Shido Nakamura II

## 二代目 中村 獅童 (Nidaime Nakamura Shidō)

**Shido Nakamura II** (二代目 中村 獅童, *Nidaime Nakamura Shidō*), born **Mikihiro Ogawa** (小川 幹弘, *Ogawa Mikihiro*) on September 14, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan, is a kabuki and film actor. He is represented by Shido Nakamura Office, which is partnered with Avex Management. He portrayed Yoshitaka Mine in *Yakuza 3*, Hijikata Toshizo in *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*/*Like a Dragon Ishin!*, and both characters in *Ryu Ga Gotoku Online*.

## Involvement

### Yakuza 3: 2008-2009

Nakamura was cast as Mine by Masayoshi Yokoyama, *Yakuza 3*'s writer and voice director, who saw promise in Nakamura based on what he had heard from his voice acting industry contacts. Although Yokoyama was not certain, he believed Nakamura was capable of capturing the voice and performance he had envisioned for Mine. Nakamura's 2006 role in *Death Note* as Ryuk played a factor in the decision to cast him.

During his recording sessions with Yokoyama, the two remained so focused on their work they rarely had a chance to talk. There was an "aura of tension around [the] booth" when Nakamura was in it, according to Yokoyama. He a recounted a particular story where, while recording *Yakuza 3*'s climax, Nakamura responded to Yokoyama's detailed instructions with a curt "Okay," maintaining Mine's voice and intensity. His response gave Yokoyama the impression Nakamura was angry with him until Nakamura nervously asked for a lozenge in a "soft," "quiet" tone, a sudden change in character causing Yokoyama to later jokingly refer to Nakamura as a "tsundere."

On August 19, 2008 SEGA announced of Nakamura's participation in *Yakuza 3*, accompanied by a comment from Nakamura. In it, he stated his belief the appeal of the *Like a Dragon* series was its "masculinity factor" and praised its ability to depict "a magnetism unique to men." He also praised the script, admitting he often found himself wondering what would happen next while reading it. Although his character had not yet been revealed at the time, he said had done his best to "evoke an air of cool" with his performance, and expressed hopes the audience would enjoy the game as much he did.

For work-related reasons, neither Nakamura nor Satoshi Tokushige (Daigo Dojima) were able to attend *Yakuza 3*'s completion ceremony held on January 23, 2009, but video messages from them were screened at the event. In Nakamura's video, he offered his thoughts on Mine, saying he was "clever," "cool," and a "hugely worthwhile" character to portray due to his personal relationships. Regarding the game's storyline, he stated it "scaled up on *Like a Dragon*'s signature style" and once again emphasized the game's "masculine glamor."

Nakamura's performance left a profound impression on Yokoyama, who credited Nakamura with teaching him that "acting doesn't necessarily have to restrict itself to what's 'natural' or 'realistic.' " His seriousness toward his craft was something Yokoyama spoke highly of, attributing it to his experience as a professional in the performing arts.. He later stated Mine and Nakamura "became one" in his mind, but on the contrary, Nakamura proved to be "very approachable," "nothing like Mine" on the occasions he and Yokoyama met after production concluded.

Nakamura himself was grateful for the opportunity to have voiced Mine and greatly enjoyed him as a character, which he expressed on multiple occasions. As a kabuki and film actor, the novelty of voice acting appealed to him, and he appreciated the support Mine had garnered from female fans since his roles were typically more popular with men. His performance was very well-received overall, and he has since stated he continued to be praised for it years after the fact.

### Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!: 2013-2014

Nakamura was invited back to portray Mine's historical counterpart, Hijikata Toshizo, by series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, who had been hoping for another opportunity to cast Nakamura in a *Like a Dragon* entry in response to Mine's immense popularity. He was initially incredulous at the idea of a historical drama set in the *Like a Dragon* universe, but was "ecstatic" to take on the role, curious as to whether *Like a Dragon*'s "masculine charm" would win over the younger generation and those unfamiliar with the Shinsengumi.

His appearance in *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!* was officially announced by SEGA on September 18, 2013, and on December 25, 2013, a special interview between Nakamura and Yokoyama was released on Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's official YouTube channel. In the first part of the interview, he expanded on the progression of his thoughts from when he first received the role onward. He said Mine had been "a character with incredible poise," and that he believed he had been able to "capture the same mood" in his performance as Hijikata.

