Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is voiced by Ai Kakuma in the Japanese version and Kira Buckland in the English dub. Both actresses bring warmth, expressiveness, and emotional depth to the Love Hashira’s enthusiastic and affectionate personality, capturing her unique blend of earnest sweetness and formidable strength as one of the Demon Slayer Corps’ most powerful swordswomen.
Ai Kakuma (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
February 25, 1989
About Kana
Ai Kakuma is one of Japan’s most prolific and celebrated voice actresses, born in Tokyo, Japan. She made her debut as a voice actor at the age of 14 and has since built an extraordinarily extensive career spanning anime, film, and video games. Known professionally by her nickname “HanaKana,” she has become a household name among anime fans worldwide, recognised for her versatile vocal range and ability to bring a remarkable variety of characters to life.
Hanazawa is particularly praised for her ability to shift between gentle, soft-spoken characters and more emotionally intense or dramatic roles with equal conviction. Her voice carries a distinctive warmth and expressiveness that makes her well-suited to characters like Mitsuri Kanroji, whose bubbly enthusiasm and genuine emotional openness require an actress who can convey sincerity without veering into parody. Her performance as Mitsuri captures the Love Hashira’s infectious energy and deep-seated compassion, grounding the character’s more over-the-top moments in genuine feeling.
Over the course of her career, Hanazawa has won the Seiyu Award for Best Supporting Actress and has amassed credits across some of the most celebrated anime titles of the past two decades. Her work on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — including the highly acclaimed Infinity Castle film — continues to demonstrate her status as one of the defining voices of modern anime.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Mitsuri Kanroji – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Mayuri Shiina – Steins;Gate
- Nadeko Sengoku – Monogatari Series
- Kanade Tachibana – Angel Beats!
- Akane Tsunemori – Psycho-Pass
- Ichika Nakano – The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Shiemi Moriyama – Blue Exorcist
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Shiemi Moriyama – Blue Exorcist (2011–present)
- Nadeko Sengoku – Monogatari Series (2009–present)
- Kanade Tachibana – Angel Beats! (2010)
- Mayuri Shiina – Steins;Gate (2011)
- Akane Tsunemori – Psycho-Pass (2012)
- Ichika Nakano – The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Mitsuri Kanroji – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2020–present)
Video Games (Selected)
- Mitsuri Kanroji – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles
- Rinoa Heartilly – Final Fantasy series
Critical Reception
Ai Kakuma’s portrayal of Mitsuri Kanroji has been well received by fans and critics alike, with many noting how effectively her naturally warm vocal tone suits the Love Hashira’s affectionate and spirited character. Her performance during Mitsuri’s more emotional and battle-intensive scenes in the Swordsmith Village arc drew particular praise. Anime fans and reviewers on platforms such as MyAnimeList frequently highlight Hanazawa’s contribution to making Mitsuri one of the most beloved Hashira in the series.
Kira Buckland (English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
July 16, 1987
About Kira
Kira Buckland is an American voice actress born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She began her voice acting career online in 2004, contributing to independent content as part of the early internet voice acting community. She relocated to the Los Angeles area in 2011 to pursue professional work, and has since become one of the most recognisable voices in English-dubbed anime and video games. She is the founder of the Voice Acting Club, an online community that provides free resources to aspiring actors and content creators.
Buckland is known for her wide range and her ability to inhabit characters with distinct, memorable personalities. Her casting as Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a natural fit — her expressive, emotionally dynamic delivery translates Mitsuri’s effervescent love for life and fierce dedication as a Hashira with considerable authenticity. She has reprised the role across the anime series, the video game The Hinokami Chronicles, and is set to return for the Infinity Castle film.
Beyond Demon Slayer, Buckland is perhaps best known internationally for her all-time dream role as Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, as well as her iconic performance as 2B in NieR: Automata. She is also an active content creator, streaming on Twitch under the handle “msziggystardust” and is the proud owner of a 1983 DeLorean.
Hometown
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Career Highlights
- Mitsuri Kanroji – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Jolyne Cujoh – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean
- 2B – NieR: Automata
- Beatrice – Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
- Setsuna – Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
- Izumo Kamiki – Blue Exorcist
- Rebecca Bluegarden – Edens Zero
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Eri Shinkai – Aika R-16: Virgin Mission (2008)
- Hanamomo – Tweeny Witches: The Adventures (2008–09)
- Izumo Kamiki – Blue Exorcist (2012–present)
- Ren Kogyoku – Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (2014)
- Mika Harima – Durarara!!×2 (2015–16)
- Lemrina Vers Envers – Aldnoah.Zero (2016)
- Beatrice – Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
- Iroha Tamaki – Magia Record (2020)
- Mitsuri Kanroji / Lower Four / Mukago – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2020–present)
- Yuri Jahad – Tower of God (2020)
- Sophia Ascart – My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (2020)
- Setsuna – Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020–22)
- Princess Syalis – Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (2021)
- Rebecca Bluegarden – Edens Zero (2021)
- Hayase – To Your Eternity (2021)
- Floragato / Sprigatito – Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2023–24)
Critical Reception
Kira Buckland’s English performance as Mitsuri Kanroji has been warmly received by the Demon Slayer fandom, with fans frequently praising her ability to capture the character’s bubbly, loveable demeanour while also conveying genuine emotion and intensity in key dramatic moments. Her work has been highlighted in community discussions on MyAnimeList and Anime News Network as a standout performance in the English dub cast. With Buckland confirmed to reprise the role in the upcoming Infinity Castle film, her take on Mitsuri continues to resonate with English-speaking audiences.
Social Media
Kira Buckland is active on X (formerly Twitter) as @KiraBuckland.
