The timeless classic RPG “Suikoden” has finally been adapted for the stage! The first main visual for the stage play “Suikoden: Gate Crest War Arc” has been released! Advance tickets will be available from August 28th!
Animate Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: August 28, 2025 The timeless classic RPG “Genso Suikoden” is finally being adapted for the stage! The first main visual for the stage play “Genso Suikoden – Gate Crest War Arc” has been released! Advance tickets for the performance will be available from August 28th! New information from Frontier Works Inc. (Animate Group)!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-5eadae2d3f2b7f95cb83a984449b29e6-2000×1414.jpg (C)Konami Digital Entertainment/Stage “Suikoden” Production Committee Since its release in 1995, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.’s (KONAMI) timeless classic RPG series, “Suikoden,” has been beloved by countless fans for its overwhelming worldview and profound story. The series’ origin, the first game, “Suikoden I,” will be performed as a stage play titled “Suikoden: Gate Emblem War Arc” in December 2025. Today, we’re releasing the first main visual. The first main visual features the protagonist, “Bocchan,” standing side by side with Gremio, who has been his caretaker since he was a child, creating an impressive image that gives the feeling that the story is about to begin. Advance lottery applications for stage performance tickets will begin on August 28th. Some tickets will come with non-saleable merchandise, making it a must-see for fans. The stage play “Genso Suikoden: Gate Crest War Arc” will run from December 6th to December 14th, 2025 at Theater H in Tokyo, and from December 18th to December 21st, 2025 at Kyoto Theater in Kyoto. We will bring you the epic story and charm of the characters of “Suikoden” in a new form: a stage production. Please continue to look forward to the stage production “Suikoden – Gate Crest War Arc.” [Official website]
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(https://x.com/Suikoden_stage) (Recommended hashtag: #StageGensui) 【Copyright】(C)Konami Digital Entertainment/Stage “Suikoden” Production Committee Performance Overview ◆Performance Title: Stage Play “Genso Suikoden – Gate Emblem War Arc” ◆Date: [Tokyo performance] December 6th (Sat) – December 14th (Sun), 2025 Theater H (1-6-29 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-f242ccc192750dc08dc43a8536ab0a6d-1887×199.jpg [Kyoto Performance] Thursday, December 18th, 2025 – Sunday, December 21st, 2025 Kyoto Theater (Kyoto Station Building, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-235dd1cb7e298f634373972f419a4d2f-847×192.jpg ◆Original work: “Suikoden” (KONAMI) ◆Screenplay and direction: Norihito Nakayashiki ◆Cast Naoki Okamura as the protagonist (Boss), Takuma Wada as Gremio Ted: Ryoki Nagae, Flick: Takeshi Yamada, Victor: Ryuho Isogai Pahn: Yuki Yamaoki, Cleo: Kaede Sakuragi, Odessa Silverberg: Shiori Sakurai, Mash: Daiki Ise Kasumi: Yuka Yamauchi, Look: Seishiro Higurashi Theo McDoole: Tomoyuki Takagi, Windy: Seshiru Ogo Barbarossa Lougner: Naoto Kaji ◆Production: Gauche Brothers ◆Cooperation: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. ◆Planning, production, and production: 4cu (Frontier Works Inc.) ◆Sponsor: Stage “Suikoden” Production Committee TICKET Ticket Price ・Ticket with Premium Goods: 14,000 yen (includes non-saleable goods/all reserved seats/tax included) General Ticket: ¥11,000 (all reserved seats, tax included) *Preschool children not allowed. *Resale for profit prohibited. *Tickets with premium merchandise include a non-saleable “original photo frame & visual card set.” *Please note that tickets with premium merchandise do not guarantee front-row seats. *Tickets will not be changed, canceled, or refunded under any circumstances, except in the event of a performance cancellation, including due to poor health, natural disasters, or associated transportation issues. Please be aware of this before purchasing. KONAMI/Suikoden [Official] Advance August 28th (Thursday) 19:00 – September 7th (Sunday) 23:59 https://eplus.jp/suikoden-stage-game/ Official Stage Advance Tickets August 28th (Thursday) 7:00 PM – September 10th (Wednesday) 11:59 PM https://eplus.jp/suikoden-stage-hp/ [Ticket inquiries] Performance Office 0570-200-114 (12:00-17:00, excluding weekends and holidays) Screenplay/direction
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-ab964ff01e11fbae3afe497f61f24032-1000×1333.jpg Norihito Nakayashiki While still in high school, he presented “The Counterfeit Macbeth,” which won the Best Original Screenplay Award at the 49th National High School Drama Competition. While attending Aoyama Gakuin University, he founded “Kakikuu Kyaku,” which became a theater company in 2006. Since its founding, he has been responsible for writing and directing all of the company’s productions. In addition to regular performances, the company also works on projects such as the “Theater Project for Children,” and in recent years has directed numerous externally produced productions. Major works outside of theater company performances include the stage productions “Bungo Stray Dogs” (script and direction), “World Trigger the Stage” (script and direction), “Kuroko’s Basketball” (direction), “Double”