He was then asked by Yokoyama whether he had gotten any feedback on his *Yakuza 3* appearance from those who know him personally, and answered that he had "had such an amazing response to this day, [he had] to conclude [Mine] was a truly extraordinary character." He went on to say the role "[affirmed] for [him] that [he would] like to be the sort of actor with the range to take on a wide variety of roles, from cool to comedic." He noted he enjoyed the way voice acting differed from physical acting, and went on to say he "very much [looked] forward to seeing how [his] voice [was] brought to life in the world of the game."

A joking exchange followed in which Yokoyama, despite Nakamura's aspirations, admitted he "can't think of [Nakamura] without thinking of Mine"; when he saw Nakamura in other roles, he thought to himself, "That's not the Shido-san I know." Nakamura took the comments in good humor, acknowledging "fans of Mine [did] tend to feel that way," and that they seemingly "[didn't] seem to be quite as interested in [his] less serious roles."

As the conversation progressed, Yokoyama mentioned Mine's popularity with female fans, to which Nakamura responded by saying he was thrilled that was the case. Since he was often cast in male-centric roles that "only ever really gain popularity with men," such as his various military roles and his 2002 role in Ping PongWP as Dragon, it was "rare to see so much support from women" for him.

Elaborating further on his role in *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*, Nakamura drew comparisons between Hijikata and Mine. According to him, they are both "reserved," "sharp-witted," "strong" men, which he had tried to "bring to the forefront in [his] performance." He anticipated it would "make for an entertaining experience to watch and compare the two," and expressed hopes the audience would enjoy his take on Hijikata, which was something "Mine [served] as the core of."

In response to Yokoyama's final question, whether there were any other members of the Shinsengumi he would like to portray, Nakamura admitted he "never thought [he would] be particularly interested in playing Hijikata." However, he said the experience had "expanded [his] imagination" on "aspects of [Hijikata] that [he] hadn't given consideration," and he confessed he "thought [he'd] like to play him again." He briefly mentioned he "wouldn't object to Kondo Isami," but he ultimately "set his heart on Hijikata, in the end."

The interview concluded with Nakamura giving the audience a brief overview of the game,, describing his character as "Mine [...] in the form of the Deputy Chief from hell, Hijikata Toshizo."  He promised the audience a "magnificent drama [...] whose appeal is distinct from its contemporary counterparts," which was "sure to meet the expectations of fans of the *Like a Dragon* series." He echoed the same sentiments in a video message screened at *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin*'s completion ceremony held on January 22, 2014 (which he was again unable to attend), asking fans to "look forward to a passionate manly drama filled with highlight after highlight."

