Voice Actor Yui Makino Launches Artist Debut 20th Anniversary Project

Voice actor Yui Makino, known for her portrayal as Sakura in Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and Mayu Sakuma in The IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, made her solo singer debut under her own name with her first single "Amrita" on August 18, 2005, releasing 15 singles, four original albums, one re-recorded album, and two mini-albums to date.On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of her artist's debut on August 18, 2025, a commemorative project to celebrate the 20th anniversary has been launched and a special website has been set up. In the 20th anniversary visual posted on the site, Makino, wearing a gorgeous dress, lies on a giant keyboard in the motif of the “piano” that has been her partner throughout her life. "Looking back, it has been a very long 20 years," said Makino.

Voice actor Yui Makino, known for her portrayal as Sakura in Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and Mayu Sakuma in The IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, made her solo singer debut under her own name with her first single “Amrita” on August 18, 2005, releasing 15 singles, four original albums, one re-recorded album, and two mini-albums to date.On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of her artist’s debut on August 18, 2025, a commemorative project to celebrate the 20th anniversary has been launched and a special website has been set up. In the 20th anniversary visual posted on the site, Makino, wearing a gorgeous dress, lies on a giant keyboard in the motif of the “piano” that has been her partner throughout her life.

“Looking back, it has been a very long 20 years,” said Makino. “But along with the amazing speed, it has also been a concentrated 20 years. And now, when I look ahead, the road continues endlessly. It is a wonderful, luxurious, and miraculous thing to be able to feel that endlessness.””To all of you who just remember me and care about me. To all those who have been touched by my voice, even if only for a moment. To all of you with whom I have interacted over the past 20 years. I will run this Anniversary Year with a heart full of gratitude and a heart-pounding anticipation for you!”

As the first phase of the 20th anniversary projects, the YouTube channel “AMUSE VOICE ACTORS CHANNEL” is scheduled to release videos of its members singing cover versions of Makino’s songs on the 18th of every month starting January 18, 2025.Additionally, it was also announced that anniversary song will be produced and events will be held. Details will arrive soon.

Voice Actor Yui Makino Launches Artist Debut 20th Anniversary Project

Makino’s top-ranking song was her third CD single song “Euphoria,” which was released in April 2006 and ranked #18 in Oricon’s weekly single charts. The song was featured as the opening theme for the TV anime ARIA The NATURAL.