In a recent chat, Hideo Kojima opened up about his casting choices for *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, which just hit PS5. He pointed out that language barriers and the tricky task of depicting Asian skin tones influenced his decision to lean towards Western actors. The game features mainly non-Japanese talent, with Shioli Kutsuna as the only Japanese actor. Kojima hopes to bring in more young Japanese faces down the line but acknowledges the hurdles in making their looks work with the game's graphics. Thankfully, tech advancements are helping improve character visuals. Critics are already raving about *Death Stranding...
Published on: 6/28/2025
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