Elsa
Arendelle's eldest princess who wields ice magic
Anna's older sister and the eldest princess of the Kingdom of Arendelle, possessing magical powers to control ice.
Quotes
- Let it go! Let it go! Now it's okay, live as your true self!
- Don't be afraid, love will give you strength.
- My magic is part of me. I won't hide it anymore.
- This is me, I accept my own power.
- Love melts a frozen heart.
- Freedom is something you create yourself.
Trivia
- Elsa’s hair uses approximately 420,000 CGI strands.
- Initially depicted as a villain, but revised into a sympathetic complex character.
- The song 'Let It Go' is a key scene symbolizing the character's growth.
- Voice actress Idina Menzel was selected based on her audition singing.
- 50 animators worked on the ice castle.
- Elsa is one of Disney's best-selling female character costumes.
Alternate names
Elsa
Queen Elsa
Ice Queen
Princess of Arendelle
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A woman with long silvery-white hair tied in a braid, wearing an ice dress. Characterized by calm and dignified beauty.
- Height
- Approximately 170cm
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Long braided blonde hair
- Ice dress
- Blue eyes
- Iconic items
-
- Ice magic powers
- Ice dress
- Gloves
- Olaf (snowman)
- Marshmallow (giant snow creature)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Complex
- Detailed personality
- A multifaceted and delicate character who suppresses emotions but harbors strong will, fear, and loneliness within, seeking love and freedom. Driven by fear to self-isolate, yet achieves self-acceptance and growth through sisterly love.
- Keywords
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- Strong
- Introverted
- Sensitive
- Affectionate
- Fearful
- Responsible
- Loneliness
- Self-acceptance
- Brave
- Independent
- Motto
- Living alongside fear, yet accepting oneself and becoming free
- Talents
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- Ice and snow magic manipulation
- Creation of snow and ice
- Ice castle construction
- Magic influenced by emotions
- High charisma
- Skills
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- Control of ice powers
- Calm judgment
- Leadership as a princess
- Self-restraint
- Relationship management
- Motivation
- To accept and control her magical powers, and protect her beloved sister Anna and the kingdom
- Habits
- Tries to suppress emotions, showing physical tension or stiffening gestures
- Favorite foods
- Sweets, Apples, Berries
- Favorite places
- Arendelle Castle, Ice Palace, Enchanted Forest
- Favorite colors
- Ice blue, White
- Hobbies
- Ice art creation, Enjoying solitude
- Disliked situations
- Revealing emotions, Fear of hurting others, Misunderstandings from isolation
History
- Backstory
- Born as the eldest princess of the Kingdom of Arendelle, Elsa has possessed the power of ice and snow magic since childhood. After accidentally injuring her sister Anna, she seals away her powers, avoids contact with others, and lives a lonely life. On the night of her coronation upon reaching adulthood, her powers go berserk, bringing winter to Arendelle. She leaves the castle and retreats to an ice palace, attempting to accept her powers, but her anguish continues. With her sister Anna's help, she achieves self-acceptance and control over her powers, restoring the kingdom and the sisters' bond. She continues to strive for the kingdom's peace, and in the sequel, embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of the magical spirits and their origins.
- Debut date
- November 27, 2013
- Work title
- Frozen
- Media type
- Movie
Power rampage at the coronation
- Significant event
- Power rampage at the coronation
- Description
- At her coronation after coming of age, her magical powers go out of control, bringing eternal winter to Arendelle.
Retreat to the ice palace
- Significant event
- Retreat to the ice palace
- Description
- Leaves Arendelle to accept her magic, builds an ice palace, and lives in seclusion.
Reconciliation with sister Anna
- Significant event
- Reconciliation with sister Anna
- Description
- With Anna's help, controls her powers, restores the sisters' bond, and decides to take the throne.
Adventure in Frozen 2
- Significant event
- Adventure in Frozen 2
- Description
- Embarks on a journey to discover the origin of her magic and learns she is the fifth spirit connected to the natural spirits.
Relationships
Anna
Sibling
Younger sister and best friend. Bound by a deep bond, Elsa achieves self-acceptance through Anna's support.
King Agnarr
Father
Former king of Arendelle and Elsa's father.
Iduna
Mother
Elsa’s mother from the Northuldra tribe, connected to the natural spirits.
Kristoff
Teammate
Supports Elsa's relationship with her sister Anna and is an important ally protecting the kingdom alongside the sisters.
Olaf
Mascot
Snowman created by Elsa, serving as a source of emotional healing.
Sven
Teammate
Kristoff's reindeer, indirectly supporting Elsa and others' journeys.
Arendelle Royal Family
Arendelle Royal Family: leader
Media appearances
Frozen
Movie / Protagonist
2013 theatrical release
Frozen 2
Movie / Protagonist
2019 theatrical release
Frozen Fever
Movie / Protagonist
2015 short film
Olaf Presents
Movie / Protagonist
2017 limited short release
Once Upon a Time
Anime / Supporting
ABC TV series Seasons 3-4
Disney Infinity
Game / Protagonist
2013
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Movie / Supporting
2018 release
Once Upon a Studio
Movie / Cameo
2023 release
Voice cast and creators
Takako Matsu
- Voice actor
- Takako Matsu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie version (Frozen)
Rio Sasaki
- Voice actor
- Rio Sasaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Young Elsa
Idina Menzel
- Voice actor
- Idina Menzel
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movie version (Frozen)
- Notes
- Iconic voice actress who sings 'Let It Go'
Eva Bella
- Voice actor
- Eva Bella
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Young Elsa
Spencer Lacey Ganus
- Voice actor
- Spencer Lacey Ganus
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 12-year-old Elsa
Mattea Conforti
- Voice actor
- Mattea Conforti
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Young Elsa (Frozen 2)
Hans Christian Andersen
- Creator name
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Role
- Original author
Chris Buck
- Creator name
- Chris Buck
- Role
- Original author
Jennifer Lee
- Creator name
- Jennifer Lee
- Role
- Original author
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Musical Magic Elsa and Anna Dolls
- Item name
- Musical Magic Elsa and Anna Dolls
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Ice Dress Costume
- Item name
- Ice Dress Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular
Elsa Plush
- Item name
- Elsa Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular