Saori Hayami

In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, produced by studio Ufotable, Hayami voices Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira whose poised, soft-spoken manner conceals a deadly resolve. The character draws on the gentle yet expressive delivery that has become a hallmark of Hayami's performances, and it ranks among her notable anime credits. Having worked in the industry since 2007, she brought to the role the experience of a career already marked by leading parts and an industry award, reinforcing her standing as one of the medium's sought-after performers.

Affiliated with I'm Enterprise and active since 2007, Hayami has built a wide-ranging body of work in anime and music. Her prominent roles include Yor Forger in Spy x Family, Yukino Yukinoshita in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Shōko Nishimiya in the film A Silent Voice, Yuzuki Shiraishi in A Place Further than the Universe, and Chizuru Nakamura, nicknamed Chuu-tan, in Heroines Run the Show. Alongside acting, she pursues a music career and is signed as a singer to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Hayami's work has earned formal recognition within the voice acting industry, most notably the Best Supporting Actress prize at the 10th Seiyu Awards. The honor reflects the consistency of her supporting performances across a varied slate of series and films, and it complements her parallel output as a recording artist.