As a dedicated fan of the gaming world, I can confidently say that Hideo Kojima is nothing short of a genius. His ability to weave complex narratives and create immersive universes has left an indelible mark on the video game industry. The announcement of the sequel to Death Stranding has me absolutely thrilled, especially with the addition of Shion Wakayama, who brings her anime expertise to the table.
Hideo Kojima is thought of as a legend in the video industry and for good reason. Responsible for such colossal hits as the Metal Gear Solid series, the video game creator forged his own studio that hit the ground floor running thanks to one of its biggest hits, Death Stranding. Starring Norman Reedus and a cavalcade of Hollywood stars to tell the tale of a dystopian future, Kojima was more than willing to revisit this universe as a sequel remains in the works. In a recent interview, a major anime voice actor confirmed why she was added to the sequel’s roster, proving that Hideo Kojima has a serious love for anime.
If you haven’t encountered the tale of Lyocris Recoil yet, its anime rendition focuses on protagonist Takina Inoue, belonging to a covert team of assassins backed by the government. The anime made its debut in 2022 under A-1 Pictures and gained massive popularity despite lacking an initial manga or light novel series to establish its universe. Although a second season is yet to be announced, creators are developing a spin-off mini-series that leans towards a more everyday life narrative for the franchise. Additionally, there have been whispers about a movie in production as anime producer Shunsuke Sugimoto hinted at it through a now-deleted Tweet stating, “Lycoris Recoil is working on a new animated film. Keep an eye out for something intriguing!
The Lycoris Recoil/Death Stranding Connection
In contrast to the characters from “Lycoris Recoil” not intermingling with Sam Porter Bridges, Hideo Kojima’s admiration for the anime is evident, as voice actor Shion Wakayama, famously known for her role as Takina in “Lycoris Recoil”, will be part of the cast for the sequel to “Death Stranding”. Beyond her assassin-centric roles in “Lycoris Recoil”, Wakayama has made significant appearances in various other series such as “Castlevania: Nocturne”, “Pokemon: Paldean Winds”, “Nier Automata Ver1.1a”, “Mushoku Tensei”, and many others. This month, she will be lending her voice to one of the most anticipated anime releases this fall, playing Momo in “Dandadan”.
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Hideo Kojima’s Anime Connection
Kojima, known for his affection towards various aspects of pop culture and anime, has often not kept secret his admiration, except for one significant exception apart from Lycoris Recoil. In the initial Death Stranding installment, Hideo incorporated renowned horror artist Junji Ito into the game, where Ito played a character in Sam’s mission. Previously, these two creative powerhouses were intended to collaborate on the canceled Silent Hills project, which gained notoriety through the acclaimed demo, PT. Although that collaboration didn’t materialize, Kojima is now developing a new horror video game titled “OD”, potentially offering Ito an opportunity to contribute.
Presently, Hideo Kojima hasn’t announced any plans for a Death Stranding anime series, but he has expressed interest in adapting the game into a live-action film. In a conversation with Variety, Kojima mentioned his intentions to explore various media forms, such as movies, anime, TV dramas, and more, for his works. Essentially, he aims to expand the game IP across multiple media platforms, which he considers the second phase of development. He further added that Kojima Productions was established with a focus on digital entertainment, but it’s not limited to video games alone. The company could create new intellectual properties from games, anime, films, or something completely different – the possibilities are endless, and this represents the third phase of their endeavors.
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