Maaya Sakamoto
Voice ActorMaaya Sakamoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer who has voiced Mari Illustrious Makinami across the Rebuild of Evangelion films.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Sakamoto voices Mari Illustrious Makinami, the enigmatic Eva pilot and outside operative introduced in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, continuing the role through Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo and Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. Mari's playful, unpredictable energy contrasts sharply with the franchise's other pilots, and Sakamoto's performance became one of the character's defining traits.
Career and Notable Roles
A celebrated singer as well as an actress, Sakamoto has built an extensive resume that spans Crona in Soul Eater, Eto in Tokyo Ghoul, and the fighter Aigis from the Persona 3 games, and she has carved out an equally prominent career as a recording artist, topping Japan's Oricon albums chart with several releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Maaya Sakamoto voice?
Beyond Evangelion, Sakamoto voices Crona in Soul Eater and Eto in Tokyo Ghoul, two of the more psychologically complex characters in her catalog. Her range across these roles reflects an extensive career in anime voice acting.
Is Maaya Sakamoto a singer?
Yes, Sakamoto has built an extensive career as a recording artist alongside her voice acting, topping Japan's Oricon albums chart with several releases. Her music career runs parallel to major anime roles like Mari Illustrious Makinami in the Evangelion Rebuild films.
What anime is Maaya Sakamoto known for?
Sakamoto voices Mari Illustrious Makinami, the enigmatic Eva pilot introduced in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and continued through Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo and Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. Mari's playful, unpredictable energy contrasts sharply with the franchise's other pilots and became one of the character's defining traits.
Who is Maaya Sakamoto?
Maaya Sakamoto is a Japanese voice actress and singer born in 1980 who has been active in the industry since 1988. She has built a career that spans both acting and recording.
What video game character has Maaya Sakamoto voiced?
Sakamoto voices Aigis, the android fighter from the Persona 3 games. It's one of several roles that extend her career beyond television anime into video game voice work.
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