Nazuna Nanakusa, the enigmatic vampire from Call of the Night, is voiced by Sora Amamiya in the original Japanese version and Brittany Lauda in the English dub. Amamiya’s performance captures Nazuna’s playful, aloof, and seductive personality, helping define the anime’s unique late-night atmosphere.
Japanese Voice Actor: Sora Amamiya
Date of Birth
August 28, 1993
About Sora
Sora Amamiya is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Music Ray’n. She is widely recognized for her versatile vocal range, capable of portraying cool, mysterious characters as well as energetic and emotional roles. In Call of the Night, her portrayal of Nazuna Nanakusa blends teasing charm with subtle depth, contributing significantly to the character’s popularity.
Beyond voice acting, Amamiya is also an accomplished solo music artist, performing theme songs for several anime series. Her dual career has made her one of the most prominent seiyuu of her generation.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Nazuna Nanakusa – Call of the Night (2022)
- Aqua – KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
- Akame – Akame ga Kill!
- Chizuru Mizuhara – Rent-A-Girlfriend
- Touka Kirishima – Tokyo Ghoul
- Elaina – Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Her role as Aqua in KonoSuba showcased her comedic timing, while characters like Touka and Nazuna highlight her ability to deliver cooler, more composed performances.
Full Current Filmography
Note: The following reflects documented, widely cited credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television Series (Selected, Chronological)
- 2014 – Akame ga Kill! (Akame)
- 2015 – The Asterisk War (Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld)
- 2016 – KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! (Aqua)
- 2018 – Beatless (Lacia)
- 2018 – Tokyo Ghoul:re (Touka Kirishima)
- 2020 – Rent-A-Girlfriend (Chizuru Mizuhara)
- 2020 – Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina (Elaina)
- 2022 – Call of the Night (Nazuna Nanakusa)
Anime Films
- 2015 – The Anthem of the Heart (Natsuki Nito)
- 2017 – No Game No Life: Zero (Riku’s companion role – minor appearance)
Video Games (Selected)
- Granblue Fantasy (various roles including characters in crossover events)
- The Idolmaster Million Live! (Shiho Kitazawa)
Critical Reception
Sora Amamiya is frequently praised for her expressive vocal control and adaptability across genres. Her performance as Nazuna Nanakusa received positive commentary for its balance of teasing humor and underlying emotional nuance.
- Anime News Network review of Call of the Night highlights Nazuna’s “distinctive voice performance that enhances her mysterious allure” (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
- Critics and fans alike often cite her role as Aqua as one of the most iconic comedic performances in modern anime.
Social Media
X: @Amamiyastaff (https://x.com/Amamiyastaff)
English Voice Actor: Brittany Lauda
Date of Birth
Not publicly documented
About Brittany
Brittany Lauda is an American voice actress, director, and producer known for her work in anime dubbing and video games. She is affiliated with Kocha Sound, a studio she co-founded, and has become a prominent voice in English-language anime adaptations.
Lauda is recognized for her ability to bring energetic, quirky, and emotionally layered characters to life. As Nazuna Nanakusa in Call of the Night, she delivers a performance that mirrors the character’s playful irreverence while adding a naturalistic English delivery that resonates with Western audiences.
Hometown
Not publicly documented
Career Highlights
- Nazuna Nanakusa – Call of the Night
- Ichigo – Darling in the Franxx
- Rimuru (young form) – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (additional voices/variants)
- Osakabehime – Fate/Grand Order
- Yuzuriha Ogawa – Dr. Stone
- Mai Zenin – Jujutsu Kaisen (additional voices)
In addition to acting, Lauda has directed several English dubs, further shaping how anime is localized for global audiences.
Full Current Filmography
Note: The following reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (English Dub Roles, Selected)
- 2018 – Darling in the Franxx (Ichigo)
- 2019 – Fruits Basket (additional voices)
- 2019 – Dr. Stone (Yuzuriha Ogawa)
- 2020 – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (additional voices)
- 2021 – Horimiya (additional voices)
- 2022 – Call of the Night (Nazuna Nanakusa)
- 2023 – The Eminence in Shadow (additional voices)
Video Games (Selected)
- SMITE (various character voices)
- Paladins (various roles)
- Fate/Grand Order (Osakabehime – English version)
ADR Direction (Selected)
- Kemono Jihen (ADR Director)
- Remake Our Life! (ADR Director)
- Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love with a Pervert, as Long as She’s a Cutie? (ADR Director)
Critical Reception
Brittany Lauda has earned praise for both her voice acting and ADR direction, particularly for maintaining character authenticity while adapting performances for English-speaking audiences.
- Behind The Voice Actors profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Brittany-Lauda/) documents her extensive contributions and fan-favorite roles.
- Industry discussions often highlight her versatility and her growing influence as a director in modern anime dubbing.
Social Media
X: @BrittanyLaudaVO (https://x.com/BrittanyLaudaVO)
