The timeless classic RPG “Genso Suikoden” is finally being adapted into a stage play! All promotional visuals for the stage play “Genso Suikoden – Gate Crest War Arc” have been released!

The timeless classic RPG “Suikoden” is finally being adapted for the stage! All promotional visuals for the stage play “Suikoden: Gate Crest War Arc” have been released!
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Animate Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 27, 2025 The timeless classic RPG “Genso Suikoden” is finally being adapted for the stage! All promotional visuals for the stage play “Genso Suikoden – Gate Crest War Arc” have been released! What’s more, the name of the stage version’s protagonist (the young boy) – “Leanne McDoll” – was announced on the Konami Digital Entertainment booth stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025! New information from Frontier Works Inc. (Animate Group)!
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Since its release in 1995, KONAMI’s timeless classic RPG “Suikoden” series has been beloved by countless fans for its overwhelming worldview and profound story. The original title in the series, “Suikoden I,” will be performed as a stage play titled “Suikoden: Gate Emblem War Arc” in December 2025. Today, we’re releasing the second main visual and character solo visuals. The first main visual, released last month, featured “Boss” and Gremio side by side, but the second visual is a spectacular addition, showcasing all the main characters, including Ted, Flick, Victor, Windy, and Barbarossa.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-82c54c5200953ca9afc3d6ff9f125ac0-1920×889.png Furthermore, at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, a naming ceremony was held at the Konami Digital
Entertainment booth by Takahiro Sakiyama, IP supervisor for Konami’s “Suikoden” series, and it was announced that the name of the stage version’s protagonist (the young boy) would be “Lean McDoul.” To commemorate the stage appearance of “Suikoden: War of the Gates” at Game Show 2025, we have opened a lottery for tickets to the “TGS2025 Special Advance Sale,” so don’t miss out! 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)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-5661613123430d835b6c349ee7a7cee1-847×192.jpg ◆Original work: “Suikoden” (KONAMI) ◆Screenplay and direction: Norihito Nakayashiki ◆Cast Leanne McDoll (Bocchan): Naoki Okamura, Gremio: Takuma Wada Ted: Ryoko Nagae, Flick: James 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 Ensemble: Hirotaka Kato, Kyohei Toyoda, Yuma Hasui, Seiya Shirasaki, Masayuki Yuki ◆Production: Gauche Brothers ◆In cooperation with: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. ◆Planning, production, and production: 4cu (Frontier Works Inc.) ◆Organizer: “Genso Suikoden” Stage Production Committee TICKET Ticket Prices ・Ticket with Premium Goods: ¥14,000 (includes non-sale merchandise / reserved seats, tax included) ・General Ticket: ¥11,000 (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. *Except in the case of a performance cancellation, tickets will not be changed, canceled, or refunded under any circumstances, including due to customer illness, natural disasters, or related transportation issues. Please be aware of this before purchasing. TGS2025 special advance September 27th (Sat) 13:30 – October 1st (Wed) 23:59 https://eplus.jp/suikoden-stage-tgs/ [Ticket Inquiries] Performance Office 0570-200-114 (12:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Screenplay/direction
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-060510ac8c7b42ed83d94f2e41e4e125-1000×1333.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/16756/7261/16756-7261-b19d60d405bb90be3251ef450ba82f59-645×1000.jpg Leanne McDoll (Botchan) played by 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/16756/7261/16756-7261-f3324e4f154a5e2b0c974158e00dd736-650×1000.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. Stage “Touken Ranbu” series / Stage “Fullmetal Alchemist” / MANKAI STAGE “A3!” ACT2! ~WINTER 2024～
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-65d08d3097fca736529263e44c1ca7b6-650×1000.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 so many 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”!

