The voice cast of the ravens (Kasugai Garasu) in the TV anime "Demon Slayer" has become a hot topic online for its impressive lineup.

Cast List and Episode Highlights

In the 6th episode of "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc" broadcasted on the 16th, it was revealed in the ending credits that the raven for Genya is voiced by the veteran actor Ryuusei Nakao. Nakao is well-known for his roles as Baikinman in "Anpanman" and Frieza in the "Dragon Ball" series. Online, fans have been amazed, saying things like, "I was shocked to hear Nakao-san's voice!" and "He sounds powerful… like a Hashira-level fighter!"

The ravens serve as messengers, assisting the Demon Slayer Corps by conveying missions to Tanjiro and the Pillars. Each slayer has their own raven. The cast for these ravens includes Takumi Yamazaki for Tanjiro Kamado, Minako Kotobuki for Zenitsu Agatsuma, Ryuusei Nakao for Genya, Rie Kugimiya for Muichiro Tokito, Shinichiro Miki for Kyojuro Rengoku, Yui Horie for Mitsuri Kanroji, and Sho Hayami for Kagaya Ubuyashiki. Other notable voice actors such as Wataru Takagi and Nobuyuki Hiyama are also part of the lineup.

Online Reactions

Despite their limited screen time, the luxurious cast has sparked various reactions online. Fans have commented, "The voice actor lineup is as extravagant as 'Pop Team Epic,'" and "I can almost hear Nakao-san’s raven saying, 'Let’s go, Genya-san.'" There are also humorous takes, like "Let the ravens fight already," and speculations such as "We might even hear Masako Nozawa soon," highlighting the fans' surprise and excitement over the impressive cast.

Series Overview

"Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc" covers the episodes from volumes 15 to 16 of the original manga, where Tanjiro and others train under the highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, to become stronger.

The original "Demon Slayer" manga was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from February 2016 to May 2020 and has sold over 150 million copies. Set in the Taisho era, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family was slaughtered by demons, and his quest to turn his demon-transformed sister Nezuko back into a human while avenging his family.

The first season of the anime aired from April to September 2019 and became a social phenomenon. The story continued in the movie "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train," released in October 2020, which grossed over 40 billion yen domestically. The second season, "Entertainment District Arc," aired from December 2021, and the third season, "Swordsmith Village Arc," started airing in April 2023.

Source : ORICON NEWS