[All] 2024 ranking of favorite male announcers revealed! The reason why Shinichi Hatori took first place for the eighth time and the rise of new stars

The annual "Favorite Male Announcer Ranking," which attracts attention from viewers in 2024, has been announced. This year's results showed announcer Shinichi Hatori taking first place for the eighth time, the most in history, once again establishing his position as a regular on the ranking. Meanwhile, the rise of new announcers has colored the ranking and is attracting a lot of attention from viewers.

The ranking was based on an online survey of 1,000 people in their teens to 50s, and evaluated a wide variety of announcers active in news, sports, and variety shows. Below, we will delve into the details of the ranking and the appeal of each announcer.

1. Overview of the ranking of favorite male announcers

The "Favorite Male Announcer Ranking" is an annual project that is announced every year and boasts a high level of reliability as it is an evaluation based on direct votes from viewers.

The 2024 survey was conducted from November 5th to 11th, and reflected the opinions of a wide range of age groups, from teenagers to those in their 50s. This year, in addition to the stable support of veteran announcers, the results showed the notable advances of new announcers.

👑Top 10 Favorite Male Announcers in 2024

1️⃣ Shinichi Hatori - Freelance
2️⃣ Masatoshi Nanba - TBS
3️⃣ Takahiko Fujii - Freelance
4️⃣ Kōtarō Kamigaki - Fuji Television
5️⃣ Toshihiro Ito - Fuji Television
6️⃣ Ayumu Akaogi - TBS
7️⃣ Kozo Takase - NHK General TV
8️⃣ Shinichi Takeda - Freelance
9️⃣ Shinichi Karube - Fuji TV🔟 Masaya Sugiyama - TBS

2. 2024 TOP 10 Results

🏆1st place: Shinichi Hatori (Freelance)

"An overwhelming presence! The eighth time they've taken the top spot, the most in history"
Announcer Shinichi Hatori took first place again this year, proving once again his overwhelming popularity.

⭐Viewer comments▪️ "A versatile announcer who can handle both news and variety shows perfectly!" (Male, 30s, Tokyo)
▪️ "The host is brilliant, combining intelligence and humor." (Woman in her 40s, Kanagawa Prefecture)

⭐Main features <br> Calm and witty talk on the morning information program "Hatori Shinichi Morning Show"
Even after going freelance in 2011, she continues to work in both news and variety shows.

🏆2nd place: Masatoshi Namba (TBS)

"B'z impersonators are a hot topic, and their presence is apparent in both news and variety shows"

Announcer Masatoshi Nanba, who jumped from fourth place last year to second place, captivated viewers with his versatility.

⭐Viewer feedback : "The contrast between making people laugh with impersonations in the morning and delivering serious news in the evening is appealing!" (Woman in her 20s, Osaka Prefecture)
"The stability and flexibility that comes with being from NHK is wonderful." (Male in his 50s, Chiba Prefecture)

⭐Main Features Humorous performance in "Ravit!" and calm commentary in sports broadcasts. Achieves familiarity and trust from viewers.

🏆3rd place: Takahiko Fujii (Freelance)

"First ranking since going freelance! Established as a face of the nightlife"
Takahiko Fujii, an announcer who left Nippon Television and became a freelancer in the spring of 2024, ranked third in his first ranking.

⭐Viewer feedback: "The reassuring announcements shown on the evening news are appealing." (Woman in her 20s, Shiga Prefecture)
"I like the careful choice of words and honesty in their responses." (Woman in her 30s, Kanagawa Prefecture)

3. Newcomers on the rise: The rise of the next generation of stars

🏆 Kotaro Kamigaki (Fuji TV, 4th place)

Announcer Kamigaki Kotaro, who made it into the top 5 in his first year at the company, is attracting attention for his confident announcing skills despite his young age.

⭐Viewer comments: "You'd never guess she's a newbie, she has such calmness and flexibility, it's amazing." (Woman in her 50s, Kanagawa Prefecture)
"I'm looking forward to seeing how he grows in the future!" (Woman in her 30s, Aichi Prefecture)

🏆Akaogi Ayumu (TBS, 6th place)

Announcer Akaogi Ayumu, who gained instant attention through the variety show "Ravit!", has demonstrated his talents in both variety and news.

⭐Viewer comments: "The bright humor and careful presentation were impressive." (Male, 40s, Tokyo)

4. Why viewers choose it: Popularity analysis

⭐Versatility
Announcers who are active in multiple fields, including news, variety shows, and sports commentary, are highly regarded.

⭐Friendliness
His relaxed tone and humorous side have captured the hearts of viewers.

⭐ Trustworthiness
The key to his popularity is his stable announcing skills and sincere attitude.

5. The changing role of announcers and the latest trends

✔️ From “news specialist” to “all-rounder” <br>The traditional image of a news professional is changing to one that requires flexibility to cover a wide range of genres.

✔️The rise of a new generation <br>New faces like Kamigaki Kotaro and Akaogi Ayumu are catching the attention of viewers.

6. Expectations for next year: Looking forward to further evolution

In the 2024 ranking, in addition to the overwhelming presence of Shinichi Hatori, the rise of Masatoshi Nanba and other new announcers attracted a lot of attention. In 2025, we can expect the emergence of more new stars as well as new challenges from existing veterans.

Conclusion: A new era of announcer rankings

The 2024 "Favorite Male Announcer Ranking" was a historic achievement of Shinichi Hatori's eighth top spot, and the success of the new generation of announcers was exquisitely intertwined. It will be even more exciting to see what changes the ranking will bring next year.

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