Musical “Hetalia” series / Musical “DREAM!ing” series / Stage “Promise of Wizard” series
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-c0d205e9509c8b4709698a5559241e74-652×1000.jpg Ryūko Isogai as Victor 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! I’ve heard that a remastered version of the game will also be released, so I’m planning to spend my nights playing the game and studying it thoroughly!! The cast is full of fascinating people, so I’m really looking forward to it! Musical “Hetalia” series / Musical “DREAM!ing” series / Stage “Space Battleship Tiramisu” series
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-b688605a06dafda7379b69e80a64c5d0-650×1000.jpg Yuki Yamaoki as “Paan” COMMENT When I heard I’d be appearing in the stage adaptation of the beloved “Suikoden,” I immediately bought the remastered version and played it. Each character is unique and charming, but I particularly love Parn’s story. I hope you’ll play the game and then come see the stage production of “Suikoden.” I’ll do my best to bring the world of the game to you! Musical “Hetalia” Series / Musical “Cesare” “Creator of Destruction” / Stage Play “Space Battleship Tiramisu” Series
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-8c0ac1561db546ab07bf7ec513ae2c6c-650×1000.jpg Kaede Sakuragi as Cleo COMMENT My name is Kaede Sakuragi, and I will be playing the role of Cleo. The game “Suikoden” was released the same year I was born… I’m incredibly honored to be involved in this series, which has been loved by so many people for so long. I will do my best to further contribute to the appeal of the work through the stage. Musical “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Amour Eternal-” / Hyper Projection Engeki “Haikyu!!” Series / New Sakura Wars the Stage Series
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-20c0abf32407022e391345b7b0200e02-650×1000.jpg Odessa Silverberg: Shiori Sakurai 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 acting with them.

Anime “My Hero Academia” Seasons 2-7 / App Game “Pokémon EX Series” / Stage Play “Fake Nocturne”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-aa9b331d64772f7ffdd4acb0177bafe1-649×1000.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 feel a little bit of the conflict and anguish 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.

Musical “1789 – Lovers of the Bastille” / “HUNTER×HUNTER” THE STAGE 2/Live Spectacle “NARUTO” ~The way of life of a ninja~
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-f7d115c5fee71d01437ef88331b304fc-650×1000.jpg Kasumi Yuka Yamauchi (Kasumi/Yuka Yamauchi) 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! <主な出演作品> ミュージカル「Fate/Zero」～The Sword of Promised Victory~/Opera “Ouran High School Host Club”
series/Musical “Revolutionary Girl Utena” series
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Stage “Touken Ranbu” Shiden An eye for discerning authenticity/Musical “NO.6”/Opera “The Demon Butler and the Black Cat” ~Rose Scented Ball~
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-62e7164d607da9938c93773ca6cd068d-649×1000.jpg Theo McDoll: Tomoyuki Takagi (Teo McDoll/Tomoyuki Takagi) 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!

Musical “Touken Ranbu” / Tobiza Theater Company “Ode to Joy” / Seiken Densetsu 3 TRIALS of MANA THE STAGE
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Live spectacle “NARUTO” series / Musical “Moriarty the Patriot” series / Stage “Fullmetal Alchemist”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16756/7261/16756-7261-824074e6d44cd08456e58b5c65f4ef23-645×1000.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!

Kansai Television “CRIMINAL” FOUR-Beloved Big Villain-” / Horipro “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” / Marvelous “Fullmetal Alchemist” What is “Suikoden”? The Suikoden series is KONAMI’s representative RPG series, and since its release in Japan in 1995, 11 titles have been released to date, including the main story and side stories. Each work features a new stage, new characters, intricately crafted settings, and more than 108 unique characters to develop a profound story with a war theme. (C)Konami Digital Entertainment Synopsis A fateful battle over the emblem “Soul Eater” that governs life and death. In later generations, people called this story “The Gate Crest War”… 446 solar years. A civil war called the “War of Succession” breaks out in the Red Moon Empire, a large power that rules the area around Lake Tolan. Initially, Barbarossa Lugner, the legitimate heir to the throne, was at a disadvantage in the civil war, but A come-from-behind victory was achieved thanks to the efforts of Theo McDole and other six imperial generals and tactician Leon Silverberg. succeeded in regaining the throne. Furthermore, the following year, they defeated the City Alliance forces, which were external enemies in the north. Barbarossa was worshiped and praised as the “Golden Emperor” by the people. But a few years later… Emperor Barbarossa becomes fascinated by the court magician Windy and loses interest in politics. As a result, corruption abounded within the military and the imperial court, and the Red Moon Empire was rapidly collapsing. One day, a boy was having his first audience with the emperor. He is the son of the great general Theo McDoll. Her eyes were full of hope for the future, but… No one knows yet that he will become the foundation that changes this era… ４cu
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