan (#6 Bike, #11 Hemisphere)
• [2005.03.24] Victor Anime Song Collection I Anime Wanwan (#3 Platina, #15 tune the rainbow)
• [2005.03.30] CLAMP 15 Shuunen Kinen CD&DVD BOX CLAMPAZAR (Disc 1 #13 Bokura no Rekishi, #15 Gift; Disc 2 #5 Platina)
• [2005.07.06] Tsubasa Chronicle Original Soundtrack Future Soundscape I (#20 Loop (TV Size))
• [2006.07.05] Tsubasa Chronicle Original Soundtrack Future Soundscape III (#21 Kazemachi Jet (TV Size))
• [2006.08.23] Ouran Koukou Host Club Soundtrack & Charasong Shuu (#4 Mata Ashita!)
• [2006.12.20] Tsubasa Chronicle Best Vocal Collection (#3 Loop, #14 Kazemachi Jet)
• [2007.04.04] RahXephon CD-BOX (Disc 1 #1 Hemisphere; Disc 4 #15 tune the rainbow)
• [2007.10.24] CLAMP IN WONDERLAND 1&2 <PRECIOUS SONGS> (#1 action!)
• [2008.06.04] Macross Frontier O.S.T.1 Nyan Fro. (#6 Triangler)
• [2008.10.08] Macross Frontier O.S.T.2 Nyan Tra☆ (#19 Nyan Nyan Service Medley - Aimo ~Koi no Uta~)
• [2008.12.03] Macross Frontier VOCAL COLLECTION Nyan Tama♀ (Disc 1 #1 Triangler, #20 Aimo ~Koi no Uta~; Disc 2 #13 Haha to Ko Ranka no Aimo)
• [2008.12.24] Kurogane no Linebarrels O.S.T. (#23 Ame ga Furu [TV ver.])
• [2009.02.18] "Daremo Shiranai Nakeru Uta" Gaiden ~Staff ga Erabu Kokoro no Best One (#5 Okitegami)
• [2009.03.18] Omoi Uta ~ Utahime Yell Songs (#7 NO FEAR / Aisuru Koto)
• [2009.03.25] Kurogane no Linebarrels O.S.T.2 (#2 Remedy [TV ver.])
• [2009.05.27] YOKO KANNO SEATBELTS - Space Bio Charge (Disc 2 #3 Yakusoku wa Iranai; Disc 3 #13 Yoake no Octave)
• [2010.02.03] Kobato. O.S.T.1 Haru no Utakata (#2 Magic Number (TV size))

Credits

In 2008, Sakamoto started to write lyrics for Nakajima Megumi and Macross Frontier anime series. She also self-covered Nakajima's song "Ao no Ether" on her sixth album "Kazeyomi".

• Nakajima Megumi - Aimo ~ Tori no Hito (アイモ～鳥のひと; Aimo ~ Bird Human)
• Nakajima Megumi - Aimo O.C. (アイモ O.C.)
• Nakajima Megumi - Ao no Ether (蒼のエーテル; Azure Ether)
• Nakajima Megumi - Sou da yo. (そうだよ。; It Is So.)

Notable Seiyuu Roles

TV Series

• [1996] Tenkuu no Escaflowne - Kanzaki Hitomi
• [1996] Mizuiro Jidai - Kugayama Natsumi
• [1998] Cowboy Bebop - Stella
• [1998] Ijigen no Sekai El-Hazard - Qawoor Towles
• [1998] Lodoss Tou Senki -Eiyuu Kishi Den- - Leaf
• [1998] Night Walker -Mayonaka no Tantei- - Yamazaki Riho
• [1999] Medabots - Junrei Karin
• [1999] Omishi Mahou Gekijou: Risky☆Safety - Katsuragi Moe
• [2001] Gakkou no Kaidan - Watanabe Miyuki
• [2001] Geneshaft - Beatrice Ratio
• [2001] Kokoro Toshokan - June
• [2001] Meitantei Conan - Okano Yuki
• [2002] .hack//SIGN - Aura
• [2002] Bakuto Sengen Daigunder - Betty
• [2002] Barom One - Kido Noriko
• [2002] Kanon - Amano Mishio
• [2002] Petite＊Princess Yucie - Aries
• [2002] RahXephon - Mishima Reika
• [2002] Shin Megami Tensei D-Children Light & Dark - Athena
• [2002] Ou Dorobou JING - Mimosa
• [2003] .hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu - Aura, Molti
• [2003] Heat Guy J - Princess
• [2003] WOLF'S RAIN - Hamona
• [2004] Fantastic Children - Mel
• [2004] Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX - Young Kusanagi Mokoto
• [2004] Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY - Lunamaria Hawke, Mayu Asuka
• [2005] Black Jack - Mizuhashi Yuko
• [2005] Tsubasa Chronicle - Tomoyo-hime
• [2006] Binbou Shimai Monogatari - Yamada Kyo
• [2006] Kanon - Amano Mishio
• [2006] Mushishi - Amane
• [2006] NARUTO - Matsuri
• [2006] Ouran Koukou Host Club - Fujioka Haruhi
• [2006] Soreike! Anpanman - Ocarina-hime
• [2006] Tsubasa Chronicle 2nd Series - Tomoyo-hime
• [2007] D.Gray-man - Lou Fa
• [2007] DEATH NOTE - Takada Kiyomi
• [2007] NARUTO Shippuuden - Matsuri
• [2007] Soreike! Anpanman - Hatena-hime
• [2007] Takane no Jitensha - Takazumi Takane
• [2008] BAMBOO BLADE - Suzuki Rin
• [2008] Tetsuwan Birdy - Nakasugi Sayaka
• [2008] Duel Masters Cross - Shizuka
• [2008] GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO- - Elzaveta
• [2008] Kuroshitsuji - Ciel Phantomhive
• [2008] Macross Frontier - Ranshe Mei
• [2008] Mugen no Juunin - Machi
• [2008] Chocolate Underground - Carol Hunter
• [2008] Soul Eater - Chrona
• [2008] Soreike! Anpanman - Yousei Leaf
• [2008] World Destruction ~Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokunin~ - Morte Ashela
• [2009] CANAAN - Alphard
• [2009] Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE:02 - Nakasugi Sayaka

