Anime Voice Actors to Watch in 2026
Last updated: July 2026
English-language anime dubbing is having its biggest moment yet — and a handful of voices are behind nearly every major series of the year. From Solo Leveling to Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Dan Da Dan, and Jujutsu Kaisen, these are the anime voice actors to watch in 2026. We’ve sat down with several of them — those interviews are linked below.
1. Aleks Le
The breakout voice of the moment. Aleks Le won Best Voice Artist Performance (English) at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards for his role as Sung Jin-woo in Solo Leveling — and his range is staggering, from Zenitsu in Demon Slayer and Jiji in Dan Da Dan to Thorfinn in Vinland Saga and Mash in Mashle. If you follow anime dubs in 2026, you already know his voice.
2. Abby Trott
The English voice of Nezuko in Demon Slayer and Momo Ayase in Dan Da Dan, Abby Trott turns even largely non-verbal roles into some of anime’s most emotional performances. Read our interview with Abby Trott →
3. Zach Aguilar
As Tanjiro in Demon Slayer and Aether in Genshin Impact, Zach Aguilar anchors two of the biggest franchises in anime and gaming. Read our interview with Zach Aguilar →
4. Adam McArthur
The English voice of Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen — one of modern anime’s defining protagonists — returning for the series’ latest season. Read our interview with Adam McArthur →
5. Jonah Scott
Legoshi in BEASTARS and Katakuri in One Piece, Jonah Scott has built a five-year run through some of anime’s most demanding roles — while also building a following as a VTuber and streamer. Read our interview with Jonah Scott →
6. AJ Beckles
One to watch: AJ Beckles voices Okarun in Dan Da Dan, one of the most talked-about dub performances of the current wave.
Want more? Read our full collection of the best anime voice-actor interviews of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Best Voice Artist Performance (English) at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
Aleks Le, for his performance as Sung Jin-woo in the English dub of Solo Leveling.
Who voices Sung Jin-woo in the Solo Leveling English dub?
Aleks Le.
Who are the anime voice actors to watch in 2026?
Aleks Le, Abby Trott, Zach Aguilar, Adam McArthur, Jonah Scott, and AJ Beckles are among the English-dub voice actors defining anime in 2026.
Mara Alcantara is a tech-savvy writer with a creative eye who tends to see life in color. Pairing an analytical mind with a knack for spotting talent, she covers music, voice acting, and entertainment for The LA Note. Outside of writing, she’s busy raising her kids and hiking with her family.
