Shion Wakayama Opens Up on Career Shift, Voice Acting Goals, and AVIOT Collabs

Voice actress Shion Wakayama recently detailed her career trajectory, moving from child actor to a prominent voice star, in an exclusive interview published January 12, 2026, by Anime Corner. The discussion, presented by AVIOT, focused heavily on the shift between live-action and voice work and her future aspirations in the industry.

Wakayama confirmed that her move into voice acting was not triggered by a single defining event. Instead, she pursued the career through consistent auditioning, driven by a childhood admiration for professional seiyuu. She noted the difference in performance styles, explaining that live-action requires balancing expression and body language, while voice roles allow her to focus purely on vocal delivery.

Looking ahead, Wakayama expressed a strong desire to voice a truly evil character, acknowledging she feels she needs more diverse experience to build the necessary range for such a complex role. Fans currently recognize her as the voice of psychic teen Momo Ayase in the popular series DAN DA DAN.

The interview also detailed her ongoing collaboration with AVIOT. She is currently involved in the AVIOT x GRIDMAN collaboration, specifically promoting the Oneverse and Twoverse models.

Wakayama noted that the passion from the fan community surrounding the collaboration fuels her work. She also hosts the AVIOT radio show, which mixes promotional segments with personal chats covering topics like her affection for England, cream tea, and Star Wars. Wakayama continues to stay busy, having recently appeared at Anime Expo for AVIOT discussions.