Shion Wakayama (Japanese: 若山 詩音, Hepburn: Wakayama Shion, born February 10, 1998) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Himawari Theatre Group. She joined the group at the age of three and did acting in various television dramas. She later became a voice actress and was cast in her first lead role as Aoi Aioi in Her Blue Sky. Some of her other major roles include Yume Minami in SSSS.Dynazenon, Cosette Schneider/Destiny in Takt Op. Destiny, Mai Kawai in Police in a Pod, Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil, and Ai Mie in The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.
Shion Wakayama | |
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若山 詩音 | |
Born | Chiba Prefecture, Japan | February 10, 1998
Occupation | Voice actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Agent | Himawari Theatre Group |
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Wakayama was born in Chiba Prefecture on February 10, 1998. She joined Himawari Theatre Group at the age of three.[1] In 2002, she was cast in her first role as Natsu in Toshii to Matsu .[1] Being a fan of video games, Wakayama wanted to pursue a career in voice acting. In 2019, she was cast in her first major role in an anime with Aoi Aioi in Her Blue Sky.[1]
In 2022, Wakayama was cast as Mai Kawai in Police in a Pod and Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil. In 2023, she was a recipient of the Best New Actor Award at the 17th Seiyu Awards.[2]