If you are the creator of popular video games such as Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding like Hideo Kojima is, I'm frightened to hear what's rolling inside his brain. But that's what will happen on September 8th when the new podcast Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure will be released in English and Japanese.
Spotify describes the podcast this way: "Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure will unravel the genius behind Kojima’s ideas and creative thinking, as he discusses a range of his favorite topics, including games, movies, books, art, philosophy, and the social landscape. This audio talk show will invite both distinguished domestic and international leaders as guests, as well as top creators from a variety of backgrounds such as business, technology and entertainment, as they come together with Kojima to discuss and dive into compelling themes. "
The show will also regularly feature Geoff Keighley, a close friend of Kojima’s, and prominent Canadian gaming journalist and TV host, who will bring the latest updates on gaming and technology within a special segment. In addition, Japanese music creator Michiharu Shimoda a.k.a. SILENT POETS, known for producing the closing theme for best-selling game DEATH STRANDING will be creating an opening theme for Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure.
“I wanted to share my thoughts with a global audience and felt that Spotify would be the best home to reach all my fans and friends around the world,” said Hideo Kojima. “It’s an ambitious approach to release every episode in both Japanese and English at the same time, but I look forward to having a good time getting and sharing creative inspiration with listeners from all over the world.”
“At Spotify, we’ve been focused on working with the best creators to bring to life podcast content that is exciting, offers a new dimension to entertainment and brings fans closer to what they love,” said Chieko Nishi, Spotify’s Head of Studios in Japan. “Hideo Kojima’s podcasts will allow a broader set of listeners to enjoy his thoughts, whilst at the same time supporting his own desire to reach beyond the boundaries.”
If you are not a video game fan, here's a summary of the Metal Gear universe. History had diverged at some point during World War II, with the Cobra Unit being instrumental in the defeat of the Axis Powers. Cloning, AI and robotics technology of the 1970s are more advanced. The eleven games in the main Metal Gear series continuity reveal a narrative that spans five and a half decades, from the Cold War, until the near future.
I'm not particularly adept at video games. However, digging around in the brain of a person like Kojima who creates these games and their relevant universe should be fascinating.
Check out the podcast graphic below. Kojima indeed seems to be thinking very hard.
The first episode of Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure will launch on September 8, with new subsequent episodes released weekly each Thursday at 9.00PM JST in both Japanese and English.
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