Demon Slayer Voice Actors: Meet the Voices of the Iconic Heroes

The Demon Slayer voice cast brings Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga to life, turning it into an emotional anime that’s now a global hit.

The anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, first released in April 2019, has contributed significantly to the $10 billion franchise, winning numerous awards and boosting sales of its already popular manga.

From Natsuki Hanae and Zach Aguilar's heartfelt performances as Tanjiro Kamado to Akari Kitô and Abby Trott's unique portrayal of Nezuko, these talented artists deliver unforgettable character depth. 

This comprehensive guide reveals who voices your favorite Demon Slayers, including Inosuke voice actor Bryce Papenbrook, who voices Zenitsu (Aleks Le), and the additional voices for elite Hashira warriors.

You will discover the behind-the-scenes casting decisions for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba series, learn about both Japanese and English casts, explore memorable additional voices for the villainous Upper Moons, and get updates on the upcoming trilogy. The first movie, Infinity Castle Arc, was released earlier this year.

Main Characters and Their Voice Actors

The main Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba cast brings extraordinary emotional depth to the Kamado siblings and their companions through performances that balance action intensity with heartfelt vulnerability.​

Tanjiro Kamado Voice Actor and Character Background

Tanjiro Kamado's actor, Natsuki Hanae (Japanese) and Zach Aguilar (English) deliver compassionate yet determined performances as the kind-hearted Demon Slayer seeking to cure his sister. Hanae, known for voicing Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul, brings warmth and resolve to Tanjiro's unwavering optimism even in brutal battles.​

Zach Aguilar captures the same emotional range in English, seamlessly transitioning from gentle empathy to fierce combat determination. His delivery of Tanjiro's internal monologues and battle cries during Water Breathing techniques became iconic among English dub fans. 

Both actors excel at voicing Tanjiro's growth from an inexperienced swordsman to a skilled Hashira-level fighter while maintaining his core kindness. 

Their performances during emotional confrontations, particularly with Rui and Akaza, showcase an exceptional range that makes Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba's storytelling impactful.​

Nezuko Kamado: Unique Voice Performance

Nezuko Kamado's actors, Akari Kitô (Japanese) and Abby Trott (English), faced the unique challenge of voicing a mostly non-verbal character who communicates through muffled sounds, hums, and occasional words. 

Kitô's performance relies on emotional inflection rather than dialogue to convey Nezuko's protective instincts, confusion, and remaining humanity through careful vocal modulation.​

Abby Trott matched this approach in English, creating recognizable vocal patterns that express Nezuko's emotions without traditional speech. Both actresses discussed the difficulty of conveying complex feelings through limited vocalizations while maintaining the character's demon-yet-human duality. 

Key recordings include Nezuko's protective growls during battle, gentle hums when comforted by Tanjiro, and rare spoken moments that carry significant emotional weight. Their unique performances prove that effective vocal acting transcends dialogue, making Nezuko Kamado one of anime's most beloved characters through pure vocal expression.​

Zenitsu Agatsuma: The Voices of Comedy

Who voices Zenitsu - Hiro Shimono (Japanese) and Aleks Le (English), and Inosuke voice actor duo Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese) and Bryce Papenbrook (English) create the series' comedic backbone while delivering profound emotional moments.​

Shimono and Le master Zenitsu's extreme personality shifts from cowardly panic to confident Thunder Breathing mastery while unconscious. Their high-pitched, frantic screaming contrasts brilliantly with calm, focused battle voices, making Zenitsu's character arc compelling. 

Inosuke Hashibira: The Talent Behind the Funny Chaos

Matsuoka and Papenbrook bring wild energy to Inosuke Hashibira's vocals, capturing the boar-headed warrior's aggressive competitiveness, the muffled speech from his mask, and his surprising emotional vulnerability. 

Papenbrook, known for voicing Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, delivers Inosuke Hashibira's battle cries and rare tender moments with equal conviction. Together, these four actors balance comedy and chaos while ensuring their characters' growth feels authentic.

Inosuke's frequent mispronunciations of Tanjiro Kamado's name add a humorous element to the series.

Supporting Cast and Surprise Celebrity Voices

Beyond the leading quartet, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba cast provides additional voices in supporting roles, creating the series' rich world through powerful performances that bring elite warriors and terrifying demons to life.​

Hashira and Pillars: Voice Actors Behind the Elite

The elite Hashira feature exceptional voice actors for anime, each bringing a distinct personality to each Pillar. Sanemi's voice actor, Tomokazu Seki (Japanese), delivers the Wind Hashira's aggressive intensity and hidden trauma with raw emotion.

