Seri Kikyo, one of the more assertive and mischievous vampires in Call of the Night, is voiced by Haruka Tomatsu in the Japanese version and Christina Kelly in the English dub. Tomatsu’s performance gives Seri a confident, teasing edge while still revealing moments of emotional vulnerability.
Japanese Voice Actor: Haruka Tomatsu
Date of Birth
February 4, 1990
About Haruka
Haruka Tomatsu is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Music Ray’n. She is known for her bright, versatile voice and her ability to portray both energetic heroines and more complex, emotionally layered characters.
In Call of the Night, her role as Seri Kikyo showcases her ability to balance playful seduction with intensity, making Seri both charismatic and unpredictable. Tomatsu is also part of the popular voice actress unit Sphere, alongside fellow seiyuu Aki Toyosaki, Minako Kotobuki, and Ayahi Takagaki.
Hometown
Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Seri Kikyo – Call of the Night (2022)
- Asuna Yuuki – Sword Art Online
- Zero Two – Darling in the Franxx
- Naruko “Anaru” Anjo – Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
- Lala Satalin Deviluke – To Love-Ru
- Morgiana – Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Her role as Asuna in Sword Art Online is one of the most iconic performances in modern anime, helping cement her status as a leading voice actress.
Full Current Filmography
Note: The following reflects documented, widely cited credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television Series (Selected, Chronological)
- 2008 – To Love-Ru (Lala Satalin Deviluke)
- 2011 – Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (Naruko Anjo)
- 2012 – Sword Art Online (Asuna Yuuki)
- 2012 – Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (Morgiana)
- 2018 – Darling in the Franxx (Zero Two)
- 2022 – Call of the Night (Seri Kikyo)
Anime Films
- 2013 – Sword Art Online: Extra Edition (Asuna Yuuki)
- 2017 – Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale (Asuna Yuuki)
- 2021 – Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night (Asuna Yuuki)
Video Games (Selected)
- Sword Art Online game series (Asuna Yuuki)
- Granblue Fantasy (various roles)
- Tales of Xillia (Millia Maxwell)
Critical Reception
Haruka Tomatsu is widely praised for her vocal range and ability to bring emotional depth to her characters. Her performance as Seri Kikyo has been noted for adding charisma and intensity to the character.
- Anime News Network coverage and reviews frequently highlight her standout roles, particularly Asuna in Sword Art Online (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
- Critics often commend her ability to transition between lighthearted and serious tones seamlessly.
Social Media
X: @haruka_tomatsu (https://x.com/haruka_tomatsu)
English Voice Actor: Christina Kelly
Date of Birth
Not publicly documented
About Christina
Christina Kelly is an American voice actress working primarily in English-dubbed anime, affiliated with Sentai Filmworks. She is known for her smooth, expressive vocal delivery and her ability to portray confident, flirtatious, and emotionally layered characters.
As Seri Kikyo in Call of the Night, Kelly captures the character’s bold, teasing personality while also conveying her deeper emotional undercurrents. Her performance aligns closely with the tone set by the original Japanese version while adapting naturally for English-speaking audiences.
Hometown
Houston, Texas, USA
Career Highlights
- Seri Kikyo – Call of the Night
- Mine – Akame ga Kill!
- Alice Nakiri – Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
- Kuroka – High School DxD Hero
- Mina Ashido (additional voices) – My Hero Academia
Kelly has built a reputation for portraying strong, charismatic female characters, often with a confident or playful edge.
Full Current Filmography
Note: The following reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (English Dub Roles, Selected, Chronological)
- 2014 – Akame ga Kill! (Mine)
- 2015 – Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (Alice Nakiri)
- 2018 – High School DxD Hero (Kuroka)
- 2019 – The Demon Girl Next Door (additional voices)
- 2020 – Haikyu!! TO THE TOP (additional voices)
- 2022 – Call of the Night (Seri Kikyo)
Video Games (Selected)
- Smite (various voices)
- Paladins (various voices)
Critical Reception
Christina Kelly is often praised for her confident vocal presence and ability to balance charm with intensity. Her performances frequently stand out in ensemble casts for their clarity and personality.
- Behind The Voice Actors profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Christina-Kelly/) catalogs her roles and highlights fan-favorite performances.
- Reviews of English dubs featuring Kelly frequently note her strong delivery in assertive and dynamic roles, particularly in Food Wars! and Akame ga Kill!.
Social Media
X: @ChristinaMarieK (https://x.com/ChristinaMarieK)
