TV Asahi Presents a New Live Event Fusing Music and Video: "sumika x Toichiro Ruto CINEMA & LIVE" Announced!!!

TV Asahi will present a new live event where music and video merge. The holding of "sumika x Toichiro Ruto CINEMA & LIVE" has been decided. In this performance, sumika's one-man live concert will be fused with a short film produced by a professional video team. We challenge a new form of entertainment, "a live experience where you feel a story," going beyond the framework of a music concert. The video work developed during the live performance is a completely original story created exclusively for this event. It will further expand the narrative and worldview of sumika's songs through cinematic expression, creating a special stage where the entire live space can be experienced as a single work. The direction is handled by film director Toichiro Ruto, who has created numerous buzz-worthy works such as the "Ossan's Love" series and the drama "unknown." In 2026, the streaming drama "Stove League" starring Kazuya Kamenashi became a hot topic, and he is a creator attracting attention with the upcoming release of the film "High School Family" starring Shingo Katori. Please come and experience this special two-day event where sumika's music, the story woven by the film, and the passion of the live performance converge. --- ### sumika Profile A band formed in May 2013, consisting of Kenta Kataoka (Vo./Gt.), Tomoyuki Arai (Dr./Cho.), and Takayuki Ogawa (Key./Cho.), originating from Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. They were formed with the wish to become a "sumika" (dwelling place) for various people. --- ### Director Toichiro Ruto Profile Born March 20, 1979, from Hyogo Prefecture. Started his career as a video director, and after directing variety shows, expanded his activities to dramas and films. In 2018, he won the 97th Television Drama Academy Award for Best Director for the drama "Ossan's Love," and in 2023, he won the 97th Kinema Junpo Best Ten Reader's Choice Award for Best Japanese Film Director for the film "G-Men." His latest work, the film "High School Family," is scheduled for release after autumn 2026. Official HP Link: https://g-creators.com/member_detail/ruto --- ### FC Advance Ticket Sales for sumika Official Fan Club to Begin on April 4th (Saturday) at 20:00! Advance ticket sales will begin today, April 4th (Saturday) at 20:00, exclusively for sumika official fan club members. For more details, please check the official event website or sumika's official fan club website (https://sumika-atticroom.com/). Application Details: Application Period: April 4th (Saturday) 20:00 - April 19th (Sunday) 23:59 Ticket Price: Reserved Seats ¥11,000 (tax included) *Includes a limited pamphlet for attendees. --- ### Event Information | Title | TV Asahi Presents sumika x Toichiro Ruto CINEMA & LIVE [Reading: TV Asahi Presents sumika Ruto Toichiro Cinema & Live] | |---|---| | Performance Dates | November 14 (Saturday) - 15 (Sunday), 2026 | | Venue | Pia Arena MM | | Doors Open/Start Time | Nov 14 (Sat) Doors Open 17:00/Start 18:00, Nov 15 (Sun) Doors Open 16:00/Start 17:00 | | Price (incl. tax) | Reserved Seats: ¥11,000 *Includes a limited pamphlet for attendees. | | Official Website | Official HP: https://sumikacinema-live.jp, Official X: https://x.com/sumikacinema_PR, Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumikacinemalive/ | | sumika Official Websites | ◉sumika | Official Site: https://www.sumika-official.com/, ◉sumika | X: https://x.com/sumika_inc, ◉sumika | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumika_inc/?hl=ja, ◉sumika | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumikainc | | Official Recommended Hashtag | #sumikaCinemaLive | | Credits | Organizer: TV Asahi | | Inquiries | SOGO TOKYO, 03-3405-9999 (Mon-Sat 12:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00 ) https://sogotokyo.com | | Remarks | *One ticket is required per person for children aged 3 and over. |