Starring Manato Izumi × Koichi's Comeback! IKKAN's Summer 2026 Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Performance Announced!!
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- Starring Manato Izumi × Koichi's Comeback! IKKAN's Summer 2026 Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Performance Announced!!
- From August 26 to 30, 2026, the stage play 'Perfect Hero,' written and directed by IKKAN, will be performed at the Woody Theatre Nakameguro in Tokyo. The lead role will be played by Manato Izumi, an actor and sword-fight choreographer, and it will also mark the comeback of Koichi, who had been on a temporary hiatus. The story is a comedy depicting the struggles of a hero who, after saving the world, becomes unemployed in a peaceful era and must decide between defeating a newly emerged evil or protecting his family. The play features a stellar cast of 24, with advance ticket sales starting on June 19.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 27, 2026
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From August 26 to 30, 2026, the stage play 'Perfect Hero,' written and directed by IKKAN, will be performed at the Woody Theatre Nakameguro in Tokyo. The lead role will be played by Manato Izumi, an actor and sword-fight choreographer, and it will also mark the comeback of Koichi, who had been on a temporary hiatus. The story is a comedy depicting the struggles of a hero who, after saving the world, becomes unemployed in a peaceful era and must decide between defeating a newly emerged evil or protecting his family. The play features a stellar cast of 24, with advance ticket sales starting on June 19.
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- Starring Manato Izumi × Koichi's Comeback! IKKAN's Summer 2026 Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Performance Announced!! (May 27, 2026), PR Times
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- May 27, 2026
From August 26 to 30, 2026, the stage play 'Perfect Hero,' written and directed by IKKAN, will be performed at the Woody Theatre Nakameguro in Tokyo. The lead role will be played by Manato Izumi, an actor and sword-fight choreographer, and it will also mark the comeback of Koichi, who had been on a temporary hiatus. The story is a comedy depicting the struggles of a hero who, after saving the world, becomes unemployed in a peaceful era and must decide between defeating a newly emerged evil or protecting his family. The play features a stellar cast of 24, with advance ticket sales starting on June 19.
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This stage play, a work by the brilliant IKKAN, tells the clumsy, funny, and heartwarming family story of a hero who was too perfect. The legendary 'Full-time Hero, Mamoru Segawa,' who once saved the world, becomes unemployed the moment peace arrives. When a 'great evil' reawakens in the world, he faces the dilemma: 'If I defeat the evil... I'll just be unemployed again.'
The protagonist, Mamoru Segawa, is played by Manato Izumi, who is not only active as an actor and sword-fight choreographer but also a hot topic as 'Manato-oniisan' on the popular YouTube channel 'UtaSta.' Furthermore, the play is gaining attention as the comeback production for Koichi, who starred in the movie 'CAGE' and the play 'Three Rage' before taking a temporary hiatus. This production, with support from many corporate sponsors, will be undertaken by a magnificent cast of 24 members.
[Synopsis]
'He destroyed evil.
At that moment, the hero lost his job.'
What is justice?
What is there to protect?
Mamoru Segawa, the legendary hero of justice who once saved the world.
As a perfect hero, he vanquished the great evil and erased 'evil' from the world.
As a result, the 22nd century became a completely peaceful society.
Heroes were no longer needed.
He tries to make a living with part-time jobs, but it doesn't go well.
The man who once saved humanity has become 'a man without a job'—.
His wife, Kazuko, struggles with their finances.
His son, Tasuku, wants to be proud of his father.
And his daughter, Moe, quietly carries 'something' within her.
Then one day, a great evil reappears in the world.
But a cruel dilemma awaits him.
—If he defeats it, he'll be jobless again.
—If he lets it live, he can protect his family.
Is protecting the world justice?
Is protecting his family a mistake?
This is the story of a hero who was too perfect,
and his clumsy family.
[Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Performance Outline]
[Script/Direction] IKKAN
[Dates] August 26 (Wed) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
[Theater] Woody Theatre Nakameguro (2-43-5 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo B1F)
[Cast]
Manato Izumi
A Japanese actor, sword-fight choreographer, and acting coach from Kasukabe, Saitama. He is the 'brother' on the children's YouTube channel 'UtaSta.' He also trains child actors as an instructor at Theatre Academy and as a freelance action coordinator.
Kaori Kawabuchi
A leading motion actor, sword dancer, actress, voice actress, and singer, a top performer active worldwide. She has handled the motion for protagonists in numerous global hits like 2B in 'NieR:Automata' and Yuffie in 'FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.' As a voice actress, she has also played roles like Jackass in the same title. She is also the vocalist for the art-rock unit 'KAO=S' and leads the samurai performance team 'IDEAL.' Her uniquely beautiful sword dance has earned her the nickname 'LADY SAMURAI' overseas, and she continues to captivate audiences in over 12 countries.
Sayaka Kiuchi
After two years of idol activities, she now mainly works in theater but is also active in film and TV dramas. In 2026, she will have her first leading role in a stage play and her first appearance in a musical. She has also resumed her idol activities as a member of the local idol group 'Senkyoku Girls 2026.'
Mami Nekoyanagi
Active in multiple fields including MC, acting, voice acting, and stage direction. She has a 9-year history as a performer at a certain theme park. In recent years, besides appearing in virtual live readings, she has launched her own new project 'Omore-D-Mamire.' She handles writing, directing, and performing, energetically creating new entertainment that meets the needs of the times.
Aruma / Osamu Ueno / Kaho Okada / Reina Odate
Miho Katagiri / Kamukura / Manato Karigaya / Mai Koganei
Kana Kosakai / Seino Sato / Noriko Sekine / TAB-C
Keisuke Hayashi / Rina Fukuda / Hikari Matsui / Tamami Morino
Atsushi Yamaji / Takuya Yamamoto / Motoki Yokono
Koichi
Debuted as an actor in 2010 with a leading role in a musical. His major works include leading roles in the films 'CAGE' and 'Fubai-ka.' He has also appeared in various other works, including the TV drama 'Star☆Concerto' as Riichiro Tanaka, the stage play 'Three Rage' as the lead Hanjiro Yaguchi, 'Yona of the Dawn' as Shin-ah, '100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams' as Capita, and 'NORN9 Norn + Nonette' as Natsuhiko Azuma. In addition to his acting career, he is also a Japanese actor who has expanded his activities internationally as a businessman.
[Ticket Prices]
● All seats (Advance): ¥5,000 [tax incl./reserved seating] / (At door): ¥5,500 [tax incl./reserved seating]
● Support Hero Ticket (See HP for details and purchase)
¥1,000,000 / ¥500,000 / ¥300,000 / ¥100,000
[Ticket Schedule]
● General Advance (First-come, first-served): June 19 (Fri) 12:00 – June 26 (Fri) 23:59
● General Sale (First-come, first-served): Reservations start July 19 (Sun) 12:00
[Ticket Vendor] Confetti
[Inquiries] Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Production Dept.: perfect.hero2026@gmail.com
[Cooperation] Aslead Company / E-FLAT / SR Production / Office★Kaijinsha / Minamoto / Theatre Academy / D•I•O Entertainment / HakuA / Rei Grow Entertainment
[Staff] Executive Producer: Koichi Sato (Samudora) Producer: Satsuki Eguchi (Samudora) Script/Direction: IKKAN (Office★Kaijinsha) Assistant Directors: Mami Nekoyanagi / Keisuke Hayashi Stage Manager/Art: Genta Gin Lighting: Kazuki Nakamitsu (E-FLAT) Sound: Yuka Matsuki Sword Fighting: Daiki Nemoto Costume Cooperation: Wakana Morikawa / Mana Shiomoto Stills: Daiki Tomita Publicity Design/WEB/Goods: Samudora Video Production: HakuA AP/Production: Sachi Okubo (Samudora) Production Cooperation: Office★Kaijinsha Production Company: Samudora Planning/Sponsor: Samudora
[Sponsors] ⚫ Legendary Hero
Westfield event management / Ryujin-juku General Incorporated Association / Samudora Silica Co., Ltd. / Mimi Fukushima / ef clinic Ikebukuro / Amateus Co., Ltd. / La Lupinus Office Co., Ltd.
