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January 22, 2005

News for AnimeFest 2005:

Maaya Sakamoto scheduled to appear at AnimeFest 2005

From Anime News Network

AnimeFest 2005 - Sept 2-5
Hyatt Regency at Reunion Tower - Dallas, Texas
http://www.animefest.org/
Pre-Register now for only $30

We are pleased to announce our 2005 J-Pop Guest of Honor:

Maaya Sakamoto
Singer / Seiyuu

Starting her career at age 15, she performed the opening song for the hit anime series *Vision of Escaflowne* written by the famous Yoko Kanno. Since then she has continued to perform countless songs written and composed by Yoko Kanno. These have included including the theme songs to *RahXephon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Wolfs Rain* and countless others. She has also released several solo albums and singles.

Her official web-site: (in Japanese)
http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/maaya/