Japanese Voice Actors - Famous Dubbing Actresses from Japan

ever heard of the word seiyuu? This word is used to refer to the beautiful and famous voice actresses of anime, games and others. What are the differences between Western and Japanese voice actresses? Today we will understand the meaning of being a voice actor in Japan.

Seiyuu in Japan she is not a simple voice actress. In Japan they are usually as famous as an actress, and need to perform, sing and win many fans around Japan and the world. Being a voice actor in Japan is a profession and childhood dream.

History and Meaning of Seiyuu

The word Seiyuu [声優] is a unisex word derived from “I'm sorry, but "Koe no Haiyuu" doesn't seem to be a standard term in English. If you could provide more context or information, I'd be happy to help you with the translation.” [声の俳優] which means voice actor.

This term was created to solve the problem of confusion between actor and dubber, and thus name those who only lent their voice to characters or made narrations, the term was only consolidated in the 70s.

At this time, the first musical group composed solely of seiyuus emerged. The Slapstick, formed by Akira Kamiya, Tooru Furuya, and Toshio Furukawa, are considered legends of the Japanese voice acting to this day.

In this way, the band expanded the possibilities for the work of seiyuus, who can now also be singers, in addition to the other roles they performed, such as voice actors in anime, commercials, games, and movies.

Still in the 70s, the first magazine focused on Japanese animation was created, promoting the work of the seiyuus and reinforcing their potential to become great idols.

Over the years, other magazines were created, supporting this idea and increasing the number of people interested in enrolling in dubbing schools, such was the incentive that today there are approximately 130 schools for this training.

However, it was only in the 90s that Brazil had contact with anime, through TV Manchete or VHS tape, until the mid-2000s, after that Cartoon Network began to broadcast Dragon Ball Z, dubbed, only when Cartoon brings Samurai X is that the true contact with the seiyuus is made. Currently, it is very common for seiyuus to be singers and actors.

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Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

What are the jobs of a voice actress?

A Seiyuu doesn't just dub anime. These talents also dub foreign films, video games, radio drama CD, performances, puppets, narration, theater, music and more. Some even make commercials and appear on advertising posters.

Usually a female voice actor doesn't just voice female characters. Many famous male characters have a female voice actress, such as Alphonse and Naruto. The opposite also happens, but rarely.

Many voice actresses need to make songs and accompaniment music to an animated work. They are usually great singers, and they even release their own singles and records. voice actors are real idols in japan.

Voice actors are very successful because Japan produces about 60% of animated series in the world. Some voice actresses are subjected to making weird sounds, or even dub adult content, despite their supposed innocence.

Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

How to become a Seiyuu?

Becoming a seiyuu or voice actor is a complicated mission just like becoming an actress, singer or idol. We are not going to show you a tutorial on how to do this, because you would need to be fluent in Japanese and live in Japan. We just want to show you the steps.

In addition to having voice skills, the person needs to make an effort and even fight to gain space in this large market. Most of these talents are discovered through a voice actor school, where most young people who watch anime and want to become a seiyuu enroll.

Other talented voice actresses are discovered through a talent academy, stage actor, or even their idol and acting careers. Others are discovered at school, even though they are minors.

Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

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Some famous seiyuu

Some of the most famous seiyuus are:

Megumi Hayashibara - She has won 13 awards in Animage, she is also a singer and dubbed Haibara's voices in Detective Conan, Haruka from Love Hina.

Yui Horie - Famous for singing several anime openings and closures, worked on thousands of works, making the voices of: Kaga Kouko - Golden Time, Minori Kushieda - Toradora! and Siesta - Zero on Tsukaima.

Rie Kugimiya - Toradora, Louise de Zero at Tsukaima, Alphonse Elric and Xiao Mei in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Seiyuu

Akio Ohtsuka - Metal Gear Solid (Solid Snake), Bleach (Shunsui Kyoraku), One Piece (Blackbeard), Naruto (Chiriku), and others.

Masako Nozawa – Dragon Ball Z (Goku and others), One Piece (Doctor Kureba), Cross Game (Nomo) and others.

Junko Takeuchi – Naruto (Uzumaki Naruto), Hunter x Hunter (Gon Freaks) Soul Eater (Maka Albarn) and others.

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The most beautiful seiyuu of all time

Let's post in order of the most beautiful first, the criterion used is several Japanese rankings from recent years. It's worth remembering that his works and his voice kawaii end up influencing your position, not your appearance.

Despite the word seiyuu being a gender-neutral term, this list will only feature girls, as they are always the center of attention. We will not number the ranking because I don't like to put anyone above another, it's a matter of taste.

Seiyuu

Kana Hanazawa Kana Hanazawa - 1989 - Tokyo.

  • Kuroneko in Oreimo;
  • Kanade in Angel Beats;
  • Onodera in Nisekoi;

Saori Hayami Saori Hayami - 1991 - Tokyo.

