Suzune Horikita in Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e) is voiced by Akari Kitō in the original Japanese version and Felecia Angelle in the English dub. Kitō’s composed and emotionally restrained performance helped define Suzune’s cold but gradually evolving personality, while Angelle brought the same intelligence, determination, and emotional subtlety to the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Akari Kitō – Japanese Voice of Suzune Horikita

Date of Birth

October 16, 1994

About Akari

Akari Kitō is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Pro-Fit’s successor agency structure and one of the most prominent anime performers of the modern era. Since rising to popularity in the late 2010s, she has become known for portraying emotionally layered heroines, reserved rivals, and determined protagonists.

As Suzune Horikita in Classroom of the Elite, Kitō delivered a calm and highly controlled performance that perfectly matched the character’s analytical personality and emotional distance. Suzune begins the series as an isolated and academically focused student who struggles with communication and trust, and Kitō’s restrained vocal delivery subtly reflected the character’s gradual emotional development across the story.

Fans frequently praised how effectively she balanced Suzune’s cold demeanor with moments of vulnerability, frustration, and personal growth.

Outside of Classroom of the Elite, Kitō is internationally famous for major roles in Demon Slayer, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, and The Quintessential Quintuplets.

Hometown

Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Suzune Horikita — Classroom of the Elite
  • Nezuko Kamado — Demon Slayer
  • Kanata Konoe — Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
  • Tsukasa Yuzaki — TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You
  • Kotoko Iwanaga — In/Spectre
  • Momo Chiyoda — The Demon Girl Next Door
  • Yotsuba Nakano — The Quintessential Quintuplets
  • Erika Amano — A Couple of Cuckoos

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects documented anime, film, music, and game credits from publicly available industry sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Classroom of the Elite — Suzune Horikita
  • Demon Slayer — Nezuko Kamado
  • TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You — Tsukasa Yuzaki
  • Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club — Kanata Konoe
  • In/Spectre — Kotoko Iwanaga
  • The Quintessential Quintuplets — Yotsuba Nakano
  • The Demon Girl Next Door — Momo Chiyoda
  • A Couple of Cuckoos — Erika Amano
  • Birdie Wing — Eve
  • Blend S — Kaho Hinata
  • Blue Lock — Additional Voices
  • My Hero Academia — Additional Roles

Anime Films

  • Classroom of the Elite promotional projects — Suzune Horikita
  • Demon Slayer film projects — Nezuko Kamado
  • The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie — Yotsuba Nakano
  • TONIKAWA special releases — Tsukasa Yuzaki
  • Love Live! film-related projects — Kanata Konoe

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • Blue Archive — Supporting Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Various Characters
  • Classroom of the Elite game projects — Suzune Horikita
  • Love Live! game projects — Kanata Konoe

Critical Reception

Akari Kitō’s portrayal of Suzune Horikita received widespread praise for its emotional restraint and subtle character progression. Fans frequently highlighted how effectively she communicated Suzune’s intelligence, pride, and social isolation while gradually revealing emotional vulnerability beneath the character’s composed exterior.

Her performance became one of the defining aspects of Classroom of the Elite’s character-driven storytelling.

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Felecia Angelle – English Voice of Suzune Horikita

WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Actress Felecia Angelle attends the premiere of “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising” at Regency Village Theatre on February 19, 2020 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

Date of Birth

August 27, 1986

About Felecia

Felecia Angelle is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter widely recognized for her work in English anime dubbing with Funimation and Crunchyroll. Over the years, she has become known for portraying intelligent, composed, and emotionally layered female characters across action, fantasy, and psychological anime.

As the English voice of Suzune Horikita in Classroom of the Elite, Angelle delivered a calm and restrained performance that closely matched the character’s analytical and emotionally distant personality. Suzune’s development throughout the series relies heavily on subtle emotional changes rather than dramatic outbursts, and Angelle’s controlled delivery helped preserve the character’s gradual growth and vulnerability in the English adaptation.

Fans frequently praised how effectively she balanced Suzune’s cold confidence with the insecurity and emotional isolation hidden beneath the character’s composed exterior.

Outside of Classroom of the Elite, Angelle is also widely known for major roles in Overlord, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and The Rising of the Shield Hero.

Hometown

Louisiana, United States

Career Highlights

  • Suzune Horikita — Classroom of the Elite
  • Shalltear Bloodfallen — Overlord
  • Emi Yusa — The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
  • Kohaku — Dr. Stone
  • Aura Bella Fiora — Overlord
  • Melty Q Melromarc — The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • Aoi Kanzaki — Demon Slayer
  • Toru Hagakure — My Hero Academia

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects documented English dub acting, directing, and writing credits from publicly available industry sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Classroom of the Elite — Suzune Horikita
  • Overlord — Shalltear Bloodfallen / Aura Bella Fiora
  • The Devil Is a Part-Timer! — Emi Yusa
  • Dr. Stone — Kohaku
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero — Melty Q Melromarc
  • Demon Slayer — Aoi Kanzaki
  • My Hero Academia — Toru Hagakure
  • Fire Force — Hibana
  • Black Clover — Charlotte Roselei
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime — Additional Roles
  • Fairy Tail — Additional Voices
  • One Piece — Additional Voices

Anime Films

  • Classroom of the Elite promotional projects — Suzune Horikita
  • Overlord film projects — Shalltear Bloodfallen
  • Dr. Stone special releases — Kohaku
  • My Hero Academia film series — Toru Hagakure
  • Demon Slayer related projects — Aoi Kanzaki

Video Games

  • Overlord game adaptations — Shalltear Bloodfallen
  • My Hero One’s Justice — Toru Hagakure
  • Classroom of the Elite game projects — Suzune Horikita
  • SMITE anime collaboration appearances
  • Dr. Stone related game projects — Kohaku

ADR Direction & Scriptwriting

Felecia Angelle has also contributed behind the scenes in anime localization and dubbing production.

Notable ADR and script-related work includes:

  • Black Clover
  • Dr. Stone
  • Overlord
  • Fire Force
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero

Critical Reception

Felecia Angelle’s portrayal of Suzune Horikita received praise from English dub audiences for its emotional subtlety and composure. Fans frequently highlighted how effectively she communicated Suzune’s intelligence, pride, and social distance while gradually revealing the emotional development beneath the character’s cold exterior.

Her performance is often considered one of the strongest aspects of the Classroom of the Elite English dub.

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