Actor Yuki Yamada's Bold Request: 3-Day Vacation for Every Monster Hunter Launch
Discover the behind-the-scenes drama as an actor navigates the challenges of releasing <i>Monster Hunter Wilds</i>. Dive in!
Yuki Yamada Requests Time Off for Monster Hunter Wilds
Japanese actor Yuki Yamada has made headlines after requesting three days off from his agency for future Monster Hunter releases. This revelation came during a press scrum following the media launch event for Monster Hunter Wilds, hosted by CAPCOM.
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Yamada's Commitment to the Franchise
During the press event, Yamada was asked if he would be playing Monster Hunter Wilds on its launch day, February 28. He revealed that he would actually be busy filming that day. However, he expressed his enthusiasm for the game by requesting his agency, Watanabe Entertainment, to clear his schedule for three days for future Monster Hunter releases.
Yamada Yuki asks his agency for a Monster Hunter holiday?! He appeared at the Monster Hunter Wilds media launch event and shared his thoughts.
— ORICON NEWS (@oricon) February 27, 2025
A True Fan
Yamada, a passionate fan of the Monster Hunter series, has appeared in two commercials for Monster Hunter Wilds. In the first, he interacts with a Felyne, the franchise's beloved mascot. The second commercial showcases him teaming up with three other players to take down the new monster, Nu Udra.
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Game Launch Success
Monster Hunter Wilds officially launched worldwide on February 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game has already achieved remarkable success, selling over 8 million copies globally within its first three days, marking it as the fastest title in the franchise to reach this milestone.