Wiz, the gentle lich shopkeeper from KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!, is voiced by Yui Horie in Japanese and Carrie Keranen in the English dub. Both actresses bring warmth, charm, and subtle comedy to Wiz’s kind-hearted personality and surprisingly powerful magical abilities. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Yui Horie
Yui Horie voices Wiz in the Japanese version of KonoSuba. Her soft and calming performance perfectly matches Wiz’s gentle demeanor, emotional sincerity, and awkward comedic moments throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
September 20, 1976
About Yui
Yui Horie is one of Japan’s most iconic voice actresses and singers, with a career spanning more than two decades. Known for her soothing voice and emotionally expressive performances, she has voiced numerous beloved characters across romance, fantasy, comedy, and slice-of-life anime.
Her portrayal of Wiz in KonoSuba stands out because of how naturally she balances the character’s kindness and innocence with the series’ absurd humor. Horie’s calm vocal style also helps contrast Wiz against the louder personalities in the main cast.
Outside anime, she has had a successful music career and is widely respected as one of the defining voices of modern anime.
Hometown
Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Wiz — KonoSuba
- Tohru Honda — Fruits Basket (2001)
- Minori Kushieda — Toradora!
- Hanekawa Tsubasa — Monogatari Series
- Eri Sawachika — School Rumble
- Siesta 45 — Aria
- Felix Argyle — Re:Zero (certain media)
- Narusegawa Naru — Love Hina
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- KonoSuba — Wiz
- Fruits Basket (2001) — Tohru Honda
- Toradora! — Minori Kushieda
- Monogatari Series — Tsubasa Hanekawa
- School Rumble — Eri Sawachika
- Love Hina — Naru Narusegawa
- Golden Time — Kouko Kaga
- Shaman King — Iron Maiden Jeanne
- Fairy Tail — Carla
- Aria — Ai
- Magi — Yamraiha
- Kanokon — Chizuru Minamoto
Anime Films
- KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson — Wiz
- Monogatari Film Projects — Tsubasa Hanekawa
- Fairy Tail Movies — Carla
Video Games
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice Roles
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- KonoSuba Game Adaptations — Wiz
- Azur Lane — Voice Roles
Critical Reception
Yui Horie is praised for her gentle vocal delivery and emotional warmth. Fans of KonoSuba often highlight her portrayal of Wiz as one of the series’ most comforting and lovable performances, especially during scenes that balance comedy with emotional sincerity.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Wiz (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Konosuba-Gods-Blessing-on-This-Wonderful-World/Wiz/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Yui Horie (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=665)
VIMS Official Profile (https://vims.co.jp/talent_profile_detail.php?id=33)
KonoSuba Official Anime Website (https://konosuba.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/yuiho_rie
English Voice Actor: Carrie Keranen
Carrie Keranen voices Wiz in the English dub of KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!. Her warm and expressive performance captures Wiz’s gentle personality, awkward charm, and occasional bursts of emotional comedy throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
January 16, 1976
About Carrie
Carrie Keranen is an American voice actress, ADR director, and script adapter known for extensive work in anime, video games, and Western animation. She is especially recognized for voicing mature, intelligent, and emotionally expressive female characters.
Her portrayal of Wiz balances the character’s kindness and soft-spoken nature with the absurd humor that defines KonoSuba. Fans of the English dub often praise how naturally she handles Wiz’s wholesome emotional scenes while still leaning into the series’ chaotic comedy.
Outside anime, Keranen has also voiced major characters in globally popular gaming franchises and animated series.
Hometown
Oak Park, Michigan, USA
Career Highlights
- Wiz — KonoSuba
- Satsuki Kiryuin — Kill la Kill
- Mami Tomoe — Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Casca — Berserk (2016 dub)
- Sara Valestein — The Legend of Heroes
- Luxanna “Lux” Crownguard — League of Legends
- Valentine — Skullgirls
- Alya Cesaire — Miraculous Ladybug
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- KonoSuba — Wiz
- Kill la Kill — Satsuki Kiryuin
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica — Mami Tomoe
- Berserk (2016) — Casca
- Blue Exorcist — Additional Voices
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Roles
- Sword Art Online — Additional Voices
- Fairy Tail — Additional Roles
- Hunter × Hunter — Additional Voices
Video Games
- League of Legends — Lux
- Skullgirls — Valentine
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel — Sara Valestein
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- KonoSuba Game Adaptations — Wiz
Animation & ADR Work
- Miraculous Ladybug — Alya Cesaire
- ADR direction and script adaptation for anime productions
- Voice work in animated television and streaming projects
Critical Reception
Carrie Keranen is widely praised for her strong emotional delivery and versatile acting range. Fans of KonoSuba frequently highlight her portrayal of Wiz for preserving the character’s kindness and emotional sincerity while still fully embracing the anime’s absurd comedic style.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Wiz (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Konosuba-Gods-Blessing-on-This-Wonderful-World/Wiz/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Carrie Keranen (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Carrie-Keranen/)
Crunchyroll – KonoSuba Dub Information (https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
KonoSuba Official Anime Website (https://konosuba.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/CarrieKeranen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriekeranen/
