In 2023, a diverse range of anime was broadcasted, released, and streamed, creating memorable experiences for many. Anime! Anime! conducted its annual “Anime! Anime! General Election,” reflecting on 2023 by conducting a reader survey related to voice actors who bring characters to life, and on 29 December 2023 the annual Anime! Anime! The General Election revealed the winners of the “Most Popular Female Voice Actor” of 2023.
Participants were asked to vote/identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression on them, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.
The survey was conducted separately for male and female voters, with responses collected from over 3,000 people between November 15th and December 15th. The gender distribution was approximately 35% male and 65% female, with age groups being around 25% for those under 19 and in their 20s, and about 15% for both the 30s and 40s.
checkout the list of the top 20 most popular Female voice actors of 2023
20. Marina Inoue
Marina Inoue is a voice actress known for Attack on Titan (2013), Gurren Lagann (2007) and Darling in the Franxx (2018).
19. Tomori Kusunoki
Tomori Kusunoki is known for roles such as Makima in Chainsaw Man, Shizuka Mikazuki in Zom 100, Neiru Aonuma in Wonder Egg Priority
18. Sora Amamiya
Sora Amamiya is known for roles such as Chizuru Mizuhara in Rent-a-Girlfriend, Aqua in Konosube, Akame in Akame Ga Kill, Elise in Bungo Stray Dogs, and Saki Kubo in Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible
17. Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya is known for roles such as Kagura in Gintama, Tiga in Toradora, Juuzo Suzuya in Tokyo Ghoul, and Kagura Sōma in Fruits Basket.
16. Miku Ito
Miku Ito is known for roles such as Miku Nakanoin in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Hougetsu Shimamura in Adachi, and Shimamura, and Saki Kubo in Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible
15. Megumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara is known for roles such as Ranma in Ranma 1/2, Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop, Rebecca in One Piece and Ai Haibara in Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa
14. Kazue Ikura
Kazue Ikura is known for roles such as Kaori in City Hunter, Leni in Sakura Wars, and Sentomaru in One Piece
13. Miyuki Sawashiro
Miyuki Sawashiro is known for roles such as Daki in Demon Salyer, Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter (2011), Kirari Momobami in Kakegurui, and Bishamon in Noragami
12. Reina Ueda
Reina Ueda is known for roles such as Kanao Tsuyuri in Demon Slayer, Miyako Hoshino in Wataten!, Reze in Chainsaw Man, and Ruri in Dr. Stone: Stone Wars,
11. Manaka Iwami
Manaka Iwami is known for roles such as Akane Kurokawa Oshi No Ko, Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, Mahiru Shiina in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
10. Akari Kito
Akari Kito is known for roles such as Nezuko in Demon Slayer, Tsukasa in Tonikaku Kawaii, Erika Amano in Couple of Cukoos
9. Yui Ishikawa
Yui Ishikawa is known for roles such as Mikasa Ackerman in Attack On Titan, Violet in Violet Evergarden, YoRHa No. 2 in Nier Automata
8. Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi is known for roles such as Emilia in Re:Zero, Megumin in Konosuba, Ai Hoshino in Oshi No Ko
7. Ayane Sakura
Ayane Sakura is known for roles such as Ochaco in MHA, Iroha in my teen romantic comedy, Fiona in Spy x Family, and Gabi Braun in Attack on Titan: The Final Season,
6. Aoi Yuki
Aoi Yuki is known for roles such as Madoka in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Tsuyu in MHA, Lucy in Cyberpunk Edgerunners, and Diane in The Seven Deadly Sins
5. Maaya Uchida
Maaya Uchida is known for roles such as Hiyori Iki in Noragami, Angel Devil in Chainsaw Man, Rikka Takanashi in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
4. Inori Minase
Inori Minase is known for roles such as Rem in Re:Zero, Itsuki Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Reina Aharen in Aharen San wa Hakarenai
3. Saori Hayami
Saori Hayami is known for roles such as Yor in Spy x Family, Shinobu in Demon Slayer, Yumejo Jabami in Kakegurui
2. Atsumi Tanezaki
Atsumi Tanezaki is known for roles such as Chise Hatori in Ancient Magus’ Bride, Dai in Dragon Quest, Frieren in Sousou No Frieren
1. Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa is known for roles such as Mayuri in Steins; Gate, Mitsuri in Demon Slayer, Kanade in Angel Beats, Akane Tsunemori in Psycho-Pass and Eida in Boruto
Source: Anime! Anime!
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