- Japanese Samurai director Kuriyama (taken on March 23, 2023)
Samurai Japan director Hideki Kuriyama will appear live on Asahi TV’s “Sunday LIVE!!” on the morning of the 26th. We answered questions from MCs Noriyuki Higashiyama and Atsuya Furuta about the upcoming WBC 2026.
Higashiyama: The next event will take place in 2026, but then, what would you do if (the director) contacted you?
Director Kuriyama I’m fine. It’s not me
Higashiyama: I think the power of the director is necessary, so in a way…
Director Kuriyama No no no. I didn’t think about it at all, and just put everything I had into it. yes Slowly again.
Mr. Furuta I think it would be better to do it.
Director Kuriyama Please, Mr. Furuta. Please wear school uniform. TV is fine, but dress properly.
Manager Kuriyama will retire at the end of his season in this tournament.
