The Lycoris Recoil stage play was announced just last month, and along with its production dates, the main cast was also announced. Though in the previous reveal, the cast wasn’t shown in costume yet.
Anime Stage Plays’ Popularity
As one of the surprise hits of the Summer 2022 season, it should come as no surprise that Lycoris Recoil (aka LycoReco) is getting a stage adaptation. After all, many popular anime get play adaptations when they become hits. In Japan, stage plays based on hit anime shows are popular, though it’s not fair to compare them to something like a Shakespeare production. Instead, these shows often feature unique technology that is used to enhance the viewers’ immersion. On top of this, some anime stage plays even become musicals, even if their source material does not feature any songs. For instance, an Attack on Titan stage play was announced a few months ago, and it was revealed to be a musical. While it’s hard to imagine the likes of Eren and Mikasa singing, such is the case when it comes to anime plays. The popularity of these shows in Japan is so big that the hit manga series Oshi no Ko features a storyline where a hit manga series is being turned into a stage production. RELATED: Spy x Family Announces First Stage Play
Lycoris Recoil Stage Play Cast
As revealed back in November, LycoReco’s Chisato is played by Misato Kawauchi. Playing Takina meanwhile is Sakiho Motonishi. Joining the two are the following actors along with the characters that they play:
Mieko Ishii as MizukiNonoka Ohbuchi as KurumiKeigo Kitamura as MikaNatsuki Saegusa as KusunokiHiroki Nakata as MajimaMarina Tagami as FukiSakura Ayaki as SakuraArina Ijiri as ErikaKento Ono as Shinji
On the stage play’s official Twitter account and website, the first key visual for the production was released, giving us a clear look at Chisato and Takina’s live-action stage versions. This visual should be a treat for Japanese fans as they’ll soon get a chance to see Chisato and Takina in action. But before the show begins, the rest of the cast members will be revealed first in full costume, as teased on the stage play’s Twitter account. The Lycoris Recoil stage play will run from January 7 to 15, 2023, at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo. Like other anime stage productions, this will likely have a Japan-only run as well. Discover more anime news and info by following us on Twitter @epicstreamanime. READ NEXT: Lycoris Recoil Director Shares Moment He Knew It Was a Hit
