Lead voice actor reflects on the global success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Zach Aguilar, the English voice actor for Tanjiro Kamado in the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, expresses amazement at the film’s unprecedented success. The movie, based on a popular manga and anime series, has grossed over $600 million worldwide, ranking it among the top 10 box office hits of the year. It topped the charts in Japan and the US and was narrowly second in the UK. Aguilar highlights how this film has pushed anime further into mainstream global culture, marking it as a significant moment for the medium’s popularity. Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix have made anime more accessible, with an estimated 1.5 billion fans worldwide exploring the genre. Aguilar also shares insights into the challenges of voice acting for anime dubs, including syncing voice to animation and working without co-stars. He hopes the success of Infinity Castle encourages more people to explore the rich storytelling anime offers. The film is the first part of a trilogy that concludes the story of Demon Slayer, and Aguilar is enthusiastic about its future parts, expecting the franchise’s impact to grow.