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Kojima Advocates for Japanese Talent in Death Stranding 2

6/28/2025

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Hideo Kojima opened up about the hurdles of casting Japanese actors for Death Stranding 2, revealing struggles with CG representation and language barriers while recording in Los Angeles. He passionately emphasized his wish to feature more Japanese talent, shining a spotlight on actress Shioli Kutsuna's significant role in the highly anticipated sequel.

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Hideo Kojima opened up about the hurdles of casting Japanese actors for Death Stranding 2, revealing struggles with CG representation and language barriers while recording in Los Angeles. He passionately emphasized his wish to feature more Japanese talent, shining a spotlight on actress Shioli Kutsuna's significant role in the highly anticipated sequel.