Phil, one of the youngest children at Grace Field House in The Promised Neverland, is voiced by Hiyori Kono in the original Japanese version and Jackie Lastra in the English dub. Despite Phil’s relatively quiet role early in the series, both actresses earned praise for capturing the character’s innocence, intelligence, and emotional sensitivity.
Japanese Voice Actor: Hiyori Kono
Date of Birth
June 21, 1998
About Hiyori
Hiyori Kono is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for youthful, energetic, and emotionally expressive performances in anime and multimedia projects. Her portrayal of Phil in The Promised Neverland helped give emotional warmth to one of the series’ youngest and most beloved characters.
As Phil, Kono delivers a gentle and natural performance that emphasizes the character’s innocence while subtly hinting at his intelligence and awareness. Her emotional delivery became especially impactful during the series’ more dramatic and suspenseful moments involving the children of Grace Field House.
In addition to anime voice acting, Kono has participated in music and idol-related media projects.
Hometown
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Hiyori Kono became increasingly recognized during the late 2010s through anime and game performances.
Some of her notable roles include:
- Phil — The Promised Neverland
- Sana Futaba — Selection Project
- Various idol and multimedia franchise characters
- Supporting roles in fantasy and slice-of-life anime
Her portrayal of Phil became memorable among fans because of the emotional sincerity she brought to the role despite the character’s limited screen time compared to Emma, Norman, and Ray.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- The Promised Neverland — Phil (2019–2021)
- Selection Project — Sana Futaba (2021)
- Dropout Idol Fruit Tart — Supporting roles
- If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord — Supporting voices
- Various seasonal anime productions — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- The Promised Neverland promotional and special projects — Phil
Video Games
- Idol and multimedia franchise appearances
- Mobile game voice performances
Critical Reception
Hiyori Kono’s portrayal of Phil was praised by fans for capturing the character’s emotional innocence and quiet intelligence. Although Phil initially appears to be one of the younger background children at Grace Field House, viewers frequently noted how memorable the character became during emotionally intense scenes.
Kono’s soft and sincere delivery helped strengthen Phil’s role as one of the emotional hearts of the series.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Phil cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Promised-Neverland/Phil/)
Wikipedia – Hiyori Kono biography and credits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiyori_Kono)
The Promised Neverland official anime website (https://neverland-anime.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for The Promised Neverland (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=20854)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://firstwind.co.jp/talentpage/kouno_hiyori/
English Voice Actor: Jackie Lastra
Date of Birth
November 22, 1991
About Jackie
Jackie Lastra is an American voice actress known for anime, video games, and animation work. Her portrayal of Phil in The Promised Neverland helped bring warmth and emotional sincerity to one of the series’ youngest characters.
As Phil, Lastra delivers a gentle and natural performance that captures the character’s innocence while subtly conveying his intelligence and emotional awareness. Her voice work became especially memorable during the series’ emotional moments involving the younger children of Grace Field House.
Outside anime, Lastra has become widely recognized for major gaming and animation roles, building a strong reputation for energetic and emotionally expressive performances.
Hometown
Not publicly documented.
Career Highlights
Jackie Lastra has appeared in a growing number of anime and gaming productions throughout her career.
Some of her best-known roles include:
- Phil — The Promised Neverland
- Xiangling — Genshin Impact
- Melty Q Melromarc — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Komekko — KonoSuba
- Dorothea Arnault — Fire Emblem Heroes
- Pomni — The Amazing Digital Circus
- Additional roles in anime and game localization projects
Her role as Phil stands out because of the emotional sincerity she brought to a character whose importance gradually grows throughout the story.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- The Promised Neverland — Phil (2019–2021)
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Melty Q Melromarc
- KonoSuba — Komekko
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
- Demon Slayer — Additional Voices
- Sword Art Online — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- The Promised Neverland promotional projects — Phil
- KonoSuba related film appearances — Komekko
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Xiangling
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Dorothea Arnault
- Cookie Run: Kingdom — Voice roles
- SMITE — Voice appearances
- Various anime game localizations — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
Jackie Lastra’s portrayal of Phil received praise from fans of the English dub for capturing the character’s emotional innocence and kindness. Viewers frequently highlighted how natural and believable her performance felt, especially during the series’ emotional and suspenseful scenes.
Although Phil is not one of the series’ primary protagonists, Lastra’s warm delivery helped make the character memorable and emotionally impactful for many viewers.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Phil cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Promised-Neverland/Phil/)
Wikipedia – Jackie Lastra biography and credits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Lastra)
The Promised Neverland official anime website (https://neverland-anime.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for The Promised Neverland (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=20854)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/JackieLastra
Official Website: https://www.jackielastra.com/
