Top 10 Popular Voice Rankings on Ondoku [Latest Edition]
July 28, 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 text we want to read in various voices.
This time, we will introduce the top 10 particularly popular Japanese voices in a ranking format.
Now, let's check which voice is your favorite!
2026 Latest Ranking
First, we will introduce the top 10 Japanese voices frequently selected on Ondoku in the most recent year, from March 23, 2025, to March 23, 2026.
This article is not a calendar-year ranking, but the latest version ranking based on usage trends over the most recent year counting back from the date of publication.
| Rank | Voice |
|---|---|
| 1st | Nanami (Guidance) |
| 2nd | Nanami |
| 3rd | Announcer (A) |
| 4th | Announcer (B) |
| 5th | Aoi |
| 6th | Mayu |
| 7th | Voice Assistant |
| 8th | Keita |
| 9th | Takumi (No Pitch) |
| 10th | Daichi |
The 1st place winner this time was "Nanami (Guidance)." It is chosen by many people as a standard voice that is easy to hear and easy to use for announcements, explanations, and narration.
Standard voices such as "Nanami," "Announcer (A)," and "Announcer (B)" also continued to be popular. They are characterized by being chosen according to the scene you want to use, from calm reading to friendly guidance.
Note that voice popularity can change depending on the application and timing. If you want to know the latest trends, please refer to this article.
Listen to Japanese Sample Voices
On Ondoku, you can listen to sample voices.
In addition to the voices ranked this time, there are many other attractive voices!
Please try listening to samples of each voice from the links below.
Listen to 16 types of voices of the text-to-speech software Ondoku for free. Change the impression with pitch variations
Ondoku has 16 types of Japanese voices. Of course, both male and female voices are available. We have made it possible to listen to 8 commonly used Japanese voices and what they sound like when the pitch is adjusted.
In addition, Ondoku offers new AI voices that are more natural and allow you to freely specify styles, in addition to the voices introduced in the ranking.
If you want to listen to the new AI voices, please also check the article on new AI voice samples.
We introduce reading examples of 13 male voices, 12 female voices, and an "80-year-old voice."
Listen to 25 types of next-generation AI Japanese voice samples for free. Supports multilingual reading
Next-generation AI voices that can generate expressive speech with the latest AI technology are here! In this article, you can listen to voice samples of Ondoku's new AI voices. You can specify emotional expression with free-form text and read in multiple languages.
Finding a voice you like 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 is Your Favorite Voice?
In the latest version of the top 10 popular voice ranking on Ondoku, standard voices continued to be chosen by many people.
Each voice has its own personality, and there is joy in choosing according to the text or situation you use.
Every voice has its own charm, so please try choosing according to the scene you want to use, such as for announcements, narration, or a gentle atmosphere.
We hope this article will be an opportunity for you to discover more of the charm of Ondoku.
Finally, please use Ondoku to make your time even more enriching.
We would be happy if you could feel the warmth and fun that voices bring to our daily lives.
We hope that for everyone using Ondoku, encountering new voices will be a pleasant experience.
Well then, we hope Ondoku will be something wonderful for you!
■ AI voice synthesis software "Ondoku"
"Ondoku" is an online text-to-speech tool that can be used with no initial costs.
- Supports approximately 50 languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German
- Available from both PC and smartphone
- Suitable for business, education, entertainment, etc.
- No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
- Supports reading from images
To use it, simply enter text or upload a file on the site. A natural-sounding audio file will be generated within seconds. You can use voice synthesis up to 5,000 characters for free, so please give it a try.
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