Silent Hill f has an unexpected new evangelist. Actress Konatsu Kato streamed the first part of the PS5 horror game on her YouTube channel and attracted more than 1.5 million viewers, while her subscriber count climbed past 100,000 after she began the playthrough late last week.
Kato, who plays protagonist Hinako Shimizu in the game, promised fans she would broadcast the series of sessions and is set to continue with the next instalment on 29th October. The streams are conducted in Japanese, but viewers can follow along using YouTube’s automatic caption translation if needed.
Her return to the title is notable because she previously talked about the emotional toll of the role. In an interview with Famitsu, Kato said there were days when she felt she was losing her grip while portraying Hinako, and that she would sometimes “burst into tears without even thinking about anything.” For readers who want background, see our coverage of the actress opening up about struggling with sanity while playing Hinako Shimizu: Silent Hill f Actress Opens Up About Struggling with Sanity.
Aside from the personal angle, the livestream has pushed more attention toward the game itself. If you missed early hands-on footage, there’s a longer gameplay clip available in our prior coverage: Watch 12 Minutes of New Gameplay from Silent Hill f.
The viral playthrough is available on YouTube below for anyone who wants to watch Kato’s first session; the video page also includes chat and community reactions.
If you’re following the streams, expect a performance-driven viewing experience rather than a straight let’s-play; Kato’s background with the role has made the broadcasts feel part playthrough, part behind-the-scenes look at an actor revisiting a challenging performance.
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