Sukuuna “Most of the time he does action improvisation because he is overwhelmingly strong” Official interview with Junichi Suwabe | ORICON NEWS

The 17th episode (41st episode in total) of the second season of the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” (MBS/TBS, every Thursday at 11:56 p.m.) will be broadcast today, the 16th. In commemoration of this, an official interview with Junichi Suwabe (Ryome Sukuna) has been released.

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— Regarding “Shibuya Jihen,” please tell us your impressions after reading the original comic and scenario.

“It’s a very intense development. It’s an episode that is a major turning point for the story. I thought that if it were to be depicted as an anime, it would require a great deal of enthusiasm from the production staff and cast.”

――Just like Kojo et al. 1st Years, Ryoji Sukuuna will be appearing in the TV series for the first time in 3 years.

“As I’m sure you all know, in the first season of the anime, Shukuna didn’t appear very often (lol).I was happy to be able to properly play out the main part of the story for the first time in a while.”

――Mr. Suwabe, what impression do you have of the character Ryoumen Sukuuna?

“I thought it was a very difficult character.I had been reading the original story as a serial before the anime version was announced, but I didn’t have a clear image of the voice tone of Ryōshukuna…Even during the audition. I thought about it quite a bit. However, even after thinking about it, I couldn’t find an answer, so I decided to give it a try and decide (lol). However, my expectations for the anime were high, so I was very nervous until it started airing. I was nervous. Especially because I didn’t know if I was able to express myself in a way that would match the image of Ryōshukuna that fans of the original work had in mind. After the show aired, I was relieved to see so many positive comments. ”

――What did you think of the role of such a double-faced Sukuna, and how did you decide to play it?

“Since the character has many elements that are not revealed, it is quite difficult to fully understand him.I read and consider as much of the original work as possible, and I feel like I am playing the role while making the image more concrete in my mind.” Yes, but I still don’t know if that interpretation is correct…I think it’s a really difficult role.”

–The PV video for “Shibuya Jihen” has been released (*at the time of interview recording). Please give us your impressions after watching it.

“It’s finally here.” At the time of dubbing, the art wasn’t completed yet, so I wanted to see the finished version as soon as possible.As was the case with the first season of the anime, the panels drawn in the manga It complements the gaps between scenes, depicts the same scene from different perspectives, and really adds to the fun of the film.I’m especially looking forward to seeing how the many powerful battle scenes turn out. is.”

–In episode 40, “Rainbow,” the battle against Lego was fought. Can you tell us your impressions and highlights after recording?

“The battle is unfolding at a very fast pace. Since the double-faced Sukuna is overwhelmingly strong, there is almost no action improvisation… However, it seemed difficult for Mr. Yugo to be at his mercy (lol).”

–There was also a scene in which Sukuna Ryouji complimented Ryougo, saying, “Be proud of yourself. You are strong.” What was it like acting out this scene?

“I would like to refrain from expressing my thoughts on how Ryouji Sukuuna felt when he said those words.Of course, I have my own interpretation, but I don’t want to do anything that will lead the viewers’ interpretation. I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave it to your imagination. However, I think there was something very poignant about it, since Ryuko was crying. I hope that the superficial atmosphere can be conveyed for now. but.”

–In the first season, the recordings were dispersed, but from the second season onward, things have gradually returned to normal. Does the expression change if there is someone to talk to?

“I don’t think there are many cases in which a person’s feelings change greatly due to the influence of the other person’s words.In the scenes that I have performed so far, my expressions have not been affected by interacting with each other. hey.”

–Finally, “Shibuya Jihen” is nearing the end of its broadcast. Please give a message to the viewers.

“As you can tell by watching it, this is a work that has been created with an extremely high level of enthusiasm.“Shibuya Incident” also contains very important elements that will affect the subsequent development. It’s an episode, so don’t miss it till the end. Thank you for your continued support! ”

“Jujutsu Kaisen” is based on the manga of the same name, which began serialization in “Weekly Shonen Jump” in March 2018. After the seal of a powerful “curse” is broken, high school student Yuji Kojo… A dark fantasy that takes you into a world of battles over curses.

The cumulative circulation of comics has exceeded 80 million copies. The TV anime was broadcast from October 2020 to March 2021 and gained popularity, and was made into a theatrical animation in December 2021, with the second season of the TV anime being broadcast from July 2023.

■Episode 41 synopsis
Fushiguro, who was seriously injured in the battle with Jinji, was surprised by a heavy man who happened to be present. Fushiguro, who was on the verge of death, desperately moved forward with heavy steps. Arriving at a wide intersection on Dogenzaka, Fushiguro summons a certain shikigami using his own technique, the “Jyushu Kagehojutsu.”

■TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” work information
2nd season Broadcast every Thursday from 23:56 on 28 MBS/TBS affiliate stations nationwide