Ayano Shiraishi, born in Tokyo on May 31, 1996, is a Japanese voice actress. She is primarily known for voicing the character of Akari Kawamoto in the anime series *March Comes in Like a Lion* (*Sangatsu no Lion*). For this performance, she gained significant recognition by winning the Eleventh Seiyu Award in 2017 in the Best New Actress category, an award she shared with other young voice actresses. Her career also includes the role of Sora Tamaki in the acclaimed animated film *Your Name.* by Makoto Shinkai, an internationally successful work that helped increase her visibility. In addition to voice acting in series and films, Shiraishi has participated in radio programs and events related to the productions she has been involved in, consolidating her presence in the Japanese animation industry primarily through her early career roles.