Stranger Things Will Remain Special, Says Hideo Kojima

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Hideo Kojima found comfort and inspiration in the Stranger Things series during a challenging time in his career, when he had recently become an independent creator.
The characters in Stranger Things provided emotional support to Kojima, with him feeling a personal connection to them throughout the storys development.
Kojima believes that the impact of Stranger Things will continue to live on within its fans, as they remember and ponder the adventures of these characters after the series ends.
The fifth season of Stranger Things is returning with several familiar faces, including Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna, Linnea Berthelsen as Kali, Noah Schnapp in a nerve-wracking scene, and more. Additionally, there are discussions about heartfelt scenes between Max and Lucas, featuring music by Prince on the soundtrack.

Hideo Kojima Shares Emotional Connection to Stranger Things and Its Influence on His Career

Hideo Kojima, the celebrated video game creator known for his cinematic vision, recently shared his appreciation for Stranger Things, calling the series “very special.” He explained that he began watching it in 2016, a challenging time of anxiety and solitude when he had just become an independent creator. This period, he added, marked the beginning of his appreciation for streaming services as a new format. Kojima also expressed that the characters in Stranger Things provided immense support: “Over the past 10 years, I’ve spent time with Eleven, the others, and the people of Hawkins (including the monsters from the Upside Down), receiving their courage and continuous encouragement to keep going. I watched them grow throughout the story but also grew in the real world, facing similar challenges as in the story, forming connections, and finding ways to carry on.” Reflecting on the series’ conclusion, Kojima noted that while he is saddened by the thought of not seeing these characters again, he believes “there’s always a way back to this place. It’s not a story about saying goodbye. As symbolized by Dungeons and Dragons at the beginning and end, the story lives within us.”

Hideo Kojima Honors Stranger Things’ Lasting Impact on His Imagination Amidst Fifth Season Anticipation

He concluded, “By remembering the world and its characters and keeping them in our minds, we can create new stories at any time… Stranger Things will continue to exist within fans, who will ponder the adventures of these characters after the series end, so as long as we don’t forget, it will always be there. Thank you, Stranger Things.” The fifth season of Stranger Things sees the return of Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna. Linnea Berthelsen is back as Kali, and Noah Schnapp has discussed a particularly nerve-wracking scene. Randy Havens, who plays Scott Clarke, has addressed rumors regarding a secret, extended fifth-season cut. Other returning cast include Amybeth McNulty as Vickie, Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as young Eleven, and Luca Diaz as young Mike in Stranger Things: Tales From 85. Caleb McLaughlin has spoken about a heartfelt scene between Max and Lucas in the show’s final season, which features two songs by Prince on its soundtrack.

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