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Masato Sakai's triple role in ‘VIVANT’ draws praise and viral attention
Producer Kazutaka Iida has shared behind-the-scenes details regarding Masato Sakai's performance in the TBS drama ‘VIVANT’. In episode 16, Sakai portrays three distinct characters: Nogi Yusuke, F, and Ryu Min-shen.
Iida noted that the acting required significant effort, as Sakai had to differentiate the characters' energies. While Nogi and F are portrayed with a grounded, wide-perspective approach, Ryu is described as having a more predatory, bird-like movement. On certain filming days, Sakai would switch between playing Nogi in the morning and Ryu in the afternoon.
The character of Ryu Min-shen has gained significant traction online. A short video clip of Sakai's intense emotional performance has garnered over 27 million views on social media, leading to various internet memes.
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Hiroshi Abe · Kazutaka Iida · Masato Sakai · TBS · VIVANT
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Sakai performed three distinct roles: Nogi, F, and Ryu Min-shen. www.cinematoday.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sakai occasionally filmed scenes for Nogi in the morning and Ryu in the afternoon on the same day. www.cinematoday.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 5-second video clip of Sakai's performance on social media platform X surpassed 27.9 million views. star.ettoday.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Producer Kazutaka Iida identified Masato Sakai's portrayal of Ryu Min-shen as the highlight of episode 16. www.cinematoday.jp · www.tvlife.jp