The musical "School Idol Musical," which has garnered significant acclaim since its premiere in December 2022, will be staged for the Love Live! Series' 15th anniversary in September 2026 at the New National Theatre, Tokyo. Cast, performance, and ticket information have been released.
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Since its premiere in December 2022, the Love Live! Series musical "School Idol Musical," which has sparked much enthusiasm and continued to be re-staged, has been decided to be performed for the Love Live! Series' 15th Anniversary Performance as the 2026 performance at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, from September 19 (Sat) to 26 (Sat), 2026. In conjunction with the performance decision, cast information, performance details, and ticket information for this production have been unveiled.
☆ 2026 Performance: Performance Info, Cast & Ticket Details Unveiled‼
☆ Rotating Stage Set Returns for the First Time Since Premiere! & Final Performance Includes Special Postcards!
The "School Idol Musical" is not a musical adaptation of previous Love Live! Series works, but rather an entirely original story musical. It is a youth school drama brought to life by 10 girls, featuring newly written songs for this production. The cast includes fresh faces alongside experienced, talented performers, embodying the journey of high school girls striving to achieve their dreams while shining brightly. Due to widespread positive reception, additional performances have been added. Furthermore, in recognition of its high acclaim, a live-action drama based on this musical was produced and broadcast in 2024.
Cast members who weave the story through song and dance, portraying charming characters!
The 18 main cast members have been fully revealed. Marina Horiuchi plays Rurika Tsubaki, the daughter of the director of Tsubaki Sakuhana Girls' High School, a prestigious institution in Hyogo known for its national-level academics and tradition. Karin Miyamoto plays Anzu Takizawa, the daughter of the director of Takizakura Girls' Academy, a popular and well-known high school in Osaka with an idol course. Nanami Asai plays Yuzuka Suo, Rurika's childhood friend. Misuzu Wakatsuki (W cast) is played by Ayaka Yasumoto and Hana Minamino, who is the部長 (club president) of the idol club at Takizakura Girls' Academy. Julia An plays Yukino Hojo, a junior who is fond of Rurika. Yuna Nakamura and Yui Oikawa will play Toa Kurusu (W cast), who became a member of the idol club inspired by Anzu. Riko Shimizu plays Hikaru Amakusa, a member of the basketball club with a straightforward and hearty personality. Oto Inoue plays Rena Suzuka, a member of the idol club who enjoys puns. Shuho Yura plays Maya Mikasa, a member of Tsubaki Sakuhana who has extensive knowledge of anime and idols. Yuka Murayama plays Sayaka Harekaze. Finally, Yuki Aono plays Madoka Tsubaki, the director of Tsubaki Sakuhana Girls' High School, and Sayaka Okamura plays Kyoka Takizawa, the director of Takizakura Girls' Academy.
Key Checkpoints for the 2026 Performance!
This performance will be staged at the New National Theatre, Tokyo. We will be using the rotating stage that was last used during its premiere at the same theater, so along with the powerful stage set and direction, the story of 10 girls and their dreams...
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