Tamayo, the compassionate demon doctor who becomes one of humanity’s greatest allies against Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto in the original Japanese version and Laura Post in the English dub. Their performances bring elegance, intelligence, and emotional depth to one of the series’ most influential supporting characters. Tamayo has been consistently portrayed by both actresses across the anime, films, and video game adaptations.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (MAAYA SAKAMOTO)

Date of Birth

March 31, 1980.

About Maaya

Maaya Sakamoto (坂本 真綾) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, songwriter, and actress widely regarded as one of the most accomplished performers in the anime industry. Since debuting as a child performer, she has built a career spanning anime, video games, film dubbing, and music.

In Demon Slayer, Sakamoto voices Tamayo, the centuries-old demon physician who opposes Muzan and assists Tanjiro Kamado. Her calm, sophisticated performance perfectly captures Tamayo’s wisdom, kindness, and quiet determination. The role has become one of her most acclaimed recent anime performances.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan.

Career Highlights

Some of Maaya Sakamoto’s most notable roles include:

  • Tamayo — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  • Aerith Gainsborough — Final Fantasy VII franchise
  • Ciel Phantomhive — Black Butler
  • Shiki Ryougi — The Garden of Sinners
  • Hitomi Kanzaki — The Vision of Escaflowne
  • Shinobu Oshino — Monogatari Series
  • Akito Sohma — Fruits Basket (2019)
  • Merlin — The Seven Deadly Sins

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 — Tamayo
  • Black Butler — Ciel Phantomhive
  • Fruits Basket (2019) — Akito Sohma
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Merlin
  • Dr. Stone — Francois
  • Trigun Stampede — Rem Saverem
  • Ranking of Kings — Miranjo
  • The Vision of Escaflowne — Hitomi Kanzaki

Anime Films

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Tamayo
  • The Garden of Sinners film series — Shiki Ryougi
  • Fruits Basket -prelude- — Akito Sohma
  • The First Slam Dunk — Haruko Akagi
  • Multiple Evangelion films — Mari Illustrious Makinami

Video Games

  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Tamayo
  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 — Tamayo
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Aerith Gainsborough
  • Persona 3 Reload — Aigis
  • Tekken 8 — Ling Xiaoyu
  • Resident Evil Requiem — Sherry Birkin

Critical Reception

Maaya Sakamoto’s portrayal of Tamayo has been praised for its grace and emotional subtlety. Fans frequently highlight her ability to communicate centuries of sorrow, wisdom, and determination through a calm and controlled performance, making Tamayo one of the most respected supporting characters in Demon Slayer.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (LAURA POST)

Date of Birth

Laura Post’s full date of birth is not publicly documented through major official biographies and industry databases.

About Laura

Laura Post is an American voice actress, ADR director, and casting professional known for her extensive work in anime, animation, and video games. Over the years, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, portraying a wide variety of characters ranging from heroic protagonists to sophisticated villains.

In the English dub of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Post voices Tamayo, delivering a refined and emotionally nuanced performance that perfectly reflects the character’s intelligence, compassion, and centuries of accumulated wisdom. Her portrayal highlights Tamayo’s role as one of humanity’s most important allies in the fight against Muzan Kibutsuji. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Publicly verified information regarding Laura Post’s hometown has not been widely documented in official sources.

Career Highlights

Some of Laura Post’s most notable roles include:

  • Tamayo — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  • Kasumi Yoshizawa / Sumire Yoshizawa — Persona 5 Royal
  • Yelan — Genshin Impact
  • Rosalina — Super Mario franchise
  • Ahri — League of Legends
  • Ragyo Kiryuin — Kill la Kill
  • Catherine — Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  • Mai Zenin — Jujutsu Kaisen (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 — Tamayo
  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Mai Zenin
  • Kill la Kill — Ragyo Kiryuin
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Guila
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean — Miuccia Miuller
  • Edens Zero — Mother
  • One-Punch Man — Lin Lin
  • Tiger & Bunny 2 — Supporting Roles

Animated Series

  • Marvel’s Avengers Assemble — Various Roles
  • Lego Friends — Various Roles
  • Numerous animated television and streaming productions

Video Games

  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Tamayo
  • Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board! — Tamayo
  • Persona 5 Royal — Kasumi Yoshizawa / Sumire Yoshizawa
  • Genshin Impact — Yelan
  • League of Legends — Ahri
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Rosalina
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Rosalina
  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Catherine
  • World of Warcraft — Queen Azshara
  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Mai Zenin

Critical Reception

Laura Post’s portrayal of Tamayo has been praised for capturing the character’s calm dignity and emotional depth. Fans frequently note how her performance balances Tamayo’s gentle compassion with the determination and resilience required to oppose Muzan. Her work helped make Tamayo one of the most respected supporting characters in the English dub of Demon Slayer. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

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Published by Limarc Ambalina

Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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