Another incredible anime season has come to an end, and with it came countless memorable voice acting performances that brought our favorite characters to life. The Spring 2026 lineup showcased the immense talent of both industry veterans and rising stars. After receiving nearly 21,000 votes from fans around the world, the results are finally in. Without further ado, here are the Best Seiyuu of Spring 2026!
Top 40 Female Seiyuu of the Season | Spring 2026 Ranking
| Rank | Title | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rie Takahashi | 16.91% |
| 2nd | Rena Motomura | 5.75% |
| 3rd | Anna Nagase | 5.41% |
| 4th | Manaka Iwami | 4.93% |
| 5th | Akira Sekine | 4.31% |
| 6th | Fairouz Ai | 4.12% |
| 7th | Sayumi Suzushiro | 3.51% |
| 8th | Shion Wakayama | 3.23% |
| 9th | Yuka Nukui | 2.96% |
| 10th | Miku Ito | 2.94% |
| 11th | Aoi Koga | 2.83% |
| 12th | Miho Okasaki | 2.73% |
| 13th | Fuka Izumi | 2.69% |
| 14th | Yu Serizawa | 2.68% |
| 15th | Yume Miyamoto | 2.6% |
| 16th | Yoshino Aoyama | 2.35% |
| 17th | Miyu Tomita | 2.22% |
| 18th | Kaede Hondo | 2.11% |
| 19th | Minako Sato | 2.09% |
| 20th | Kana Hanazawa | 1.97% |
| 21st | Konomi Inagaki | 1.94% |
| 22nd | Yuko Sanpei | 1.82% |
| 23rd | Sora Amamiya | 1.76% |
| 24th | Riko Akechi | 1.54% |
| 25th | Marika Kono | 1.39% |
| 26th | Sally Amaki | 1.25% |
| 27th | M・A・O | 1.23% |
| 28th | Sumire Morohoshi | 1.18% |
| 29th | Kana Ichinose | 1.16% |
| 30th | Yumi Uchiyama | 1.14% |
| 31st | Reina Kondo | 1.1% |
| 32nd | Yuka Iguchi | 1.08% |
| 33rd | Kanon Takao | 0.97% |
| 34th | Natsumi Fujiwara | 0.82% |
| 35th | Nene Hieda | 0.78% |
| 36th | Hana Hishikawa | 0.74% |
| 37th | Saya Hitomi | 0.72% |
| 38th | Hisako Kanemoto | 0.42% |
| 39th | May Tachibana | 0.36% |
| 40th | Nao Ojika | 0.28% |
Rie Takahashi has claimed her second Top 1 finish in our seasonal rankings. Her passionate performances as Emilia in Re:Zero Season 4 and Hikaru Kouragi in Akane-banashi once again showcased her incredible voice and how in every performance, she exudes confidence and charm.
Meanwhile, the newcomer Rena Motomura secured second place with her exceptional portrayal of Coco in Witch Hat Atelier. Her amazing performance brought the aspiring young witch to life and left a lasting impression on everyone throughout the season.
Rounding out the top three is none other than Anna Nagase, who also delivered a phenomenal season with leading roles in Akane-banashi and The Ramparts of Ice. Her performances as Akane Osaki and Koyuki Hikawa highlighted her versatility and skill and further cemented her status as one of the industry’s brightest rising stars.
Top 37 Male Seiyuu of the Season | Spring 2026 Ranking
| Rank | Title | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Yusuke Kobayashi | 18.84% |
| 2nd | Natsuki Hanae | 7.17% |
| 3rd | Takuya Eguchi | 6.43% |
| 4th | Kensho Ono | 5.22% |
| 5th | Kohei Amasaki | 4.3% |
| 6th | Shoya Chiba | 4.07% |
| 7th | Haruki Ishiya | 4.05% |
| 8th | Chiaki Kobayashi | 4% |
| 9th | Yuichi Nakamura | 3.79% |
| 10th | Ayumu Murase | 2.77% |
| 11th | Kaito Ishikawa | 2.62% |
| 12th | Junya Enoki | 2.49% |
| 13th | Ryota Suzuki | 2.43% |
| 14th | Seiichiro Yamashita | 2.18% |
| 15th | Jun Fukuyama | 2.16% |
| 16th | Satoshi Inomata | 1.93% |
| 17th | Yuki Sakakihara | 1.87% |
| 18th | Nobunaga Shimazaki | 1.86% |
| 19th | Taito Ban | 1.78% |
| 20th | Sho Komura | 1.7% |
| 21st | Kenta Miyake | 1.57% |
| 22nd | Reiji Kawashima | 1.51% |
| 23rd | Shogo Sakata | 1.45% |
| 24th | Takeo Otsuka | 1.38% |
| 25th | Atsushi Tamaru | 1.36% |
| 26th | Atsushi Abe | 1.34% |
| 27th | Show Hayami | 1.24% |
| 28th | Shunsuke Takeuchi | 1.05% |
| 29th | Yuto Uemura | 1.03% |
| 30th | Kakeru Hatano | 1.01% |
| 31st | Shun Horie | 0.99% |
| 32nd | Ryota Osaka | 0.98% |
| 33rd | Yoshimasa Hosoya | 0.9% |
| 34th | Wataru Takagi | 0.82% |
| 35th | Rikuya Yasuda | 0.78% |
| 36th | Takuto Yoshinaga | 0.57% |
| 37th | Kazuya Kamenashi | 0.34% |
Yusuke Kobayashi undoubtedly earned the title of Best Male Seiyuu of the Season. His extraordinary performances as Subaru in Re:Zero Season 4, Senku in the final season of Dr. Stone, and Cecil in An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess showcased his incredible range and consistency. From Subaru’s emotionally charged moments to Senku’s unwavering charisma, Kobayashi delivered one standout performance after another. And earning Seiyuu of the Week twice for the same role only further cemented his dominance, making him the clear choice for the season’s top spot.
Claiming second place is another popular name in the industry, Natsuki Hanae, who once again showed his exceptional voice acting skills. Whether portraying the wise and enigmatic Qifrey in Witch Hat Atelier, the dependable Yuki in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, or the determined Haruichi in Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2, Hanae showed consistently that he has what it takes to be on top.
Rounding out the top three is Takuya Eguchi, who proved that a leading role isn’t necessary to take the top spots. Despite primarily voicing supporting characters this season, his performances stood out among an already stacked lineup. He reminded fans why he remains one of the industry’s most reliable and respected voice actors.
The Next Generation Has Arrived
While the top spots this season were once again claimed by industry veterans, there’s no denying that the next generation of talent has truly arrived. Rising stars continue to impress with breakout performances, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the biggest names in the industry. As each season passes, the gap between established seiyuus and rookies continues to shrink.
As always, we would like to thank everyone for voting and supporting our seasonal polls. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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