"Inspector Daimagin" Director Takashi Miike Cuts aiming for the best are boring [Director's Interview Vol.339]

Roles are what we talk about as humans.

Q: What kind of things did you pay attention to when visualizing the manga characters?

Miike: In terms of the main character's appearance, there is no way that there could be an actor with such a rugged face, so I think it was quite a challenge for Toma Ikuta to play him. Toma Ikuta himself follows the manga's taste and respects the main character. When he first appears, he wears a white coat, but I think dark heroes usually wear clothes that are less conspicuous when they commit evil deeds (lol).

Also, there are some parts where I was able to make use of Toma Ikuta's original image. When asked whether the action that (the main character) has just taken is good or bad, Toma Ikuta's actions make him feel that there is definitely something behind it without saying anything. I think that's an amazing place.

Also, the anomalous, incomplete, broken buddy-like atmosphere with Mr. Mukai was perfect, and we both enjoyed it. Mr. Mukai also researches various characters, starting with imitations and incorporating various things. I thought he was a person who could play interesting roles.

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Q: Are the characters created by the actors? Or are there specific orders from the director?

Miike: Roles are what we talk about as humans. There are times when I talk to the actor during costume fitting, but I think it's too much of a fiction to say before filming that he (the character) is the kind of person that he is and that's how he's going to be portrayed. It may be that what a director is originally expected to do is to have a solid image of a fictional character in his or her mind and be able to talk about the kind of person this person is, but for me it just doesn't feel like it's live. . I feel like I'm creating a character by pretending to understand the strangers and looking down on them from a high perspective. I always look at the actors from the same perspective, or from a stance of respect, and listen to their thoughts while creating the movie. All I do is scrape it off and grill it. Also, there are different types of actors, and some people feel anxious on set because they can't get the role unless they discuss it until they're satisfied.

When I went there, Mr. Mukai was well trained. Mr. Mukai has a very good understanding of what is required of him through his own reading and interpretation. All we do is provide a place and create an atmosphere where people can say, ``This is more interesting for me.'' In Ikuta-kun's case, it's more simple, like, ``I'm glad he's wearing clothes this time (unlike `` Tsuchiryu no Uta '')'' (lol). After all, the role is that of a murderer, so no matter how grandiose you are, it won't work and will be rejected. Toma Ikuta successfully cleared that. That part is interesting and amazing. I think that being both an idol and an actor is also a weapon. I'm sure such a person wants to break something. Of course, he probably has his own thoughts as an actor, but he simply presents his talent without any distractions. That's why there's almost no need to have conversations about how to prepare for a role, and to begin with, I can't accept the idea of ​​reasoning in a conversation, and I don't force it on others.

Cutting for the best is boring