Ayako Kaneko is a Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime and video games. She is sometimes credited under the name Sayaka Kaneko, which reflects the correct reading of her name as confirmed by her agency profile and industry databases. Her most recognized early role is Kiku Banba in the baseball anime series Samurai Giants.

Kaneko began her voice acting career in 2016, making her debut with supporting roles in several television series. Her early work includes roles such as Aya Nakanishi in Erased and the character Hirota in High School Fleet. She pursued her training while also attending a nutrition university, a commitment that demonstrated her dedication to her craft.

Throughout her career, Kaneko has built a substantial portfolio of supporting and main characters. She is known for bringing a wide range of personalities to life, from young girls to adults and even animal characters, with a soft yet versatile voice. Notable anime roles include playing the ghost girl Nene in Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits, Miki Yagami in Slow Start, and a role as a student council officer in the 2019 remake of Fruits Basket. She also voiced Moya in the original video animation for the series. In the isekai genre, she portrayed Hitomi Ichijou in The Ones Within and Roanna Fontaine in Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles.

Beyond television animation, Kaneko has an extensive body of work in video games. Her notable game roles include Ilmeria Von Leinweber in the Atelier Firis series, Kai Ichimonji in Azur Lane, and Nina in Heaven Burns Red. She has also contributed to mobile games such as Cooking Dimension, where she voiced multiple characters, and the strategy game StraStella.

Kaneko is affiliated with the talent agency Ohsawa Jimusho. Her career continues to develop steadily, with consistent appearances in anime series and game franchises, demonstrating her reliability and range as a performer.