Hollywood star Channing Tatum and voice actress Rebecca Wang have been added to the English dub cast of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. The announcement was made by Crunchyroll and Aniplex, confirming their roles in the highly anticipated film trilogy that concludes the popular anime series.
Tatum will voice Keizo, a martial arts master who plays a key role in the backstory of the demon Akaza. Wang will voice Koyuki, Keizo’s daughter, another important figure in Akaza’s tragic past. The original English voice cast, including Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Abby Trott (Nezuko), and Bryce Papenbrook (Inosuke), will also return.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie Details
The Infinity Castle arc is being adapted into three movies, with the first one already released in Japan on July 18, 2025. It will arrive in U.S. and Canadian theaters on September 12, 2025, with both subtitled and dubbed versions available. The film has already broken records in Japan, earning over ¥22 billion ($150 million) in just 17 days, making it one of the highest-grossing films in Japanese box office history.
The story follows Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps as they are pulled into the Infinity Castle, a demon stronghold where the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins. The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, the studio behind the anime series.
Channing Tatum’s Connection to Demon Slayer
Tatum, known for films like Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street, is a fan of Demon Slayer after watching it with his daughter.
“We are thrilled to welcome back the beloved English voice cast reprising their roles for Infinity Castle,” said Mitchel Berger, Crunchyroll’s Executive VP of Global Commerce. “Their iconic voices have greatly contributed to the admiration of the characters and popularity of the franchise. And, we are excited to welcome Channing Tatum, who discovered his love of Demon Slayer and anime through watching the series with his daughter, along with Rebecca Wang as the English voices of Keizo and Koyuki.”
Rebecca Wang, who has previously worked on Solo Leveling and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, brings experience in anime dubbing to her role as Koyuki.
Fan Reactions to the Casting News
Fans have shared mixed but mostly positive reactions to the casting. Some are excited to hear Tatum’s take on Keizo, while others wonder how his voice will fit the character.
“Would that mean we getting a ‘my name is Jeff’ accent or ‘You know how long I’ve been waiting for this?’ accent” – Facebook user Beejay Tomas
“SET YOUR HEART ABLAZE!!! (Rengoku pumped up to fight Akaza) Y’know How Long I’veBeenWaitingForThis? oooh! I’m about to make a name for myself!” – Facebook user Rhenz Garbin
The Future of Demon Slayer
The Infinity Castle trilogy marks the final arc of Demon Slayer, which began as a manga in 2016 and became a global phenomenon with its anime adaptation. The franchise’s previous film, Mugen Train, remains the highest-grossing anime movie ever, earning over $500 million worldwide.
With the first film already a massive success in Japan, expectations are high for its international release. The second and third films are expected to follow in the coming years, wrapping up the story of Tanjiro and Nezuko’s battle against the demons.
Also Read: Top 5 Most Popular Anime Series Dominating Global Screens in 2025
Credits: Crunchyroll press release, Anime News Network, IGN
