1. Personal Life and Background
Akira Sekine's personal journey into voice acting was shaped by early aspirations and a variety of personal interests.
1.1. Birth and Early Life
Akira Sekine was born on December 16 in Tokyo, Japan. From a young age, specifically in elementary school, she harbored a strong desire to become a voice actress. This ambition was sparked by small moments, such as receiving praise for her reading aloud during Japanese language classes and for imitating anime characters with her friends. Her father had considered naming her "Miyabi" but ultimately chose "Akira," which means "bright," with the intention that "good things would happen if she remained bright." Due to her name, she is occasionally mistaken for a male.
1.2. Education and Debut
Sekine pursued formal training in voice acting, graduating as a 35th-term student from the Voice Actor and Acting Department of Japan Kogakuin College. She further honed her skills as a third-generation trainee at Aptepro's affiliated training institute. Her professional debut in the anime industry was in the 2014 series Nisekoi.
1.3. Personal Interests and Nicknames
Sekine has a variety of personal interests that reflect her appreciation for Japanese culture and history, as well as her love for animals and music. Her hobbies include visiting historical sites such as Sengoku period warlords' residences, castles, and temples to deepen her knowledge of the era. She is also an accomplished musician, capable of playing four different instruments, with a particular skill in playing the oboe. She has a fondness for traditional Japanese items like kimonos, katanas, armor, and matcha, and frequently travels to Kyoto. On social media, she is known for her daily weather forecasts, which began unexpectedly after a casual weather tweet received positive engagement from her followers. Sekine is also an avid bird lover and owns a parakeet. Her shared interest in parakeets has fostered a deep friendship with fellow voice actress Chihiro Kawakami, with whom she co-starred in Aikatsu!. Among her colleagues and fans, she is affectionately known by the nicknames "Akirarin" (あきらりんAkirarinJapanese) and "Akiran" (あきらんAkiranJapanese), which were decided upon with her co-stars from the anime series Princess Principal.
2. Voice Acting Career
Akira Sekine's voice acting career has seen her take on a wide array of roles across various animated and interactive media.
2.1. Career Progression
Sekine's career in voice acting began in the 2010s. Her initial roles included minor characters in series such as Nisekoi. Over the years, she has steadily built a diverse portfolio, progressing to more significant and leading roles in popular anime and video game franchises, establishing herself as a versatile and recognized voice actress in the industry.
3. Major Works
Akira Sekine has lent her voice to numerous characters across various forms of media, with a significant presence in television anime, films, and video games.
3.1. Anime Television Series
Sekine has voiced a wide range of characters in Japanese television anime, from supporting roles to main protagonists.
3.1.1. Notable TV Anime Roles
Sekine is recognized for several significant roles that have marked milestones in her career:
- Aikatsu! (2015-2016) as Miyabi Fujiwara
- Princess Principal (2017) as 'Princess'
- Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka (2019) as 'Kurumi Mugen'
- Kemono Michi: Rise Up (2019) as 'Shigure'
- Tower of God (2020-2024) as 'Aanak Jahad'
- Akebi's Sailor Uniform (2022) as 'Kei Tanigawa'
- Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story (2022-2023) as 'Lily Lipman'
