While the Demon Hunter: Kimetsu no Yaiba The anime is said to continue to dominate the global box office live adaptation has taken social media by storm, especially after an image surfaced online Kento Yamazaki as the protagonist Where technology.
The viral photo, which appeared on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, quickly gained hundreds of thousands of interactions from fans around the world. The post stated that Netflix had started pre-production for the Demon slayer live-action series, which reportedly involves the same production team behind it One piece AND Yu Yu Hakusho.
In the image, Yamazaki appears in Tanjiro’s signature checkered haori, a portrait that many fans have described as “almost too perfect.” The actor, often nicknamed Japan’s “the king of live-action”is known for leading numerous adaptations from manga to screen, including Alice in the Borderland, KingdomAND Your lie in April.
After the photo leaked, fans flooded social media with speculation and excitement. Some have even suggested it the entire cast of Alice in the Borderland is expected to join Yamazaki in Demon slayer project.
However, the excitement was short-lived; the image was later confirmed as such Fan art generated by artificial intelligencenot yet official from Netflix. As of now, no official casting announcement were made for the project.
Many anime fans have also pointed out that Yamazaki, now in his thirties, may not be a realistic fit Dishwho is alone 14 years old in the original story. Others argued that he would have been better suited to the role Tomioka Giyuuthe Hashira of Water, known for his stoic demeanor.
Meanwhile, the Demon slayer the anime continues to soar. The franchise recently entered the “Infinity Castle Arch”, marking the start of its climactic storyline. Industry insiders report that the film should deliver a theatrical release in Chinaraising hopes that Demon slayer could become the first anime franchise to surpass $1 billion in global box office revenue.
Even if the Demon slayer Live-action rumors turn out to be false, fans agree on one thing: Kento Yamazaki remains the face of Japan’s live-action era. and its fictional portrayal of Tanjiro shows how much audiences want a faithful, large-scale adaptation of the beloved anime.
