When “The Boy and the Beast” anime film was released back in 2015, it took the Japanese box office by storm.
It replaced the popular Marvel superhero movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” to take the number one spot in its opening weekend.
After almost six years, fans will get a chance to relive the same action-packed, thrilling experience once again!
The film follows the adventures of a young Kyuta after he follows the powerful beast Kumatetsu to his kingdom.
Although reluctant at first, he agrees to become the disciple of the mighty creature. Kyuta’s journey of self-discovery depicted in the film has inspired many people to maintain a positive approach in life.
On its official website, the Shiki Theater Company announced that the musical adaptation of the anime film “The Boy and the Beast” would premiere on April 30, 2022.
#Studio Chizu The movie “#The Boy and the Beast” will be a new original musical by #Shiki Theater Company. It is scheduled to start in the spring of 2010.
Shiki Theater Company will make a new original musical based on the movie “The Boy and The Beast”.
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It was also revealed by the website that the venue for the debut performance would be the Autumn Theater in the JR East Shiki Theater in Tokyo.
Further details regarding the schedule and ticket sale will be announced by the company pretty soon!
An audition will also be held for child actors to portray the characters of Kyuta, Ichirohiko, and Jiromaru. It will take place between August 19 and 22 of this year. An online workshop for the actors will also be conducted simultaneously by the producers.
So far, the following crew members have been confirmed by the theater company:
| POSITION | STAFF | OTHER WORKS |
| Director | Go Aoki | Niji |
| Script Writer | Chikae Takahashi | Night Picnic |
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the original anime film left a long-lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Critics praised the film for its cinematography and compelling story. Without a doubt, fans are hyped up for the musical adaptation of the award-winning film!
The theater company plans to employ various puppets and actors with special makeup to depict the monsters and creatures of the Beast Kingdom. Since it is a musical, we can expect many heavy song pieces to be featured in the play.
Adapting a blockbuster movie for the stage is no easy task! We hope that the upcoming musical is a huge success, both critically and commercially.
About The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast is a 2015 Japanese animated action-adventure fantasy film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
The film was released on July 11, 2015. It won Animation of the Year at the 37th Japan Academy Prizes and grossed ¥5.85 billion at the Japanese box office.
When Kyuta, a young orphan, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son.
But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely pair will be put to the ultimate test.
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