Juju Interview PT. 1 (Suwabe’s section)
Big thanks to goldenlaquer for the JP text. Here is Suwabe’s interview with some commentary peppered in. 1. If you (Suwabe-san) obtained Sukuna's powers, what would you like to do with them?
Suwabe: I think I would like to somehow covertly deal with those things which bring unhappiness to people all over the world.
Interviewer's comment: To do it in a way in which nobody finds out... Isn't that heroical...? So cool...
2. When voicing Sukuna, please tell us about the things you became aware of!
S: Questioning whether I’m using the right voice to display the persuasiveness of the 'Ryoumen Sukuna' written in the original content... That's my homework. Anyway, every week I peruse the series so that I can increase my understanding as much as possible.
IC: I really have felt the shocking impact of the craziness and strength in Sukuna’s voice!
3. Sukuna is seen as an incredibly strong being, but what are Suwabe-san's weaknesses?
S: Hmm, right... Delicious food, delicious sake, super cool motorcycles and sports cars, and regular work that goes on for a long while... I'd say those are my weaknesses. Now then, let me become even weaker in front of you! Hora hora, don't hold back! C'mon!
IC: --!! I couldn’t possibly prod about Suwabe-san’s weaknesses! Instead I’ll just accept ‘em, c’mon!
4. Sukuna is in the position of a villain, but are there any moments where you go 'oh, I like this facet of his'?
S: Since I see the work's fictional world from the perspective of Sukuna, I don't think of him as evil (*laughs*). He handles situations with composure, and also takes time to analyse matters. It's true that he's haughty (尊大), but he's not quite so arrogant (不遜)... that part, it's good, isn't it?
[Pavlatti's note: Suwabe used both the word 尊大 and 不遜 when describing Sukuna. Both words involve arrogance in their meanings, but he's saying that while Sukuna could use some more humbleness, his haughtiness is one which comes from his status as one of the strongest--puffing himself up from past successes. Unlike, let's say, some super weak ass character who self-declares himself amazing and steps over others without having anything to back his word up.[ IC: Certainly, Sukuna looks down on others, but he isn’t conceited. He is haughty, but not arrogant. How deep...
