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Maaya Sakamoto

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Maaya Sakamoto
In the year 2029, Niihama City has become a technologically advanced metropolis. Due to great improvements in cybernetics, its citizens are able to replace their limbs with robotic parts. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, and the city's Public Security Section 9 is responsible for combating corruption, terrorism, and other dangerous threats following this shift toward globalization. The strong-willed Major Motoko Kusanagi of Section 9 spearheads a case involving a mysterious hacker known only as the "Puppet Master", who leaves a trail of victims stripped of their memories. Like many in this futuristic world, the Puppet Master's body is almost entirely robotic, giving them incredible power. As Motoko and her subordinates follow the enigmatic criminal's trail, other parties-including Section 6-start to get involved, forcing her to confront the extremely complicated nature of the case. Pondering about various philosophical questions, such as her own life's meaning, Motoko soon realizes that the one who will provide these answers is none other than the Puppet Master themself.
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Maaya Sakamoto was born on 31 March 1980 in Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress, known for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005), Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) and The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View (2007). She has been married to Ken'ichi Suzumura since 8 August 2011. They have one child.
BornMarch 31, 1980
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

    Known for

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)
    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
    7.1
    • Aerith Gainsborough(voice)
    • 2005
    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
    7.9
    • Mari Illustrious Makinami(voice)
    • 2009
    The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View (2007)
    The Garden of Sinners: Overlooking View
    6.9
    • Shiki Ryogi(voice)
    • 2007
    Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)
    Escaflowne: The Movie
    6.5
    • Hitomi Kanzaki(voice)
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Actress

    • The Ghost in the Shell
      • Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
      • Echidna
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World (2016)
      Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Echidna
      • 2020–2026
    • The Ghost in the Shell (2026)
      The Ghost in the Shell
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
      • 2026
    • Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha (2026)
      Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Ariadne (voice)
      • 2026
    • Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (2026)
      Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Sagume Yashima
      • Yashimanosagume (voice)
      • 2026
    • One Piece: Heroines (2026)
      One Piece: Heroines
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Miucha (voice)
      • 2026
    • Mugihito, Gen Satô, Aaron Dismuke, Tomoaki Maeno, Kengo Kawanishi, Yûsuke Kobayashi, Manami Numakura, Ayumu Murase, Felecia Angelle, Reina Ueda, and Karin Takahashi in Dr. Stone (2019)
      Dr. Stone
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Francois (voice)
      • 2023–2026
    • Maaya Sakamoto, Rie Kugimiya, Yûsuke Kobayashi, and Gakuto Kajiwara in Fire Force (2019)
      Fire Force
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Sho Kusakabe
      • Shinra (Young)
      • Young Shinra
      • 2019–2026
    • Trigun Stargaze (2026)
      Trigun Stargaze
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Rem Saverem
      • 2026
    • Garo: Higashi no Kairo (2026)
      Garo: Higashi no Kairo
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Aquas
      • Akuasu
      • 2026
    • Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Commemorative Show (2026)
      Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Commemorative Show
      7.5
      Short
      • Mari Illustrious Makinami (voice)
      • 2026
    • Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
      Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
      7.1
      • Momiji Sakayori (voice)
      • 2026
    • Gnosia (2025)
      Gnosia
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Jiyu (voice)
      • 2025
    • Labyrinth (2025)
      Labyrinth
      5.8
      • Yoriko Maezawa (voice)
      • 2025
    • Arknights: Rise from Ember (2025)
      Arknights: Rise from Ember
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Talulah
      • 2025
    • Super Robot Wars Y (2025)
      Super Robot Wars Y
      7.3
      Video Game
      • Lunamaria Hawke (voice)
      • 2025

