The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga series has released a new key visual and announced that Kōichi Yamadera has been cast as Zohakuten, Hantengu's new form made by combining all his clones.
VIZ Media describes the Demon Slayer -Swordsmith Village Arc- as:
For the first time in over 100 years, the upper ranks of Muzan Kibutsuji’s Twelve Kizuki are not full. Angered, Muzan dispatches the survivors on another mission. Elsewhere, Tanjiro journeys to a village of swordsmiths and has to explain how his sword was so badly damaged to Haganezuka, the smith who made it. While Tanjiro waits for his sword to be repaired, enemies close in…
The opening theme song titled, "Kizuna no Kiseki" is performed by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet.
The ending theme song titled, "Koi Kogare" is performed by milet and MAN WITH A MISSION.
Season 3 adapts the manga's Swordsmith Village Arc (Katanakaji no Sato-Hen).
The Swordsmith Village Arc began broadcasting on Fuji TV on April 9, 2023 with the first episode being a one-hour special.
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Kōichi Yamadera as Zohakuten
The main cast are all returning to reprise their roles for the new arc.
The new members of the Twelve Kizuki announced are:
Ryotaro Okiayu as Kokushibo (upper rank 1)
Toshio Furukawa as Hantengu (upper rank 4)
Kousuke Toriumi as Gyokko (upper rank 5)
Toshio Furukawa as Hantengu (upper rank 4)
Kousuke Toriumi as Gyokko (upper rank 5)
Mamoru Miyano was previously announced to be voicing Dōma, who is upper rank 2.
Returning staff for Season 3 includes: director Haruo Sotozaki, character designer and chief animation director Akira Matsushima, the animation studio ufotable.
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