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
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
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.
