Crunchyroll has released a behind-the-scenes English dub video for the highly anticipated first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, which is set to hit theaters in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025. The video offers fans a glimpse of the returning English voice cast at work, alongside new addition Channing Tatum, who voices the character Keizo.
Channing Tatum Joins the Demon Slayer Universe
The inclusion of Hollywood actor Channing Tatum as the voice of Keizo has generated considerable buzz among fans. Tatum, known for his roles in films such as 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike, revealed that he discovered his love for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba through watching the series with his daughter. This personal connection reportedly helped secure his role in the highly anticipated film, where he voices a character who plays a significant role in the backstory of the Upper Rank Three demon, Akaza. Keizo is described as an optimistic, kind, and empathetic martial arts dojo owner who served as a mentor to Akaza during his human life.
A Look Behind the Booth: English Voice Cast Returns
The minute-long behind-the-scenes video, posted by Crunchyroll, showcases the English-language voice cast‘s dedication and energy in bringing the beloved characters to life. Alongside Channing Tatum, the video features many returning fan-favorite voice actors reprising their iconic roles:
- Zach Aguilar as Tanjiro Kamado
- Abby Trott as Nezuko Kamado
- Aleks Le as Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Bryce Papenbrook as Inosuke Hashibira
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Giyu Tomioka
- Lucien Dodge as Akaza
- Alejandro Saab as Kaigaku
Additionally, Rebecca Wang joins the cast as Koyuki, Keizo’s daughter and Akaza’s eventual wife. Mitchel Berger, Executive Vice President of Global Commerce at Crunchyroll, expressed excitement about the returning cast and welcomed Tatum, highlighting their contributions to the franchise’s popularity.
“Infinity Castle” Saga: A Climactic Cinematic Trilogy
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle marks the beginning of a three-part cinematic trilogy that will adapt the final battle of Koyoharu Gotouge’s hugely popular manga series. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, known for its stunning animation, the film picks up directly from the cliffhanger of the anime’s fourth season. Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps are plunged into the treacherous Infinity Castle, the stronghold of the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji, setting the stage for a dramatic and action-packed confrontation.
The first film, officially titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns, premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025. It quickly broke box office records, becoming the fastest film in Japan to reach 30 billion yen (approximately US$203 million), surpassing Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
With its release in the U.S. and Canada on September 12, the film is expected to be a major theatrical event for anime fans, available in both Japanese with English subtitles and the newly highlighted English dub. The runtime for the first Infinity Castle film is 155 minutes.
