THE RAMPAGE・RIKU performs Keiji Maeda passionately “Keiji Maeda Kabuki Tabi STAGE&LIVE ~Higo Tora/Kato Kiyomasa Edition~” opens Kyodo Medias Co., Ltd. Press release: September 29, 2024 THE RAMPAGE・RIKU performs Keiji Maeda passionately “Keiji Maeda Kabuki Tabi
STAGE&LIVE ~Higo Tora・Kito Kiyomasa Edition~” opens “There is a sense of “Love, Dream, Happiness” that can only be delivered through theater” The opening day was held on September 27th at Theater H in Tokyo “Keiji Maeda Kabuki Journey STAGE&LIVE ~Higo Tiger/Kato Kiyomasa Edition~” . A general press interview was held before the opening day performance, where THE RAMPAGE’s main character, Keiji Maeda, took on the challenge. RIKU They expressed their enthusiasm. At the GenePro performance, another theme song, “FIGHT FOR LOVE”, for which RIKU also participated in writing the lyrics, was also performed for the first time.
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Horie/illustration: Masato Deguchi), which manga artist Tetsuo Hara has been drawing for many years. A story depicting the journey of Keiji Maeda, an eccentric man who lived in Keiji Maeda’s free-spirited lifestyle, his encounter with Kiyomasa Kato on his travels, and the conspiracy surrounding rumors of a treasure are powerfully expressed through dynamic sword fights and a rock sound and singing voice that makes full use of Japanese drums. Co-stars include Atsushi Shiramata who plays the role of Kiyomasa Kato, Ryo Hirano who plays the role of Gonichi who has a huge amount of dialogue as a Kyogen performer, Yuho Matsui who plays the role of Muneshige Tachibana who mesmerizes with beautiful sword fights, Masaki Osaki and Kojiro Sasaki who play the role of Hyogosuke Yagyu. The cast members who are active in
2.5-dimensional stage, including Gaku Matsuda, who plays the role, have gathered together. In addition, talented people active in various genres such as Shigemi Tanaka, Kotaro, Risa Haruka, TETO, Hiroshi Ryokuni, Tsukasa Hiryu, Takamasa Suga, Moro Morooka, and Mayo Kawasaki are included, making Keiji’s manly journey even hotter and more colorful. made it stand out. From the scene where Keiji Maeda receives a letter from the then ruler of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who grants him a “life-long indulgence,” Keiji consistently maintains his “determination to risk his life.” RIKU’s powerful and relaxed singing voice and dance moves that he cultivated as THE RAMPAGE perfectly match Keiji’s unconventional, free-spirited lifestyle. We have created a flexible statue of Keiji that is both strong and flexible and will never break. The appeal of this work is its powerful staging that makes full use of the rotating stage set up in the center, the activities of Matsukaze, the beloved horse, and the action that unfolds to the tune of songs that express the characters’ feelings. Members of RAG POUND, the world’s most intense performance group from LDH, also participated in the ensemble, and the fusion of the Sengoku period and dance performance created a new historical setting. As the story progresses, several songs appear that serve as theme songs for each character. After the main part, there will be a LIVE part where you can enjoy all those songs together. One of the highlights of this work is that after enjoying the thrilling life of eccentric Keiji Maeda in the main story, you can also enjoy the LIVE part with supporting goods. At this day’s Gene Pro, the audience cheered enthusiastically in response to the enthusiasm on stage, creating a sense of unity.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/2774/12949-2774-7200cbc77bbdff4b8f7df936a37d7bc0-3900×2611.jpg At the press conference held before the GenePro performance, there were actors including RIKU, who played the leading role, and Kiyomasa Kato. Atsushi Shiramata , the role of Gonichi Ryo Hirano , played the role of Father Jose Garcia Mayo Kawasaki , and direct Kako Rinou will be on stage. RIKU said, “The most appealing thing is Keiji’s manly and pure way of life, which is typical of a man of eccentricity.The highlight is how he leans in according to the impulses of his heart.The justice of each character, the way he leans, I especially want people to look forward to the chemical reaction with Kiyomasa,” he said with excitement, his eyes shining. Shiromata, who had been practicing with him for a month and a half, said, “RIKU is the best chairperson who shows his back and pulls you along, and at the same time makes you want to support him.” When he said that, all the speakers nodded loudly. Hirano, who plays the role of Gonichi who spends a lot of time with Keiji, also praised the affinity between Keiji Maeda and RIKU, saying, “I felt like I was a curious person when I saw RIKU, who had a firm core and pushed forward according to his beliefs.” Ta. Kako also says, “RIKU’s personality has led the company forward.” From that scene, it was clear how much RIKU is a chairperson who is loved by the company. Kawasaki shared a playful story about RIKU, who started preparations for the rehearsal