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5  *Yomiuri Nenkan 2013* 読売年鑑2013 [Yomiuri Yearbook 2013] (Tokyo: Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Honsha, 2013), 596.
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3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Masayoshi Yokoyama (@yokoyama\_masa), “Yoshitaka Mine, Behind the Scenes - Part 6: One of the deciding factors in casting Shido-san was his role in *Death Note*. That and what my contacts in the voice acting industry had to say about him got me thinking, "He might just be able to bring the voice and performance I imagined for Mine to the table." I wasn't under the impression there were any guarantees, but as luck would have it, we managed to craft a fantastic character together on-scene. Luck was on our side for much of *Yakuza 3*, ” Twitter, July 12, 2013, 12:18 a.m. JST, https://twitter.com/yokoyama\_masa/status/355345392772194308. (Archive)Twitter
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4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Masayoshi Yokoyama (@yokoyama\_masa), “Yoshitaka Mine, Behind the Scenes - Part 4: Let's see, the voice of Mine, Shido-san... Ironically, we were so focused on each other while recording we didn't to talk much. While we were doing the climax of the game, I was giving him very detailed instructions, and all he said—with Mine's voice and intensity—was "Okay." I thought he was mad at me, but then his voice went soft and quiet, and he asked, 'Um, would it be all right if I had a lozenge, or...?' Tsundere, ” Twitter, July 12, 2013, 12:08 a.m. JST, https://twitter.com/yokoyama\_masa/status/355342908372680706. (Archive)Twitter
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5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Masayoshi Yokoyama (@yokoyama\_masa), “Watched [TBS'] Sunday Drama. Shido Nakamura, brilliant as ever. Just the way I remember him from when he voiced Mine. The aura of tension around that booth... if there's anything I learned from him, it's that acting doesn't necessarily have to restrict itself to what's 'natural' or 'realistic.' Rikiya, Mine, Hamazaki... 3 brought us some great characters, ” Twitter, November 26, 2012, 4:56 a.m. JST, https://twitter.com/yokoyama\_masa/status/272790985656922113. (Archive)Twitter
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6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 *Shigeru Izumiya-shi and Shido Nakamura-shi Set to Appear in Men's Drama *Yakuza 3*!*, “Otoko no dorama 'Ryū Ga Gotoku 3' ni Izumiya Shigeru-shi to Nakamura Shidō-shi ga shutsuen!” 漢のドラマ『龍が如く3』に泉谷しげる氏と中村獅童氏が出演！ [Shigeru Izumiya-shi and Shido Nakamura-shi Set to Appear in Men's Drama *Yakuza 3*!] August 19, 2008, https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/099/99747/. (Archive)
> 『龍が如く』シリーズの魅力はまさしく、その男っぽいところ。男が男に惚れるじゃないけど、男のカッコよさというのがよく描かれている作品だと思います。今作でも、台本を読んでいて「この先はどうなるんだろう？」と、とても気になりました。今作ではクールなイメージで演じてみましたので、そのあたりにも注目して皆さんにも楽しんでいただければと思います。
> > The appeal of the *Like a Dragon* series has to be its masculinity factor. Not in the sense it portrays the kinds of men even men fall for, exactly, but I think what the games excel in is portraying a magnetism unique to men. *Yakuza 3* is just the same; while I was reading the script, I often found myself wondering, "what's going to happen next?" I did my best to evoke an air of cool in my performance, and it's my belief that as long as the audience remains engaged, they'll enjoy it the same as I did.— Shido Nakamura, Shigeru Izumiya-shi and Shido Nakamura-shi Set to Appear in Men's Drama *Yakuza 3*!
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7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kajita Mafia マフィア梶田, “Watari Tetsuya-san ya Fujiwara Tatsuya-san nado, sōsōtaru gōka gesuto ga tōjōshita 'Ryū Ga Gotoku 3' kansei hirō-kai” 渡 哲也さんや藤原竜也さんなど，そうそうたる豪華ゲストが登場した「龍が如く3」完成披露会 [All-Star Guests Tetsuya Watari-san, Tatsuya Fujiwara-san, and Others Attend *Yakuza 3* Completion Ceremony] *4Gamer*, January 23, 2009, https://www.4gamer.net/games/074/G007449/20090123061. (Archive)
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> > Unfortunately, Shido Nakamura-san and Satoshi Tokushige-san, who voice Yoshitaka Mine and Daigo Dojima respectively, were unable to attend the event due to work-related reasons; video messages were screened instead.— All-Star Guests Tetsuya Watari-san, Tatsuya Fujiwara-san, and Others Attend *Yakuza 3* Completion Ceremony
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8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 *A Star-Studded Cast Lineup! Commentary from the Cast at the *Yakuza 3* Completion Ceremony*, “Chō ōmono kyasuto ga seizoroi! Gōka shutsuen-jin no komento wo ikkyo shōkai 'Ryū Ga Gotoku 3' kansei hirō-kai” 超大物キャストが勢揃い！ 豪華出演陣のコメントを一挙紹介【『龍が如く3』完成披露会】 [A Star-Studded Cast Lineup! Commentary from the Cast at the *Yakuza 3* Completion Ceremony] January 23, 2009, https://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1221503\_1124.html. (Archive)
