Elfaria Albis Serfort in Wistoria: Wand and Sword is voiced by Akira Sekine in the Japanese version and Kelsey Cruz in the English dub. Both actors bring a sense of quiet strength and warmth to Elfaria, a character whose outward composure as the youngest-ever Magia Wende conceals deep emotional bonds and a childhood promise that drives the story forward.
Akira Sekine (Japanese Voice Actor)
About Akira
Akira Sekine is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with the talent agency Across Entertainment. She has steadily built her presence in the anime industry over the course of the 2010s and into the 2020s, taking on a range of roles that span both supporting and leading characters. Her voice is often associated with characters who carry an air of elegance or emotional depth, qualities that make her a natural fit for Elfaria Albis Serfort.
In Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Sekine voices Elfaria across the full run of the series and also lends her voice to the Elf Faction in Episode 5 and an Elf character in Episode 9, demonstrating her versatility within the same production. Her performance as Elfaria captures the character’s dual nature: the composed, powerful mage known as the Secluded Ice Princess, and the warm childhood friend who shares a deeply personal promise with Will Serfort.
Sekine’s approach to the role reflects a careful balance between restraint and emotional resonance, which suits Elfaria’s personality as a character who does not wear her feelings openly but whose motivations run deep. Her work in this series represents one of her most prominent leading roles to date.
Career Highlights
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024)
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 (announced)
Critical Reception
Sekine’s performance as Elfaria has been noted by viewers as a strong anchor for the series’ emotional core. The character appears on MyAnimeList with 226 member favorites, reflecting the positive audience response to Elfaria as a character, with Sekine’s voice work widely regarded as central to that appeal.
Kelsey Cruz (English Voice Actor)
About Kelsey
Kelsey Cruz is an English-language voice actress based in the United States who works primarily in anime dubbing for Crunchyroll productions. She is a seasoned performer in the dubbing industry, having contributed to a number of high-profile anime titles over the course of her career. Her credits include major franchise productions such as One Piece, Spy x Family, and Goblin Slayer, demonstrating a range that extends from action-oriented series to dramatic and comedic fare.
Her casting as Elfaria Albis Serfort in the English dub of Wistoria: Wand and Sword marks one of her first prominent leading roles. The English dub premiered on Crunchyroll on July 21, 2024, with Jeremy Inman serving as voice director. Cruz’s performance brings Elfaria’s composed authority and underlying warmth to English-speaking audiences, maintaining the character’s identity as both a formidable mage and a loyal childhood friend.
Cruz is credited under the name Kelsey Cruz on Behind the Voice Actors and MyAnimeList, and is listed as Kelsey Maher on AniSearch, reflecting the variation in credited names that sometimes appears across different dubbing databases for the same performer.
Career Highlights
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword
- Additional Voices – One Piece
- Additional Voices – Spy x Family
- Additional Voices – Goblin Slayer
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Additional Voices – Goblin Slayer
- Additional Voices – One Piece
- Additional Voices – Spy x Family
- Elfaria Albis Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024)
Critical Reception
Cruz’s portrayal of Elfaria in the English dub has been received positively by audiences watching the Crunchyroll simulcast dub. Her ability to convey Elfaria’s cool exterior alongside genuine emotional depth has been recognized as a fitting interpretation of the character. More information about the English dub cast and production can be found via the MyAnimeList character and staff page for the series.