- Cap Kakumei Bottleman DX (2022-2023) as 'Kaori Hakase'
- Fuuto PI (2022) as 'Tokime'
- Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (2023-2024) as 'Sora Harewataru' / 'Cure Sky'
- The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch (2023) as 'Luna'
- I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (2024) as 'Tao'
- Senpai Is an Otokonoko (2024) as 'Saki Aoi' and 'Makoto Hanaoka' (childhood)
- Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024) as 'Elfaria Alvis Serfort'
- Too Many Losing Heroines! (2024) as Asami Gondō
- Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (2024) as Luda Lumbeck
- From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! (2025) as 'Anna Doll'
- Baban Baban Ban Vampire (2025) as 'Kaoru Yamaba'
- Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" (2025) as 'Dratena Berbelli'
- Dr. Stone: Science Future (2025) as Luna Light
- Rock wa Lady no Tashinamideshite (2025) as 'Lilisa Suzunomiya'
- Flower and Asura (2025) as Mitsuka Hiiragidani
3.1.2. Other TV Anime Roles
Sekine has also contributed to numerous other television anime series:
- Nisekoi (2014-2015) as Raku Ichijou (child), Female Student, Schoolgirl, Student, Suzuki
- Danchi Tomoo (2014) as Couple Woman, Boy C
- Dog Days' (2015) as Maid, Newscaster, Star's People
- Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon (2015) as Akira Yoshimizu, Hostess B, Nero
- Young Black Jack (2015) as Chu
- Tanaka-kun is Always Listless (2016) as Miyo-chan, Madam at the store, Schoolgirl, Furuya-sensei, Boy B, Girl A
- Haikyu!! 3rd Season (2016) as Schoolgirl, Shiratorizawa female supporter, Tendō's coach
- Magic of Stella (2016) as Haruma Seki, Yumine's mother, Student, Seller
- Idol Memories (2016) as Female Student
- Magic-kyun! Renaissance (2016) as Female Student
- Cho Yu Sekai (2017) as Zenshu, Hera
- Hand Shakers (2017) as Woman
- Sagrada Reset (2017) as Hiroyuki Sasano (child), Advisor
- New Game!! (2017) as Butterfly Pink
- Imōto Sae Ireba Ii. (2017) as Young Girl
- Sanrio Boys (2018) as Girl, Accountant
- How to Keep a Mummy (2018) as Aa-kun, Tazuki Kamiya (child), Female Student
- Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san (2018) as Clerk D
- Major 2nd (2018-2020) as Katsumata, Mutsuko's Mother
- Layton Mystery Tanteisha: Katri no Nazotoki File (2018) as Model, Clerk
- Nil Admirari no Tenbin (2018) as Hiwako Hoshikawa
- Tokyo Ghoul:re (2018) as Hairu Ihei
- BEATLESS (2018) as Student Council President
- Asobi Asobase (2018) as Shogi Club Member B, Hanako's Mother, Andō-sensei, Misa, Enomoto, others
- Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (2018) as Student
- SSSS.Gridman (2018) as Marusan
- Grimms Notes The Animation (2019) as Village Woman B, Village Woman E
- W'z (2019) as Haruka's mother
- Kemurikusa (2019) as Ryoku
- The Magnificent Kotobuki (2019) as Tamil
- Senryu Girl (2019) as Girl E, Amusement Park People
- Midara na Ao-chan wa Benkyō ga Dekinai (2019) as Kaori Manaka
- Aikatsu on Parade! (2020) as Miyabi Fujiwara
- Assault Lily Bouquet (2020) as Araya Endō
- Yuru Camp△ Season 2 (2021) as Haruka Ichinomiya
- Yuki Yuna Is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter (2021)
- Blue Period (2021) as Maki's Friend
- Deep Insanity THE LOST CHILD (2021) as Shigure (childhood)
- My Dress-Up Darling (2022) as Rune, Veronica
- Ōji no Honmei wa Akuyaku Reijō (2022) as Diana Diafell (regular version)
- Sabikui Bisco (2022) as Lady, Lady B
- Slow Loop (2022) as Yamamoto
- World's End Harem (2022) as Rika-senpai
- CUE! (2022) as Yume Miura
- The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody (2022) as Lemming
- RPG Real Estate (2022) as Toto
- Kami Kuzu☆Idol (2022)
- Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei (2022) as Student
- Akiba Maid War (2022) as Fox Ace Maid
- 4-Nin wa Sorezore Uso o Tsuku (2022) as Caster
- Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal (2022) as Valeri
- Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World (2023) as Clerk, Rose
- Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack (2023) as Girl A
- TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023)
- To Your Eternity (2023) as Yuiss
- Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV (2023) as Maryū Reage
- Sugar Apple Fairy Tale (2023) as Queen Marguerite
- Delicious Party Pretty Cure (2023) as Sora Harewataru / Cure Sky (guest appearance)
- Ars no Kyojū (2023) as Attendant Yamabito
- The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (2023) as Ariane Algren
- Ippon Again! (2023) as Emma Durand
- Blue Orchestra (2023) as Shinozaki's Friend
- Majutsushi Orphen Haguretabi: Seiiki-hen (2023) as Earth Soldier
- My Happy Marriage (2023)
- AYAKA -Aya- (2023) as Ranko Kanasaki
- Mononogatari (2023) as Hyōma Kunato (childhood)
- Migi & Dali (2023) as Karen Ichijō
- Goblin Slayer II (2023) as Waitress, Staff Member
- Shangri-La Frontier (2023) as Aritomo
- Yuzuki-san Chi no Yon Kyōdai (2023) as Classmate
- SHY (2023-2024) as Rebozeal Fan Boy
- Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon (2023) as Commentator
- Tearmoon Empire Story (2023) as Cello
- Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions (2023) as Mii
- The Dangers in My Heart (2024) as Water Heater
- Bucchigiri?! (2024) as Mahoro (childhood)
- My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered (2024) as Theodisia
- As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (2024) as Bridget, Child
- Vampire Dormitory (2024) as Love Pure, Clerk A
- Gods' Games We Play (2024) as Apostle, Golden Puffer
- Shinmai Ossan Bōken-sha, Saikyō Party ni Shinu Hodo Kitaerarete Muteki ni Naru. (2024) as Alisa Granger
- Oshi no Ko (2024) as Mei Akano
- Wonderful Pretty Cure! (2024) as Sora Harewataru (guest appearance), Macaw
- Hoshi Furu Ōkoku no Nina (2024) as Krimina
- Asateer 2: Future's Folktales (2024) as Muhannad
- Tono to Inu (2024-2025) as Kiku (appears in all four versions)
- Neet Kunoichi to Nazeka Dōsei Hajimemashita (2025) as Tsumugi Yukino
3.2. Anime Films
Sekine has also voiced characters in several animated feature films.
- Aikatsu! The Movie: Targeted Magical Aikatsu! Card (2016) as Miyabi Fujiwara
- Servamp -Alice in the Garden- (2018) as Misono's Mother
- BEM: Become Human (2020) as Amelia Eisberg
- Princess Principal: Crown Handler (2021-2023) as 'Princess' (all three chapters)
- Eiga Pretty Cure All Stars F (2023) as 'Sora Harewataru' / 'Cure Sky'
- Wonderful Pretty Cure! The Movie: Doki Doki♡Game World Adventure! (2024) as 'Sora Harewataru' / 'Cure Sky'
- Fuuto Tantei: Kamen Rider Skull no Shōzō (2024) as 'Tokime'
- Eiga Senpai wa Otokonoko: Ame Nochi Hare (2025) as 'Saki Aoi'
3.3. Original Video Animation (OVA) and Original Net Animation (ONA)
Sekine's work extends to direct-to-video and web-exclusive animated productions.
- Original Video Animation (OVA)**
- Granblue Fantasy The Animation Extra 2 (2017) as Child C
- Fate/Grand Carnival (2021) as 'Ritsuka Fujimaru'
- Princess Principal (2021-2022) as 'Princess' (Blu-ray bonus features "BUSY EASY MONEY" and "Revealing Reviews")
- Original Net Animation (ONA)**
- Sword Gai: The Animation (2018) as Black-haired Woman
- IKEBUKURO (2019) as Girl (Toshima Ward, Animate, PR anime)
- High-Rise Invasion (2021) as 'Kuon Shinzaki'
- Fuuto PI (2022) as 'Tokime'
3.4. Video Games
Sekine has voiced numerous characters in video games across various genres.
