Katsuyuki Motohiro

Director Katsuyuki Motohiro has spoken about how the new sequel 'Bayside Shakedown N.E.W.' came to be, saying the departure of character Shinji Muroi made the new story possible, and explaining why lead character Aoshima was closely tied to actor Yoji Oda. Fans in Japan are discussing the reveal and what the long-awaited follow-up to the hit police franchise will mean for the series.