(direction), and the theater group En’s “Peligrise” (direction) and “Exposure” (script and direction). In addition to stage performances, his diverse activities include writing and directing the Sanrio Puroland show “Nakayoku Connect,” and writing scripts for TBS Drama Stream’s “Love Encouragement” and NHK FM Theater. COMMENT No other story is more deserving of the term “timeless masterpiece.” The countless emotions and passion that “Suikoden” has brought us continue to be loved widely across the ages. Now, with the help of a wonderful cast, that magnificent world will be brought to life in the theater. We are looking forward to an incredibly powerful performance that can only be conveyed through live theater. Please come and witness the beginning of a new legend. CAST
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-80f5ceb163d2852c4205d012325bf050-1000×1333.jpg Protagonist (Botchan) Role: Naoki Okamura COMMENT I am surprised and honored to have been given the role of the beloved protagonist, known as “Bochan,” in “Suikoden,” a series beloved by fans of all
generations for many years. I will perform with love, passion, and pride so that “Suikoden” fans will love the series even more, and so that first-time viewers will love it anew. Please come to the theater. We look forward to seeing you.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-cd543266ab6bc06af2fd5f605cf569d2-1000×1333.jpg Gremio: Takuma Wada COMMENT I’m Takuma Wada, and I’ll be playing the role of Gremio in the stage play “Genso Suikoden.” When I was a teenager, I was captivated by the grandeur of the original story and the complex intertwining relationships between the many characters, and I lost track of time as I played. Since then, I’ve grown a little, and I’m looking forward to discovering the charm of “Genso Suikoden” anew. I’ll do my best.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-1cf668205cb3de63981c8e3029ae027c-1000×1333.jpg Ted: Ryoki Nagae Ryoki) COMMENT I’m Ryoki Nagae, and I’ll be playing Ted. I’m incredibly excited to be involved in the stage adaptation of the beloved “Suikoden” series. I can’t wait to start rehearsals with the cast and staff to see how we’ll create this worldview. We will definitely live up to your expectations. We will do our best, so please come to the theater. Thank you!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-f92d058c2fa0518c61b16272b2cd3a09-1000×1333.jpg Flick: Yamada James Takeshi COMMENT I’m James, and I’ll be playing the role of Flick. First of all, I’m thrilled that “Suikoden” is back. It’s the series I’ve spent the most time on in my life, and it holds many fond memories for me. I’m truly happy to be able to experience the world of “Suikoden” again. For this stage adaptation, I’ll put everything I’ve learned in my acting career so far into my
performance, and I’ll do my best to put my heart and soul into it so that it becomes a wonderful production. I’ll do my best so that young people of today can learn about and fall in love with “Suikoden”!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-eeabaff8d6a173289acc72f787991676-1000×1333.jpg Victor Isogai Ryuko (Victoor/Isogai Ryuko) COMMENT I’m thrilled to be involved in the stage adaptation of a game that has been loved by so many people since I was a child! A remastered version of the game is also being released, so I’m looking forward to playing it every night and studying it thoroughly!! The cast is full of fascinating people, so I’m really looking forward to it!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-89b1b0d121d649470042aff400648c0f-1000×1333.jpg Paan role Yamaoki Yuki (Pan/Yamaoki Yuki) COMMENT After hearing that I would be appearing in the stage adaptation of the beloved “Suikoden,” I immediately bought and played the remastered version. Each character has a strong personality and is very charming, but I particularly like the story of Parn. I hope everyone will play the game and come to see the stage production of “Genso Suikoden.” I will do my best to bring the world of the game to you!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-2924938b57db32e54384d92b6ca0b69d-1000×1333.jpg Cleo: Sakuragi Kaede Kaede) COMMENT My name is Kaede Sakuragi, and I will be playing the role of Cleo. The game was released the same year I was born… I am truly honored to be involved in the “Suikoden” series, a series that has been loved by so many people for so long. I will do my best to further contribute to the appeal of the series through this stage production.
