Denji, the chainsaw-wielding Devil Hunter and main protagonist of Chainsaw Man, is voiced by Kikunosuke Toya in the original Japanese version and Ryan Colt Levy in the English dub. Both actors received major attention for their energetic and emotionally raw performances, helping bring Denji’s chaotic personality, dark humor, and vulnerable humanity to life throughout the anime adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Kikunosuke Toya – Japanese Voice of Denji

Date of Birth

November 30, 1998

About Kikunosuke

Kikunosuke Toya is a Japanese voice actor whose breakout role came as Denji in Chainsaw Man. Before the anime’s release, Toya was relatively new to major leading roles, but his performance quickly earned widespread praise for its intensity, emotional realism, and unpredictable energy.

His portrayal captures every side of Denji’s personality — from reckless excitement and crude humor to loneliness, desperation, and emotional vulnerability. Toya’s naturalistic delivery helped distinguish Denji from many traditional shonen protagonists, giving the character a rougher and more grounded personality that closely matched Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga.

Following the success of Chainsaw Man, Toya rapidly became one of the industry’s most talked-about rising voice actors.

Hometown

Japan (specific hometown is not widely publicly documented)

Career Highlights

Some of Kikunosuke Toya’s best-known anime roles include:

Denji — Chainsaw Man
Tomoaki Yamaguchi — The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
Cuff — The Legendary Hero Is Dead!
Kotaro Kobayashi — Blue Lock (supporting role)
Additional roles in newer anime productions and game projects

Although still early in his career, Toya’s performance as Denji is already considered one of the defining breakout anime voice performances of the 2020s.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects documented anime and game credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

Chainsaw Man — Denji
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague — Tomoaki Yamaguchi
The Legendary Hero Is Dead! — Cuff
Blue Lock — Kotaro Kobayashi
Tokyo Revengers — supporting roles
Bucchigiri?! — supporting roles

Anime Films

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — Denji (officially announced)

Video Games

Chainsaw Man collaboration projects — Denji
Mobile game crossover events — Denji

Critical Reception

Kikunosuke Toya’s performance as Denji received widespread acclaim from anime critics and fans alike. Viewers frequently praised how naturally he portrayed Denji’s rough speech patterns, emotional instability, and explosive comedic timing.

Many critics highlighted his ability to shift instantly between absurd comedy and emotionally painful scenes without losing the character’s authenticity. His work in emotional episodes involving Pochita, Power, and Aki was especially praised after the anime’s release.

Our Sources

Behind The Voice Actors – Denji (Chainsaw Man)
(https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Chainsaw-Man/Denji/)

Kikunosuke Toya – Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kikunosuke_Toya)

IMDb – Chainsaw Man Full Cast & Crew
(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13616990/fullcredits/)

Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Kikunosuke Toya
(https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=214192)

Social Media

Official Agency Profile: https://www.sigma7.co.jp/actors/toya_kikunosuke

X (Twitter): https://x.com/kikunosuke_t

Ryan Colt Levy – English Voice of Denji

Date of Birth

Ryan Colt Levy’s exact birth date is not widely publicly documented.

About Ryan

Ryan Colt Levy is an American voice actor known for emotionally intense performances, energetic protagonists, and dramatic character work in anime and video games. His portrayal of Denji in the English dub of Chainsaw Man received widespread praise for capturing the character’s chaotic personality, emotional vulnerability, and dark comedic timing.

Levy’s performance emphasizes Denji’s rough, impulsive nature while still allowing quieter emotional moments to feel genuine and grounded. His ability to swing between absurd comedy, explosive action, and emotional breakdowns helped make the English dub of Chainsaw Man especially popular among international audiences.

Before Chainsaw Man, Levy had already built a strong reputation in anime and gaming, but Denji quickly became one of his most recognized and career-defining roles.

Hometown

The United States (specific hometown is not widely publicly documented)

Career Highlights

Some of Ryan Colt Levy’s best-known anime and game roles include:

Denji — Chainsaw Man
Rody Soul — My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission
Fugo — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure related game appearances
Jazz M. Andro — Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
Additional voices — Demon Slayer
Additional voices — Attack on Titan
Additional voices — One Piece

He is also recognized for extensive video game work and streaming appearances within the anime and gaming community.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

Chainsaw Man — Denji
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun — Jazz M. Andro
Demon Slayer — supporting roles
Attack on Titan — supporting roles
One Piece — supporting roles
Blue Lock — additional voices
Tokyo Revengers — supporting roles
SPY x FAMILY — additional voices

Anime Films

My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Rody Soul
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — Denji (officially announced)

Video Games

Genshin Impact — additional voices
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure games — Fugo-related appearances
Lost Judgment — English voice work
SMITE — additional voices
Call of Duty projects — voice work

Critical Reception

Ryan Colt Levy’s performance as Denji has been widely praised by English dub audiences for matching the manic energy and emotional instability of the original Japanese performance while still giving Denji a distinct English-language identity.

Fans frequently highlight his screaming scenes, comedic delivery, and emotionally vulnerable moments involving Pochita, Power, and Aki as standout elements of the dub adaptation. Many viewers also praised the chemistry between Levy and the rest of the English cast, especially during the series’ darker emotional episodes.