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2.5D Actor Documentary 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE' #1 Released! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bushiroad's New Cross-Media Project 'ZERO RISE'!

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Published Mar 30, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 9:16 AM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Bushiroad has released the first episode of a documentary series following the cast of their new basketball-themed cross-media project, 'ZERO RISE.' The series provides an intimate look at the actors' challenges and the behind-the-scenes preparations for the project's upcoming stage play and anime.

Bushiroad has released the first episode of a documentary series following the cast of their new basketball-themed cross-media project, 'ZERO RISE.' The series provides an intimate look at the actors' challenges and the behind-the-scenes preparations for the project's upcoming stage play and anime.

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Published: Mar 30, 2026

Bushiroad Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takaaki Kidani) released episode #1 of "DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE" on YouTube on Friday, March 27. This documentary series provides an intimate look at the cast of the company's new basketball-themed cross-media project, "ZERO RISE."

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### A documentary project following the struggles and challenges of 2.5D actors is now available on YouTube! The first episode infiltrates the behind-the-scenes of Bushiroad's new project, 'ZERO RISE'! What were the 'words of soul' delivered by the General Producer just before the live broadcast...?

Bushiroad's basketball-themed cross-media project "ZERO RISE" has released episode #1 of the documentary series "DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE" on YouTube.

▼ "DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE" #1 Full Video [YouTube Embed]

< "DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE" #1 Content > "ZERO RISE" is a new cross-media project from Bushiroad, the company behind projects like "BanG Dream!" and "Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight," which combine 2D character development (such as anime) with live performances by real-life actors (such as stage plays and concerts).

As with previous Bushiroad works, the same cast will portray the characters in both the stage play and anime adaptations of this project.

"DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE" features intimate, documentary-style coverage of the cast members. It delves into the behind-the-scenes of this cross-media project, which depicts young people "crawling up from zero" with basketball as its theme.

Episode #1 features the behind-the-scenes of the project's first-ever live broadcast program, held on Monday, February 2.

Pay close attention to the cast's enthusiasm for the "ZERO RISE" project, their rehearsal footage, and the "passionate thoughts" shared by the General Producer when gathering the cast just before the live broadcast!

[Cast] Yuki Sasamori / Tomoya Fukui / Kai Otomo Koki Ishibashi / Takamichi Sato / Yusei Hiraga Ren Tahara / Takumi Mano / Yo Maejima Masahiro Kawakami Yuki Kimisawa

### Stage Play 'ZERO RISE' to be performed at the Hikosen Theater from May 2 (Sat) to May 17 (Sun)! General ticket sales are now underway!

The stage play "ZERO RISE" will be performed at the Hikosen Theater from May 2 (Sat) to May 17 (Sun).

General ticket sales began on Friday, March 27.

Please join us at the theater to witness the opening of this story!

* Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. * Please note that performances and seat types that sold out during the advance lottery will not be available for general sale.

Stage Play "ZERO RISE" Overview Performance Period: May 2 (Sat) – May 17 (Sun), 2026 (20 performances in total) Venue: Hikosen Theater Ticket details: https://zerorise-pj.com/stage-event/1

< Stage Play "ZERO RISE" Synopsis > A competitive society of survival of the fittest. Especially in sports, one is expected to be a clean and honest winner, and failure is not tolerated. Madoka, once a star in the junior high basketball world with a promising future, loses everything due to an "accident" in a certain game and disappears from the public eye.

A turning point arrives for Madoka: "ZERO RISE." It is an underground street basketball league where winners are granted the right to crawl back up to the public stage. However, powerful rivals from Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Shibuya stand in his way.

Cast: < UNFIXXX > Madoka (played by Yuki Sasamori), Date (played by Tomoya Fukui), Merlin (played by Kai Otomo)

< KINGS+HOOT > Blink (played by Koki Ishibashi), Miracle (played by Takamichi Sato), Sunshine (played by Yusei Hiraga)

< RumbleWing[s] > York (played by Ren Tahara), Ujin (played by Takumi Mano), Sajin (played by Yo Maejima)

< BLACKSPOT > Barista (played by Masahiro Kawakami), UNKNOWN A (suit actor Shota Takiyama) & UNKNOWN B (suit actor Yushi) Jigen (played by Yuki Kimisawa)

Staff: Planning/Original Work: Bushiroad Screenplay: Ichidai Matsuta (ILCA) Direction: Nobuhiro Mori

### What is ZERO RISE Stage play & TV anime adaptation confirmed! Underdogs x Basketball A cross-media project presented by Bushiroad

In a super-competitive society where the poverty gap is widening, a clean and honest life is demanded, and the law of the jungle is intense. Struggling and writhing within it, can they reclaim their ■■■■■--

▼ Character PV [YouTube Embed]

* Please include the following credit when publishing: ©ZERO RISE project.

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FAQ

What is the title of the documentary series released by Bushiroad on YouTube on March 27?

The title of the documentary series released by Bushiroad on YouTube on March 27 is 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE'.

Which company launched the cross-media project 'ZERO RISE' and where is its headquarters located?

Bushiroad Inc. launched the cross-media project 'ZERO RISE' and its headquarters is located in Nakano-ku, Tokyo.

What significant event took place on Monday, February 2, as featured in the first episode of the documentary?

The first episode of 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE' features the behind-the-scenes of the project's first-ever live broadcast program held on Monday, February 2.

What theme does the 'ZERO RISE' project explore through its narrative and character development?

The 'ZERO RISE' project explores the theme of young people 'crawling up from zero' with basketball as its central focus.

How does the 'ZERO RISE' project connect its stage play and anime adaptations in terms of casting?

The same cast members portray their characters in both the stage play and anime adaptations of the 'ZERO RISE' project, following Bushiroad's established cross-media approach.

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