<div id="readability-page-1"><div>            <div><p>Hideo Kojima is the mastermind behind hit action game franchise “Death Stranding,” set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world in which humanity is threatened by zombie-like ghost creatures called “Beached Things.” But he’s also a big ol’ softie.</p>    <p>  Kojima, 62, recently revealed that he “casually” began streaming Netflix’s global hit animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters.” He ended up loving it — and sobbing like a baby.   </p>     <p>  “I casually started watching ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ got completely hooked, and ended up crying my eyes out by the end,” Kojima wrote in a post on X this week. “It was so, so good 🥺🫶”   </p>       <p>  Kojima also apparently is hooked on the film’s soundtrack, following up his original fanboy post with one featuring an image of Huntr/x’s hit song “Golden” playing. In addition, the Japanese game design icon retweeted <em>Variety</em>‘s post naming “Golden” one of the best songs of 2025, in which included this blurb: “Love it, hate it, will projectile-vomit if you hear it one more time in this or the next lifetime — whichever describes your reaction, you can’t deny ‘Golden,’ the most gigantic pop song in memory.”</p>    <p>  “KPop Demon Hunters” — officially Netflix’s most-watched movie ever — is produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix. The companies have finalized a deal to bring out a sequel in 2029.</p>    <p>  From directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, “KPop Demon Hunters” follows K-pop superstar trio Huntr/x, who when they aren’t selling out stadiums use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet: the Saja Boys, an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.   </p>     <p><strong>SEE ALSO: Hideo Kojima Talks ‘Death Stranding 2’ and the Importance of Connection: ‘It’s Not Connection With Headshots and Shooting Each Other’</strong></p>                 </div>        <div>        <h4>Read More About:</h4>    <ul>      <li>           Hideo Kojima,       </li>      <li>           KPop Demon Hunters       </li>    </ul>  </div>                  </div></div>

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<p>Hideo Kojima, creator of "Death Stranding," recently shared his unexpected emotional reaction to Netflix's animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters." Kojima, 62, casually began watching the film and ended up deeply moved, praising it on social media. He also expressed his admiration for the movie's soundtrack, particularly the song "Golden" by Huntr/x. "KPop Demon Hunters," produced by Sony Pictures Animation, is Netflix's most-watched movie, with a sequel planned for 2029.</p>

- Hideo Kojima, known for the "Death Stranding" franchise, recently expressed his admiration for the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," stating that it moved him to tears.  
- The film, which has become Netflix's most-watched movie ever, follows a K-pop trio who double as demon hunters, and a sequel is set to be released in 2029.  
- Kojima also shared his enthusiasm for the film's soundtrack, highlighting its popularity and its recognition as one of the best songs of 2025.

Hideo Kojima Found Himself Unexpectedly Hooked on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — and ‘Ended Up Crying My Eyes Out’