Silent Hill f actor Konatsu Kato reveals emotional toll of portraying Hinako Shimizu

Konatsu Kato says she broke down during Silent Hill f recordings, describing the emotional strain of playing Hinako

Silent Hill f actor Konatsu Kato has spoken about the emotional impact of portraying Hinako Shimizu, revealing that she broke down in tears while recording scenes for the psychological horror title.

In an interview with Famitsu, translated from Japanese, Kato described how the deeper she became immersed in the role, the more difficult it was to distinguish between herself and her character. “As the recording progressed, the story branched out more and more,” she said.

“As we recorded various developments, I found myself thinking, ‘It was the same scene just now, but the words and emotions are different… Huh… Where am I, what am I doing now, Hinako?’”

The actor went on to explain how the blurred line between reality and character affected her emotionally. “I was Hinako, but the other person was also Hinako, and I got confused and lost track of who I was, both in character and in reality,” Kato recalled.

“There were times when I would burst into tears without even thinking about anything. As the time I spent facing her increased, my confusion also increased, and I remember there were days when I felt like I was going crazy.”

This is not the first time Kato has discussed the intense process of bringing Hinako to life. In an earlier statement in June, she said she felt her “sanity slipping” during production but considered the experience valuable.

Kato’s performance in Silent Hill f has drawn attention from both fans and critics, who have praised her portrayal of the emotionally complex protagonist and the game’s dark, psychological storytelling.