Genshin Impact finally revealed the seiyuu of Yelan in Version 2.7, she’s voiced by the talented Aya Endo, most notably known as Sheryl in Macross Frontier.
I’m sure you already know this much, but popular seiyuu (Japanese voice actors and actresses) are akin to super stars in the anime and game fandom, and Aya Endo is another big name joining the cast of Genshin Impact.
Macross Frontier’s Sheryl Joins Genshin Impact as Yelan
Most anime fans outside Japan first heard the voice of Aya Endo via Macross Frontier, where she voiced Sheryl. Macross Frontier is easily the most popular Macross series ever, and Sheryl is the character Aya Endo is most associated with. It’s important to note however that Sheryl’s singing voice was handled by May’n.
Overall, Aya Endo is notable for voicing strong-willed and cool-type female characters, though she also has a very wide range. Older anime fans remind her as the voice of Miyuki in Kyoto Animation’s legendary Lucky Star. She can also voice young boys like Cruz in hilarious anime series Needless.
As a side note Yelan’s seiyuu was name-dropped by leakers a few hours before the live stream began.
Notable and Classic Anime and Game Characters Voiced by Aya Endo
- Sky Raker in Accel World
- Komugi in Hunter x Hunter (2011 remake)
- Elie in the Trails / Kiseki series
- Karin in Street Fighter since SF5
- Reanbell in Resonance of Fate
- Reine in Date A Live
- Quetzalcoatl in FGO and the Nasuverse
- Angelique in the anime adaptations of the Otome series of the same name by Koei Tecmo
Stay tuned as we’ll soon update this story with the 2.7 trailer, where we’ll get to hear Yelan for the first time ever. Her English voice actor will also be officially revealed if you’re curious.
The Genshin Impact Version 2.7 live stream will be starting in a few minutes, be sure to check it out! Genshin Impact is available now on PS4, PS5, PC, and Mobile.
