Quanxi in Chainsaw Man is voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki in Japanese and Ryan Bartley in the English dub. As the legendary First Devil Hunter and one of the series’ most feared assassins, Quanxi became instantly iconic thanks to her overwhelming combat ability, calm demeanor, and emotionally complex relationships. Both actresses received praise for portraying Quanxi’s intimidating presence, emotional restraint, and subtle vulnerability throughout the adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Atsumi Tanezaki

Date of Birth

September 27, 1990. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Atsumi

Atsumi Tanezaki is a Japanese voice actress known for emotionally nuanced performances across action, drama, fantasy, and slice-of-life anime. Her portrayal of Quanxi in Chainsaw Man perfectly captured the character’s calm confidence, emotional detachment, and hidden tenderness beneath her deadly reputation. Tanezaki’s controlled and understated acting style helped make Quanxi one of the most intimidating yet emotionally compelling characters in the series. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Ōita Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Atsumi Tanezaki has become one of the most acclaimed voice actresses of her generation through major roles in Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, My Dress-Up Darling, and Demon Slayer. Her role as Quanxi showcased her ability to portray emotionally restrained yet deeply charismatic characters with minimal dialogue and subtle vocal expression.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Chainsaw Man — Quanxi
  • Spy × Family — Anya Forger
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Frieren
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Hinatsuru
  • My Dress-Up Darling — Sajuna Inui
  • Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song — Vivy (young scenes)
  • The Ancient Magus’ Bride — Chise Hatori
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Emporio Alnino

Video Games

  • Chainsaw Man promotional media — Quanxi
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • Honkai: Star Rail — Voice Roles
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Blue Archive — Character Voices

Critical Reception

Atsumi Tanezaki’s portrayal of Quanxi received widespread praise for its calm intensity and subtle emotional depth. Fans especially appreciated how naturally she conveyed Quanxi’s overwhelming confidence and hidden emotional vulnerability without exaggerated delivery. Many viewers considered her performance one of the standout casting choices in later Chainsaw Man arcs.

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English Voice Actor: Ryan Bartley

Date of Birth

February 20, 1993.

About Ryan

Ryan Bartley is an American voice actress known for emotionally nuanced performances across anime and video games. Her portrayal of Quanxi in the English dub of Chainsaw Man received praise for capturing the character’s calm confidence, intimidating strength, and subtle emotional vulnerability. Bartley’s restrained performance style helped preserve Quanxi’s mysterious and emotionally distant personality while still conveying hidden compassion beneath the surface. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

United States.

Career Highlights

Ryan Bartley became widely recognized through major anime and gaming roles in Demon Slayer, Hunter × Hunter, Fire Emblem, and Chainsaw Man. Her role as Quanxi showcased her ability to portray emotionally controlled characters with quiet charisma and intensity. Fans especially praised her understated delivery during Quanxi’s action scenes and emotionally charged interactions with her fiends.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Chainsaw Man — Quanxi
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Makomo
  • Hunter × Hunter — Komugi
  • Blue Exorcist — Additional Voices
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
  • One Piece — Additional Voices
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Additional Voices
  • Baki Hanma — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Chainsaw Man promotional media — Quanxi
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • SMITE — Voice Roles
  • Dislyte — Character Voices
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Ryan Bartley’s portrayal of Quanxi received strong praise from English dub viewers for balancing emotional restraint with intimidating authority. Fans especially appreciated how naturally she conveyed Quanxi’s confidence and hidden emotional complexity without relying on exaggerated delivery. Many viewers considered her performance a strong match for the character’s cold yet emotionally layered personality.

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