Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Confirms Key Casting! | Anime News | TOM Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan

Popular anime movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train has confirmed casting for key characters not previously featured in the TV anime and released a new promo video and key visual!

Ishida Akira ( Neon Genesis Evangelion ) plays powerful demon Akaza, Koyama Rikiya ( Detective Conan ) plays former Flame Hashira Rengoku Shinjuro, Toyoguchi Megumi ( Pokémon Diamond & Pearl ) plays Shinjuro's wife, Ruka, and Enoki Junya ( Spiderman ) plays Shinjuro's son, Rengoku Senjuro.

The recently released promo video features scenes of Akaza and Shinjuro facing off in addition to characters from the original anime TV series. Similarly, the new teaser visual focuses on their fiery battle.

Currently screening at cinemas across Japan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train has broken Japanese and global box office records, beating Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away by earning 10 million yen in 10 days.

Members of the cast and crew, including Hanae Natsuki who plays Kamado Tanjiro, Hino Satoshi who plays Rengoku Kyojiro, and Ishida Kei who plays Akaza, will appear at a special onstage event on Oct. 31.

(C) Gotoge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable

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