19th Annual Seiyū Awards: Special Winners Announced

The organizers of the 19th Annual Seiyū Awards revealed the winners of the special awards on Tuesday, celebrating the remarkable contributions of voice actors across various genres.

Merit Awards

Awarded to seiyū who have made significant contributions over the years, including in foreign works.

Mari Okamoto

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Keiichi Noda
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Synergy Award

Recognizing works that showcase the talent of voice actors.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM
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Kei Tomiyama / Kazue Takahashi Awards

Honoring seiyū active in various fields, including acting.

Sōichirō Hoshi
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Wakana Yamazaki
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Kids/Family Award

Wataru Hatano
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Game Award

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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Special Award

For voice actors, works, or activities deserving special recognition.

Look Back
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Upcoming Announcements

The remaining winners in various categories will be unveiled during the awards ceremony on March 15. Notably, starting in 2023, the categories for Best Lead Voice Actor, Best Supporting Voice Actor, and New Voice Actor will no longer be gender-specific. The awards committee emphasized that voice acting transcends gender, as female voice actors often portray male characters and vice versa. This change reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Since 2017, the Special Merit Award has honored all deceased voice actors and actresses who contributed significantly to the industry in the previous year. Additionally, in 2019, four new categories were introduced, including the Foreign Movie/Series Award, Game Award, Influencer Award, and MVS (Most Valuable Seiyū).

Sources: Seiyū Awards website, Comic Natalie

Exciting Highlights: 19th Seiyū Awards Reveals Special Award Winners!