The four winners of the "14th Seiyu Awards" were announced in advance! Minoru Yada, Makoto Kosaka, Yutaka Mizushima, and Rika Fukami won the awards!

The winners of the "14th Seiyu Awards" were announced earlier today, February 18, 2020. The Award for Distinguished Achievement was presented to Minoru Yada and Makoto Kosaka, the Takashi Toyama Award to Yutaka Mizushima, and the Kazue Takahashi Award to Rika Fukami.

The Seiyu Awards were established by the Japan Association of Voice Producers, KADOKAWA, Bunka Hoso, Shogakukan, and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions in cooperation with various companies in the animation industry. It is the largest event in the world of voice acting, where the most active voice actors of the year and veteran voice actors who have been active for many years gather together.

The 14th Seiyu Awards has announced some of the winners in advance. The awards and profiles of the winners are as follows.

Distinguished Achievement Award...... Seiyu who have contributed to many genres over many years, including foreign films (video works produced outside of Japan)

■Minoru Yada

Affiliation: Kecke Corporation
Tetsujin 28 (Dr. Shikishima)
Soreike! Anpanman (Baikin Sennin)
Mock of the Oak Tree (Grandpa Zebedee)
Charles Aznavour / Warren Oates, etc.

■Makoto Kousaka

Affiliation: Haikyo
Ace wo Nerae! (Hiromi Oka)
Raideen the Brave (Mari Sakurano)
New Obake no Q-taro (O-jiro), etc.

The Takashi Toyama Award...... Voice Actor (Male) who has been active in various fields including appearances in films

Yutaka Mizushima

Affiliation: Production Ace
Samo Han Kimpo
Mark Hamill
Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel (Toshio Otomo)
Rokushin God Mars (Takeru Myojin / Mars) etc.

Kazue Takahashi Award...... Voice Actor (Female) who has been active in various fields including appearances in films

Rika Fukami

Affiliation: Freelance
Julia Roberts
Ashley Judd
Sandra Bullock
Sailor Moon (Minako Aino / Sailor Venus), etc.

The winners of the Best Actor/Actress Awards other than the Merit Award, the Takashi Toyama Award, and the Kazue Takahashi Award will be announced at the 14th Seiyu Awards Ceremony to be held on March 7, 2020 (Saturday) at the Media Plus Hall of Bunka Hoso in Tokyo, Japan.

Awards Ceremony Outline
The 14th Voice Actor Awards Ceremony
Date & Time: March 7, 2020 (Saturday) Opening Ceremony 18:00, Closing Ceremony 20:00
Venue: Bunka Hoso Media Plus Hall
Location: 1-31 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Details: Announcement and awarding of all categories
　　Best Actor Award
　　Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
　　Best Supporting Actor Award
　　Best Supporting Actress Award
　　Newcomer Actor Award
　　Best New Actress
　　Singing Award
　　Personality Award
　　Special Achievement Award
　　Distinguished Achievement Award
　　Synergy Award
　　Takashi Toyama Award
　　Kazue Takahashi Award
　　Kids Family Award
　　Special Award
　　Foreign Film/Drama Award
　　Game Award
　　Influencer Award
　　MVS

A&G+, an anime and game information program broadcast on Bunka Hoso Internet Radio, aired a special program, "Cho! She reviewed the past 13 Seiyu Awards and introduced the highlights of the 14th Seiyu Awards.

The second award will be broadcast on February 28, 2020. In addition to Ms. Mikami, the idol group A-O-P and the successful candidates of the 13th Seiyu Award newcomer search audition are scheduled to appear on the program.

Program Outline
A&G+ Special "Mikami Eori's Seiyu Award Introduction #2
Date: February 28, 2020 16:00-17:00
Cast: Eori Mikami, AoP, successful candidates of the 13th Seiyu Award Newcomer Search Audition
Contents: Information on the winners who were previously announced on February 18 and highlights of the 14th Seiyu Award will be introduced.