Cynthia Erivo is an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actress and singer who has expanded her career to include voice work in animated productions, particularly those with musical and fantasy elements. Her entry into the world of anime voice acting came through her role in the anthology series Star Wars: Visions. In Volume 2 of the series, which features short films from various Japanese animation studios, Erivo voiced the character Kratu in the episode titled Aau's Song. Kratu is a humanoid Jedi whose mission involves purifying corrupted kyber crystals on the mountainous planet Korba, serving as a guide-like figure within the episode's narrative.

While her most recognized role within the anime genre is in Star Wars: Visions, Erivo has taken on other significant voice roles in animated projects. She provides the voice for a main villain named The Slink in the Disney Jr. animated series RoboGobo. The character is described as a petulant, competitive, and clever chameleon who often gets foiled by her own clumsiness. Erivo has also been cast in a leading role in a major animated feature film. She is set to voice Jayne Staplegun in Bad Fairies, an upcoming animated musical from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation. The character is described as a trailblazing fairy whose defiant nature sparks a rebellion. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027.