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-85a83e3990c62f5914aacad308b0ff4b-1000×1333.jpg Odessa Silverberg: Shiori Sakurai Shiori) COMMENT I’m Shiori Sakurai, and I’ll be playing the role of Odessa Silverberg. I’m incredibly honored to be able to appear in a work that has been loved by so many people for so long. I’ll be taking on all of the burdens and feelings that she carries and carrying them in my performance.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-0b220e61754e0bff5d63f586bb2be6f0-1000×1333.jpg Mash: Daiki Ise COMMENT I’m really looking forward to playing Mash, as I’ve often had to shout and fight with people until now. I hope that the audience will be able to feel a little bit of the conflict and anguish that he has over the battle. I’m happy to be able to participate in a story that is loved by so many people. Please come and experience “Suikoden” at the theater. We are waiting for you.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-ea02c43a743407892567d0237b80233a-1000×1333.jpg Kasumi role: Yuka Yamauchi (Kasumi / Yamauchi) Yuka) COMMENT My name is Yuka Yamauchi and I will be playing the role of Kasumi. We will do our best to deliver the charm of this long-loved work to everyone in the stage version. We hope you will love the dynamic characters that jump out of the game. I’ll do my best!
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-85920208d303837dcdb0665172afc779-1000×1333.jpg Look role: Seishiro Higurashi (Look/Higurashi) Seishiro) COMMENT My name is Seishiro Higurashi and I will be playing Look. I am very honored to be able to appear in the work “Suikoden”, which has been loved by many people for many years. We will carefully work on each piece with respect for the history and feelings that have been woven into the story. We are really looking forward to the day when we can meet everyone at the theater.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-f29c7ee9ce4190ba5e0066042928a055-1000×1333.jpg Theo McDoll – Tomoyuki Takagi Tomoyuki) COMMENT My name is Tomoyuki Takagi, and I will be playing the role of Theo McDoll. I am very honored to be able to participate in the stage adaptation of Suikoden, which has been loved by many people for a long time. We will do our best to express the worldview of this masterpiece with the charm that can only be achieved on stage. We are really looking forward to seeing you all. We look forward to seeing you at the theater!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-7f97045d9296f4de93bd1dac706204ad-1000×1333.jpg Windy role: Seshiru Daiko (Windy/Daigo) Seshiru) COMMENT My name is Seshiru Oko, and I will be playing the role of Windy. “Suikoden” has been loved for many years. We aim to create works that will remain in the hearts of many people. Thank you for your support.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7098/16756-7098-e367fe9846aa0617210fd9913e290aaa-1000×1333.jpg Barbarossa Rugner role Naoto Kaji (Barbarossa Rugner/Naoto Kaji) COMMENT When I received the offer, I thought, “Oh, “Suikoden” is that “Suikoden”! ? ”. Yes, it was a game I beat when I was younger. Please look forward to the role of Barbarossa Lugner!
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