Maaya Sakamoto
Known for Acting · 209 credits
- Born
- 1980-03-31 (age 46)
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- Сакамото Маая · Sakamoto Maaya · 坂本 真綾 · مایا ساکاموتو
Biography
Maaya Sakamoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1992 as the voice of Chifuru in Little Twins, but is better known as voice of Hitomi Kanzaki in The Vision of Escaflowne. Other major roles in anime include Riho Yamazaki in Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective, Moe Katsuragi in Risky Safety, Princess Tomoyo in Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, Sayaka Nakasugi in Birdy the Mighty, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Shinobu Oshino in Monogatari, Shiki Ryougi in the Kara no Kyoukai film series, and Motoko Kusanagi in the newer Ghost in the Shell films and series. In video games she voices Aura and Natsume in .hack, Lisa Hamilton / La Mariposa in Dead or Alive, Aeris in Kingdom Hearts, Aigis in Persona 3, Lightning in Final Fantasy XIII games, Ling Xiaoyu in the Tekken series, and Alisa Illinichina Amiella in God Eater.
She has also branched into singing, performing songs in both English and Japanese. She released her debut single "Yakusoku wa Iranai" in collaboration with Yoko Kanno under Victor Entertainment on April 24, 1996. Her singles "Tune the Rainbow", "Loop", "Ame ga Furu", and "Triangler" have all reached the top 10 Oricon singles chart: "Triangler" in particular charted at number 3 and remained charting for 26 weeks. Her albums have had similar success, with Shōnen Alice and Yūnagi Loop both reaching the top 10 Oricon albums chart; and her album You Can't Catch Me, released on January 12, 2011, became her first release to ever reach number 1. She held a concert at the Nippon Budokan on March 31, 2010, her thirtieth birthday. In the Japanese localization of overseas dubs, she has voiced Padme Amidala as presented in the Star Wars films and cartoons, as well as being the dub voice for Natalie Portman on numerous films.
Known For
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
2016
as Echidna (voice)
Chihayafuru
2011
as Haruka Inokuma (voice)
Tokyo Ghoul
2014
as Eto Yoshimura (voice)
The Ancient Magus' Bride
2017
as Marielle (voice)
Monogatari
2009
as Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
Fruits Basket
2019
as Akito Sōma (voice)
TV Shows (96)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
2016
as Echidna (voice)
Chihayafuru
2011
as Haruka Inokuma (voice)
Tokyo Ghoul
2014
as Eto Yoshimura (voice)
The Ancient Magus' Bride
2017
as Marielle (voice)
Monogatari
2009
as Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
Fruits Basket
2019
as Akito Sōma (voice)
Sword Art Online
2012
as Administrator (voice) / Quinella (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
2002
as Lunamaria Hawke (voice)
Black Butler
2008
as Ciel Phantomhive (voice)
Ranking of Kings
2021
as Magic Mirror (voice) / Miranjo (voice)
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
2020
as Zero (voice)
Cowboy Bebop
1998
as Stella Bonnaro (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002
as Pandora (voice)
JOKER GAME
2016
as Miyoko Yasuhara (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019
as Tamayo (voice)
Made in Abyss
2017
as Lyza / Narration (voice) / Lyza (voice)
The Heike Story
2022
as Taira no Shigeko (voice)
Mushi-Shi
2005
CAROLE & TUESDAY
2019
as Crystal (voice)
Soul Eater
2008
as Crona (voice)
The Fire Hunter
2023
as Akira (voice)
The Piano Forest
2018
as Reiko Ichinose (voice)
.hack
2002
as Aura (voice) / Aura / Morti (voice)
SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME
2020
as Kyoko Sayama (voice)
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
2015
as Falangies (voice)
RahXephon
2002
as Reika Mishima (voice)
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
2024
as Rafal (voice)
Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness
2022
as Shinri Yukihira (voice)
I'm Standing on a Million Lives
2020
as Fatina (voice)
Arknights
2022
as Talulah (voice)
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
2023
as Miranjo (voice)
Usagi Drop
2011
as Masako Yoshii (voice)
Ouran High School Host Club
2006
as Haruhi Fujioka (voice)
Gunbuster
1988
as Lal'C Melk Mark (voice)
Macross Frontier
2008
as Ranxue Me (voice)
Super Crooks
2021
as Kasey (voice)
Re:Creators
2017
as Magane Chikujoin (voice)
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
2020
as Carlotta (voice)
A Condition Called Love
2024
as Tsukiha 'Shibamu' Shibamura (voice)
Ushio and Tora
2015
as Sumako Aotsuki (voice)
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
2005
as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
2019
as Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Ghost Stories
2000
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
2020