> 今回私が演じた峯は、若くして東城会の幹部へ昇りつめた男で、とにかく頭がよくてクールなのですが、人脈というものも持っている非常に演じ甲斐のあるキャラになっています。ゲームのストーリーもいままでの『龍が如く』らしさそのままに、さらにスケールアップしており、男の魅力に溢れた内容になっています。ご期待ください。
> > My character, Mine, is a man who shot to the top of the Tojo Clan at a young age. Of course he's clever and he's cool, but he also has personal connections that have made him a hugely worthwhile character to portray for me. What's more, the story of the game scales up on *Like a Dragon*'s signature style, filled to the brim with masculine glamor. Please do look forward to it.— Shido Nakamura, A Star-Studded Cast Lineup! Commentary from the Cast at the *Yakuza 3* Completion Ceremony
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9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Masayoshi Yokoyama (@yokoyama\_masa), “Yoshitaka Mine, Behind the Scenes - Part 5: But when I met Shido-san after that, he turned out to be very approachable, nothing like Mine. The whole time, he had me thinking, 'Wow, the pros in the performing arts are really something else.' He said, 'No, I'm serious. Since then, everyone is always telling me I was terrific as Mine.' Yamadera-san, Kiritani-shi, and Daito-kun all told me the same thing. That they were grateful to have played a part in the making of these games., ” Twitter, July 12, 2013, 12:13 a.m. JST, https://twitter.com/yokoyama\_masa/status/355344082068963328. (Archive)Twitter
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10. ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
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> **横山 昌義** — 僕の中で獅童さんのイメージは峯になってしまっているんですけど。
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> > **Shido Nakamura** — Oh, I've had such an amazing response to this day, I have to conclude he was a truly extraordinary character. I still hear from fans who have really taken a liking to him, as well. As for myself, whenever I play the part of what a "cool" character, I think it affirms for me that I'd like to be the sort of actor with the versatility to take on a wide range of roles, from cool to comedic. That being said, I was ecstatic to have the opportunity; as an actor, performing with just my voice is a different experience from performing with voice and body. I very much look forward to seeing how my voice is brought to life in the world of the game.
> > **Masayoshi Yokoyama** — I can't think of you without thinking of Mine, unfortunately.
> > **Shido Nakamura** — That really *is* unfortunate.
> > **Masayoshi Yokoyama** (*laughing*) — It's the other way around for me. Whenever I see you in other roles, I actually think to myself, "That's not the Shido-san I know." It's like you and Mine became one in my mind.
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11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 **Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!* Completion Ceremony Held, Dazzling Cast Goes into Detail on New *Like a Dragon* Title's Charms*, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' kansei hirō-happyōkai kaisai, kenrangōkana kyasuto-jin ga atarashii Ryū Ga Gotoku no miryoku wo kataru” 『龍が如く 維新！』完成披露発表会が開催　絢爛豪華なキャスト陣が新しい『龍が如く』の魅力を語る [*Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!* Completion Ceremony Held, Dazzling Cast Goes into Detail on New *Like a Dragon* Title's Charms] January 22, 2014, https://www.famitsu.com/news/201401/22046894.html. (Archive)
> 土方歳三役の中村獅童からは、ビデオメッセージが。「幕末を舞台に熱い物語を繰り広げます。見どころ満載の、熱き男たちのドラマにご期待ください」（中村）。中村獅童は、『龍が如く3』で峯義孝を演じて以来の出演となるが、名越氏によると、峯の評判がとてもよかったこともあり、機会があれば出演を依頼したい、とずっと考えていたそうだ。
> > A video message from Shido Nakamura (Hijikata Toshizo), who had this to say: 'A tempestuous tale set in the Bakumatsu Era unfolds before your very eyes. Please look forward to a passionate manly drama filled with highlight after highlight.' According to Nagoshi-shi, since Shido Nakamura first starred in *Yakuza 3* as Yoshitaka Mine, Mine has come to be immensely popular, and it seems he had been thinking of asking Nakamura him to return to the series the moment an opportunity arose for a long time.— *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!* Completion Ceremony Held, Dazzling Cast Goes into Detail on New *Like a Dragon* Title's Charms
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12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
> 『龍が如く』の世界観って時代劇をやっていて「どういうことなのかな」と初め思ったんだけど。前に峯というすごいクールな役だったんで。今回もその雰囲気のままやらせていただきましたけど。もともとやはり幕末の新撰組とかって男くさい世界感ではあるんだけど、その男くささがより一層強調されていて現代にも通じて若い方たち、新撰組を知らない人たちでもエンターテイメントとして十分楽しんでいただけるんじゃないかなと思いましたね。
> > When I was asked to take part in a historical drama set in the *Like a Dragon* universe, I admit my first thought was, "How would that work?" Last time, I'd played the role of Mine, a character with incredible poise, so I was able to capture the same mood this time as well. Naturally, being among the Shinsengumi during the Bakumatsu Era makes for a masculine setting. But I have to wonder if driving the masculine charm home won't turn this into something even today's younger generation, or the people who aren't so familiar with the Shinsengumi, enjoy as a work of pure entertainment.— Shido Nakamura, Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura
