Will Serfort in Wistoria: Wand and Sword is voiced by Kohei Amasaki in the Japanese version and Corey Wilder in the English dub. Both actors bring a grounded sincerity to the role of Will, a 16-year-old swordsman who lacks any magical ability yet pushes forward through sheer determination and physical skill in a world defined by magic.
Kohei Amasaki (Japanese Voice Actor)
About Kohei
Kohei Amasaki is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the anime industry who has steadily built a presence through both leading and supporting roles across a range of anime series. He is recognized for his ability to portray earnest, hardworking young characters with emotional authenticity, qualities that make him a natural fit for Will Serfort.
In Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Amasaki voices Will as a character who carries quiet resilience beneath a modest exterior. Will’s journey — persisting in a magic academy despite having zero magical talent — demands a performance that balances vulnerability with determination, and Amasaki’s vocal range suits that balance well.
Amasaki has demonstrated consistent range across his career, appearing in notable productions for major streaming platforms and animation studios. His casting as the lead in Wistoria: Wand and Sword represents one of his most prominent central roles to date.
Career Highlights
- Will Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword
- Minoru Mineta – My Hero Academia
- Fumiya Tomozaki – Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki
- Kouki Azetsu – The Eminence in Shadow
- Alto – Sabikui Bisco
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Minoru Mineta – My Hero Academia (2016–ongoing)
- Fumiya Tomozaki – Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki (2021)
- Alto – Sabikui Bisco (2022)
- Kouki Azetsu – The Eminence in Shadow (2022)
- Will Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024)
Critical Reception
Kohei Amasaki’s performance as Will Serfort has been received positively among viewers of the Japanese broadcast, with many noting that his portrayal captures the character’s earnest and hardworking nature effectively. The series itself holds a calculated rating of 3.88 on AniSearch and has maintained a steady following on MyAnimeList, where Will Serfort has accrued over 215 member favorites as a character.
Corey Wilder (English Voice Actor)
About Corey
Corey Wilder is an African American voice actor affiliated with Crunchyroll who has been building his career through a growing list of anime dub credits. He is known for taking on roles that require a mix of sincerity and resilience, and his casting as Will Serfort in Wistoria: Wand and Sword marks one of his most significant leading roles to date.
Prior to Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Wilder contributed additional voices to major productions including My Hero Academia, Wind Breaker, and Re: Monster, gaining experience within Crunchyroll’s dubbing pipeline before stepping into a prominent lead role. His work as Will Serfort — a protagonist who must convey both physical drive and emotional longing — represents a meaningful step forward in his voice acting career.
Beyond Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Wilder has voiced characters across several other anime series produced under Crunchyroll, demonstrating the versatility that has made him a recurring presence in their dubbing roster. He has been announced as a guest at Anime Central, reflecting his growing recognition within the anime fan community.
Career Highlights
- Will Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword
- Zanka – Gachiakuta
- Land – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Rod Bauer – I’m in Love with the Villainess
- Haruto Satō – Tales of Wedding Rings
- Liu Xiao – LINK CLICK
- Justice – ZENSHU
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Additional Voices – My Hero Academia
- Additional Voices – Wind Breaker
- Additional Voices – Re: Monster
- Rod Bauer – I’m in Love with the Villainess
- Haruto Satō – Tales of Wedding Rings
- Land – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Will Serfort – Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024)
- Zanka – Gachiakuta
- Liu Xiao – LINK CLICK
- Justice – ZENSHU
Critical Reception
Corey Wilder’s English dub performance as Will Serfort has been noted as a standout turn for an emerging voice actor. Coverage from The Escapist specifically highlighted that portraying Will Serfort in Wistoria: Wand and Sword represents the biggest role of his career so far, and his work in the role has helped bring wider attention to his growing body of work within Crunchyroll’s English dub productions. The English dub of the series was released on July 21, 2024, under the direction of voice director Jeremy Inman.
