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>What was the most challenging part of your acting?
Imai: Given the setting of a "flawless spy", I struggled with the question, "What kind of acting would be best?" Just being cool alone doesn't make anyone "flawless". Baku often says, "In my dreams, I'm flawless". So, "flawless" is the key theme. Expressing that flawlessness and making it look like he can never lose was very difficult.
Horiguchi: This is my first time being a regular cast member. There are many things I didn't know about acting, but Kamihoriuchi taught me everything from script reading. He enthusiastically coached me on how to play this role, even after shooting ended. One of his lines to me was, "Only you can play Nemu, so you have to give it your all to make it the best." That made me feel like I really had to work hard, so I always kept that in mind during filming.
>Now that the series is about to air, what do you two think is the highlight of the first episode?
Horiguchi: Definitely the battles that happen only in the dream world are a highlight. At the same time, the drama of the real world is also portrayed interestingly. I think viewers will enjoy both worlds.
Imai: I want you to pay attention especially to the beginning of "Kamen Rider Zeztz", like "how he transforms and why". I'd also be glad if you notice the differences between how the dream and reality are presented.
>Is it necessary to act differently in the dream scenes and the real-world scenes?
Imai: For example, Baku's interactions with people change between the dream and real worlds, and his behavior changes as well. He is completely a different character in the dream and in reality. However, the core essence of his character remains the same. I hope you enjoy this world of the work through Baku's role.
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