Daveed Diggs is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his distinctive vocal work in animation, including several projects with significant anime or Japanese stylistic influence. Born in Oakland, California, Diggs first gained widespread recognition for originating the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway musical Hamilton, a performance that earned him a Tony and Grammy Award. His voice acting career spans both Western animation and anime-influenced productions.

One of Diggs's notable roles in the anime space is his performance as Crux in the Star Wars: Visions anthology series. In Volume 2, episode 8 titled The Pit, Diggs voices Crux, an Imperial slave forced to mine kyber crystals. The episode was produced in collaboration with D'Art Shtajio, a Japan-based animation studio, marking a significant connection to the Japanese anime industry. Crux is portrayed as a determined figure who attempts to save his fellow slaves by climbing out of the pit where they are imprisoned.

Diggs has also contributed his voice to other entries in the Star Wars franchise that feature anime-inspired or stylized animation. He voiced Norath Kev in Star Wars Resistance, a series that employed a distinct, cel-shaded visual style influenced by anime.

Beyond his work within the Star Wars universe, Diggs's broader voice acting career includes roles in major animated feature films and television series. He provided the voice of Paul in the Pixar film Soul, Dos in Ferdinand, and Cyborg in DC League of Super-Pets. His television voice credits include appearances on series such as Central Park, Bobs Burgers, Bojack Horseman, and Marvels Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Diggs has demonstrated recurring creative partnerships within the animation industry, particularly with Lucasfilm and its various Star Wars animated projects. His ability to shift between independent, experimental work and major studio productions highlights his range as a performer. He is also a member of the experimental hip-hop group clipping., and his musical background often informs his rhythmic and expressive vocal performances in his acting roles.