An adaption of “Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji” has been decided to be on Dec 20! The main character, Kaiji, will be Yamazaki Taiki
An adaption of “Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji”, from the “Kaiji” series by Fukumoto Nobuyukiwhich has been serialized in “Young Magazine”, has been decided, . It will be performed in Kyoto and Tokyo in Dec 2020.
“Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji” hasd been serialized in “Young Magazine” (Kodansha) until 1999. Currently, the latest Kaiji series (“Gambling Outcast: Kaiji – 2.4 Billion Escape Arc”) has been serialized, and it is a popular work with a cumulative total of over 21 million copies. In Oct 2007, it was made into a TV anime entitled “The Suffering Pariah Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor”, and in 2009 the movie series started.
The main character of this work, Ito Kaiji, will be Yamazaki Taiki, who performed on the stage in: “Uchu Sentai Kyuranger” and “Ensemble Stars! Extra Stage”.
Besides him, it was announced that Kujirai Kosuke as Funai Joji, and Baba Ryouma as Kitami will be the cast members for reproducing a unique worldview of the work.
For the stage, the story is sticking to the original. The production team includes staff members: the script writer Mashiba Azuki from “Caramel Box”, the script supervisor Narui Yutaka, and the director Yamazaki Akira from a theater troupe “Bad Play”.
” ‘Stage’ Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji” will be performed in Kyoto and Tokyo in Dec 2020.
(C) Fukumoto Nobuyuki / Kodansha / DMM STAGE
Recent Posts
Dandadan: “Come on, bring it!” Action Figure of Ageless Beauty Seiko Now Available!
From TV anime "Dandadan," the character Seiko appears in the action figure brand S.H.Figuarts by…
“Yu Yu Hakusho” – Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, Kurama, and Koenma Become Chocolatiers! New Illustrated Goods Released
From the TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho", new illustrated merchandise themed around “Chocolatiers” will be…
“Space Battleship Yamato” Exhibition Planned and Produced by Annno Hideaki! Tracing the Origins of a Masterpiece that Built the Foundation of Anime
It has been revealed that the special exhibition "Space Battleship Yamato: Complete Record Exhibition" planned…
“HeroAca” – Spend Every Day with Midoriya, Bakugo, Monoma, and Toga! Glow-in-the-Dark “PIICA” for IC Cards Now Available
A newly illustrated "PIICA + Clear Pass Case" featuring characters from the TV anime “My…
“A Certain Scientific” Misaka Mikoto’s ‘Railgun’ Now Available as a Nutritional Drink in Japan’s Hometown Tax Program! Caffeine Content Matches Mikoto’s Height at 161mg
From “A Certain Scientific Railgun T”, a refreshing drink inspired by protagonist Misaka Mikoto's signature…
“Nier Series” 2B’s Sweet Valentine♪ Packed with Collaboration Foods and Goods! SQUARE ENIX CAFE Collaboration Event
A collaboration cafe for the "NieR" series has been confirmed. It will take place from…
