AmaLee

Amanda Lee (born March 13, 1992), also known as AmaLee, is an American singer and voice actress. She is known for her English-language interpretations of songs from anime and video games on YouTube,[1] which have been viewed over 600 million times and subscribed over 1 million subscribers.[2] A few of her most popular covers include "Crossing Field" (Sword Art Online), "aLIEz" (Aldnoah.Zero), and "Papermoon" (Soul Eater).[3]

Not to be confused with Amy Lee, Amanda Lee, or Amalie.

AmaLee
Birth nameAmanda Lee
Born (1992-03-13) March 13, 1992
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2006–present
Associated acts
  • Annalie
  • NateWantsToBattle
  • Dima Lancaster
Websitewww.leeandlie.com
YouTube information
Channels
Subscribers1.75 million (LeeandLie)
21.3 thousand (LeeandLieTV)
Total views690.84 million (LeeandLie)
294.03 thousand (LeeandLieTV)
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Updated: 8 February 2021

In voice acting, she has voiced in titles such as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Rio: Rainbow Gate!, and Yandere Simulator. Lee has also provided vocals for many independent video-game soundtracks and theme songs – including a collaboration with Porter Robinson on "Fellow Feeling".[4] In early 2017, she released her debut album, Nostalgia, which brought together English-language versions of 12 songs beloved by gaming and anime fans. The album charted at No. 6 on Billboard Heatseekers Albums,[5] No. 27 on Billboard Independent Albums,[6] No. 43 on Billboard Top Rock Albums,[7] and No. 12 on UK Independent Album Breakers.[8]

Career

In 2006, AmaLee began posting homemade videos of her covers of tunes popular with anime followers and gamers. Later in 2010, she and her friend Annalie created YouTube channel called LeeandLie.[9] On December 14, 2010, LeeandLie uploaded their first video, a cover of the song "Scarlet" from the anime Ayashi no Ceres, translated and performed by AmaLee. In 2011, AmaLee joined AX Idol, a singing competition hosted by Bang Zoom! Entertainment and Viz Media, affiliated with Anime Expo, a convention for anime fans held annually in Los Angeles and won the grand prize.[1][10] Since then, she has had the pleasure providing her voice to shows and titles such as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, One Piece, Yandere Simulator, Gosick, Rio: Rainbow Gate!, K-On!!, and Show by Rock!!, among others. Amanda has also provided vocals for many independent video game soundtracks and theme songs – including a collaboration with Porter Robinson.[4]

On September 2, 2012, they uploaded their most viewed video, a cover of the song "Crossing Field" from the anime Sword Art Online, with over 18 million views as of April 2018.[11] This cover later help AmaLee get her musical career off the ground, often being considered her most popular and recognizable work. On January 7, 2017, she released her first album, Nostalgia, which brought together English-language versions of 12 songs beloved by gaming and anime fans.[12] The album charted at No. 6 on Billboard Heatseekers Albums,[5] No. 27 on Billboard Independent Albums,[6] and No. 43 on Billboard Top Rock Albums.[7] On September 22, 2017, she released an EP titled Hourglass which contains five original songs.[13]

In July 2017, Lee performed in Los Angeles Convention Center as part of the 2017 Anime Expo.[14] On August 22, 2017, it was announced that AmaLee will be joining YouTube stars NateWantsToBattle and MandoPony on "The Cool and Good Tour" across America.[15] AmaLee provides vocals and lyrics on multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends 2019 Ranked Season trailer.[16][17]

YouTube channel

LeeandLie YouTube channel was created on June 12, 2010, by AmaLee and her friend Annalie. By January 2020, it had reached 1.56 million subscribers and 620 million views. According to AmaLee, their channel name is a combination of "Lee" from her name, and "Lie" from Annalie's name.[9]

In 2013, they created a second channel, under the name LeeandLieTV, where they posts video blogs and extra stuff. As of January 2020, it has over 20,300 subscribers and 284,477 views.[18]

