Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Interview - Zack Aguilar and Abby Trott On Bringing The Main Characters To Life
Demon Slayer is a global phenomenon. The animated series and manga continue to reach an audience of millions, the beloved film broke box office records, and now it has begun to pierce the realm of video games like all big names in the space inevitably end up doing.
The Hinokami Chronicles originally launched for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC back in 2021, but to celebrate the arrival of the Nintendo Switch port I sat down with Zack Aguilar and Abby Trott to talk about providing the English voices for Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado. We delve into the characters, voice acting, gaming, and more to celebrate the game’s release.
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TheGamer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become one of the most beloved franchises in the world since its debut. When you first got the English Dub role, did you ever envision it reaching such heights of popularity?
Zack Aguilar: I had always known that it was a highly anticipated show, but I don’t think I would have ever expected it to blow up like this. It’s been awesome seeing fans young and old so in love with the series. When I meet Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba fans, I’m always filled with this feeling of, ‘Wow, I get to be a part of their experience’. It’ll never get old to me!
Abby Trott: When I found out that I was cast as Nezuko, I was so excited - I had seen the response to the manga and the subtitled anime online, and had planned on watching it myself. I knew there was a lot of hype, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine it would become so popular. I’m so grateful to be able to share the love of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and its characters, (especially Nezuko) with so many people around the world.
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