    Music Department

    • Nina the Starry Bride (2024)
      Nina the Starry Bride
      6.6
      TV Mini Series
      • lyrics: opening theme
      • performer: opening theme
      • 2024
    • The Asterisk War (2015)
      The Asterisk War
      6.8
      TV Series
      • vocals: ending theme
      • 2015
    • Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture (2015)
      Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture
      7.3
      TV Series
      • theme song performance
      • 2015
    • Linebarrels of Iron (2008)
      Linebarrels of Iron
      5.8
      TV Series
      • lyrics: ending theme
      • vocals: ending theme
      • 2008–2009
    • Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations (2007)
      Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • lyrics: theme music
      • performer: theme music
      • 2007–2008
    • Jason Liebrecht, Monica Rial, Miyu Irino, Colleen Clinkenbeard, and Yui Makino in Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (2005)
      Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
      7.1
      TV Series
      • composer: closing theme "Kazemachi Jet"
      • composer: closing theme "Loop"
      • 2005–2006

    Additional Crew

    • Jack Black, Charlie Day, Luis Guzmán, Brie Larson, Chris Pratt, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Virginia Dare Jelenic, Donald Glover, and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
      The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
      6.3
      • Japanese dub cast: Rosalina (as Sakamoto Maaya)
      • 2026
    • Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Bono, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Tori Kelly, and Taron Egerton in Sing 2 (2021)
      Sing 2
      7.3
      • Japanese dub cast: Rosita (as Sakamoto Maaya)
      • 2021
    • Megumi Hayashibara, Akira Ishida, Yûko Miyamura, Megumi Ogata, and Maaya Sakamoto in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021)
      Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
      8.0
      • notes assistance
      • 2021
    • Ralph Fiennes, Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell, Chris McKay, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Ike Barinholtz, Charlie Day, Noel Fielding, Will Forte, Christopher Miller, Mike Mitchell, Jason Momoa, Nick Offerman, Gary Payton, Chris Pratt, Maya Rudolph, Cora Miller, Cobie Smulders, Trisha Gum, Channing Tatum, Richard Ayoade, Alison Brie, Sheryl Swoopes, Jorma Taccone, Jonah Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Schwartz, Doug Nicholas, Margot Rubin, Todd Hansen, Teri Reeves, Jadon Sand, Stephanie Beatriz, Ollie Mitchell, Emily Nordwind, Liam Knight, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Halprin, Graham Miller, Lauren White, Kristen Phaneuf, Brooklynn Prince, Sawyer D. Jones, and Emmett Mitchell in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
      The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
      6.5
      • Japanese dub cast: General Sweet Mayhem (as Sakamoto Maaya)
      • 2019
    • Steven Spielberg, Ben Mendelsohn, George Michael, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance, Perdita Weeks, Kamara Benjamin Barnett, Mandy June Turpin, T.J. Miller, Lena Waithe, Stephen Mitchell, Neet Mohan, Win Morisaki, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Kae Alexander, Sarah Sharman, Robert Gilbert, Raed Abbas, Letitia Wright, Tye Sheridan, Asan N'Jie, Hannah John-Kamen, Cara Theobold, Olivia Cooke, Alphonso Austin, Amy Clare Beales, Jane Leaney, Kathryn Wilder, and Philip Zhao in Ready Player One (2018)
      Ready Player One
      7.4
      • Japanese dub cast: Samansa Cook & Japanese dub cast - Art3mis (as Sakamoto Maaya)
      • 2018

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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Line Blog
      • Official Japanese Fanclub
    • Alternative names
      • Sakamoto Maaya
    • Height
      • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
    • Born
      • March 31, 1980
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Spouse
      • Ken'ichi SuzumuraAugust 8, 2011 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Provided the Japanese dub voice for Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) in the film 'My Girl' (TV Asahi edition).

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      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.
    • Quotes
      Everyday I think, 'I'm grateful that I get married'. When I was single, I think I would be nice to have somewhere to go home. Since I got married, I feel finally obtained a really comfortable space, where I truly belong to. Whether my condition was horrible, or it were superb; I couldn't feel satisfied for what I have.

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