Popular Stage Play "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" Announces Exclusive Live Broadcast of First All-Female Cast "Chuo-ku Performance" "Hypnosis Mic -Chuo-ku the LIVE-" on ABEMA PPV on Saturday, May 9!
The first live performance of the popular stage play "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" (Hypste) featuring an all-female cast, "Hypnosis Mic -Chuo-ku the LIVE-", will be exclusively live-streamed on "ABEMA PPV" on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Tickets go on sale from 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, with a cashback campaign also planned.
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(C) "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-" Rule the Stage Production Committee
"ABEMA," the new future TV, will exclusively live broadcast "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage -Chuo-ku the LIVE-" (hereinafter, "Hypste -Chuo-ku the LIVE-"), the first live performance of the "Chuo-ku Performance" featuring an all-female cast from "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" (commonly known as Hypste), on "ABEMA PPV" starting from 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
"Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" (commonly known as Hypste) is a stage adaptation series of the highly popular music-based character rap project "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-" (commonly known as Hypmai), which has created a social phenomenon. Since its first stage adaptation in November 2019, it has continued to captivate many fans with its overwhelming performances that faithfully reproduce the world of "Hypnosis Mic."
The story depicting "Chuo-ku" has seen its first installment, "-Renegades of Female-", performed in 2024, and its second installment, "-Ideal and Reality-", performed in 2025. This will be the first live performance.
This performance will feature Nanaka as Otome Tohoten, Yuri Shiramine as Ichijiku Kadenokoji, Momoko Takahashi as Nemu Aohitsugi, Yuri Ota as Honoka Jyatoin, Yuka Tano as Ichika Amatsumi, Seri Suzumura as Aira Amatsumi, Yuriya Suzuki as Aonokaze Sanjoin, and Nanaka Suzuki as Oboro Shinonome, all reprising their roles from "Hypste -Ideal and Reality-". Additionally, MIKU, Yukiko Matsumoto, Akane Hirano, Nanako Gonda, Rin, and akarin will appear as CHU-OH DANCE BATTLE "C.D.B."
"ABEMA PPV" will exclusively live broadcast the performance from KT Zepp Yokohama at 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 9. Please enjoy the overwhelming stage of "Chuo-ku" presented by the all-female cast on "ABEMA."
Tickets for this performance will go on sale on "ABEMA PPV" from 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 (Note 1). Tickets with 1-week archive viewing can be purchased and viewed for 3,700 yen (tax included), and tickets with 2-week archive viewing for 4,500 yen (tax included) (Note 2).
Furthermore, a cashback campaign has also been decided. If you register for "ABEMA Premium" (Note 3) during the sales period of this performance, purchase a PPV ticket, and meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive a 700 yen cashback. Please check the campaign page for details.
Campaign special page: https://abema.tv/lp/cashback-hipusute-20260509
Moving forward, "ABEMA" will actively work to expand content unique to "ABEMA PPV," where users can watch a variety of new-era online content such as artist live performances, events, sports, fashion shows, and stage plays, and to improve convenience.
(Note 1) Tickets can be purchased within the app and via web browser (credit card payment only). Please check the following page for details on how to purchase tickets: (https://help.abema.tv/hc/ja/articles/18800916121497)
(Note 2) "ABEMA PPV" content can be viewed after purchasing a ticket within the app or from a web browser. An additional fee will be incurred for in-app purchases. Also, some TV devices and tablets may not support purchases.
(Click here for how to watch on TV devices: https://help.abema.tv/hc/ja/articles/360045088511)
(Note 3) By registering for "ABEMA Premium" at 1,180 yen (tax included) per month, you can watch exclusive works and enjoy exclusive features such as "catch-up playback" and "download function." Please note that "ABEMA Premium with ads" at 680 yen (tax included) per month is not eligible for this cashback campaign.
■ "ABEMA PPV" / "Hypste -Chuo-ku the LIVE-" Exclusive Live Broadcast Overview
(C) "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-" Rule the Stage Production Committee
▼Broadcast Date and Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026, performance starts at 5:00 PM (broadcast starts at 4:30 PM~)
▼Viewing
"ABEMA," the new future TV, will exclusively live broadcast "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage -Chuo-ku the LIVE-" (hereinafter, "Hypste -Chuo-ku the LIVE-"), the first live performance of the "Chuo-ku Performance" featuring an all-female cast from "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" (commonly known as Hypste), on "ABEMA PPV" starting from 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
"Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage" (commonly known as Hypste) is a stage adaptation series of the highly popular music-based character rap project "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-" (commonly known as Hypmai), which has created a social phenomenon. Since its first stage adaptation in November 2019, it has continued to captivate many fans with its overwhelming performances that faithfully reproduce the world of "Hypnosis Mic."
The story depicting "Chuo-ku" has seen its first installment, "-Renegades of Female-", performed in 2024, and its second installment, "-Ideal and Reality-", performed in 2025. This will be the first live performance.
This performance will feature Nanaka as Otome Tohoten, Yuri Shiramine as Ichijiku Kadenokoji, Momoko Takahashi as Nemu Aohitsugi, Yuri Ota as Honoka Jyatoin, Yuka Tano as Ichika Amatsumi, Seri Suzumura as Aira Amatsumi, Yuriya Suzuki as Aonokaze Sanjoin, and Nanaka Suzuki as Oboro Shinonome, all reprising their roles from "Hypste -Ideal and Reality-". Additionally, MIKU, Yukiko Matsumoto, Akane Hirano, Nanako Gonda, Rin, and akarin will appear as CHU-OH DANCE BATTLE "C.D.B."
"ABEMA PPV" will exclusively live broadcast the performance from KT Zepp Yokohama at 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 9. Please enjoy the overwhelming stage of "Chuo-ku" presented by the all-female cast on "ABEMA."
Tickets for this performance will go on sale on "ABEMA PPV" from 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 (Note 1). Tickets with 1-week archive viewing can be purchased and viewed for 3,700 yen (tax included), and tickets with 2-week archive viewing for 4,500 yen (tax included) (Note 2).
Furthermore, a cashback campaign has also been decided. If you register for "ABEMA Premium" (Note 3) during the sales period of this performance, purchase a PPV ticket, and meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive a 700 yen cashback. Please check the campaign page for details.
Campaign special page: https://abema.tv/lp/cashback-hipusute-20260509
Moving forward, "ABEMA" will actively work to expand content unique to "ABEMA PPV," where users can watch a variety of new-era online content such as artist live performances, events, sports, fashion shows, and stage plays, and to improve convenience.
(Note 1) Tickets can be purchased within the app and via web browser (credit card payment only). Please check the following page for details on how to purchase tickets: (https://help.abema.tv/hc/ja/articles/18800916121497)
(Note 2) "ABEMA PPV" content can be viewed after purchasing a ticket within the app or from a web browser. An additional fee will be incurred for in-app purchases. Also, some TV devices and tablets may not support purchases.
(Click here for how to watch on TV devices: https://help.abema.tv/hc/ja/articles/360045088511)
(Note 3) By registering for "ABEMA Premium" at 1,180 yen (tax included) per month, you can watch exclusive works and enjoy exclusive features such as "catch-up playback" and "download function." Please note that "ABEMA Premium with ads" at 680 yen (tax included) per month is not eligible for this cashback campaign.
■ "ABEMA PPV" / "Hypste -Chuo-ku the LIVE-" Exclusive Live Broadcast Overview
(C) "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-" Rule the Stage Production Committee
▼Broadcast Date and Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026, performance starts at 5:00 PM (broadcast starts at 4:30 PM~)
▼Viewing