[Sponsors] ⚫ Special Hero
FORTRESS HOME Co., Ltd.
[Sponsors] ⚫ Hero Supporter
Hitomi Akiba / Saori Kanemoto / Wakana Morikawa / Yoshiaki Mizoshita / Minamoto Co., Ltd. / Satsuki Sunayama / Sachiyo Kamiya
[Planning/Sponsor] Samudora Co., Ltd.
The protagonist, Mamoru Segawa, is played by Manato Izumi, who is not only active as an actor and sword-fight choreographer but also a hot topic as 'Manato-oniisan' on the popular YouTube channel 'UtaSta.' Furthermore, the play is gaining attention as the comeback production for Koichi, who starred in the movie 'CAGE' and the play 'Three Rage' before taking a temporary hiatus. This production, with support from many corporate sponsors, will be undertaken by a magnificent cast of 24 members.
[Synopsis]
'He destroyed evil.
At that moment, the hero lost his job.'
What is justice?
What is there to protect?
Mamoru Segawa, the legendary hero of justice who once saved the world.
As a perfect hero, he vanquished the great evil and erased 'evil' from the world.
As a result, the 22nd century became a completely peaceful society.
Heroes were no longer needed.
He tries to make a living with part-time jobs, but it doesn't go well.
The man who once saved humanity has become 'a man without a job'—.
His wife, Kazuko, struggles with their finances.
His son, Tasuku, wants to be proud of his father.
And his daughter, Moe, quietly carries 'something' within her.
Then one day, a great evil reappears in the world.
But a cruel dilemma awaits him.
—If he defeats it, he'll be jobless again.
—If he lets it live, he can protect his family.
Is protecting the world justice?
Is protecting his family a mistake?
This is the story of a hero who was too perfect,
and his clumsy family.
[Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Performance Outline]
[Script/Direction] IKKAN
[Dates] August 26 (Wed) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
[Theater] Woody Theatre Nakameguro (2-43-5 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo B1F)
[Cast]
Manato Izumi
A Japanese actor, sword-fight choreographer, and acting coach from Kasukabe, Saitama. He is the 'brother' on the children's YouTube channel 'UtaSta.' He also trains child actors as an instructor at Theatre Academy and as a freelance action coordinator.
Kaori Kawabuchi
A leading motion actor, sword dancer, actress, voice actress, and singer, a top performer active worldwide. She has handled the motion for protagonists in numerous global hits like 2B in 'NieR:Automata' and Yuffie in 'FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.' As a voice actress, she has also played roles like Jackass in the same title. She is also the vocalist for the art-rock unit 'KAO=S' and leads the samurai performance team 'IDEAL.' Her uniquely beautiful sword dance has earned her the nickname 'LADY SAMURAI' overseas, and she continues to captivate audiences in over 12 countries.
Sayaka Kiuchi
After two years of idol activities, she now mainly works in theater but is also active in film and TV dramas. In 2026, she will have her first leading role in a stage play and her first appearance in a musical. She has also resumed her idol activities as a member of the local idol group 'Senkyoku Girls 2026.'
Mami Nekoyanagi
Active in multiple fields including MC, acting, voice acting, and stage direction. She has a 9-year history as a performer at a certain theme park. In recent years, besides appearing in virtual live readings, she has launched her own new project 'Omore-D-Mamire.' She handles writing, directing, and performing, energetically creating new entertainment that meets the needs of the times.
