Giancarlo Esposito is an American actor who has built a notable career voicing characters in animated projects, including anime and anime-influenced films. While he is widely recognized for his live-action roles, his voice work has brought a distinctive presence to several animated productions. One of his prominent anime roles is Faraday in the 2022 Netflix series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Faraday is a cunning and manipulative fixer operating in the criminal underworld of Night City, a character whose calm and menacing demeanor aligns with the archetype of calculating antagonists Esposito often portrays. This role required him to use only his voice to convey the character's threatening nature, a task for which he received recognition. He also voiced the character Mr. K in the 2017 animated film Mutafukaz, also known as MFKZ. This Franco-Japanese production features an English-language cast, with Esposito providing the voice for the enigmatic Mr. K.

Beyond these specific titles, Esposito's voice acting extends to other animated works that intersect with the broader world of anime and animation. He voiced the villainous Lex Luthor in the animated series Harley Quinn. His credits also include the 2023 animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, where he voiced the character Baxter Stockman. Earlier in his career, he was involved in voice work for projects such as the animated film Monkeybone in 2001 and the long-running children's series Sesame Street, which dates back to 1969. His work in video games, such as portraying the antagonist Antón Castillo in Far Cry 6, further demonstrates his ability to embody complex characters through voice performance. Through these varied roles, Giancarlo Esposito has established himself as a voice actor capable of lending his authoritative and nuanced vocal style to a range of animated characters.