Hideo Kojima clearly demonstrates his passion for anime. Creator of massive hits like the Metal Gear Solid , Kojima founded his own studio, which quickly won over audiences with one of its biggest hits, Death Stranding .
Starring Norman Reedus and a host of Hollywood stars, the game tells the story of a dystopian future. Now, a famous anime voice actress has revealed the reason for her casting, highlighting Kojima's passion for anime.
For those unfamiliar with Lycoris Recoil , the original anime follows the story of Takina Inoue, part of a group of government-sponsored assassins. Released in 2022 by A-1 Pictures , the anime was a huge success, even without a manga or light novel series to support its fanbase. Although a second season hasn't yet been confirmed, a new miniseries is on the way, and rumors indicate a film is also in production. Producer Shunsuke Sugimoto even mentioned the film in a tweet, which was soon deleted.
Hideo Kojima's passion for the anime series is clear. However, voice actress Shion Wakayama , who voices Takina in Lycoris Recoil, has been confirmed for Death Stranding 2. Apparently, Hideo Kojima loved her role as Takina in Lycoris Recoil.
Finally, in addition to Takina de Lycoris, Wakayama has participated in major productions such as Castlevania: Nocturne , Pokémon: Winds of Paldea , Nier Automata Ver1.1a , Mushoku Tensei , among others.
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