IKUSA TBS’s popular program “THE Oni Taiji” and “Chanbara Battle” have teamed up! Participants can take on the “Oni” themselves in the hands-on, TV-like event “Chanbara Battle THE Oni Taiji” now available.

【IKUSA】TBS’s popular program “THE Oni Taiji” and “Chanbara Gassen” collaborate! Introducing “The Demon Taiji Sword Battle,” an
interactive event where participants challenge the demon themselves, just like on TV. ​
IKUSA Press Release: October 14, 2025 TBS popular program “THE “Oni Taiji” and “Chanbara Battle” collaborate! Introducing “The Demon Battle: The Demon Taiji,” a hands-on event just like the ones on TV, where participants themselves challenge the demon.
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IKUSA Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Daiki Akasaka), a “Comprehensive Play Company” that plans and manages over 1,400 experiential events annually, has launched a new event, “Chanbara Battle: THE Oni Taiji,” in collaboration with TBS TV’s popular program “THE Oni Taiji.” This event is an experiential activity in which participants wield sponge swords to defeat demons while protecting their lives. The biggest attraction is experiencing the same tension and thrills as on the TV show on an actual field. It’s a new type of entertainment that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. View Details ​ Background of Implementation We received many comments like the following when planning events for local governments, commercial facilities, and companies. ・Looking for an experiential event that the whole family can enjoy together? ・Want to provide an extraordinary experience like those seen on TV in real life? ・Want to create content that is trending and attracts customers? – Want an activity that can be enjoyed safely by everyone, from children to adults? To meet these needs, IKUSA has collaborated with the popular TV show “THE Oni Taiji” to develop a new experiential event, “Chanbara Battle THE Oni Taiji,” based on the concept of moving from spectator to participant. What is “Chanbara Gassen THE Oni Taiji”?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-2d293ba08566a817b0212e02ffe2d969-853×569.png Chanbara Battle (R) Chanbara Battle is a new, never-before-seen “battle”-themed activity. Large groups of participants fight using original, painless sponge “swords” and balls attached to their arms that represent “life.” *”Chanbara Battle” is a registered trademark of IKUSA Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-b6f5234d3f184535906682fae9c98f4a-1920×1080.jpg THE Oni Taiji TBS’s “THE Oni Taiji” is an action-packed variety show in which entertainers take on assassins known as “Oni.” Set in a vast location, the show involves completing missions like escapes, confrontations, and solving puzzles, with the ultimate goal of defeating the Oni. Packed with thrills and ingenuity, including teamwork and strategy development, this is an entertainment show the whole family can enjoy. Features of “Chanbara Gassen THE Oni Taiji”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-db07e48dae2c0cdfdc6c36e0618461c7-2048×1365.jpg Experience an original story just like the show The event will feature an original story that recreates the world of the TBS program “The Oni Taiji.” With scenes such as a demon suddenly bursting in, you’ll feel the tension and realism of being inside the TV. Participants will become the “protagonist” and enjoy an extraordinary experience as they challenge the demon.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-8e805c3798f2e1ae45ff93845455ccaa-890×593.jpg Create special memories with limited edition merchandise We’ll be selling exclusive items you can only get here, including original event-exclusive swords, badges, and face paint. Participants can take home a souvenir of their experience, which increases participant satisfaction. Original merchandise can also be created.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-5e303f8569aa2bcef448c808fa5c8b79-590×669.png Reach a wide audience Safe and popular design that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Through the promotion of IKUSA and TBS, we will reach a wide range of generations, focusing on families and young people! The Rules of the Demon Taiji Swordfight
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-39eaa3bcf67df6ad97246c6598103a6c-451×322.png This is the most orthodox battle, where players are divided into two armies and must defeat the demon army. The winner is determined by the number of survivors. The team that annihilates the enemy army or defeats the most enemies within the time limit wins. This is a battle format that requires teamwork.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20633/293/20633-293-f0c4de9949a093d1cd1737eb87274ced-834×944.png IKUSA Co., Ltd. IKUSA Inc. is a company specializing in experiential events and training, with the motto, “Identify problems and solve them through play.” Through unique games like sword fighting and puzzle solving, we support the resolution of social issues such as team building, regional revitalization, and disaster prevention. We implement over 100 original projects, totaling more than 1,400 events per year, for companies, local governments, commercial facilities, and educational institutions. A total of 3,000 companies and over 560,000 people have participated. Mission: To create opportunities and places for people all over the world to play Creating new friends Purpose: To enhance the value of play Company Name: IKUSA Inc. Established: May 29, 2012 Tokyo Headquarters: 4F Hirosen Building, 3-20-21
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