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Risa Mei

Voice Actor

Risa Mei is an English-language voice actor who works on the Ufotable anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." She voices Sayo, a figure tied to the early life of Hashira Gyomei Himejima.

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Demon Slayer Role

In "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Mei provides the English voice of Sayo, one of the orphans whom Gyomei Himejima sheltered in a temple before he joined the Demon Slayer Corps. As the lone survivor of a demon's attack, Sayo's frightened and confused testimony led to Gyomei's wrongful arrest, a guilt she carried for the rest of her life. The part places Mei within the English dub of the studio Ufotable production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Risa Mei voice in Demon Slayer?

Risa Mei provides the English voice of Sayo in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the studio Ufotable production.

Who is Sayo in Demon Slayer?

Sayo is one of the orphans whom Hashira Gyomei Himejima sheltered in a temple before he joined the Demon Slayer Corps. She was the lone survivor of a demon's attack.

How is Sayo connected to Gyomei Himejima?

Sayo was among the orphans Gyomei Himejima protected at the temple. Her frightened and confused testimony after a demon's attack led to Gyomei's wrongful arrest, a guilt she carried for the rest of her life.

Does Risa Mei work on the English dub of Demon Slayer?

Yes. Risa Mei is an English-language voice actor whose role as Sayo places her within the English dub of the studio Ufotable production Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

What happened to Sayo in Demon Slayer?

Sayo was the lone survivor of a demon's attack, and her confused testimony led to Gyomei Himejima's wrongful arrest. She carried that guilt for the rest of her life.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Demon Slayer anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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