Aruma / Osamu Ueno / Kaho Okada / Reina Odate
Miho Katagiri / Kamukura / Manato Karigaya / Mai Koganei
Kana Kosakai / Seino Sato / Noriko Sekine / TAB-C
Keisuke Hayashi / Rina Fukuda / Hikari Matsui / Tamami Morino
Atsushi Yamaji / Takuya Yamamoto / Motoki Yokono
Koichi
Debuted as an actor in 2010 with a leading role in a musical. His major works include leading roles in the films 'CAGE' and 'Fubai-ka.' He has also appeared in various other works, including the TV drama 'Star☆Concerto' as Riichiro Tanaka, the stage play 'Three Rage' as the lead Hanjiro Yaguchi, 'Yona of the Dawn' as Shin-ah, '100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams' as Capita, and 'NORN9 Norn + Nonette' as Natsuhiko Azuma. In addition to his acting career, he is also a Japanese actor who has expanded his activities internationally as a businessman.
[Ticket Prices]
● All seats (Advance): ¥5,000 [tax incl./reserved seating] / (At door): ¥5,500 [tax incl./reserved seating]
● Support Hero Ticket (See HP for details and purchase)
¥1,000,000 / ¥500,000 / ¥300,000 / ¥100,000
[Ticket Schedule]
● General Advance (First-come, first-served): June 19 (Fri) 12:00 – June 26 (Fri) 23:59
● General Sale (First-come, first-served): Reservations start July 19 (Sun) 12:00
[Ticket Vendor] Confetti
[Inquiries] Stage Play 'Perfect Hero' Production Dept.: perfect.hero2026@gmail.com
[Cooperation] Aslead Company / E-FLAT / SR Production / Office★Kaijinsha / Minamoto / Theatre Academy / D•I•O Entertainment / HakuA / Rei Grow Entertainment
[Staff] Executive Producer: Koichi Sato (Samudora) Producer: Satsuki Eguchi (Samudora) Script/Direction: IKKAN (Office★Kaijinsha) Assistant Directors: Mami Nekoyanagi / Keisuke Hayashi Stage Manager/Art: Genta Gin Lighting: Kazuki Nakamitsu (E-FLAT) Sound: Yuka Matsuki Sword Fighting: Daiki Nemoto Costume Cooperation: Wakana Morikawa / Mana Shiomoto Stills: Daiki Tomita Publicity Design/WEB/Goods: Samudora Video Production: HakuA AP/Production: Sachi Okubo (Samudora) Production Cooperation: Office★Kaijinsha Production Company: Samudora Planning/Sponsor: Samudora
[Sponsors] ⚫ Legendary Hero
Westfield event management / Ryujin-juku General Incorporated Association / Samudora Silica Co., Ltd. / Mimi Fukushima / ef clinic Ikebukuro / Amateus Co., Ltd. / La Lupinus Office Co., Ltd.
[Sponsors] ⚫ Special Hero
FORTRESS HOME Co., Ltd.
[Sponsors] ⚫ Hero Supporter
Hitomi Akiba / Saori Kanemoto / Wakana Morikawa / Yoshiaki Mizoshita / Minamoto Co., Ltd. / Satsuki Sunayama / Sachiyo Kamiya
[Planning/Sponsor] Samudora Co., Ltd.
FAQ
When and where will the stage play 'Perfect Hero' be performed?
It will be performed from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Woody Theatre Nakameguro in Tokyo.
Who is the lead actor in this play?
The lead role is played by Manato Izumi, who is active as an actor and sword-fight choreographer, and is also known as 'Manato-oniisan' on the YouTube channel 'UtaSta'.
What are the notable points of this production?
In addition to the lead actor Manato Izumi, a major point of interest is that this is the comeback role for actor Koichi, who starred in films like 'CAGE'.
What is the synopsis of the story?
A perfect hero who once defeated great evil and saved the world becomes unemployed due to the resulting peace. When a great evil reappears, he faces a dilemma: 'If I defeat it, I'll be jobless again.' It's a funny and heartwarming story about his struggle between his family and world peace.
When can I purchase tickets?
Advance sales (first-come, first-served) will begin on June 19 at 12:00 PM, and general sales (first-come, first-served) will start on July 19 at 12:00 PM via Confetti.