Daki, the Upper Rank Six demon of the Twelve Kizuki and one of the primary antagonists of the Entertainment District Arc in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro in the original Japanese version and Erica Lindbeck in the English dub. Their performances helped establish Daki as one of the franchise’s most memorable villains, blending arrogance, cruelty, vanity, and emotional vulnerability.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (MIYUKI SAWASHIRO)
Date of Birth
June 2, 1985. Miyuki Sawashiro was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
About Miyuki
Miyuki Sawashiro (沢城 みゆき) is one of Japan’s most acclaimed voice actresses, known for her remarkable vocal range and ability to portray both heroic and villainous characters. Since her debut in 1999, she has become a major figure in anime, video games, and narration.
In Demon Slayer, Sawashiro voices Daki, the beautiful yet ruthless Upper Rank demon who terrorizes the Entertainment District alongside her brother Gyutaro. Her performance captures Daki’s elegance, pride, volatility, and emotional instability, helping make the character one of the most compelling antagonists in the series.
Hometown
Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Miyuki Sawashiro’s most notable roles include:
- Daki — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Kurapika — Hunter × Hunter (2011)
- Sinon — Sword Art Online
- Celty Sturluson — Durarara!!
- Mordred — Fate/Apocrypha
- Jolyne Cujoh — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Kirari Momobami — Kakegurui
- Fujiko Mine — Lupin the Third franchise
- Raiden Shogun / Ei — Genshin Impact (Japanese version)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Daki
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Kurapika
- Sword Art Online II — Sinon
- Durarara!! — Celty Sturluson
- Kakegurui — Kirari Momobami
- Noragami — Bishamon
- Di Gi Charat — Puchiko
- Rozen Maiden — Shinku
- Monogatari Series — Suruga Kanbaru
- Yozakura Quartet — Kotoha Isone
Anime Films
- Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village — Daki
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle — Daki
- Lupin the Third films — Fujiko Mine
- Fate/Apocrypha projects — Mordred
- Multiple anime film productions throughout her career.
Video Games
- Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Daki
- Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 — Daki
- Genshin Impact — Raiden Shogun / Ei
- Honkai: Star Rail — Acheron
- Soulcalibur series — Ivy Valentine
- Persona 3 franchise — Elizabeth
- Catherine — Catherine
Critical Reception
Miyuki Sawashiro’s portrayal of Daki has been widely praised for balancing elegance with instability. Fans frequently point to her ability to transition from Daki’s arrogant confidence to emotional breakdowns during intense battle scenes, creating one of the most memorable villain performances in Demon Slayer.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Daki (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Demon-Slayer-Kimetsu-no-Yaiba/Daki/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Daki Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Demon-Slayer/Daki/)
- Miyuki Sawashiro Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyuki_Sawashiro)
- Dubbing Wiki – Miyuki Sawashiro (https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Miyuki_Sawashiro)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.aoni.co.jp
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (ERICA LINDBECK)
Date of Birth
May 29, 1992. Erica Lindbeck was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. (en.wikipedia.org)
About Erica
Erica Lindbeck is an American voice actress known for her extensive work in anime, animation, and video games. Since beginning her professional career, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in modern entertainment, portraying a wide range of characters across major franchises.
In the English dub of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Lindbeck voices Daki, delivering a performance that captures the demon’s vanity, cruelty, arrogance, and emotional volatility. Her portrayal became one of the standout performances of the Entertainment District Arc, particularly during Daki’s confrontations with Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Tengen Uzui. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts, United States. (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Erica Lindbeck’s most notable roles include:
- Daki — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Loona — Helluva Boss
- Futaba Sakura — Persona 5
- Black Cat — Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Mordred — Fate/Apocrypha (English dub)
- Magilou — Tales of Berseria
- Celica Mercury — BlazBlue franchise
- Jessie Rasberry — Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Cheelai — Dragon Ball Super: Broly (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Daki
- The Seven Deadly Sins — Jericho
- Fate/Apocrypha — Mordred
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Menchi
- Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online — Elsa Kanzaki / Pitohui
- Tiger & Bunny 2 — Supporting Roles
- Pokémon Evolutions — Various Roles
- Blue Exorcist franchise — Supporting Roles
Animated Series
- Helluva Boss — Loona
- DC Super Hero Girls — Cheetah
- Lego Friends — Various Roles
- Multiple animated television and streaming productions
Video Games
- Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Daki
- Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 — Daki
- Persona 5 — Futaba Sakura
- Persona 5 Royal — Futaba Sakura
- Final Fantasy VII Remake — Jessie Rasberry
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Jessie Rasberry
- Marvel’s Spider-Man — Felicia Hardy / Black Cat
- Tales of Berseria — Magilou
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO — Cheelai
- Street Fighter 6 — A.K.I.
Critical Reception
Erica Lindbeck’s portrayal of Daki received significant praise from Demon Slayer fans for capturing every aspect of the character’s personality. Viewers frequently highlight her ability to shift from arrogant confidence to emotional breakdowns and intense rage during battle scenes. Many fans consider her performance one of the strongest villain portrayals in the English dub of the Entertainment District Arc. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Daki (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Demon-Slayer-Kimetsu-no-Yaiba/Daki/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Erica Lindbeck (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Erica-Lindbeck/)
- Erica Lindbeck Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_Lindbeck)
- IMDb – Erica Lindbeck (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5397453/)
- Official Website (https://www.ericalindbeck.com)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.ericalindbeck.com
- X (Official): https://x.com/ericalindbeck
- Instagram (Official): https://www.instagram.com/ericalindbeck
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5397453/
