Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, voice actress, and actress born on March 31, 1980, in Itabashi, Japan. Signed to FlyingDog, she works in J-pop and has built a career that connects pop songwriting with anime music and character performance.
She made her singing debut in 1996 with "Yakusoku wa Iranai", the opening theme for The Vision of Escaflowne, a release that immediately tied her name to anime soundtracks. Since then, Maaya Sakamoto has become one of the most recognizable figures in anison, known for a clear vocal tone and songs that move between melodic pop, reflective ballads, and more atmospheric material. Her catalog includes widely known titles such as "Platinum" and "Triangler", both of which strengthened her profile through major anime works.
She has also collaborated repeatedly with composer and producer Yoko Kanno, a partnership often associated with cinematic arrangements and refined musical writing. In addition to her singing career, Sakamoto continues to work as a voice actress and actress, giving her a broad presence across Japanese entertainment. In 2026, she announced the best album "Yoin" (余韻), which collects all of her theme songs for Fate/Grand Order, and she also appeared in the music video for "Clock" (時計).
