Steve Staley
Voice ActorSteve Staley is an American voice actor active in anime and video games. In the Ufotable series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," he voices the Mantis Demon and Yoshioka in the English dub.
Demon Slayer Role
In the English-language version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (studio Ufotable), Staley provides the voices of the Mantis Demon and Yoshioka. The work fits a long career spent dubbing Japanese animation into English, where Staley has handled both villainous and supporting figures across numerous productions.
Career and Notable Roles
Sometimes credited as Steve Cannon, Staley is known for lending his voice to Japanese anime and video games. His best-recognized parts include Shuhei Hisagi and Toshiro Hitsugaya in "Bleach," Daisuke Aurora in "Heat Guy J," Shiro Amada in "Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team," and Moondoggie in "Eureka Seven." He also voiced Kadaj in "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children," Neji Hyuga and Shibuki in "Naruto," and Eiji Kikumaru in "The Prince of Tennis." Beyond performing, Staley works as an ADR director.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Steve Staley voice in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
In the English dub of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, produced by studio Ufotable, Steve Staley voices the Mantis Demon and Yoshioka.
Who does Steve Staley voice?
Steve Staley voices the Mantis Demon and Yoshioka in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and is also known for Shuhei Hisagi and Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleach and Neji Hyuga in Naruto.
Is Steve Staley credited under another name?
Yes. He is sometimes credited as Steve Cannon.
What other anime has Steve Staley voiced in?
Beyond Demon Slayer, his anime roles include Shuhei Hisagi and Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleach, Shiro Amada in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Moondoggie in Eureka Seven, and Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis.
Does Steve Staley do anything besides voice acting?
Yes. In addition to performing, Steve Staley works as an ADR director.
Sources & Information
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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