“When you have emotions, the fighting gets even better because you get attached.”
Welcome Koichi Sakamoto:
We’re joined on the Starline by a Japanese film and TV director, stunt performer and fight choreographer. You’ve seen his work from “Power Rangers” and “Black Fox”. His latest project is the action film “Shogun’s Ninja”. We welcome Koichi Sakamoto.
Koichi, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “Shogun’s Ninja” is an incredible film filled with an engaging story. Why was capturing a classic samurai and ninja story important to you?
What film influenced you growing up?
Who told you stories like this growing up and how did it influence you?
How did working with your talented cast make this process easier?
How long did it take you to choreograph the fight scenes?
Who is the most talented actor picking up your choreography?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Favorite of all the Power Ranger shows was which?
2. Which movie of yours didn’t get the respect you thought it should have?
3. What is the one chore at home your wife Motoko depends on you to do?
4. Growing up, who won: Ninjas or Samurais?
5. Favorite con you’ve ever been at?
6. What makes a good hero?
7. Favorite movie that you watched to enjoy growing up, without having anything to do with it?
8. Best place for a moment of peace?
The Back Half:
In a world filled with ego and dishonesty, why is honor so important to you?
Why is it important in the world of action, to actually fit a story into a movie?
Who is the one director who influenced your career?
How has the way you shoot a movie evolved from your first one to Shogun’s Ninja?
How has your Alpha Stunts Production team changed your life?
Do you like John Wick style action or do you feel it needs to be different?
Doesn’t anything hurt more than normal after 16 years of stunts?
Two Big Questions:
You have accomplished so much in your career, what is your next dream?
What is your message to people who admire your work?
Where can people see Shogun’s Ninja?
The Wrap:
He loves ninjas, his work on Power rangers Time Force and wants you to watch his movie “Shogun’s Ninja”. Koichi Sakamoto thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us today!
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
Check out Shogun’s Ninja here.
Listen to other Beyond the Mic conversations with directors here.