In 2014, Annalie left the channel, leaving it the sole property of AmaLee, though the channel name remains "LeeandLie".[19]

Discography

Cover albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[20]		 US
Ind
[21]		 US
Rock
[22]
Total Coverage, Vol. 1
  • Released: September 13, 2016
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
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Total Coverage, Vol. 2
  • Released: November 9, 2016
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Nostalgia
  • Released: January 7, 2017
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 6 27 43
Total Coverage, Vol. 3
  • Released: June 26, 2017
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Nostalgia II
  • Released: October 6, 2017
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Nostalgia III
  • Released: January 18, 2018
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Total Coverage, Vol. 4
  • Released: April 3, 2018
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Nostalgia IV
  • Released: April 25, 2018
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —
Nostalgia V
  • Released: September 8, 2018
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 9 36 —
Nostalgia VI
  • Released: March 13, 2019
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Formats: CD (limited), digital download
 20 — —
Nostalgia VII
  • Released: December 1, 2019
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Formats: CD (limited), digital download
 9 — —
Unity
  • Released: August 5, 2020
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —

Original EP
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[20]		 US
Ind
[21]		 US
Rock
[22]
Hourglass
  • Released: September 22, 2017
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — —

Cover EP
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[20]		 US
Ind
[21]		 US
Rock
[22]
Link Start
  • Released: March 30, 2016
  • Label: Leegion Creative
  • Format: Digital download
 12 39 —

Filmography

Anime
List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010K-On!!Ushio Oota
2010Squid GirlNoh Mask Rider
2014Charger Girl, Ju-den ChanChiiko
2015 Ladies versus Butlers!Sakurako Benikouji
2016Show by Rock!!Peipain
2016 Rio: Rainbow Gate! Elle Adams [23]
2016Magical Girl Raising ProjectNemurin
2016 World War Blue Fae [24]
2017GosickThe Orphan
2018One PieceOtohime
2018Junji Ito CollectionMidori
2018Overlord IICrusch Lulu
2018Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear CardAkiho Shinomoto [25]
2018The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of EinherjarRune [26]
2018Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for SpiritsKasuga [26]
2018Anonymous NoiseMiou Suguri [27]
2018Harukana ReceiveFemale Student 5BEp. 5
2018Grimoire of ZeroZero [28]
2018HinamatsuriAnzu [29]
2018Zombie Land SagaJunko Konno [30]
2018Black CloverLucaEps. 30, 32, 35–36
2018Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the BlueSaki Inui [31]
2018A Certain Magical Index IIIItsuwa
2018ConceptionFemiruna [32]
2018UQ Holder!Kirië Sakurame [33]
2018Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist KnightMyriam
2018Lord of Vermilion: The Crimson KingTsubasa Tachikaze [34]
2019Boogiepop and OthersFemale Student DEp.1
2019Endro!Yulia "Yuusha" Chardiet [35]
2019Hakumei and MikochiMikochi [36]
2019Pop Team EpicPipimiEp. 14 [37]
2019Fruits BasketYuki Soma (child)2019 series [38]
2019Kemono FriendsPrincess [39]
2019Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's StrongestShea Haulia
2019YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this WorldSayless2019 anime [40]
2020Kaguya-sama: Love is WarAi HayasakaSeason 2 [41]
2020My Hero AcademiaBibimi KenranzakiSeason 4
2020RWBYStepsistersSeason 8
2021 Tamayomi Yoshino Kawaguchi/Ibuki Kawaguchi [42]

Video games
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012Burn Your Fat with Me!! V4.0Sana YamadaVoice over & theme song performer "Equation of Happiness" (English ver)[43]
2015Battle High 2Michelle Walter[44]
2016Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2Time PatrollerFemale Voice 12[45]
2016ACE AcademyMei Satomi, herselfVoice over
2017The LetterIsabella SantosVoice over & theme song performer "Letters Goodbye"
2017CrystallineLeanna DawnVoice over & theme song performer "Crystal Skies"
2018Project Nimbus: Code MiraiYuliana Alexandrova

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