Demon Slayer Upper Rank Demon Voice Actors Share Group Photo

Key Facts

• Ryotaro Okiayu posted a group photo on July 16.
• The photo includes Mamoru Miyano and Akira Ishida.
• They voice Kokushibo, Doma, and Akaza in Demon Slayer.
• The photo was taken during a February 2023 stage greeting.
• Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza Returns opens on July 18, 2025.

On July 16, Ryotaro Okiayu, the voice of Kokushibo in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, posted a rare photo on X alongside fellow cast members Mamoru Miyano (Doma) and Akira Ishida (Akaza). The photo, taken during a stage greeting in February 2023, was shared just two days before the release of Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza Returns, set for July 18, 2025.

Upper Rank Demon Gathers

Ryotaro Okiayu updated his X account on July 16 with a group photo featuring Mamoru Miyano and Akira Ishida. Each actor plays an Upper Rank demon in the anime adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Okiayu voices Kokushibo (Upper Rank One), Miyano voices Doma (Upper Rank Two), and Ishida voices Akaza (Upper Rank Three).

Okiayu's post included a cheerful morning greeting along with a weather update for Tokyo. He reminded followers to stay safe in both rainy and hot conditions. The accompanying message referenced the upcoming release of the new film, noting: “Only two days left until the 'Demon Slayer hunt.'”

The actors are seen smiling in the off-shot image, which fans quickly recognized as a rare moment featuring the three characters' voice actors together. The image gained attention for capturing all three of the Upper Rank demon voices in one frame.

Details of the Shared Photo

According to Okiayu’s post, the group photo was taken during a stage greeting in February 2023. The photo features the three voice actors lined up from left to right: Mamoru Miyano, Akira Ishida, and Ryotaro Okiayu.

The stage greeting was related to the Demon Slayer franchise, though no further event details were disclosed in the post. Fans reacted strongly on social media, posting comments like “Wow! Doma and Akaza!” and “Such a valuable photo!”

The anime began with the TV adaptation Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc airing from April to September 2019, followed by the blockbuster film Mugen Train in October 2020. Subsequent arcs include the Entertainment District Arc (December 2021), Swordsmith Village Arc (April 2023), and Hashira Training Arc (May–June 2024). The Mugen Castle Arc picks up directly after the final episode of the Hashira Training Arc and is planned as a trilogy of theatrical films.

Story Overview: Demon Slayer – Mugen Castle Arc

Tanjiro Kamado, determined to restore his demon-turned sister Nezuko to humanity, joins the Demon Slayer Corps. Alongside comrades Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira, Tanjiro battles formidable demons, growing stronger and forming unbreakable bonds.

In previous arcs, Tanjiro fought alongside elite Hashira warriors: the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in Mugen Train, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui in Entertainment District, and the Mist and Love Hashira—Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji—in Swordsmith Village.

During the intensive Hashira Training to prepare for the ultimate showdown against the demons, the demon lord Muzan Kibutsuji infiltrates the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, the Ubuyashiki Estate. As the Hashira and Tanjiro rush to protect their leader, they are suddenly cast into a mysterious dimension.

FAQ

Q: Who posted the group photo of Demon Slayer voice actors?
A: Ryotaro Okiayu posted the photo on his X account on July 16, 2025.

Q: Who appears in the shared photo?
A: The photo features Ryotaro Okiayu, Mamoru Miyano, and Akira Ishida.

Q: What characters do the actors voice in Demon Slayer?
A: Okiayu voices Kokushibo, Miyano voices Doma, and Ishida voices Akaza.

Q: When was the photo originally taken?
A: It was taken during a stage greeting in February 2023.

Q: When is the new Demon Slayer movie being released?
A: Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza Returns will be released on July 18, 2025.

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Source : ORICON NEWS