Akio Takahashi is a Japanese male voice actor from Hiroshima Prefecture who has worked extensively in anime, video games, and drama CDs. He is also known by his former name, written with the same pronunciation but different kanji, and has worked as a freelancer. His career is marked by roles in visual novel adaptations and classic anime series, where he has garnered a dedicated following among fans of those titles.

Takahashi's anime roles include Toru Yasushi in Green Green, the character Yama-Arashi or Porcupine in the 1999 television adaptation of Hunter x Hunter, and an operator in Macross 7. He also had multiple roles in the Green Green television series, voicing Kenta Koyasu in one episode and Yasushi Todoroki across several others. In the world of video games, he is recognized for voicing Ryota Sugiyama in Canary: Put Your Heart Into the Song, a role he also reprised in related drama CDs. His other game credits include Yasushi Toru and Kenta Koyasu in the Green Green game series, as well as roles in Hooligan: A Courage Within You, Azrael, Mizuiro, and the PC version of The Imperial Thousand War Chronicles. His work in drama CDs is extensive, featuring roles from his game and anime appearances such as Kenji Katase from Mizuiro, as well as participation in original productions like Namereka Margarine and Canaria Tea.

While Takahashi has not received major industry awards, he is appreciated for his consistent performances and adaptability, particularly in cult-hit series and visual novel adaptations. Beyond voice acting, he has demonstrated his audio production skills through sound editing work on the game ATRI: My Dear Moments and maintains an active connection with fans through his involvement with the drama CD production circle Toromera.