Historia Reiss in Attack on Titan is voiced by Shiori Mikami in the Japanese version and Bryn Apprill in the English dub. Both actors bring a nuanced softness to the character that reflects her dual identity — the gentle, composed persona of Krista Lenz and the more complex, determined nature of the true Historia Reiss as her story unfolds across the series.
Shiori Mikami (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
January 6, 1989
About Shiori
Shiori Mikami is a Japanese voice actress born in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. She trained at the Tokyo Announcement School and was affiliated with Aoni Production until 2011. Her early career demonstrated a natural aptitude for warm, earnest character types, and she quickly built a reputation for bringing sincerity and emotional clarity to her roles.
Her performance as Krista Lenz and later Historia Reiss in Attack on Titan spans the entire run of the series from 2013 through 2023, making it one of her most enduring and high-profile roles. The character’s arc — from a gentle trainee hiding her true identity to a queen forging her own path — demanded considerable range, and Mikami’s portrayal is widely regarded as one of the more emotionally layered performances in the cast.
Beyond Attack on Titan, Mikami is perhaps best known to a broader domestic audience for her long-running role as Akari Akaza in the YuruYuri franchise, a comedic ensemble series where she showcased a very different but equally distinctive vocal quality. She won the Best Rookie Actress award at the 6th Seiyu Awards, an early recognition of her talent that her subsequent career has consistently validated.
Hometown
Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Krista Lenz / Historia Reiss – Attack on Titan
- Akari Akaza – YuruYuri
- Rin Kurenai – Big Order
- Hina Hanetachi – Oresuki
- Kobory / Ashe – Amagi Brilliant Park
- Ecarlate Juptris Saint Piria – Ixion Saga DT
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Shugo Chara! / Shugo Chara! Doki (2008) – Schoolgirl, Children, Girl
- Skip Beat! (2008) – Kazumi, Yumiko, others
- Kämpfer (2009) – Masumi Nishino
- Saki (2009) – Yōko Kadomatsu
- YuruYuri (2011) – Akari Akaza
- Ixion Saga DT (2012) – Ecarlate Juptris Saint Piria
- Attack on Titan (2013–2023) – Krista Lenz / Historia Reiss
- Devils and Realist (2013) – Lamia
- Amagi Brilliant Park (2014) – Kobory, Ashe
- World Trigger (2014) – Haruka Ayatsuji, Aoba Harukawa
- Attack on Titan: Junior High (2015) – Krista Lenz
- YuruYuri San☆Hai! (2015) – Akari Akaza
- Big Order (2016) – Rin Kurenai
- Flying Witch (2016) – Nao Ishiwatari
- Kemono Friends (2017) – Northern White-faced Owl
- Oresuki (2019) – Hina Hanetachi
- Those Snow White Notes (2021) – Mai Tanuma
- Akebi’s Sailor Uniform (2022) – Ayumi Tougeguchi
Video Games (Selected)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains (2015)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan (2016 Video Game)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death (2017)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan 2 (2018)
Critical Reception
Mikami’s portrayal of Historia Reiss has been a consistent point of praise among fans of Attack on Titan. Her ability to convey the character’s quiet vulnerability in earlier seasons while gradually shifting toward a more resolved and authoritative tone as Historia claims her identity as queen reflects strong vocal control and character understanding. The character’s full arc is documented on MyAnimeList, where Historia consistently ranks among the more discussed supporting-turned-main characters in the series.
Bryn Apprill (English Voice Actor)
About Bryn
Bryn Apprill is an American voice actress who has been active in the English dubbing industry, particularly through Funimation’s productions. She is best known to Attack on Titan audiences for her role as Krista Lenz and Historia Reiss, a part she has reprised across the full run of the English dub, including Attack on Titan: The Final Season.
Apprill’s vocal approach to Historia mirrors the character’s layered personality — her delivery in the early seasons captures the almost too-perfect gentleness of the Krista Lenz persona, while later performances reflect the harder emotional edges that emerge as Historia confronts her origins and her responsibilities. Her work on the role spans multiple seasons, OVAs, and theatrical compilation films, making it a central credit in her dubbing career.
In addition to Attack on Titan, Apprill has contributed to a number of other English dub productions, building a steady presence in the Funimation dubbing ecosystem. Her casting as Historia is one of her most recognized roles among English-language anime fans.
Career Highlights
- Krista Lenz / Historia Reiss – Attack on Titan
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Junior High
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan Part 2: Wings of Freedom
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening
- Historia Reiss – Attack on Titan: The Final Season
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Krista Lenz / Historia Reiss – Attack on Titan (2014 TV Show)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Junior High (2015 TV Show)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2017 Movie)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan Part 2: Wings of Freedom (2017 Movie)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening (2018 Movie)
- Historia Reiss – Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2021 TV Show)
- Krista Lenz – Attack on Titan OVA (2022)
Critical Reception
Apprill’s English dub performance as Historia Reiss has been well received among fans of the Funimation dub, with her portrayal noted for maintaining consistency across a character who undergoes one of the more significant transformations in the series. The full scope of the character’s English dub appearances is catalogued on Behind the Voice Actors, where Apprill is listed as the most credited English voice for the role across all titles.
