Interview with Ryo Narita, who plays Eiji Mitamura in "Ryu ga Gotoku 8": "The script requires a lot of energy" and "Kasuga Ichiban is the best man.

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An interview with Ryo Narita, who plays the role of Eiji Mitamura in " Yakuza8," the latest in the series scheduled for release on January 26, 2024 (Friday), is now available. In the video, he talks about his impressions of the first recording in three years and the response to his performance in the previous work "Yakuza7: Where the Light and the Darkness Go".




Yakuza8: Interview with Ryo Narita as Eiji Mitamura.

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Actor and model Ryo Narita makes his first appearance on Yakuza! Eiji Mitamura, played by Ryo Narita, is good at programming and sometimes helps Kasuga Ichiban in his predicament. In this interview, you can see how Ryo Narita felt when he was chosen to appear in the show, and his passion for Mitamura and Yakuza.

Q. How did you feel when you were cast?

Ryo Nar ita: I had been doing "Yakuza," so it was a man's dream to be a part of it! I immediately said I would be happy to do it. I was thrilled because I never thought I would have a chance to talk with those people.

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Q. How did you feel when you read the script?

Ryo Narita: It was shocking, I didn't realize how (voluminous) it was. I was looking forward to it, but it took me a long time to read it, and it was a very energetic script. It was a very energetic script, but it was still interesting.

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Q. What kind of character is Mitamura playing?

Ryo Narita: I thought he was a fiercely strong character, but he was a psychic who approached me with a different type of strength. He meets Kasuga by chance, helps him, and is helped by him. It will be interesting to see how they interact with each other.

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Q. A message to your fans!

Ryo Narita: Kasuga Ichiban at the end of the movie is the best guy I've ever seen. I really wanted to be like him, so I hope you can experience the straightness of Kasuga Ichiban through "Yakuza".

Yakuza8" is scheduled to be released on January 26, 2024.

Yakuza8" will be released on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam. We look forward to a new gaming experience set in Hawaii! For more information, please visit the official Yakuza8 website.

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