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Assassin’s Creed Shadows has become one of the biggest games of 2025 so far, and as a treat for fans, the lead actors for the game tested their real-life sword-fighting skills. Assassin’s Creed Shadows features dual protagonists: a shinobi named Naoe and a samurai named Yasuke. The characters are played by actors Masumi and Tongayi Chirisa, respectively, and in this new video, the two squared off against YouTube content creator and actor Toru Uchikado.

In the video by Toru Uchikado, Masumi and Chirisa are interviewed by Uchikado about their backgrounds, how they got the lead roles in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, their experiences acting and motion-capturing the game, and of course, they both participate in a choreographed sword fight with Uchikado. The final result is an informative and impressive display of sword skills and acting abilities.

The Real-Life Actors Are Skilled With Swords

This Is Definitely Naoe and Yasuke In Real Life

Naoe and Yasuke standing over the body of Joken Hokkyo in AC Shadows Naoe Vs. Yasuke from AC shadows Naoe and Yasuke looking at each other in the trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Naoe and Yasuke standing over the body of Joken Hokkyo in AC Shadows Naoe Vs. Yasuke from AC shadows Naoe and Yasuke looking at each other in the trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The initial sword fight is between Uchikado and Masumi, with Chirisa appearing as a surprise guest during the fight, eventually ending with both of them teaming up to defeat Uchikado and striking similar poses to ones featured in the game.

Upon viewing the video, it becomes immediately clear that both actors went through extensive training to prepare for their roles. Masumi explained that she started training in martial arts and sword fighting because she also starred in the film Yakuza Princess, performing many of her own stunts. On the opposite side, it was Chirisa’s first time doing a sword-fight scene (both actors had stunt doubles for the flashier Assassin’s Creed Shadows moments).

The Work Is Ongoing For The Actors

There’s More To Come In Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows key art showing Yasuke and Naoe ready for battle.

During the interview, Masumi states that she is still performing in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is most likely for the purported upcoming DLC expansion, rumored to have over 10 hours of additional content. Both actors also agree that they have good chemistry, and they have a lot of fun working together, so the DLC expansion is probably going to bring a lot more of both Naoe and Yasuke and their relationship. The real-life actors enjoying a fun sword fight, as well as detailing the positive experience they had making Assassin’s Creed Shadows, is sure to make fans happy.