OVA

• [1993] Little Twins - Chifuru
• [1998] Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard - Qawoor Towles
• [2002] .hack//GIFT - Aura
• [2003] RahXephon - Mishima Reika
• [2005] Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Juuni Kyuu-hen - Pandora
• [2005] HELLSING - Rip van Winkle
• [2004] Kita e. PURE SESSION - Tanya Lipinski
• [2005] Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX The Laughing Man - Young Kusanagi Mokoto
• [2005] Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Meikai-hen - Pandora
• [2007] Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori - Toyoki Hikaru
• [2008] DEATH NOTE Rewrite 2 L wo Tsugumono - Takada Kiyomi
• [2008] Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Elysion-hen - Pandora
• [2008] Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken Toki-den - Lin
• [2009] Kemono to Chat - Kenomoto Chacha
• [2009] Tsubasa Chronicle Shunraiki - Tomoyo-hime

Movies

• [1999] CLOVER - Suu
• [2004] Kita e. PURE SESSION - Tanya Lipinski
• [2000] Escaflowne - Kanzaki Hitomi
• [2000] Gekijouban Cardcaptor Sakura Fuuin Sareta Card - "Mu" Card
• [2002] Koukaku Kidoutai - Young Kusanagi Mokoto
• [2003] RahXephon Tagen Hensoukyoku - Mishima Haruka, Kamina Reika
• [2005] Final Fantasy VII Advent Children - Aerith Gainsborough
• [2005] Gekijouban Tsubasa Chronicle Torikago no Kuni no Himegimi - Tomoyo-hime
• [2005] Gekijouban xxxHOLiC Manatsu no Yoru no Yume - Tomoyo
• [2006] .hack//G.U. TRILOGY - Aura
• [2006] Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken Raoh-den Junai no Shou - Lin
• [2006] Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Gekijouban!! - Lal'C Mellk Mal
• [2007] Kara no Kyoukai Fukan Fukei - Ryogi Shiki
• [2007] Kara no Kyoukai Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen) - Ryogi Shiki
• [2007] Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken Raoh-den Gekitou no Shou - Lin
• [2007] Stranger Mukou Hadan - Hagi-hime
• [2008] Kara no Kyoukai Tsuukaku Zanryuu - Ryogi Shiki
• [2008] Kara no Kyoukai Garan no Dou - Ryogi Shiki
• [2008] Kara no Kyoukai Mujun Rasen - Ryogi Shiki
• [2008] Kara no Kyoukai Boukyaku Rokuon - Ryogi Shiki
• [2009] Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance - Makinami Mari Illustrious
• [2009] Kara no Kyoukai Satsujin Kousatsu (Go) - Ryogi Shiki
• [2009] Gekijouban Macross Frontier ~Itsuwari no Utahime~ - Ranshe Mei

