Channing Tatum Joins 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Dub Team, Sparking Debate Among Fans
Channing Tatum was recently cast as Keizo in the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. However, not all fans are happy with the decision, and here's why.
While the new anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle remains at the top of the Japanese box office as its US release date approaches, news that Channing Tatum has been cast in the English dub team has caused an uproar among the fans.
The actor will play Keizo, a role that many anime fans feel should have gone to a professional voice actor. They believe that Tatum was cast simply because of his star status.
'Demon Slayer' Fans Are Outraged That Channing Tatum Was Cast as the Voice Actor for Keizo
Many Demon Slayer fans are expressing dissatisfaction, believing this practice infringes on the rights of professional voice actors. Reddit user snakebit1995 wrote:
“Voice actors have already complained about how it's really hard to get roles in animated movies becuase of Celebrity stunt casting.
Now not even anime [movies] and shows are safe. It feels like the full time professionals are losing out on another spot for production companies chasing celebrity and influencer's social media buzz
I get Tatum really loves the series but it sucks for actually professionals to lose out on another space and treated as second rate to "Real" actors.”
Fans fear this could become a worrying trend, with big projects favoring celebrities over experienced voice actors.
According to fans, it is particularly outrageous that Hollywood actors with insufficient voice acting experience are given roles in such large-scale projects, taking the place of voice acting veterans.
Channing Tatum Actually Has Voice-Acting Experience
However, many viewers are speaking out in defense of Channing Tatum. They argue that, as he and his daughter are true fans of the franchise, the actor deserves the opportunity to try a new role. Redditor OmniSlayer_006 commented:
“100% he's doing it because his kid loves the show and I respect that. I believe they dressed up and went to one of the premieres.”
The viewers note that his character is not central to the plot, so the risks are minimal. They point to the success of other Hollywood stars who have voiced anime characters, such as Robert Pattinson in The Boy and the Heron, whose work received recognition from viewers and critics alike.
Moreover, Channing Tatum is actually quite experienced in voice acting. He has participated in projects such as The Lego Movie, The Book of Life, The Lego Batman Movie, Smallfoot, and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
What Is 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's Release Date in the US?
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is the first installment of a trilogy of animated feature movies based on the arc of the same name.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is set to hit theaters on September 12, 2025.
