Saori Hayami — Biography

Saori Hayami is a celebrated Japanese voice performer and recording artist, affiliated with the agency I'm Enterprise. Her reputation stems from a graceful, sophisticated, and adaptable vocal talent, establishing her as one of the most active professionals in the realm of anime. Her early fascination with voice acting sparked during her elementary school years, leading her to participate in training at Nihon Narration Engi Kenkyūjo while still in middle school. She made her professional debut in 2007, soon after securing her first significant character, Momoka Kawakabe, in Touka Gettan. Transitioning to a solo musical career in 2015, she signed with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Her inaugural single, "Gentle Hope," was featured as the opening theme for the series Snow White with the Red Hair. In recognition of her skill, Hayami was honored with the Best Supporting Actress award at the 10th Seiyu Awards in 2016. Her extensive catalog of notable voice performances includes beloved characters from many widely acclaimed series, such as Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Yor Forger in Spy × Family, Yumeko Jabami in Kakegurui, Yukino Yukinoshita in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Shinoa Hiiragi in Seraph of the End, Ayaka Kamisato in the video game Genshin Impact, Shōko Nishimiya in the film A Silent Voice, and Kaede Takagaki in THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls and its game adaptation, THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage.