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| Maaya Sakamoto Fans Pick “Platinum” as No.1 in 30th Anniversary Song Vote (Press Release) |
It’s a big year for Maaya Sakamoto. The singer, voice actress, lyricist, and all-round creative powerhouse is marking her 30th anniversary in the entertainment industry, and she’s treating fans to something special.
After two months of global fan voting, the results of her “Maaya’s Best Song” campaign are finally in, alongside the reveal of her long-awaited 30th anniversary best album M30 Your Best, due out on 22 October 2025.
Fans Pick Their Favourites: Top 15 Songs Revealed
From 24 April to 30 June, fans across the world were invited to vote for their favourite tracks from Maaya’s enormous catalogue — a massive 255 songs spanning three decades.
Now, the Top 15 fan-chosen songs have been made public, with some legendary classics topping the list:
Top 15 Songs by Maaya Sakamoto
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Platinum
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tune the rainbow
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Be Mine!
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Yakusoku wa Iranai
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Hikari A-re
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Mameshiba
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Loop
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Kiseki no Umi
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Hemisphere
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Magic Number
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blind summer fish
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Chikai
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Yucca
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Remedy
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Kore Kara
For many, it’s no surprise that “Platinum” (the iconic Cardcaptor Sakura theme) took the crown, while other anime favourites like Yakusoku wa Iranai (The Vision of Escaflowne) and Hemisphere (RahXephon) ranked high as well.
New Best Album: M30 Your Best
To cap off the celebrations, Maaya will release her first best-of compilation in 15 years — since everywhere in 2010. The upcoming two-disc album M30 Your Best will feature:
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Disc 1: 15 songs chosen by fans through the anniversary campaign.
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Disc 2: 15 songs hand-picked by artists, composers, and collaborators who’ve worked with Maaya over her 30-year career.
First Edition Perks
Collectors won’t want to miss the First Edition (2CD + Blu-ray, ¥6,600 tax incl.), which comes with:
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A Blu-ray containing live recordings of all 15 fan-voted songs.
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A special 30th anniversary medley music video featuring 30 tracks across her career.
A Standard Edition (2CD, ¥3,520 tax incl.) will also be available.
Streaming and Digital Release
M30 Your Best will be available from 22 October 2025 on major streaming services and download platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music, AWA, KKBOX, and more. Music videos will also appear on Apple Music, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, and U-NEXT.Fans can already pre-add and pre-save the album
A Career Worth Celebrating
Since her debut in 1996, Maaya Sakamoto has balanced a career across multiple fields: from voicing beloved anime characters to collaborating with industry greats like Yoko Kanno, while also carving out her own space as a songwriter and essayist.
This 30th anniversary project feels like a true thank-you to the fans who’ve stuck with her — and a reminder of just how many timeless tracks she’s given us.