Games

• [1998] Fantastic Fortune - Fujiwara Mei
• [1998] AZEL -PANZER DRAGOON RPG- - Azel
• [1999] Chou Hatsumei BOY Kanipan ~Bousou Robot no Nazo!? - Maria
• [1999] Dancing Blade ~Katte ni Momo Tenshi! II ~Tears of Eden~ - Suzuna
• [1999] Device Reign - Yunagi Shione
• [1999] Giga Wing - Aisha
• [1999] Kanon - Amano Mishio
• [1999] Kita e. White Illumination - Tanya Lipinski
• [1999] Romancia - Leby Laura
• [1999] Sunrise Eiyuutan - Kanzaki Hitomi
• [1999] Tail Concerto - Tail-hime
• [2000] Boku no Natsuyasumi - Sorano Moe
• [2000] Medabots 3 - Junrei Karin
• [2000] Napple Tale ~Arsia in Daydream~ - Pochi, Narration
• [2000] Okaeritsu! ~Yuunagi Iro no Koi Monogatari~ - Shinohara Nagisa
• [2001] Medabots 4 - Junrei Karin
• [2001] Missing Blue - Sheena Aryl
• [2001] Lunar Wing ~Toki wo Koete Seisen~ - Paty
• [2002] .hack//Kansen Kakudai Boryuumu Wan Vol.1 - Aura / Natsume
• [2002] .hack//Akusei Hen'i Vol.2 - Aura / Natsume
• [2002] .hack//Shinshoku Osen Vol.3 - Aura / Natsume
• [2002] Kingdom Hearts - Aerith Gainsborough
• [2000] Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 umi no Bouken-hen - Souraku Yasuko, Juin Kanja
• [2002] Panzer Dragoon Orta - Azel
• [2002] Kingdom Hearts II - Aerith Gainsborough
• [2002] .hack//Zettai Houi Vol.4 - Aura / Natsume
• [2003] Bujingai - Yohfa
• [2003] DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme Beach Volleyball - Lina
• [2003] Kita e. Photo Memories - Tanya Lipinski
• [2003] RahXephon Soukyuu Gensoukyoku - Mishima Reika
• [2003] Shirachuu Tanken-bu - Kimijima Yuka
• [2004] Super Robot Taisen MX - Mishima Reiko
• [2005] Bokura no Kazoku - Cocco
• [2005] Dead or Alive 4 - Lina
• [2005] Fullmetal Alchemist 3 Kami wo Tsugu Shoujo - Sophie Belkman
• [2005] C.E. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY GENERATION of C.E. - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2005] Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2005] Tsubasa Chronicle - Tomoyo-hime
• [2006] .hack//G.U. Vol.3 Aruku You na Hayasa de - Aura / Natsume
• [2006] Armored Core 4 - Fiona Jarnefeldt
• [2006] ASH -ARCHAIC SEALED HEAT- - Emu
• [2006] Boku no Natsuyasumi Mushimushi Hakase to Teppen Yama no Himitsu!! - Sorano Moe
• [2006] Jeanne d'Arc - Jeanne d'Arc
• [2006] Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T II - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2006] Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T II P.L.U.S. - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2006] Sonic the Hedgehog - Elise
• [2006] Persona 3 - Aegis
• [2006] Zegapain NOT - Nimbus
• [2007] Ace Combat 6 Kaihou e no Senka - Mathilda
• [2007] Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- - Aerith Gainsborough
• [2007] Mahoroba Stories -Library of Fortune- - Suzu
• [2007] Ouran Koukou Host Club - Fujioka Haruhi
• [2007] Persona 3 FES - Aegis
• [2008] 428 ~Fuusasareta Shibuya de~ - Sadaka
• [2008] Super Robot Taisen Scramble Commander the 2nd - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2008] Armored Core For Answer - Fiona Jarnefeldt
• [2008] Gundam Musou 2 - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2008] Rune Factory 2 - Kyle
• [2008] Shirokishi Monogatari -Inishie no Kodou- - Shizuna-hime
• [2008] Suikoden Tierkreis - Marika
• [2008] Super Robot Taisen Z - Lunamaria Hawke
• [2008] World Destruction ~Michibikareshi Ishi~ - Morte Ashela
• [2009] BAMBOO BLADE - Suzuki Rin
• [2009] Final Fantasy XIII - Lightning
• [2009] MELTY BLOOD Actress Again - Ryogi Shiki
• [2009] SD Gundam GGENERATION WARS - Lunamaria Hawke

Dubbing Roles

• Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus - Barbie
• Barbie: Fairytopia - Barbie
• Brandy & Mr. Whiskers - Brandy Harrington
• Dark Angel - Max
• Doctor Who - Rose Tyler
• High School Musical - Taylor McKessie
• Jurassic Park - Lex
• Romeo and Juliet - Juliet
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2003) - Padmé Amidala
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - Padmé Amidala
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Kate Brewster
• Tinker Bell - Fawn
• The Land Before Time - Cera
• The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure - Cera
• Under Siege 2: Dark Territory - Sarah Ryback

Acting Roles

Drama

• [2003] Matsukko Chounan Ane Sannin - Emi

Stage

• ANGEL TOUCH - Reon
• BANGARE - Sakaki Shinobu
• LETTER ~bring to light~ - Nonomura Ritsuko
• Les Misérables - Éponine
• Mizuiro Jidai - Kugayama Natsumi

External Links

• Official website