Shion Wakayama
Voice ActorShion Wakayama is a Japanese voice actress who plays Momo Ayase, Dandadan's female lead, and has also voiced Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil.
Dandadan Role
Wakayama voices Momo Ayase, Dandadan's psychic-powered heroine, whose dare with classmate Okarun kicks off the story's blend of ghosts, aliens, and romance. As one of the show's two co-leads, she carries much of its emotional throughline opposite Natsuki Hanae's Okarun, balancing comedic bravado with the character's growing vulnerability across the series. The part stands among her highest-profile leading roles to date.
Career and Notable Roles
Wakayama trained as a child performer with the Himawari Theatre Group from age three, appearing in television dramas before shifting into voice acting, where Aoi Aioi in the film Her Blue Sky became her first lead. Later credits lean toward action and gacha-game heroines: Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail, Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero, and, most notably outside Dandadan, Takina Inoue in the hit series Lycoris Recoil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shion Wakayama voice in Dandadan?
Wakayama voices Momo Ayase, Dandadan's psychic-powered female lead, whose dare with classmate Okarun kicks off the story's blend of ghosts, aliens, and romance. The role stands among her highest-profile leading parts to date.
What is Shion Wakayama best known for?
Outside Dandadan, Wakayama is best known for voicing Takina Inoue in the hit series Lycoris Recoil, widely considered her most notable role.
What other characters has Shion Wakayama voiced?
Wakayama voices Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail and Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero, two gacha-game heroine roles. Her first lead role came earlier, as Aoi Aioi in the film Her Blue Sky.
How did Shion Wakayama start her acting career?
Wakayama trained as a child performer with the Himawari Theatre Group starting at age three, appearing in television dramas before shifting into voice acting. She was born in 1998 and has been active since 2002.
What makes Shion Wakayama's role in Dandadan significant?
As one of Dandadan's two co-leads, Wakayama carries much of the show's emotional throughline opposite Natsuki Hanae's Okarun, balancing Momo's comedic bravado with her growing vulnerability across the series.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dandadan anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yukinobu Tatsu.
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