Giyu Tomioka is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai (Japanese) and Johnny Yong Bosch (English), both of whom capture his stoic demeanor and quiet strength.​​ He was the first Hashira we saw in Season 1, released in April 2019, and also prominently featured in the Hashira Training Arc (Season 4), released in April/May 2024.

Kana Hanazawa plays Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji with bubbly enthusiasm masking fierce combat prowess, while Kengo Kawanishi and Griffin Burns bring ethereal calmness to Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito. They featured prominently in the Swordsmith Village Arc (Season 3) released in April 2023.

Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro is voiced by Kenichi Suzumura (Japanese) and Erik Scott Kimerer (English), conveying his reserved nature and devotion to Mitsuri. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train featured Tanjiro and Rengoku prominently, along with antagonist Akaza. It was released in October 2020 and won multiple awards. It featured Mark Whitten's legendary English performance as Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, matching Satoshi Hino's passionate Japanese delivery that made Rengoku a fan-favorite mentor figure.​

Upper Moons: Voice Actors Behind the Demons

Upper Moon demons feature menacing vocal performances that create unforgettable villains. Akaza, Upper Moon Three, is voiced by Akira Ishida in Japanese, delivering philosophical menace and respect for worthy opponents during his iconic battle with Rengoku. 

Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King, is voiced by Toshihiko Seki (Japanese) and Greg Chun (English), bringing cold demeanor and terrifying power to the anime's main antagonist.​​

Upper Moon Six siblings Gyutaro and Daki showcase contrasting performances, Brandon McInnis performs for Gyutaro's raspy resentment in English while capturing his protective bond with his sister. 

Hantengu's multiple emotion-based demon forms required several vocal performers to portray distinct personalities, with each additional voice emphasizing different aspects of fear, anger, pleasure, and sorrow. 

These villain performances elevate every confrontation, making demon battles emotionally complex rather than simple good-versus-evil conflicts.​​

All of these vocal performers were part of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training, the film released in February 2024.

Murf AI: Bringing Anime Voices to Global Audiences

Traditional anime dubbing requires extensive studio teams, including Japanese seiyuu and English vocal performers, recorded under director supervision to match lip flaps and emotional timing. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba's success across markets demonstrates how quality localization expands anime's global reach.​

However, modern tools now democratize audio creation for broader audiences. Platforms like Murf enable indie creators and fan projects to explore multilingual audio content without a complete studio infrastructure. 

While official anime dubs still rely on human talent for emotional authenticity, essential for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba's intense battles and tearful moments, Murf’s AI dubbing technology complements traditional workflows by allowing creators to prototype scenes, experiment with different language versions, or create localized content for underserved markets.​

Murf helps bridge accessibility gaps, allowing smaller creators to participate in anime culture while respecting the irreplaceable artistry professional performers bring to beloved characters.​

Conclusion

If you have a talented cast of voice actors who understand the depth of storytelling, nothing can stop the media from becoming popular.

Be it the Inside Out voice actor cast that personifies human emotions and makes you feel those emotions, or Cowboy Bebop’s cast that made the anime series iconic.

The ensemble cast of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba similarly transforms breathtaking animation into emotional storytelling through exceptional performances that define the excellence of modern anime. 

From Natsuki Hanae and Zach Aguilar's heartfelt Tanjiro Kamado to the Hashira's elite warriors, each vocal performance elevates every breath technique and battle.​

Explore these talented performers' impressive filmographies, Bryce Papenbrook as Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan), Johnny Yong Bosch as Ichigo (Bleach), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kirito (Sword Art Online), each showcasing their range. 

The Infinity Castle movie, the first in the trilogy covering the Infinity Castle story arc, was released in Japan in July 2025. It was released globally in August, September, and October. We saw the comeback of the popular Upper Moon Akaza, who last featured in the Mugen Train, released in October 2020.  

This shows that the popularity (and legacy) of the Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba franchise continues to grow.

The dates for the upcoming movies from the planned trilogy have not been released yet, but let’s cherish what we have for now - the anime, the films, and the extraordinary vocal cast.

If you ask me, we're not going to see any new content from the Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba franchise till September/October 2026. (But I'd love to be wrong!)

After all, we Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba fans are accustomed to watching a new season in April/May each year. But sadly, that won't be happening in April/May 2026. Who knows how long we'll have to wait?

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