- Ange Vierge: 2nd Discipline Committee Girls Battle (2013) as Celestia, Saltavia, Saki Kiyokawa
- Aikatsu! My No.1 Stage! (2015) as Miyabi Fujiwara
- Hortensia Saga: Ao no Kishidan (2015) as Cardina, Mimi
- Zaccess Heaven (2015) as Satoru Kyubi, Aoi Harunatsuaki, others
- Shanago Collection (2015) as Legacy Outback
- EARTH WARS (2016)
- Aidel Heroes (2016) as Valkyrie
- Aikatsu! Photo on Stage!! (2016) as Miyabi Fujiwara
- Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz (2016) as Petra Ricke
- Genju Hime (2016) as Breed
- Shironeko Project (2016) as Bermel Kisshot
- Sōkyū no Liberation (2016) as Arbi, Wanpaku no Charu
- Koku No Ishtaria (2016) as Ara, Caldec, Noel, Helios, Gurubite, Rodine, Medusa, Azrael, Kaiserick
- .hack//New World (2016) as Berichur
- Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Kitan (2016) as Hiwako Hoshikawa, others
- LINE Sangokushi Brave (2016) as Xun You
- Tenka Hyakken -ZAN- (2017) as Fudou Yukimitsu
- Tenkū no Craft Fleet (2017) as Chalis, Natsume
- PaniPani -Parallel Nix Pandora Night- (2017) as Momo Sakura
- Princess Principal GAME OF MISSON (2017) as 'Princess'
- Megido 72 (2017-2023) as Sitri, Aim
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive (2018-2024) as Wurm, Female
- Prekatus no Tenbin (2018) as Polette Moreau
- Valkyrie Connect (2018) as Xenia
- Alter Record Adjustment (2018) as Galileo
- Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE (2018) as Asuka
- Tokyo Ghoul:re invoke (2018) as Hairu Ihei
- World Cross Saga: Toki to Shōjo to Kagami no Tobira (2018) as Orion, Ōtakemaru
- Danmatsuma! (2018) as Konohe Hakusawa
- Grimms Notes Repage (2018) as Princess Aurora, Chaos Aurora Princess
- Hentai Shōjo Kai -Formation Girls- (2019) as Hilde Altmaier
- Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World (2019) as 'Misty Erlut'
- Kemono Friends 3 (2019) as Saber Tiger
- Monster Strike (2019-2024) as Adubuta, Telesy & Palesy (Telesy), Astral, Snowdrop, Milliade
- Shinsō no Valkyrie (2019) as Graysis
- Z/X Code OverBoost (2019) as Himiko, Ambriel
- Yumeiro Fantasy Latale (2019) as Rain
- MASS FOR THE DEAD (2019) as Zofi
- Ash Arms (2019) as Destroyer Tank SU-85, Fighter Spitfire Mk. I
- Grimm Echoes (2019) as Cinderella
- Genjū Keiyaku Cryptract (2019) as Kriemhild
- Kōya no Kotobuki Hikōtai: Ōzora no Take Off Girls! (2019) as Tamil
- Wonder Gravity: Pino to Jūryoku Tsukai (2019) as Dina
- Sōkō Musume Mizel Rem Crisis (2020) as Hakaioh Zetto
- Station Memories! (2020) as Aya Ogikubo
- Granblue Fantasy (2021) as Tiare
- Kanda Alice mo Suiri Suru. (2021) as Eri Kasuga
- Ragnador: Ayashiki Kōtei to Shūen no Yashahime (2021) as Mimi-nashi Hōichi
- Street Fighter V (2021) as Akira Kazama
- Assault Lily Last Bullet (2021) as Araya Endō
- Girls und Panzer: Senshadō Daisakusen! (2021) as Princess
- Gate of Nightmares (2021) as Olivia, Nicole
- Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 (2022) as Hail
- Arknights (2022) as Heidi
- Shining Nikki (2022) as Qingyue
- Azur Lane (2022) as Yorck
- Shadowverse (2022) as Diamond Master, Battle Maid, Infernal Pizzaiolo
- Hōchi Shōjo: Hyakka Ryōran no Moehime-tachi (2022) as Gawain
- D.C.5 ~Da Capo 5~ (2023) as 'Akari Shirakawa'
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023)
- Fate/Grail League (2023) as Ritsuka Fujimaru
- 404 Game Re:set (2023) as Beast King Chronicle
- Honkai: Star Rail (2023)
- Tower of Sky (2023) as Dina
- Crymachina (2023) as Heim
- CUSTOM MECH WARS (2023) as 'Protagonist' / 'Rookie' / 'Bullet-1'
- D4DJ Groovy Mix (2024) as Date-chan
- D.C.5 Future Link ~Da Capo 5~ Future Link (2024) as 'Aika Shirakawa'
- Honkai Impact 3rd (2024) as Selma
3.5. Other Voice Acting Roles
Sekine's work extends to various other voice-over capacities, including drama CDs, digital comics, dubbing, and narration.
