Channing Tatum in 'Demon Slayer': The Casting Twist Nobody Saw Coming
His new role bridges worlds of Hollywood and anime.
Honestly, I was surprised when I heard Channing Tatum was joining the English cast of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The anime has been a massive hit across North America, and now the final arc is getting a big-screen trilogy treatment.
Variety just revealed that Tatum, alongside Rebecca Wang, will voice two key characters — Keizo and Koyuki — who are vital to a flashback about one of the series’ most tragic figures.
Crunchyroll’s Mitchel Berger shared in a statement:"We are thrilled to welcome back the beloved English voice cast reprising their roles for Infinity Castle. 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: Kimetsu no Yaiba and anime through watching the series with his daughter, along with Rebecca Wang as the English voices of Keizo and Koyuki."
What really makes this interesting is how Tatum’s fandom runs deep — he’s even been spotted cosplaying with his daughter at anime events.
It’s refreshing to see a big Hollywood name genuinely connecting with the anime culture, not just lending his voice but embracing the community. This casting choice could bring new fans to Demon Slayer while thrilling longtime followers.
If you ask me, Tatum’s involvement might be the perfect bridge between mainstream Hollywood and the ever-growing anime world. Can’t wait to see — and hear — it all come together in September.
