Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾, Sakamoto Maaya), born March 31, 1980 in Itabashi, Tok… Read Full Bio ↴Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾, Sakamoto Maaya), born March 31, 1980 in Itabashi, Tokyo) is a female Japanese seiyū and singer who made her debut in 1996 as the voice of Hitomi Kanzaki in the hit anime series The Vision of Escaflowne.

* Blood type: A
* Favorite colors: Pink and brown
* Hobbies: Performing, reading, singing
* She is a graduate from Toyo University (Bachelor in Sociology).
* She has been called (お姉さま, Onee-sama?), a respectful way of saying "older sister" by her Ouran co-host Ayaka Saitō.
* Nothing much is known about her family except that her father, Yoshimi Sakamoto, is an expert in stage lighting.
* When she went to the AnimeFest in 2005, she said that her favorite Western bands are Oasis and Maroon 5.
* She has had at least one song, that appeared on the NHK program, Minna no Uta.
* She was one half of the seiyū duo "Whoops!!", alongside Chieko Higuchi.

Later on, she has had many subsequent voice roles in anime such as Record of Lodoss War, Kanon, RahXephon, Gundam SEED DESTINY, .hack//SIGN, and others.

In the first Seiyu Awards, she was nominated for "Best Main Character (female)" and "Best Single".

She also had voice roles in video games such as Panzer Dragoon Saga, Kingdom Hearts, Fullmetal Alchemist 3: Kami wo Tsugu Shoujo, Napple Tale, and Suikoden Tierkreis. She also does the voice of Padmé Amidala in the Japanese dub of Star Wars Episodes I, II, and III and Max in the television series Dark Angel.

Her latest album 30 minutes night flight was released on March 21, 2007.

Maaya first teamed up with composer Yoko Kanno in her debut single, Yakusoku wa Iranai in 1996. Kanno collaborated with Maaya up until her fifth album, Yūnagi LOOP, which has no songs composed by Kanno. Maaya also performed three songs for the anime Wolf's Rain, for which Kanno was the composer: "Gravity", "Tell Me What The Rain Knows", and "Cloud 9". More recently, Maaya and Kanno joined forces again for Triangler, the opening theme song for the anime Macross Frontier. She performed "The Garden of Everything" for the anime RahXephon with Steve Conte.[2]

Maaya occasionally writes her own lyrics but mostly works with others. Frequent collaborators include Yūho Iwasato for Japanese songs and Tim Jensen for English songs.

Not only is she fluent in Japanese but also can speak some English.
Maaya gave her first U.S. concert on July 3rd at the 2005 Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. During the eight song concert (with a one song encore), Ms. Sakamoto amazed her fans by speaking entirely in fluent English throughout the show. She was also repeatedly overwhelmed with happiness at the size and energy of the several thousand-strong crowd, much to the audience's delight

A women of many talents. For more information please check out these sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaya_Sakamoto http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=527
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0757087/

Light of Love
Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) Lyrics

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その瞳をひらいて
あなただけを照らし続けるでしょう
Twinkle Twinkle Light of love
遥かな愛の光
倒れても
追いかける夢が消えかけても
あきらめないで
あなたは決してひとりじゃない

澄んだ泉のように
力が胸に沸き上がってくる
その心で見つめて
あなただけに送り続けるでしょう
Twinkle Twinkle Light of love
清らな愛の光

愛してる
すべてから自由になりたい
時間を消して
悲しみを生命を超えよう
きっと限りあるものなど
この世界にはないの
その手を今のばして
私の手にそっと重ねてみて
Twinkle Twinkle Light of love
生きてる愛の力
その瞳をひらいて
あなただけを照らし続けるでしょう
Twinkle Twinkle Light of love
遥かな愛の光
コーラス
抱きしめてください
あなたにめぐり逢い
しあわせでいたいと
はじめて思ったの
つれてってください
あなたと夢を見た
哀しいまでの青空(そら)を
どこまでも行きたい
つれてってください
あなたと夢を見た
哀しいまでの青空(そら)を

どこまでも行きたい
コーラス

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey a message of unwavering love and support. The opening lines, "Open those eyes, I will continue to illuminate only you," suggest that the singer will always be there for their loved one, shining a light on them through thick and thin. The repeated phrase "Twinkle Twinkle Light of Love" emphasizes the enduring nature of this love.

The lyrics also speak of not giving up, even when faced with obstacles or when dreams seem to fade away. The singer encourages their loved one to keep chasing their dreams, assuring them that they are never alone. The comparison to a clear spring and the mention of power bubbling up in their chest symbolize the strength that comes from within, enabling them to keep going.

The chorus expresses a desire for freedom and a wish to transcend sadness and pain. The singer claims that there are no limits in this world, implying that anything is possible with the power of love. The lines "Stretch out your hand, gently overlap it with mine" suggest a deep connection and the desire to support each other.

The final lines and the chorus express a longing to be embraced by their loved one and a desire to stay happy together. The lyrics paint a picture of a beautiful love, where the singer and their loved one share dreams and aspirations. The repeated phrase "Twinkle Twinkle Light of Love" reminds us of the enduring strength and power of love.

Overall, these lyrics convey the message that love is a guiding light that provides support and strength, even in the face of challenges. It encourages the listener to never give up and to cherish the person they love, as their love is capable of transcending boundaries and bringing happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

その瞳をひらいて
Open your eyes

あなただけを照らし続けるでしょう
I will continue to shine only for you

Twinkle Twinkle Light of love
Shining brightly, the light of love twinkles

遥かな愛の光
The distant light of love

倒れても
Even if you fall

追いかける夢が消えかけても
Even if your chasing dreams start to fade

あきらめないで
Don't give up

あなたは決してひとりじゃない
You are never alone

澄んだ泉のように
Like a clear spring

力が胸に沸き上がってくる
Strength wells up in your heart

その心で見つめて
Gaze with your heart