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Spoilers follow forShogunfinale A Dream of a Dream.
That doesnt mean that he doesnt want to be loved.
How did that change your perspective on Yabushige?I enjoy that pop in of preparation time the most.
Its quite a time-consuming process, but I am really, truly enjoying it.
It includes me thinking about, after capturing a certain scene, what would those two people do?
Would they be taking a bath together?
Would they be conversing together?
Whatever has been provided in the screenplay is exactly the source of my imagination.
What did you think of as Yabushiges core quality?
Hes always curious, almost like a child.
He wants to try this and that.
From the opposite perspective, I appreciate the fact that I was able to survive that long!
Have you done seppuku onscreen before?
How was this scene different?I have actually experienced quite a number of unique kinds of seppuku.
But mine have been quite different from that of Yabushige-san they didnt follow the formality of the seppuku.
However, he has a very animal-like instinct.
That is the reason why he tells Omi to really seriously think about living.
He is able to get going with whatever vibe is surrounding him.
I would pay to see him in concert.
Yabushiges relationship with Blackthorne really evolves over the course of the season.
I am fond of that scene.
Can you talk about those deleted scenes?Whatever is not necessary has been cut.
However, we are filmingallthat.
I dont have any sort of scene that I wish had been there.
If its unnecessary, it should be cut off.
But I dont believe that scene is completely cut off, because its still there.
I was not a well-known actor, but Sanada-san was very generous.
He had an ear to listen to my ideas and I was able to completely depend on him.
I was a bad person, but I was able to really express myself simply because Sanada-san was there.
But I remember thinking at that time,This is not going to be the end.
And I think, once again, Sanada-san was willing to accept what I was trying to do.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
