Yō Taichi
Voice ActorYō Taichi is a voice actress from Japan's Saitama Prefecture, represented by the VIMS agency, who voices Akane Sawatari in Chainsaw Man's Japanese-language version, the MAPPA anime adaptation.
Chainsaw Man Role
Taichi voices Akane Sawatari in the original Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, joining the anime's supporting cast in a MAPPA production that stands apart from the idol-franchise work she is best known for elsewhere. The role arrived roughly a decade into a voice acting career that began in 2011.
Career and Notable Roles
Represented by VIMS and based in Saitama Prefecture, Taichi has built her career largely around idol and magical-girl anime, including Nino Nijiiro from Idol Time PriPara. She has also played Chii Mamiya in the magical-girl series Himitsu no AiPri, and has worked steadily since her 2011 debut, with Chainsaw Man marking a notable departure into a much darker, action-driven series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yō Taichi voice in Chainsaw Man?
Yō Taichi voices Akane Sawatari in the Japanese-language version of Chainsaw Man, MAPPA's anime adaptation. The supporting role marked a notable shift from the idol and magical-girl franchises she is best known for.
What is Yō Taichi best known for?
Taichi has built her career largely around idol and magical-girl anime, most notably voicing Nino Nijiiro in Idol Time PriPara.
What other anime has Yō Taichi been in?
Beyond Idol Time PriPara, Taichi voiced Chii Mamiya in the magical-girl series Himitsu no AiPri.
When did Yō Taichi start voice acting?
Taichi debuted as a voice actress in 2011 and has worked steadily since, with her Chainsaw Man role arriving roughly a decade into her career.
Who represents Yō Taichi?
Taichi is represented by the VIMS talent agency and is based in Japan's Saitama Prefecture.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and the Chainsaw Man Movie Project.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tatsuki Fujimoto.
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