A special interview video featuring actor Oda Yuji, who plays the main character Song Jiang, and eight other cast members of the drama series "Kitakata Kenzo Suikoden" (WOWOW/Lemino, Sundays at 10pm), starring Oda Yuji, has been released.
The drama is based on the monumental historical epic novel "Suikoden" series (19 volumes, Shueisha Bunko) by Kitakata Kenzo. Set in China at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty (early 12th century), the story tells of the rebellion of "outcasts" who gather at "Liangshanpo" along with Song Jiang (played by Oda), who rises up in despair over the rampant corruption of the world.
The interview footage features eight people in total: Oda as Song Jiang, Sorimachi Takashi as the other leader, Chao Gai, Kamenashi Kazuya as Lin Chong, the leading warrior of Liangshanpo, Mitsushima Shinnosuke as Yang Zhi, a proud and righteous warrior, Haru as Ji Renmei, Yang Zhi's companion, Tamayama Tetsuji as Liangshanpo's greatest enemy, Li Fu, Matsuyuki Yasuko as Ma Gui, a spy who is at the mercy of the turbulent times, and Sato Koichi as Wang Jin, a solitary teacher who has mastered the art of war.
Oda began by saying, "I could never do it again," as he reflected on the grueling filming. "Every episode felt like a climax. It's a production you won't see very often, so I hope you'll start by watching from episode one."
"Kitakata Kenzo Suikoden" is broadcast and streamed on WOWOW and Lemino every Sunday from 10:00 p.m.