launch on the last day of rehearsals, and said, “It was really cute.It made me feel like I had many children, including RIKU.” It was a fun rehearsal period,” he says, narrowing his eyes. In response to Kawasaki, RIKU says that it is thanks to “Masebushi” that they have become good friends. “As soon as Aso-san’s pun, which we call “Masei-bushi,” came out, I was like, “Yatta!”, he said with a smile, and Kawasaki immediately said “A corny priest” and a pun that related to his character. I fought back. RIKU excitedly said, “This is it, this is it!” with a fist pump, and the press conference became very lively. At GenePro, another theme song “FIGHT FOR LOVE”, in which RIKU participated in writing the lyrics, was released for the first time. The mini-live after the main event ended with this danceable song, which powerfully sings about Keiji’s way of life. During the performance period, “FIGHT FOR LOVE” will be performed, replacing the previously announced theme song “En”. It is a song that I would like people to listen to while keeping in mind the point that RIKU raised when writing the lyrics: “If you listen to this song, you will understand what kind of person Keiji Maeda is.” At the end of the press conference, RIKU said, “If you are reading this now and are thinking about going to the theater, please go to the official stage website right now! We believe that there is a sense of “Love, Dream, and Happiness” that can only be delivered through a theatrical work like this.We would like as many people as possible to see this work that we love so much.” He spoke passionately and concluded the press conference. “Keiji Maeda Kabuki Tabi STAGE & LIVE ~Higo Tora/Kato Kiyomasa Edition~” will be performed in Tokyo from Friday, September 27th to Sunday, October 6th at Theater H, and in Osaka on October 31st. It will be performed at Sankei Hall Breeze from Sunday (Thursday) to November 4th (Monday, holiday).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/2774/12949-2774-afb9431ce01808a5f4472662db361c1b-3900×2611.jpg [Story] Bizarre people are people who love unusual appearances and eccentric actions, and live their lives according to their will! A year after the Battle of Sekigahara, Hinomoto was becoming a world of peace. Keiji Maeda, who was once awarded the “Enchantment of Inquiry” by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the ruler of the world, and ran through many places as an inquisitive person, is now a hermit in Kyoto. One day, Keiji hears from Gonichi, a popular gambler, a legend about a treasure that is rumored to be hidden somewhere in Kyushu. Keiji, seeking the wind of Ikusa in a world without Ikusa, decides to travel to Higo in Kyushu, calling it a “Kan sightseeing”. Waiting in the fertile land of Higo is Kiyomasa Kato, the Higo tiger known as Wasamon (meaning “weird” in the Higo language). Keiji and Kiyomasa are two naturally cool people who hit it off right away. Eventually, the two become engulfed in a huge conspiracy surrounding the treasure, involving the Tokugawa family and the Nanban people. A great show featuring the strong men who lived through the Sengoku period begins!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/2774/12949-2774-f0421e3abf9b71a263bbd376413876b3-1807×2700.jpg ■“After Talk” will be held! After-talk will be held at the following performances. *We plan to hold the event for about 10 to 15 minutes after the performance ends and once preparations are complete. □Tokyo performance MC: Eisaku Sasahara/SHUN (RAG POUND) October 1st (Tuesday) 18:30 Mayo Kawasaki Tsukasa Hiryu Gaku Matsuda Risa Haruka Hiroshi Ryokuni October 2nd (Wednesday) 18:30 RIKU(THE RAMPAGE) Ryo Hirano Takamasa Suga Saki Osaki October 3rd (Thursday) 18:30 Atsushi Shiramata Yuho Matsui Shigemi Tanaka Kotaro TETO October 4th (Friday) 18:30 RIKU (THE RAMPAGE) Atsushi Shiramata Mayo Kawasaki Moro Moroka □Osaka performance MC: Eisaku Sasahara/SHUN (RAG POUND) November 1st (Friday) 18:30 RIKU (THE RAMPAGE) Ryo Hirano Takamasa Suga Osaki Osaki November 2nd (Sat) 17:00 Atsushi Shiramata Yuho Matsui Tsukasa Hiryu Mayo Kawasaki Gaku Matsuda
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12949/2774/12949-2774-4c937eab01f150aa9ad9a6c13dfc0b03-1807×2700.jpg ■Hulu exclusive distribution decided! We will also broadcast the mini-live that will be held after the main performance. [Live streaming schedule] October 2nd (Wednesday) 13:00 start / 18:30 start *The 13:00 performance and 18:30 performance will have different mini-live performances. [Missed delivery] As soon as preparations are complete after the live streaming of each performance ~ November 10th (Sunday) 23:59 [Sales period] Each performance: September 20th (Friday) 18:00 – November 10th (Sunday) 21:00 2 performance set: September 20th (Friday) 18:00 – November 10th (Sunday) 18:00 [Viewing ticket fee] Each performance: 4,500 yen (tax included) 2 performance set: 5,500 yen (tax included) [Sales URL] https://bit.ly/3B6cEc5 [How to purchase/watch live streaming works]
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