Her popularity was confirmed at the first Seiyu Awards, where she won "Best Newcomer (female)", for her role as Haruhi Suzumiya; the same role also won her a nomination as "Best Main Character (female)".
Popullariteti i saj u konfirmua në Awards Seiyu e parë, ku ajo fitoi "Best Porsaardhurve (femra)", për rolin e saj si Haruhi Suzumiya; të njëjtin rol edhe fitoi një emërimi i saj si "Best Main Character (femra)".