Popular 2.5D musical and stage roundup

Hakuouki

Musical Hakuoki Shinkai: Hajime Saito Arc – Performance Digest Video

Starting as a game, Hakuoki has become hugely popular, especially among women.

Set in the late Edo period, it tells the story of Chizuru Yukimura, the protagonist searching for her father, and her passionate battles alongside the Shinsengumi.

The 2010 stage play Hakuoki: Shinsengumi Enbu Roku featured many actors who are also well-known on TV and in film, including Taichi Saotome, Masataka Kubota, and Tomoya Nakamura.

The musical adaptation, Musical Hakuoki, has been performed since 2012 and is beloved under the nickname “HakuMyu.” In addition to dynamic sword-fighting scenes, the production also showcases songs and dances unique to the musical format.

DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL

“Death Note: The Musical” 2020 Digest Video

The manga Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, became a massive hit in all its forms—manga, anime, and live-action.

Its shocking premise, in which anyone whose name is written in a notebook called the “Death Note” dies, has earned it popularity not only in Japan but overseas as well.

In 2015, it was adapted into a stage musical titled Death Note The Musical, with performances in Japan, South Korea, and Russia.

The stage production featured popular actors such as Teppei Koike and Kōtarō Yoshida.

It’s a theatrical work where you can enjoy its intricate battle of wits paired with powerful, thrilling music.

Prince of Stride THE LIVE STAGE

Stage Play 'Prince of Stride THE LIVE STAGE' Episode 5

Prince of Stride is a coming-of-age story based on Shuji Sogabe’s original work “Stride.” It follows a team aiming to become the best among high schools in eastern Japan through Stride, a sport that combines elements of running and parkour.

The franchise began as a novel and later gained popularity through an anime adaptation and a game.

Since 2016, it has been adapted for the stage under the title “Prince of Stride THE LIVE STAGE,” featuring powerful Stride sequences that unfold not only on stage but also through the aisles among the audience.

My Hero Academia The “Ultra” Stage

"My Hero Academia" The “Ultra” Stage: Symbol of Peace - Performance Digest Video

Kohei Horikoshi’s manga My Hero Academia, popularly known as “Hiroaka,” is a hero story where aspiring heroes grow by using their unique “Quirks” to overcome relentless threats from villains on their path to becoming the greatest heroes.

A spinoff series titled My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has also been released.

In 2019, it was adapted for the stage under the title “My Hero Academia” The “Ultra” Stage, with performances in Japan and China.

Experience this PLUS ULTRA stage, where the heroes-in-training shine, right before your eyes!

Yu Yu Hakusho

[Dress Rehearsal] Stage Play “Yu Yu Hakusho” (Tsubasa Sakiyama / Naoya Gomoto / Hiroki Suzuki / Shohei Hashimoto) / Sneak Peek of the Main Show!

This is a stage adaptation of Yoshihiro Togashi’s hugely popular manga Yu Yu Hakusho, whose mere opening of a Twitter account becomes news thanks to his massive fanbase.

The main characters are faithfully recreated, delivering a level of quality that should satisfy fans.

Without compromising the original story, the production also features dynamic, thrilling scenes like swordplay, which are highlights of the stage.

It’s a nostalgic treat for those who read the manga long ago, and an enjoyable experience for first-time viewers as well.

Why not experience a 2.

5D stage with your friends or family?

KING OF PRISM by PrettyRhythm

Stage “KING OF PRISM -Rose Party on STAGE 2019-” Release Commemoration ♪ PV

This stage production is based on the animated film KING OF PRISM by PrettyRhythm.

The work itself is an official spin-off of the anime Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live, and its popularity led to a stage adaptation.

It was first brought to the stage in 2017 under the title KING OF PRISM -Over the Sunshine!-, and later another stage show, KING OF PRISM -Shiny Rose Stars-, based on the TV anime series, was also performed.

Why not experience a Prism Show yourself and be captivated by its dazzling, colorful spectacle?