"W-Suō" Dream Collaboration! Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki of the Anime Version Appears at the Fastest Preview Screening of the Live-Action Movie 'WIND BREAKER'

Shimazaki, asked for his thoughts on Tsuna's acting as the "Suō role model," prefaced his comments by saying, "I just got to play the anime Suō first; I consider us equals." He then praised him highly: "I think it's truly tough to play Suō in live-action. In anime, we can borrow the power of 2D to draw him coolly, but in live-action, you have to act effortlessly, and be natural even during battles.

Despite those difficult conditions, Tsuna-san's Hayato Suō was definitely there. You could tell that he sincerely tackled not just the surface level but also the character's inner workings!"

Receiving this, Tsuna beamed: "I'm savoring those words... Now you can watch the movie with full confidence!" Shimazaki further built anticipation: "The directing for the 'Suō Time' was hilarious too. You'll understand when you watch the movie; there will definitely be a 'Suō Time'!"

In the latter half of the event, the venue's excitement reached its peak. Suddenly, a "Suō Squad" in Suō's costume entered, surprising the audience.

"They aren't in the anime or the live-action film! (lol)," the two hosts reacted in confusion, finding themselves surrounded by the Suō Squad. Then, Shimazaki declared with a serious expression, "To ensure that the film's Suō is loved even more by everyone from now on, I want to send this message of encouragement from me to him."

As the audience held their breath, he performed Suō's famous line live: "Now, shall we climb the stairs of adulthood together?" Tsuna, a Suō fan himself, was ecstatic: "That's amazing, amazing, amazing!!" Shimazaki blushed, saying, "I'm embarrassed!" and the venue erupted in laughter and cheers.

Tsuna, overjoyed, said, "I'm truly happy!! I've always wanted to hear that live! But I was holding back because I thought it would be rude. I can't believe I got to hear it live!" The splendid surprise, overflowing with love for Suō, became an unforgettable moment for the fans.