"He made us read 100-200 books a year", that's how Silent Hill f writers described producer Motoi Okamoto. At CEDEC 2026, he revealed Konami's method: the team pressured each other to devour 100-200 titles annually. Before hiring Ryukishi07, producers read all his past works. To nail 1960s Japan's vibe, they dove into classics, Shinto folklore, manga, and sociology. «Books» included tankōbon and pamphlets, making the goal doable 😑