Mayu Matsuoka is a Japanese actress who was born in Tokyo on February 16, 1995. While she is primarily known as a highly acclaimed live-action film and television actress, she has also contributed her voice to several notable anime and animated film projects.

Matsuoka began her career in entertainment at a young age, entering the industry in 2004 and making her formal acting debut in 2007. Her versatility as a performer has allowed her to take on a wide range of roles in both live-action and voice acting.

Her voice acting credits include a variety of roles in major anime franchises and films. She voiced the character Kimia in the 2016 animated film Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In 2021, she lent her voice to the role of Piina in Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021. Her filmography also includes the role of Menoa Bellucci in the 2020 film Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna. She provided the voice for the lead character Akane in the 2019 fantasy film The Wonderland, directed by Keiichi Hara. One of her most recognized voice roles is that of a young Shōya Ishida in the critically acclaimed 2016 anime film A Silent Voice.

Information on recurring collaborations specifically within the anime industry is limited. However, her work in The Wonderland marks a collaboration with director Keiichi Hara. More broadly, her career is marked by frequent collaborations with acclaimed live-action directors such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and others.

Matsuoka's achievements as an overall actress are extensive and widely recognized. She has won numerous awards, including the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. She has also received multiple nominations from the Japan Academy Film Prize for her performances in both leading and supporting roles. Her role in the Palme d'Or winning film Shoplifters brought her international attention.