Interview: Matsuda Shota

02: Matsuda Shota


How do you feel about being in a momentous show like "Liar Game," the first series shown in Fuji TV's new drama slot "Saturday Drama?"

It's a different kind of motivation. My motivation is burning and it increases continuously (laugh). I think because of this new slot, I got to enjoy various things that I would not have a chance to enjoy otherwise.

What do you think about the original manga and the script?

I began reading the original work in the magazine when it was first published. I reread the work when I got Akiyama's role, but then it was an interesting piece of work (laugh).

What is your character, Akiyama, like?

I can describe him with single words like "cool" and "intelligent," however, he also has a surprising nice side, and he is a character with a good humane heart. He is a mysterious man whose true character cannot be easily understood through his words and attitude alone.

How will you act out Akiyama?

For a man as cool as Akiyama, there would always be some dark past, but I want to portray his other sides well too. He is normally a very taciturn character, but I think it would be good if his reserve fades and he shows more and more emotion in the process of solving the games.