- Drama CDs**
- Nisekoi Anniversary Character Song Mini Drama
- Peace Maker Kurogane I, II
- Maoyu Maoh Yusha Gaiden: Sakyu no Kuni no Yumitsukai Part 1, Part 2 (Daughter of a wealthy merchant)
- TV Anime/Data Carddass Aikatsu! & Aikatsu Stars! Special Drama CD (Miyabi Fujiwara)
- A Certain Scientific Railgun: Mental Out (1) Special Edition Bonus CD (Reika Yonaki)
- Digital Comics (Voice Comics)**
- KADOKAWA Kitora Official Voice Toon:
- Uchi no Jōshi wa Mitame ga Ii (2021)
- Sankagetsu Mae ni Wakareta Senpai Kōhai no Hanashi (2021)
- Genjitsu mo Tamani wa Uso o Tsuku (2021)
- Jishō "Heibon" na Iyashi no Seijo desu ga, Ōji kara Kon'yakusha to shite Shūchaku sareteimasu (2023) as 'Flora'
- KADOKAWA Official Channel:
- Lily Lily La La Land (2022) as 'Yu Ashinohara'
- Futabasha Official Comic Channel:
- Shinjitsu no Ai o Mitsuketa to Iwarete Kon'yaku Haki sareta node, Fukuen o Semararete mo Imasara Mō Osoi desu! (2023) as 'Mariabell'
- Dubbing**
- Archibald's Next Big Thing as Roy
- The Last Summoner (2023) as Rekkū
- The Thrill as Violet
- Voice Over**
- Nazi Germany's Megastructures
- Narration**
- Earth Pharmaceutical: "Why not improve summer troubles with bathing?", "Earth Lice Shampoo", "Mondahmin Kid's Exercise", "Children's Teeth Class 'Today from Home Dentist'"
- Factory Introduction Promotion
- Health Food Promotion
- Sun-Star Stationery "Ukiuki Nurie Crayola Suite Pretty Cure♪" Commercial
- "All Pretty Cure Exhibition ~20th Anniversary Memories~" Commercial
- KADOKAWA Kitora Official Voice Toon:
4. Music and Performances
Beyond her voice acting roles, Akira Sekine has also participated in musical projects and live events, showcasing her talents as a performer.
4.1. Character Songs
Sekine has contributed her voice to various character songs for anime and game projects.
| Release Date | Product Name | Artist(s) | Song Title(s) | Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ||||||||
| August 2 | A Page of My Story | Ange (Ayaka Imamura), Princess (Akira Sekine), Dorothy (Yō Taichi), Beatrice (Akari Kageyama), Chise (Nozomi Furuki) | "A Page of My Story" | Princess Principal ending theme | ||||
| "Shoot Your Heart Out!" | Princess Principal related song | |||||||
| August 30 | 5 Moving Shadows | Princess (Akira Sekine) | "Into the Sky" | |||||
| 2019 | ||||||||
| August 21 | Kemurikusa Music Collection Album | Ryō (Yūna Mimura), Riku (Kanna Tamazawa), Ryoku (Akira Sekine) | "INDETERMINATE UNIVERSE" | Kemurikusa related song | ||||
| December 18 | Kyōryūbyō wa Kowai yo! | Shigure (Akira Sekine) | "Dokiwaku Everyday!" | Kemono Michi: Rise Up related song | ||||
| December 25 | Megido 72 -songs- | Frauros (Eiji Miyashita), Aim (Akira Sekine), Sitri (Akira Sekine), Hyutgin (Shōgo Batori) | "Katachi o Nasu Omoi" | Megido 72 related song | ||||
| 2020 | ||||||||
| April 8 | Nowhere Land | Ange (Aoi Koga), Princess (Akira Sekine), Dorothy (Yō Taichi), Beatrice (Akari Kageyama), Chise (Nozomi Furuki) | "Nowhere Land" | Princess Principal: Crown Handler ending theme | ||||
| "Gratitude" | Princess Principal: Crown Handler related song | |||||||
| 2021 | ||||||||
| July 21 | Hyakka Ryōran San | Nukemaru (Ayaka Kaneko), Fudou Yukimitsu (Akira Sekine), Monohoshizao (Mai Ogushi) | "Aoharu Tankentai" | Tenka Hyakken -ZAN- related song | ||||
| 2022 | ||||||||
| April 27 | Akebi's Sailor Uniform BD / DVD Vol. 1 Limited Edition Bonus CD | Rōbai Academy Middle School 1st Year Class 3 | "Hajimari no Setsuna" | Akebi's Sailor Uniform opening theme | ||||
| 2023 | ||||||||
| July 19 | Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Vocal Album ~FLY TOGETHER | ~ | Sora Harewataru (Akira Sekine) | "Zenryoku Hero Girl!" | Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure related song | |||
| Sora Harewataru (Akira Sekine) & Mashiro Nijigaoka (Ai Kakuma) | "Sora Niji Diary" | |||||||
| Cure Sky (Akira Sekine), Cure Prism (Ai Kakuma), Cure Wing (Ayumu Murase), Cure Butterfly (Ayaka Nanase) | "FLY TOGETHER | " | ||||||
| August 23 | Dear Shine Sky | "Hirogarism ~Precure Quartetto Ver.~" | ||||||
| 2024 | ||||||||
| January 31 | Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Vocal Best ~KIZUNA◇Diamond~ | Cure Sky (Akira Sekine), Cure Prism (Ai Kakuma), Cure Wing (Ayumu Murase), Cure Butterfly (Ayaka Nanase), Cure Majesty (Aoi Koga) | "FLY TOGETHER | ~Halation Ver.~" | Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure related song | |||
| "Hirogarism ~Precure Quintet Ver.~" | ||||||||
4.2. Live Performances and Events
Sekine has participated in various live performances and fan events related to her voice acting roles, particularly for popular anime franchises.
