Christopher Corey Smith

In the English-language dub of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (studio Ufotable), Smith lends his voice to Hantengu. The character belongs to the upper ranks of the demon hierarchy and is among the more theatrically demanding parts in the series, a kind of role that suits a performer whose career has ranged across villains, comic figures, and larger-than-life personalities. The casting adds another prominent anime antagonist to a filmography already built heavily on animated and interactive media.

Smith has spent his career working in animated programming and video games, supplying voices across a wide spread of titles. Among his recognizable parts are Kittan Bachika in "Gurren Lagann" and Spandam in "One Piece," two roles that showcase his range from boisterous hero to scheming antagonist. He has also portrayed the Joker in the "Lego Batman" video game line, bringing one of fiction's best-known villains to a family-friendly interactive franchise. Together these credits mark him as a steady presence in English dubbing and game voice work.