as Suzue Kambe (voice)
Star Driver
2010
as Sarina Endo (voice)
God Eater
2015
as Alisa Ilyinichna Omela (voice)
Bamboo Blade
2007
as Rin Suzuki (voice)
The Vision of Escaflowne
1996
as Hitomi Kanzaki (voice)
Fate/Apocrypha
2017
as Ruler (voice)
Jing: King of Bandits
2002
as Mimosa (voice)
Ajin
2016
as Meyers (voice)
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
2022
as Akashi (voice)
Blade of the Immortal
2008
as Machi (voice)
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
2023
as Amelothée (voice)
TRIGUN STAMPEDE
2023
as Rem Saverem (voice)
Love of Kill
2022
as Hawk Ritzland (voice)
Black Jack
2004
as (voice)
Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
2020
as Marie 'Lily' Antoinette (voice)
The Tatami Galaxy
2010
as Akashi (voice)
Kanon
2006
as Mishio Amano (voice)
Movies (113)
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
2026
as Momiji Sakayori (voice)
Ghost in the Shell
1995
as Kusanagi Girl (voice)
Look Back
2024
as Woman from 4-Frame Manga (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026
as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
2020
as Lyza / Narration (voice)
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
Sword of the Stranger
2007
as Hagihime (voice)
The First Slam Dunk
2022
as Haruko Akagi (voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
2011
as Julia Crichton (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
2024
as Lunamaria Hawke (voice)
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
2021
as Maria (voice)
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
2005
as Aerith Gainsborough (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!
2015
as Karorina (voice)
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion
2019
as Artemis (voice)
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
2016
as Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade (voice)
Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors
2009
as Kiyomi Takada (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
2015
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light
2021
as Merlin (voice)
Pretty Cure All Stars F
2023
as Preme / Cure Supreme (voice)
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
2013
as Nami (voice)
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
2017
as Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided
2013
as Leila Malkal (voice)
Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting
2007
as Rin (voice)
KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
2024
as Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice) (archive footage)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
2005
as Little Motoko (voice)
NiNoKuni
2019
as Saki / Versa (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred
2015
as (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives
2012
as Leila Marukaru (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls
2015
as Leila Malkal (voice)
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram
2020
as Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
2015
as Aigis (voice)
Child of Kamiari Month
2021
as Shiro (voice)
TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance
2011
as Ling Xiaoyu (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Murder Speculation Part B
2009
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
2014
as Aigis (voice)
Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn
2019
as Lyza (voice)
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
2010
as Amelia
The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral
2008
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
2006
as Lin (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
2008
as Motoko Kusanagi (young) (voice)
Fruits Basket -prelude-
2022
as Akito Soma (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
2016
as Leila Malkal (voice)
Persona3 the Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth
2016
as Aigis (voice)
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram
2021
as Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
2009
as Ranxue Mei
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage
2023
as Amelothée (voice)
Black Butler: Book of Murder
2014
as Ciel Phantomhive (voice)
Escaflowne: The Movie
2000
as Hitomi Kanzaki (voice)
Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight
2019
as Lyza / Narrator (voice)
Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
2021
as Leonardo da Vinci / Alexander III / Jeanne d'Arc (voice)
Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress
2012
as Funamushi (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel
2013
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain
2008
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
2016
as Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording
2008