  • Bakuman's Azuki;
  • Nishimiya in Koe no Katachi;
  • Mahouka's Miyuki;

This text appears to be a name "Rie Kugimiya". If it's a name or a unique phrase, it generally should not be translated. - 1979 - Kumamoto.

  • Louise from Zero no Tsukaima;
  • Toradora Taiga;
  • Alphonse in Fullmetal;
  • Kagura in Gintama;
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I'm sorry, but "Suzuko Mimori" and "Suzuko Mitsumori" are already in Latin script and do not require translation. - 1986 - Tokyo.

  • Himiko in Btoom;
  • Sora in Digimon;
  • Fujinomiya Neko in Masamune-kun;
  • Love Live Sonoda;

AI Kayano Aikoromo Chino - 1987 - Tokyo.

  • Menma from AnoHana;
  • Inori from Guilty Crown;
  • Saori from Girls und Panzer;
  • Sakurasou Mashiro;

Miyuki Sawashiro Miyuki Sawashiro - 1985 - Tokyo.

  • Suruga from Monogatari Series;
  • Durarara Celty;
  • Kurapika of HxH;
Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

Haruka Tomatsu Haruka Tomatsu - 1990 - Nagoya.

  • Asuna in Sword Art Online;
  • Naruko from AnoHana;
  • Megumi from Accel World;
  • Gintama Gintoki;
  • Lala from ToLove-ru;

Yui Horie Yui Horie - 1976 - Katsushika.

  • Toradora Minori;
  • Kouko from Golden Time;
  • Zero's Siesta no Tsukaima;
  • Naru from Love Hina;

Nana Mizuki Nana Mizuki - 1980 - Niihama.

  • Ehime. Hinata in Naruto;
  • Nanami and Elmar in Dog Days;
  • Saya in Blood-C;
Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

Rie Takahashi Lyot Takahashi - 1994 - Saitama.

  • Megumin in Konosuba;
  • Emilia in Re:Zero;
  • Rin in Keijo;
  • Futaba in Sore ga Seiyuu!

Aya Hirano - Aya Hirano - 1987 - Aichi.

  • Death Note Misa;
  • Lucy from FairyTail;
  • Ume in Kimi ni todoke;
  • Migi in Kiseijuu;
  • Suzumiya Haruhi;

Yoko Hikasa Yoko Hikasa - 1985 - Kanagawa.

  • Kyouko in Danganronpa;
  • Mio in K-on;
  • Stephanie from No Game No Life;
  • Shino from Seitokai Yakuindomo;
Seiyuu - the famous Japanese voice actresses

Maaya Sakamoto Maaya Sakamoto - 1980 - Itabashi.

  • Aura de.Hack;
  • Motoko from Ghost in the Shell;
  • Kara's Shiki no Kyoukai;
  • Kuroshitsuji's Ciel;

Ayana Taketatsu - 1989 - Saitama.

  • Kirino from Oreimo;
  • Kotori from Data A Live;
  • Suguha - Sao;
  • Azusa - K -On;

Aki Toyosaki Aki Toyosaki - 1986 - Tokushima

  • Chiyuri in Accel World;
  • Iori in Kokkoro Connect;
  • K-On's Yui;
  • TOLove-ru's Momo;

Honorable Mentions

Many other voice actors ended up dominating rankings around the world even with few works. I think it's worth mentioning some of these girls that could appear in the list above.

  • Ogura Yui – Voiced Tsukiko From Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko;
  • Inori Minase – Voiced Rem in RE:Zero
  • Marina Inoue – Voiced Tohka from Data A Live and Armin from Shingeki no Kyoujin;
  • Sora Amamiya – He voiced Aqua in Konosuba, Elizabeth in Nanatsu no Taizai and the princess in Adlnoah.Zero;
  • Minori Chihara Voiced Nagato Yuki by Suzumiya Haruhi;
  • Azumi Asakura – Voiced Chuunibyou's Kumin and IDOLM@STER's Yukiho;
  • Romi Park – Did the voices of Edward from Full Metal, Temari from Naruto and Toshiro from Bleach;
  • Aoi Yuuki – Voiced Kayo in Boku Dake ga Inai Machi and Madoka;

Is that you? What's your Favorite Seiyuu? Leave in the comments any that were missing from this list.

Anime about Seiyuu - voice actors

Finally, let's leave a list of Anime that talk about voice actors, in case you want to watch the anime and understand more about how the world of seiyu works. I hope you enjoyed the article, if you liked it, share it!

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Bakuman.20104.34
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Koe from Oshigoto! The Animation20103.46
"Girlish Number"20163.34
Seiyuu's Life!20153.34
Hashiri Tsuzukete Yokattatte.20183.03
Love Get Chu20062.86
Seiyuu's Life! The Small After-Party!20162.82

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