Saved. / Be mine! cover

Saved. / Be mine!

Maaya Sakamoto · 2014

59 min · 12 tracks · J-pop · anime song

A delicate fusion of J-pop melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional progression
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • delicate melodies for quiet evenings
  • lyrical depth in serene spaces
  • dynamic shifts in pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2014, Maaya Sakamoto had firmly established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop and anime music, following her breakout success with 'Hikari no Senritsu' in 2001. 'Saved. / Be mine!' marked her return after a brief hiatus and showcased her evolution as both a vocalist and songwriter, reflecting a maturity in her artistic expression.
Stylistic neighbors
Yuki Kajiura· Hikaru Utada· Aimer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 SAVED. 5:18
  • 2 Be mine! 4:01
  • 3 4:41
  • 4 SAVED. -Instrumental- 5:18
  • 5 Be mine! -Instrumental- 4:01
  • 6 声 -Instrumental- 4:37

Disc 2

  • 1 遠く 5:27
  • 2 グレープフルーツ 4:52
  • 3 cloud 9 5:13
  • 4 park amsterdam (the whole story) 4:22
  • 5 スクラップ~別れの詩 5:03
  • 6 シンガーソングライター 6:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata