Yazuka Kiwami 3 director Ryosuke Horii justified the controversial casting of actor Teruyuki Kagawa as Goh Hamazaki in a latest interview, saying, “We tried to think about somebody who makes you go, ‘This man’s a creep.'”
Horii spoke to Japanese outlet GAME Watch (independently translated by IGN) in regards to the casting, which has drawn criticism as a result of Kagawa has been accused of sexual assault. Horii stated the staff made their resolution primarily based on what efficiency they might most prefer to see within the recreation.
“Hamazaki is a sleazy, persistent, and militant yakuza, proper?” Horii stated. “Since he is not an explosive character like Kanda, once we tried to think about somebody who makes you go, ‘This man’s a creep,’ naturally it was Kagawa–that was the primary issue. Kagawa’s appearing is enjoyable to observe. Even when he is chopping a pig’s ft off with a chef’s knife, it has a slimy really feel. That feeling permeates his efficiency, so it brings a freshness to the scene and made it really feel actually enjoyable.”
