Actor Yuri Tsunematsu appears in the movie " Kisaragi Station Re:" (directed by Jiro Nagae) starring Miyu Miyu Honda . This film is a sequel to the horror film "Kisaragi Station" (released in 2022), which is based on the urban legend " Kisaragi Station Kisaragi Station" posted on the anonymous bulletin board "2chan" in 2004, and Tsunematsu plays Tsutsumi Haruna again, as in the previous film. We asked Tsunematsu to look back on the filming of this work and share her thoughts on "manufacturing," which she "really loves."
◇Is "Kisaragi Station Re:" a moving movie?
"Kisaragi Station Re:" is set three years after the previous work. It depicts the aftermath of Asuka (Honda), who returns from the otherworldly station "Kisaragi Station," and Haruna (Tsunematsu), who was left behind.
Tsunematsu says of this film, "One of the highlights is that it's so moving."
"You might wonder whether ' Kisaragi Station' is moving, but in this work, as everyone tries again and again to return home, the emotions of each character change, and this is portrayed very carefully, so it is also moving. It's like a youthful scene, like, 'Let's all do this!' There is even a scene in the script with stage directions saying, 'Walk like you're walking around like you're in Armageddon (the movie)', so the story has more depth, and I hope you will enjoy it."
As in the previous work, the story depicts Haruna defeating enemies, but this time there is a strong sense of "teamwork" with Asuka.
"The action scenes are also done collaboratively, which I think adds to the fun that wasn't there in the previous film. Working together to defeat the enemy was a lot of fun, and I felt a strong sense of unity. They even ad-libbed high-fives, and both seemed like experienced players, so I thought it was interesting that girls are so strong."
◇Train tracks are not a place for people to run
During filming of scenes in which the same situation is repeated several times in the story, Tsunematsu repeatedly ran along abandoned railway tracks, recalling that "it was hard on my legs."
"I realized that train tracks aren't really meant for people to run on (laughs). The rocks are incredible, and because they're unused tracks, there are places without planks, so I was worried I might sprain my ankle, but I still had to run in the escape scenes. In the previous film, I only had to run once, but this time I had to run many times, so it was really tough."
Despite the difficulties of filming on location, he feels confident about the finished film, saying, "This is a sequel made by people who love Kisaragi Station, who thought about how to make Kisaragi Station more interesting, so I don't think it will disappoint the fans."
"The staff led by Director Nagae are great and creative, which is a big part of the foundation of this work, and when I read the script, I thought it was interesting, so I hope you'll look forward to it. Also, Haruna is unbeatable, and Asuka has become incredibly strong, so I hope you'll enjoy the action of the two of them."
◇It's very important to increase the number of things you like and the things you can do.
It goes without saying that one of Tsunematsu's charms as an actor is her ability to play any role with equal ease, not just the role of Haruna in this production.
Tsunematsu, who is worthy of being called a "talented actor" due to his solid acting skills backed by a rich career spanning 20 years, also reveals that "I really love 'making things'."
"I think it's very important to have a variety of experiences and to increase the number of things I like and can do. I don't know if it directly relates to my acting career, but I like making things, such as knitting and cooking, so I generously spend time on those things and take the initiative."
It's also an investment in your future self.
"I've recently started doing pottery, and I'd like to start my own brand of things one day. I am 'someone who is just doing what I love', but I think that having a side job or honing what you love is something that can be done in common with anyone, not just this profession (acting), so although it's just a hobby at the moment, I hope to make it a reality one day."