| Date | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 20-21, 2024 | All Pretty Cure 20th Anniversary LIVE! | Yokohama Arena (Kanagawa Prefecture) |
| February 17-18, 2024 | Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Thanksgiving Festival | Tokyo Dome City Hall (Tokyo) |
Sekine also performs as Sora Harewataru / Cure Sky in the Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Dream Stage♪ (July 2023 - March 2024) and Wonderful Pretty Cure! Dream Stage♪ (July 2024 - March 2025) live stage shows.
5. Radio and Other Media
Beyond her direct voice acting work, Akira Sekine has engaged in various other media activities, including radio appearances and narration.
5.1. Radio and Web Radio Appearances
Sekine has been a part of several radio programs, including both traditional broadcast and internet-based shows:
- Akira Megumi's Dream Dream Party (Bunka Hoso)
- Fresh Dream Party (2011-2012, web radio)
- Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka in Maid Cafe Mitsuya (2019, Onsen web radio)
- PriPri♡Secret Report Super (2020-present, YouTube web radio)
5.2. Audio Guides and Narration
Sekine has provided audio guides for exhibitions and narration for various promotional and informational content:
- Audio Guide for "All Pretty Cure Exhibition ~20th Anniversary Memories~" (Sunshine City, February 1-19, 2023, and other locations nationwide) - where she reprised her role as Sora Harewataru / Cure Sky.
- Narration for Earth Pharmaceutical commercials, including "Why not improve summer troubles with bathing?", "Earth Lice Shampoo", "Mondahmin Kid's Exercise", and "Children's Teeth Class 'Today from Home Dentist'".
- Narration for factory introduction promotions and health food promotions.
- Narration for Sun-Star Stationery's "Ukiuki Nurie Crayola Suite Pretty Cure♪" commercial.
- Narration for the "All Pretty Cure Exhibition ~20th Anniversary Memories~" commercial.
- Sharp "COCORO VOICE" custom voice for air purifiers, Hot Cook, and Healsio (2023) - as Sora Harewataru / Cure Sky.
5.3. Other Media Appearances
- Project COLD (2022) as C
- Audio Anime Yōkago, Kimi mo Kieru n da ne (2022) as Riko Takanashi
6. Influence and Reception
Akira Sekine's career has seen her take on a range of impactful roles, contributing to her recognition within the voice acting industry and among fans.
6.1. Impact of Key Roles
Sekine's portrayal of Princess in Princess Principal was a significant role, establishing her as a key talent. Her voice work as Sora Harewataru / Cure Sky in Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure has been particularly impactful, as this character is the lead in the long-running and highly popular Pretty Cure franchise, bringing her widespread recognition. Additionally, her roles as Ritsuka Fujimaru in the OVA Fate/Grand Carnival, Tokime in the ONA and film adaptation of Fuuto PI, and Aanak Jahad in the TV anime Tower of God have further solidified her presence in major animated works. In the gaming industry, her role as Akira Kazama in Street Fighter V connected her with a global fanbase of a prominent fighting game series.
6.2. Overall Recognition
While specific awards are not detailed in the available information, Akira Sekine has garnered significant recognition through her consistent work in high-profile projects. Her ability to voice a diverse array of characters, from strong protagonists to nuanced supporting roles, has earned her a respected position in the Japanese voice acting community. Her involvement in popular franchises like Pretty Cure, Princess Principal, and Fate/Grand Order highlights her standing as a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.