If we’re two peas in a pod, then Silent Hill f is one zippy mix of salt and balsamic, in keeping with author Ryukishi07. He compares the mixture of horror genres within the upcoming Konami recreation – the writer’s first most important Silent Hill installment since 2012 – to salad dressing.
First reported by Famitsu and not too long ago translated by Automaton, Ryukishi07 took the chance to debate his method to writing Silent Hill f earlier this month at Anime Expo 2025 in LA. He explains that he considered Silent Hill f in a different way than his visible novels, just like the cult-favorite When They Cry collection, by which he packs advanced histories into every character like they’re empty suitcases. As an alternative, for Silent Hill f, Ryukishi07 constructed his characters round a central story theme – I assume that half’s just like the salad itself.
The author explains that the ensuing story stirs collectively the tenets of Silent Hill – supernatural and psychological horror – like a totally emulsified salad dressing… that slowly begins to separate and reveal its layers.
He provides Silent Hill 2 for example of a earlier franchise title the place Konami makes use of this method, what I wish to name the Ol’ Salad Dressing Methodology. Via the 2001 recreation, it is tough to differentiate between the reality of Silent Hill and protagonist James’ warped way of thinking.
Although Silent Hill f’s plot stays largely a thriller, what little we find out about it signifies a protagonist simply as unreliable as James Sunderland – probably much more so. Set in Nineteen Sixties Japan, Silent Hill f follows excessive schooler Hinako Shimizu as she strains towards the thick fog and nasty monsters which have instantly ambushed her city.
I would name the premise extra intriguing than appetizing, however, at Anime Expo 2025, Ryukishi07 assured followers that Silent Hill f was about unhappiness and love, too, not solely worry – and everybody is aware of a superb meal is made with unhappiness and love.
