The Summer 2026 anime season has concluded, bringing with it the results of our latest seasonal voice acting polls. More than 25,000 fans cast their ballots across a crowded field of over 101 seiyuu, highlighting the standout vocal performances that defined the summer television schedule.
In the female ranking, Rie Murakawa claimed the crown after previously placing ninth back in Fall 2021. Her celebrated performance as Ram in Re:Zero Season 4 resonated strongly with viewers. Meanwhile, Ai Kakuma secured second place with her energetic return as Eris in Mushoku Tensei Season 3, and Aoi Yuki rounded out the top three with her portrayal of Tanya in The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2.
Yusuke Kobayashi Secures Consecutive Victory
On the male side, Yusuke Kobayashi dominated the competition to take home the Male Seiyuu of the Season title for the second consecutive season. His emotional depth as Natsuki Subaru in Re:Zero once again proved why he remains one of the most reliable and celebrated leading men in the industry.
He was joined near the top by fellow Re:Zero cast members. Tomokazu Sugita captured second place following his work as Old Rudeus in Mushoku Tensei Season 3, while Takuya Eguchi claimed third place for his ongoing role as Julius.
