Ymir, one of the most important members of the 104th Training Corps and a central figure in Attack on Titan‘s early mysteries, is voiced by Saki Fujita in the original Japanese version of the anime. In the English dub, Ymir is voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell. Their performances helped make Ymir one of the series’ most beloved and emotionally complex characters.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Saki Fujita)

Date of Birth

Saki Fujita (藤田 咲)

  • October 19, 1984

About Saki

Saki Fujita is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Arts Vision. She is perhaps best known internationally as the original voice provider for the Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku, but her anime career includes a wide variety of roles across television, film, and games.

As Ymir in Attack on Titan, Fujita delivers a performance that balances sarcasm, confidence, vulnerability, and fierce loyalty. Her portrayal was instrumental in establishing Ymir as one of the most emotionally compelling characters in the series, particularly during the events involving Historia Reiss.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Saki Fujita’s most notable roles include:

  • Ymir — Attack on Titan
  • Hatsune Miku — Vocaloid voice provider
  • Ymir — Attack on Titan: Junior High
  • Cecily Campbell — The Sacred Blacksmith
  • Mina Tepes — Dance in the Vampire Bund
  • Yukiko Amagi — Persona 4 franchise

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Attack on Titan — Ymir
  • Attack on Titan: Junior High — Ymir
  • The Sacred Blacksmith — Cecily Campbell
  • Dance in the Vampire Bund — Mina Tepes
  • Working!! — Matsumoto
  • Night Wizard — Renji Hiiragi

Video Games

  • Persona 4 franchise — Yukiko Amagi
  • Numerous Vocaloid and Hatsune Miku-related projects
  • Various anime and multimedia franchise titles

Critical Reception

Ymir’s character arc is frequently cited among the strongest supporting-character stories in Attack on Titan. Fujita’s performance is praised for capturing both Ymir’s tough exterior and the deep emotional attachment she develops toward Historia. Her work helped transform Ymir from a seemingly sarcastic recruit into one of the series’ most memorable characters.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Elizabeth Maxwell)

Elizabeth Maxwell at Animate! Raleigh in Raleigh, NC on March, 15, 2026

Date of Birth

Elizabeth Maxwell

  • October 13, 1983, in Paradise, California, United States. (IMDb)

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Maxwell is an American voice actress whose breakthrough anime role was Ymir in Attack on Titan. Since then, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in English-language anime dubbing, known for portraying strong, intelligent, and emotionally complex characters. (TV Tropes)

As Ymir, Maxwell delivers a layered performance that captures the character’s sharp wit, emotional vulnerability, and fierce devotion to Historia Reiss. Her portrayal helped make Ymir one of the most beloved supporting characters in the Attack on Titan franchise. (Den of Geek)

Hometown

Paradise, California, United States. Maxwell later studied theater in California before relocating to Texas, where she became a prominent voice actor in anime dubbing. (Wikipedia)

Career Highlights

Some of Elizabeth Maxwell’s most notable roles include:

  • Ymir — Attack on Titan
  • Albedo — Overlord
  • Winter Schnee — RWBY
  • Motoko Kusanagi — Ghost in the Shell: Arise
  • Sae Niijima — Persona 5: The Animation
  • Bishamon — Noragami
  • Caulifla — Dragon Ball Super
  • Nemuri Kayama / Midnight — My Hero Academia
  • Rosaria — Genshin Impact
  • Urbosa and Riju — The Legend of Zelda series (Wikipedia)

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable sources and is not intended to be a complete career record.

Television Anime

  • Attack on Titan — Ymir
  • Attack on Titan: Junior High — Ymir
  • Overlord — Albedo
  • Noragami — Bishamon
  • My Hero Academia — Nemuri Kayama / Midnight
  • Dragon Ball Super — Caulifla
  • Fruits Basket (2019) — Arisa Uotani
  • Fire Force — Lisa Isaribi
  • Ghost in the Shell: Arise — Motoko Kusanagi
  • Gosick — Cordelia Gallo
  • The Witch from Mercury — Prospera Mercury
  • RWBY: Ice Queendom — Winter Schnee (Wikipedia)

Anime Films

  • Attack on Titan: Part 1 – Crimson Bow and Arrow — Ymir
  • Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening — Ymir
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection — Shamna
  • Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic — Frances Midford
  • Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie — Motoko Kusanagi (Behind the Voice Actors)

Video Games

  • Persona 5 series — Sae Niijima
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Urbosa, Riju
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Riju
  • Genshin Impact — Rosaria
  • Attack on Titan game adaptations — Ymir
  • Hyrule Warriors titles — Zelda franchise roles (Wikipedia)

Critical Reception

Maxwell’s portrayal of Ymir is frequently cited by fans as one of the strongest performances in the English dub of Attack on Titan. Her ability to blend sarcasm, confidence, heartbreak, and loyalty gave the character a remarkable emotional depth. Many viewers consider Ymir and Historia’s storyline one of the most compelling relationships in the series, and Maxwell’s performance is often credited as a key reason for its impact. (Den of Geek)

Her broader career has also earned acclaim through standout performances as Albedo, Winter Schnee, Motoko Kusanagi, and Sae Niijima. (Wikipedia)

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