Seiyuu Awards, 2nd Edition

Sure enough, the Seiyuu Awards - recognizing the best anime voice actresses (oh, right, and actors) - have returned this year, after the first edition was born where all good things are born: in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan. And sure enough, last year's super-cute best rookie actress - Aya Hirano (pictured below) - has now won not only the best lead actress award, but also the best singing award. Among other high-profile roles, she was the voice behind Haruhi Suzumiya, Konata Izumi from Lucky Star, and our undisputed favorite, Mei Etoh from Manabi Straight.


Aya Hirano - best rookie actress in 2007, best lead actress and best singer in 2008
Rie Kugimiya (Shana) won the best supporting actress award, and Emiri Katou (Kagami Hiiragi from Lucky Star) won the best new actress award. We'll be keeping an eye on her... hoping to catch her while undressing, of course. The full list can be found on ANN.