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View
2007
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Bright: Samurai Soul
2021
as Chihaya (voice)
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
2022
as Akashi (voice)
Tsubasa Chronicle The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom
2005
as Princess Tomoyo (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone
2014
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Toki
2008
as Lin (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears
2014
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
2022
as Tamayo (voice)
Labyrinth
2026
as Yoriko Maezawa (voice)
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1
2022
as Annerose von Grünewald
The Garden of Sinners: The Hollow Shrine
2008
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Murder Speculation Part A
2007
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Diebuster: The Movie
2006
as Lal'C Mellk Mal (voice)
TIGER & BUNNY: The Beginning
2012
as Tomoe Kaburagi (voice)
STAR DRIVER: The Movie
2013
as Sarina Endō (voice)
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006
as Lal'C Mellk Mal (voice)
Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
2007
as Hikaru Toyoki (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers
2013
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Epilogue
2010
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
2023
as Mari Illustrious-Makinami (voice)
Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic
2017
as Ciel Phantomhive (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Future Gospel - Extra Chorus
2013
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain
2013
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult
2015
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
God Eater Prologue
2009
as Illinichina Amiella, Alisa (voice)
Ajin: Demi-Human – Collide
2016
as Meyers (voice)
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 2
2022
as Annerose von Grünewald (voice)
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 1
2022
as Annerose von Grünewald (voice)
Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings
2016
as Ren Homura (young) (voice)
The Garden of Sinners: Remix -Gate of seventh heaven-
2009
as Shiki Ryougi (voice)
Appleseed XIII: Tartaros
2011
as Deunan Knute (voice)
Appleseed XIII: Ouranos
2011
as Deunan Knute (voice)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky
2018
as Merlin (voice)
SAKAMOTO MAAYA COUNTDOWN LIVE 2012→2013 ～TOUR"Mitsubachi"FINAL～
2012
as Self
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 3
2022
as Annerose von Grünewald (voice)
Ghost In The Shell: The Movie Virtual Reality Diver
2016
as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Takane's Bicycle
2008
Clover
1999
as Suu (voice)
ONE PIECE HEROINES
2026
as Miucca (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto Live 2011 in the silence
2011
as Self
Learning with Manga! Fate/Grand Order
2018
as 贞德、贞德·Alter·Santa·Lily
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023
as Mari Illustrious-Makinami (voice)
You & Me
2011
as Gin-o-gou
劇場版ACMA:GAME 最後の鍵
2024
坂本真綾 25周年記念LIVE「約束はいらない」 at 横浜アリーナ
2021
as Self
Sakamoto Maaya LIVE TOUR 2009 "WE ARE KAZEYOMI!"
2009
as Self
Chatting with Creatures
2009
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist
2009
as Self
Coral of the Moon
2010
as Goribu no Shoujo
Maaya Sakamoto 15th Anniversary Live "Gift" at Nippon Budokan
2010
Owarimonogatari
2015
Makkuro na Obentô
1990
Kabukimonogatari
2013
Nekomonogatari White
2013
Onimonogatari
2013
Otorimonogatari
2013
About Maaya Sakamoto
Maaya Sakamoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1992 as the voice of Chifuru in Little Twins, but is better known as voice of Hitomi Kanzaki in The Vision of Escaflowne. Other major roles in anime include Riho Yamazaki in Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective, Moe Katsuragi in Risky Safety, Princess Tomoyo in Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, Sayaka Nakasugi in Birdy the Mighty, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Shinobu Oshino in Monogatari, Shiki Ryougi in… With 209 credits spanning from 1988 to 2026, Maaya Sakamoto has appeared in 113 films and 96 TV shows.
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Most Popular Maaya Sakamoto Movies
- Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) — as Momiji Sakayori (voice)
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) — as Kusanagi Girl (voice)
- Look Back (2024) — as Woman from 4-Frame Manga (voice)
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) — as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
- EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening (2026) — as Mari Makinami Illustrious (voice)
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