In the Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation, Qifrey is voiced by Yūichi Nakamura in the Japanese version and Christopher Wehkamp in the English dub. Both actors are known for portraying composed, intelligent characters—making them strong fits for Qifrey’s calm, enigmatic mentor figure.
Japanese Voice Actor: Yūichi Nakamura
Date of Birth
February 20, 1980
About Yūichi
Yūichi Nakamura is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actor affiliated with INTENTION. He is widely recognized for his deep, smooth voice and his ability to portray cool, composed, and authoritative characters, often with an underlying emotional complexity. Over the years, he has become one of the most prominent seiyuu in the industry, frequently cast in leading roles across major anime franchises.
Hometown
Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Qifrey – Witch Hat Atelier
- Satoru Gojo – Jujutsu Kaisen
- Gray Fullbuster – Fairy Tail
- Tetsurō Kuroo – Haikyuu!!
- Bruno Bucciarati – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
- Hawks (Keigo Takami) – My Hero Academia
His portrayal of Qifrey aligns with his strength in voicing calm yet layered mentor-type characters.
Full Current Filmography
Note: This list reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive due to the breadth of Nakamura’s career.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- 2007 – Clannad – Tomoya Okazaki
- 2009 – Fairy Tail – Gray Fullbuster
- 2014 – Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun – Masayuki Hori
- 2015 – Seraph of the End – Shinya Hiiragi
- 2016 – Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World – Reinhard van Astrea
- 2017 – Tsurezure Children – Masafumi Akagi
- 2018 – Darling in the Franxx – Dr. Franxx
- 2018 – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind – Bruno Bucciarati
- 2020 – Jujutsu Kaisen – Satoru Gojo
- 2020 – Haikyuu!! To the Top – Tetsurō Kuroo
- 2021 – My Hero Academia – Hawks
- 2024 – Witch Hat Atelier – Qifrey
Video Games
- Final Fantasy XV – Ravus Nox Fleuret
- Granblue Fantasy – Romeo
- Fire Emblem Heroes – various characters
Other Media
- Narration and radio appearances across Japanese media programming
Critical Reception
Yūichi Nakamura is consistently praised for his vocal control, charisma, and ability to elevate dialogue with subtle emotional nuance. His performances as Gojo and Bucciarati, in particular, have received widespread acclaim.
- Anime News Network encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=59052)
- Behind The Voice Actors profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Yuichi-Nakamura/)
Critics and fans alike often cite his versatility and commanding presence as defining traits of his performances.
Social Media
X: @nakamuraFF11 (https://x.com/nakamuraFF11)
English Voice Actor: Christopher Wehkamp
Date of Birth
February 3, 1973
About Christopher
Christopher Wehkamp is an American voice actor, director, and scriptwriter best known for his extensive work in English-dubbed anime, particularly with Funimation/Crunchyroll. He has built a strong reputation for voicing intelligent, composed, and often morally complex characters, making him a natural fit for Qifrey’s calm and enigmatic mentor role in Witch Hat Atelier.
In addition to voice acting, Wehkamp has contributed behind the scenes as an ADR director and script adapter, helping shape the tone and delivery of numerous English dubs.
Hometown
Texas, United States
Career Highlights
- Qifrey – Witch Hat Atelier
- Aizawa (Shota Aizawa) – My Hero Academia
- Erwin Smith – Attack on Titan
- Hatori Soma – Fruits Basket (2019)
- Kakashi Hatake (later dub work) – Naruto franchise (select media)
- Armin Arlert (ADR direction contributions) – Attack on Titan
Wehkamp is especially recognized for portraying stoic leaders and mentor figures with emotional depth.
Full Current Filmography
Note: The following list reflects widely documented credits from major databases and studio records and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (English Dub – Selected)
- Attack on Titan – Erwin Smith
- My Hero Academia – Shota Aizawa
- Fruits Basket (2019) – Hatori Soma
- Black Clover – Fuegoleon Vermillion
- Dr. Stone – Byakuya Ishigami
- Steins;Gate 0 – Alexis Leskinen
- Noragami – Kofuku’s companion roles (various minor characters)
- Witch Hat Atelier – Qifrey
Video Games
- Borderlands 3 – Additional Voices
- Smite – Various character voices
Other Media
- ADR Director for multiple Funimation/Crunchyroll productions
- Script adaptation and direction roles across anime dubbing projects
Critical Reception
Christopher Wehkamp is widely respected in the anime dubbing industry for his authoritative vocal presence and nuanced performances. His portrayal of Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan is frequently cited as one of the standout English dub performances.
- Behind The Voice Actors profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Christopher-Wehkamp/)
- Anime News Network encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=67854)
Critics and fans often praise his ability to convey leadership, restraint, and emotional gravity—qualities that align closely with Qifrey’s character.
Social Media
X: @ChrisWehkamp (https://x.com/ChrisWehkamp)
