The year 2024 has been incredible for anime and the talented seiyuu who bring its characters to life. For our annual polls, we nominated 40 outstanding voice actors for the title of Best Seiyuu of the Year, and with over 71,000 votes, this year’s awards truly set new records. Not only did we add 10 more nominees than before, but we also received the highest number of votes in these categories. Now, without further ado, here are the top seiyuus of 2024.
Top 20 Female Seiyuu of the Year | 2024 Ranking
| Rank | Title | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aoi Yuki | 9.51% |
| 2nd | Shion Wakayama | 7.42% |
| 3rd | Rie Takahashi | 6.23% |
| 4th | Megumi Han | 6.11% |
| 5th | Hina Youmiya | 5.99% |
| 6th | Akari Kito | 5.93% |
| 7th | Sumire Uesaka | 5.84% |
| 8th | Aya Endo | 5.81% |
| 9th | Reina Ueda | 5.58% |
| 10th | Ai Kayano | 5.48% |
| 11th | Ayane Sakura | 5.01% |
| 12th | Saori Hayami | 4.72% |
| 13th | Manaka Iwami | 4.43% |
| 14th | Wakana Maruoka | 4.19% |
| 15th | Fairouz Ai | 3.87% |
| 16th | Hikaru Tono | 3.83% |
| 17th | Chika Anzai | 2.94% |
| 18th | Maaya Sakamoto | 2.81% |
| 19th | Kana Hanazawa | 2.29% |
| 20th | Ikumi Hasegawa | 2.03% |
After falling short in last year’s annual poll and finishing in third place, Aoi Yuki has finally claimed the top spot. Her performance as Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries was already phenomenal last year, earning her a high ranking.
This year, she continued to impress with another outstanding character portrayal, but that was just the beginning. She showcased her incredible voice acting range with roles such as Capella in Re:Zero Season 3, Marika in Tsumasho, Fuji in How I Attended an All-Guy’s Mixer, Pii-chan in Sasaki and Peeps, and Shion in Mission: Yozakura Family.
Coming in second place is the rising star Shion Wakayama, who not only made a name for herself this year but also achieved her biggest breakthrough yet with her role as Momo in Dan Da Dan. In addition to this standout performance, she continues to captivate fans with a diverse range of roles, including Asahi in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Lemon in Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines, and Shizuka Nanahoshi in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2.
Taking third place is none other than the widely adored Rie Takahashi. While she stood out last year for reprising the iconic roles that first put her on the map—Megumi in Konosuba and Emilia in Re:Zero—she proved once again why she is one of the industry’s most popular seiyuus because her performance as Kano in Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night showcased her talent, versatility, and singing prowess, further cementing her place among the best.
Top 20 Male Seiyuu of the Year | 2024 Ranking
| Rank | Title | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nobunaga Shimazaki | 10.31% |
| 2nd | Natsuki Hanae | 10.15% |
| 3rd | Takeo Otsuka | 7.11% |
| 4th | Ryusei Nakao | 6.77% |
| 5th | Yusuke Kobayashi | 5.83% |
| 6th | Yuma Uchida | 5.51% |
| 7th | Masakazu Morita | 5.48% |
| 8th | Shun Horie | 5.01% |
| 9th | Jun Fukushima | 4.9% |
| 10th | Kohei Amasaki | 4.89% |
| 11th | Hiro Shimono | 4.75% |
| 12th | Chiaki Kobayashi | 3.92% |
| 13th | Kengo Kawanishi | 3.92% |
| 14th | Yuichi Nakamura | 3.88% |
| 15th | Taito Ban | 3.85% |
| 16th | Nobuhiko Okamoto | 3.24% |
| 17th | Shuichiro Umeda | 2.87% |
| 18th | Hiroshi Kamiya | 2.72% |
| 19th | Yuichiro Umehara | 2.69% |
| 20th | Kazuki Ura | 2.18% |
Whether it’s the main protagonist, a villain, an anti-hero, or a rival, Nobunaga Shimazaki can do it all, making him the Best Male Seiyuu of 2024. While his iconic role as Shido Itsuka in Date A Live V was fantastic, he had an incredibly busy year, voicing more than ten main characters along with countless supporting roles.
Some of his standout performances include Hayato Suo in Wind Breaker, Arnold Hein in 7th Time Loop, Shunpei Chihaya in Oblivion Battery, Chroma Kurozane in Acro Trip, and Tsubasa Shiki in Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! With such an impressive lineup, there’s no doubt that Nobunaga truly deserved the top spot.
Falling just 0.16% short, Natsuki Hanae takes second place. With such an incredibly close race, there is no doubt that Hanae had an outstanding year. His impressive lineup of roles includes Ken “Okarun” Takakura in Dan Da Dan, Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc, Bocchan in The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3, 9S in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Part 2, and Makoto Misumi in Tsukimichi Season 2. With such a stellar performance across multiple series, it’s clear that Hanae was more than deserving of being this close to the top spot.
Claiming third place is another rising star who seems to be everywhere lately—Takeo Otsuka. With his smooth and captivating performances, he has won over audiences and solidified his presence in the industry. In 2024, he impressed with standout roles such as Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries, Aqua Hoshino in Oshi no Ko Season 2, Oushi Ashioki in A Sign of Affection, Aoi Nanamori in The Demon Prince of Momochi House, and Kanata in Synduality: Noir Part 2. At this pace, it’s only a matter of time before he claims the topmost spot.
Thank you for voting!
Once again, another year, another amazing roster of seiyuus. 2024 is no exception for truly delivering an outstanding showcase of voice acting talent. As the industry continues to grow, more talents have emerged, making the competition fiercer than ever.
Even if your favorites didn’t make it to the top spots or weren’t on the list at all—every voice actor who poured their heart into their roles still deserves appreciation. Their dedication and passion bring characters to life, and for that, we owe them heartfelt thanks.
On behalf of Anime Corner, I would also like to thank everyone who participated in our polls. Here’s to another year of celebrating the passionate voices behind our favorite anime characters. We look forward to seeing you again at the next one!
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