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13. ↑ *PS4/PS3 *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*: Actor Shido Nakamura-san Appears as Shinsengumi Deputy Chief Hijikata Toshizo*, “PS4/PS3 'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!': Shinsengumi fukuchō Hijikata Toshizō-yaku toshite haiyū Nakamura Shidō-san ga shutsuen” PS4/PS3「龍が如く 維新！」新選組副長・土方歳三役として俳優・中村獅童さんが出演 [PS4/PS3 *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*: Actor Shido Nakamura-san Appears as Shinsengumi Deputy Chief Hijikata Toshizo] January 22, 2014, https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201309180052/. (Archive)
> セガは、2014年2月22日発売予定のPS4/PS3用ソフト「龍が如く 維新！」に、新選組副長・土方歳三役として俳優・中村獅童さんを起用することを明かした。
> > SEGA has announced actor Shido Nakamura will play the role of Shinsengumi Deputy Chief Hijikata Toshizo in upcoming game *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*, which is slated for release on the PlayStation 4 and Playstation 3 on February 22, 2014.— PS4/PS3 *Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin!*: Actor Shido Nakamura-san Appears as Shinsengumi Deputy Chief Hijikata Toshizo
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15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
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16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
> やはり峯と共通しているのはクールで頭が切れて強くてという部分なんですけど。そこを強調してというか全面に出るように演技したつもりですし、 照らし合わせながら見ていただくのも楽しいだろうし。特にやっぱり根底に峯というものを置きながら土方を演じているんで、その辺を楽しんでいただけたら非常に嬉しいですけど。
> > I would say what Mine and Hijikata share in common is that they are both reserved, sharp-witted, and strong men. My intention was to emphasize those aspects of Hijikata, or rather, to bring them to the forefront in my performance. I think it'll make for an entertaining experience to watch and compare the two. Needless to say, Mine serves as the core of my portrayal of Hijikata, and I'd be delighted to see everyone enjoy that aspect.— Shido Nakamura, Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura
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17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
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> **中村 獅童** — 土方って今までそんなに演じてみたいって思ったことないんだけど、今回これやらしていただいてなんかまた違った部分の想像が膨らんで、やってみたいかなっていうふうに思いますけどね。近藤勇ももちろんいいんですけどね。土方をやはりやってみたいなっていう気になりますよね。
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> > **Shido Nakamura** — To be honest, up until now I never thought I'd be particularly interested in playing Hijikata. But now that I've had the chance, I have to say it expanded my imagination on aspects of him that I hadn't given consideration, to the point I think I'd like to play him again. Of course, I wouldn't object to Kondo Isami, but... I think I'd set my heart on Hijikata, in the end.
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18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Nakamura Shidō 中村 獅童, “'Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!' supesharu intabyū Nakamura Shidō-hen” 『龍が如く 維新！』スペシャルインタビュー「中村獅童」篇 [Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura], interview by Yokoyama Masayoshi 横山 昌義, *Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official*, December 25, 2013, video, 4:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdi8Ph0C0o. (Archive)
> 峯義孝というキャラクターが今作では鬼の副長土方歳三として登場することになりました。今回も『龍が如く』シリーズファンの皆様のご期待に答えられる壮大なドラマが展開します。現代劇とはまた一味違った『龍が如く』をぜひ宜しくお願い致します。
> > In this title, the character Yoshitaka Mine appears in the form of the Deputy Chief from hell, Hijikata Toshizo. A magnificent drama sure to meet the expectations of fans of the *Like a Dragon* series unfolds once more. Please enjoy this newest entry to the franchise, whose appeal is distinct from that of its contemporary counterparts, to the fullest.— Shido Nakamura, Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Special Interview - Shido Nakamura
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19. ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, formerly CS1 Team, credits, *Yakuza 3* (Tokyo: SEGA, 2009), PlayStation 3.
20. ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, credits, *Ryū Ga Gotoku Ishin!* 龍が如く 維新! [Like a Dragon: Ishin!] (Tokyo: SEGA, 2014), PlayStation 3/PlayStation 4.
21. ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, credits, *Ryū Ga Gotoku ONLINE* 龍が如く ONLINE [Like a Dragon Online] (Tokyo: SEGA, 2018), Android/iOS/Windows.
22. ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, formerly CS1 Team, credits, *Yakuza 3 Remastered* (2009; Tokyo: SEGA, 2021), PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Windows.
23. ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, credits, *Like a Dragon: Ishin!* (Tokyo: SEGA, 2023), PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X and S/Windows.