Tsuna, who is a huge fan of 'WIND BREAKER' and especially favors Suō, was asked about the character's appeal. "That's difficult~ I can't summarize it in one word... But I guess it's the mysterious aspect.

He's mysterious, and there are many parts of him not yet drawn in the manga, yet he's strong. He sometimes loses his temper... I think he's a character packed with elements that would make him popular. His fighting style is cool, and that's his charm," he said passionately.

Shimazaki nodded deeply: "The mysterious side, of course, but what I love most now is the unexpectedly angry, passionate, and 'wet' side beneath that. I'm drawn to his deeply human side, where his heart is humid and simmering. That's probably why he resonates with the clumsy Sakura and Nirei." He provided a deeper analysis of Suō's charm from a voice actor's perspective.

When asked about performing Suō in live-action, Tsuna revealed his commitment and challenges: "It was difficult precisely because he is a character I love. I wanted to satisfy myself and the viewers, so there was pressure. The smartness, the way he stands, the line delivery, and especially his fighting style—I had to make it look effortless."

"If I got too desperate with the movements during the action scenes, he wouldn't be Suō, so I focused on expressions and acting more than just the form," he explained, sharing the difficulty. He added, "Even on set, we all referenced the anime. We performed while taking inspiration from the senior actors' performances," acknowledging the significant role of the anime.

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