Maaya Sakamoto Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Sea of BeginningsSakamoto Maaya21rank/position

Maaya Sakamoto “The Sea of Beginnings”

Hajimari no Umi, chosen as the opening theme for the heartwarming anime Tamayura ~More Aggressive~, set in the Seto Inland Sea, has been drawing attention.

The song was released in 2013 by singer Maaya Sakamoto, who is also known for her extensive work in dubbing foreign films and narration.

Its warm melody unfolds at a leisurely tempo and leaves a lasting impression.

The light, buoyant rhythm may even make some listeners want to head outdoors.

It’s a refreshing summer anime song that fits perfectly with morning scenes.

Try listening to it under a bright blue sky and feel the summer.

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Maaya Sakamoto "Still Far Away" Music Video (Short Ver.)

Maaya Sakamoto, who is active in many fields as an actress, voice actress, and singer, created “Mada Tooku ni Iru” as the ending theme for the anime The Fire Hunter.

The unusual ring of this phrase—combining two words that normally wouldn’t be paired—naturally piques your interest.

The song’s A and B sections are arranged in an operatic style, then shift dramatically into a rock-like sound for the chorus.

Also pay close attention to the lyrics and the instrumental interlude, which evoke the anime’s grand sense of scale.

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cloverSakamoto Maaya23rank/position

TV anime Arte non-credit opening. Airing every Saturday from 22:00 on TOKYO MX and other networks!

Sung by Maaya Sakamoto, this is the opening theme for the TV anime Arte, released digitally in April 2020.

It has a bright, upbeat, quintessential “classic anime song” vibe and is crafted to be easy for anyone to hum along to.

Since it doesn’t demand extreme high notes or superhuman vocal prowess, it’s perfect material to enjoy at karaoke.

If you really dig into it, pulling off a song like this cleanly is actually quite challenging—but let’s set that aside for now! Just sing it brightly and have fun!

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Kei Takahata

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MAAYA SAKAMOTO (Maaya Sakamoto) – Paprika

It’s a bossa nova tune that makes standing in the kitchen feel fun.

Sung by Maaya Sakamoto, who is active as a voice actress and singer, this track is included on the album “Yuunagi LOOP,” released in October 2005.

The lyrics are by Yuho Iwasato, with composition and arrangement by Takeshi Nakatsuka, and it’s pleasantly finished with Koichiro Tashiro’s acoustic guitar tones and a light, buoyant rhythm.

And Sakamoto’s vocals are truly cool and captivating.

The lyrics, which depict hands at work cooking and everyday scenes, convey the warmth of time spent with someone special.

Graduation PhotoSakamoto Maaya25rank/position

Tamayura: Graduation Photos “Graduation Photos” Maaya Sakamoto

Yuming’s huge hit “Sotsugyo Shashin” (“Graduation Photo”).

This is a cover by voice actress Maaya Sakamoto.

As expected of a voice actress, she sings cutely and with plenty of emotion.

You’ll be drawn in by her voice, which feels like it’s speaking directly to you.

It’s a lovely cover that I can recommend to girls in their teens.

It’s a cute number that really suits a school uniform—give it a listen!

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Mayumi

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