The Last: Junko Takeuchi Interview (from the black booklet)

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Q: What were your first thoughts when you read the script?

A: It’s a story with kind of a philosophical feeling that “beginnings are ending, and endings are beginnings,” where you can feel hope for the future, so I felt happy to take part in such a production.
Another thing I felt this time was that it reminded me of “The Tale of the Gutsy Ninja,” the autobiographical novel that Jiraiya-sensei wrote.
Even though Jiraiya-sensei isn’t here, I could feel all over again that the generation was changing, and his will was being passed on.

Q: How was the love story with Hinata?


A: I hadn’t gotten that sense at all until now, but I thought “I would be happy if it did turn out that way,” so I was surprised because I didn’t think it would be introduced like “da-da-dan-daaan” in the form of a movie.

Q: We thought that the scene where Naruto confesses to Hinata on his own was one of the big highlights.


A: Out of everything in this movie, I think that’s the part where we see the most of Naruto having grown up.
But while playing him, I had this feeling like I was his auntie (laughs).
I felt like “I peeked at my nephew’s first confession, what should I do?” (laughs).

Q: Having played Naruto for such a long time, what do you think has changed about him?

A: I think it’s his sense of security.
I think Naruto was starved for love because he was always feared in the eyes of other people.
As that gradually went away, at first he would get flustered and couldn’t believe it, but now he can accept it, so he’s at peace.
It’s because of this that he’s started to look like an adult.
But I think his nature hasn’t changed.

Q: What scene was the most enjoyable to play this time?


A: Honestly, all of it was enjoyable, yet equally heart-breaking. However, it’s through the heart-breaking things that we get to know a person’s character, and it was enjoyable to experience that.
That’s what I mean by all of it was enjoyable. But the confession scene was awkward (laughs).

Q: What points do you wish for those watching the movie to see?


A: I can’t think ordinarily of watching two years into the future.
I was extremely happy to have been able to see that.
Even though I feel happy that all of the viewers will also get a glimpse of two years later, even though they get to see what’s changed and feel the theme of being connected with love in the future from here on out, I want everyone to remember the very beginning!



about Jiraya's novel, idk if there is many french here but KANA announced that the novel is gonna be finally out for us in march this year!!!
 

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Nice interview. Thanks for sharing.

lol I can already picture the shit storm some NS fans are gonna cause from this interview.

Apparently some of them say Junko was a martyr and she shipped NS all along and she was heart broken.

"A: Honestly, all of it was enjoyable, yet equally heart-breaking. However, it’s through the heart-breaking things that we get to know a person’s character, and it was enjoyable to experience that."

"Even though I feel happy that all of the viewers will also get a glimpse of two years later, even though they get to see what’s changed and feel the theme of being connected with love in the future from here on out, I want everyone to remember the very beginning!"


^NS incoming, I called it! =D

Btw, I mean no offence, I feel bad for those who are truly heartbroken, I just think its not really worth it.
 

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lol I can already picture the shit storm some NS fans are gonna cause from this interview.

Apparently some of them say Junko was a martyr and she shipped NS all along and she was heart broken.

"A: Honestly, all of it was enjoyable, yet equally heart-breaking. However, it’s through the heart-breaking things that we get to know a person’s character, and it was enjoyable to experience that."

"Even though I feel happy that all of the viewers will also get a glimpse of two years later, even though they get to see what’s changed and feel the theme of being connected with love in the future from here on out, I want everyone to remember the very beginning!"


^NS incoming, I called it! =D

Btw, I mean no offence, I feel bad for those who are truly heartbroken, I just think its not really worth it.

Omg lol. I'm a NS fan but not a hardcore one. Some NS fans said Junko stated she liked NS but I don't believe that.
 

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Junko is a narusasu fan since day 1 and a naruhina supporter too, she never liked narusaku.
 
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