As the term “idol voice actor” suggests, the profession of voice acting now goes beyond just acting with one’s voice—performing on stage, singing, and dancing have become the norm.
Some of you may have even discovered a favorite voice actor because you heard them sing.
Well, as expected from people who work with their voices, they’re great singers! In this article, we’ve compiled cover songs performed by popular voice actors.
You might be surprised to find that person covering that familiar song! A must-see for voice actor fans!
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That popular voice actor doing that song!? A roundup of cover songs by voice actors (1–10)
TOMORROWHayami Saori
Since her debut as an artist in 2015, popular voice actress Saori Hayami has been praised for her high-level vocal ability, and here she covers Mayo Okamoto’s nostalgic mega-hit.
The track comes from the 2011 release “Utaū LovePlus,” in which she participated as the voice of Manaka Takane.
It’s a particularly valuable cover, as it captures Hayami’s fresh, 19-year-old vocals at the time.
Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~Hanazawa Kana
A well-chosen cover of a classic by YEN TOWN BAND—formed around Takeshi Kobayashi and Chara—that resonates beyond just anime fans.
Kana Hanazawa, acclaimed not only as a hugely popular voice actress but also for her energetic work as an artist, delivers a gentle, heartfelt performance.
Included on the character song release “Yuki Cover Song Single” from the TV anime Shoumetsu Toshi, which aired in April 2019.
STARSTakahashi Rie
The ending theme song of the hugely popular series “Teasing Master Takagi-san” also made waves because Rie Takahashi, the popular voice actress who plays Takagi, performed a cover.
The original song is Mika Nakashima’s debut single released in 2001, and it was used in the 2019 broadcast of “Teasing Master Takagi-san 2.” It’s great how the cover preserves the feeling that it’s Takagi herself who’s singing.
KanadeAmamiya Sora
A cover of a classic Skima Switch song used as the ending theme for the 2014 TV anime One Week Friends.
Sora Amamiya, the popular voice actress who played the heroine Kaori Fujimiya, delivers a gentle, heartfelt performance.
As it was her first time voicing a heroine, her fresh, innocent aura is especially charming.
Later, her joint appearance with Sukima Switch and Chris Hart on the music program Music Fair also became a hot topic.
S.O.SKumai Motoko, Tsukui Kyousei, Ikezawa Haruna, Toyoguchi Megumi
A signature song by Pink Lady that everyone has heard at least once! It was used as the opening theme for the 1998 TV anime Alice SOS, and the cast—led by Motoko Kumai as the protagonist Takashi Sagano—deliver a delightfully fun cover.
Voice acting fans will especially want to note that you can hear Megumi Toyoguchi’s singing here, as this work marked her debut as a voice actress.
Linda LindaTHE ROLLING GIRLS
Rolling Girls is a TV anime that aired in 2015, with each episode’s subtitle named after a song by THE BLUE HEARTS.
The opening, ending, and insert songs are all unified as covers of THE BLUE HEARTS, energetically performed by the four main cast members—Ari Ozawa, Rina Hidaka, Risa Taneda, and Yumiri Hanamori.
Linda Linda was not used in the main series; a newly recorded cover was included on Roriga Rock Best!, released in 2017.
The Howling of the Lost OneSakura Ayane
The million-hit song “Lost One’s Weeping,” included on Neru’s major album World Domination.
This is a cover version by Ayane Sakura, who works as a voice actress.
Even though it’s a cover, the quality is so high you’ll wonder if it really is one—no surprise from a professional voice artist.
Highly recommended for those who want to hear a cool female cover!
