Top 10 Most Popular Voices on Ondoku [Latest Version]
Jan. 26, 2026
Hello! Thank you for always using Ondoku.
Ondoku is a magical tool that turns text into voice.
It is a wonderful service that lets us listen to the sentences we want to read in a variety of voices.
This time, we will introduce the top 10 especially popular Japanese voices in a ranking format.
Now, let's check which voice is your favorite!
2023 Full-Year Ranking

Now, for the ranking announcement.
Let's take a look at the TOP 10 Japanese voices most selected when using Ondoku during the year 2023.
1st Place. Nanami (Guidance)
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First, "Nanami (Guidance)," who is familiar to many as the voice guide for Ondoku, took the top spot. The secret to its popularity is its friendliness and versatility that matches any text.
2nd Place. Voice Assistant
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In 2nd place is "Voice Assistant." This is a popular voice that has also been used in TV variety shows. Its gentle voice that supports daily life was chosen by many.
3rd Place. Nanami
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This is also "Nanami," but it ranked with a slightly different variation. With its diverse voice quality, it is active in various scenes.
4th Place. Aoi
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The lovely, clear, and transparent voice of "Aoi" refreshes the text being read.
One reason for its popularity seems to be that keeping the pitch at standard makes it sound like a girl, while lowering the pitch to about -4 makes it sound like a boy.
5th Place. Announcer (B)
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"Announcer (B)" has a professional sound. Its accurate and easy-to-hear pronunciation is perfect for official announcements and news reading.
6th Place. Mayu
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The soft and pleasant voice of "Mayu." Many people choose it when reading personal texts such as diaries and letters.
7th Place. Naoki
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The calm male voice "Naoki." Sentences read in this voice have a way of drawing you in.
8th Place. Keita
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"Keita" gives a smooth and fresh impression. It is also perfect for narration.
9th Place. Announcer (A)
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Another professional, "Announcer (A)." This one is also highly popular and trusted by many.
10th Place. Takumi
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Finally, the calm and warm voice of "Takumi" ranked in. Its soothing reading is recommended when you want to relax.
Listen to Japanese Sample Audio

On Ondoku, you can listen to sample voices.
There are many other attractive voices besides the ones that ranked this time!
Please listen to samples of each voice from the links below.
Finding your favorite voice is a very fun experience.
Why not find the perfect voice for you and make the text you want to read even more special?
What Rank Was Your Favorite Voice?
The TOP 10 popular voice rankings on Ondoku; many voices were loved throughout the year 2023!
Each voice has its own personality, and there is joy in choosing one depending on the text or situation.
In particular, Nanami's voice is overwhelmingly popular. When combining the usage counts of the two types—Nanami (Guidance) and Nanami—its popularity is such that it exceeds the total usage count of all the other eight voices combined.
We hope this article serves as an opportunity for you to discover more of Ondoku's charm.
Finally, please use Ondoku to make your time even richer.
We hope you can feel the warmth and joy that voices bring to our daily lives.
We hope that for everyone who uses Ondoku, encountering new voices will be a pleasant experience.
May Ondoku be wonderful for you!
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- No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
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