Swordplay Troupe 10・Quatre Revives Acclaimed Historical Drama 'Long Rain and Kairan' by Playwright Tomikazu Ota! Tickets On Sale June 29 (Mon) 21:00

Presented by 10・Quatre (Representative: Katsutoshi Uchibori), the stage production 'Long Rain and Kairan' will be performed at Theater Green BIG TREE THEATER (2-20-4 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from September 2 (Wed), 2026 to September 6 (Sun), 2026.

Tickets will be available via Confetti (Operated by Longrun Planning Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Dago Kurosugi) starting June 29 (Mon), 2026 at 21:00.

Ticket sales begin: June 29 (Mon) 21:00

Purchase tickets here

Official website https://10quatre.com/tate/

'Long Rain and Kairan' is a celebrated historical drama showcasing the true brilliance of playwright Tomikazu Ota. A popular production by the swordplay troupe 10・Quatre, it blends authentic period drama with fictional characters intertwined with historical figures, weaving in fantastical elements that make audiences wonder—could this have actually happened?

This revival has been confirmed as a special milestone marking the 20th performance of the production.

Additionally, this production will mark 10・Quatre's debut participation in the 38th 'Ikebukuro Theater Festival' 2026.

We invite you to witness the powerful stories of two men living in a turbulent era, each driven by their own convictions embodied in their swords.

Synopsis

—Bakumatsu Period (Late Edo Era)

Koyo Koya is a member of the Shinsengumi, serving in the 8th troop and taking the lead in eliminating rogue ronin in Kyoto.

In truth, however, he is a spy sent by Sakamoto Ryoma, who dreams of officially serving the Choshu Domain through Ryoma's recommendation and becoming a legitimate retainer dedicated to national affairs.

Seinosuke Kanzuki is a retainer of the Choshu Domain, officially working as a Kyoto liaison supporting loyalists in the movement to overthrow the shogunate. Yet secretly, he is a spy planted by Kondo Isami, seeking revenge for a friend falsely executed by Choshu and thus desiring the domain's downfall.

Both men share the same mission: to remain hidden in enemy territory, relay intelligence, prevent exposure of their true identities at all costs, and uncover the enemy spy who has infiltrated their own ranks.

This is the story of two men who risked their lives to remain concealed during a chaotic era.

Production Overview

'Long Rain and Kairan'

Performance Period: September 2 (Wed), 2026 – September 6 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Theater Green BIG TREE THEATER (2-20-4 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

Cast Naoya Iwaki

Masaaki Sugisaki

Katsutoshi Uchibori

Shuji Sato

Yoshitaka Tomida

Asia Ka Yu

Takki Kanzin

Mie Suzuki B

Kyoko Miyamoto

(All members of 10・Quatre)

Takeshi Kaino

Hidenobu Miyajima

Makoto

Naohiko Ogawa

Kosuke Susuda

Anri Futatsuka A

Yuzuka Suzuki A

Maaya Amano B

Kanon Mori B

Kenta Maesawa

Tsubasa

Fumuyume

Yakusa Sarara (C-style) A

Shiokari Koi (C-style) B

Yuki Iwasaka

Miria Watanabe

Momoka Onishi

Staff Script: Tomikazu Ota

Director: Katsutoshi Uchibori

Stage Director: HiRoE

Lighting: DOTWORKS Co., Ltd. & M. Komine

Sound: Naoto Iwano (Stage Office)

Stage Design: Yasuko Aichi

Music: Kentauro Nomoto (N office)

Promotional Art: Sho Ogawa

Video Recording: Naoki Fukushima

Photography: Megumi

Swordplay Choreography: 10・Quatre

Illustrations: Yuji Tatemura

Title Calligraphy: Katsutoshi Uchibori

Producer: Yoshitaka Tomida

Production: Reiko Ikeda, Kyoko Miyamoto

Production Company: Tenquatre Inc.

Performance Schedule September 2 (Wed) 18:30 – A

September 3 (Thu) 13:30 – A / 18:30 – B

September 4 (Fri) 13:30 – B / 18:30 – A

September 5 (Sat) 13:30 – A / 18:30 – B

September 6 (Sun) 13:30 – B

※ Doors open 30 minutes before showtime

※ Running time: 180 minutes (including a 10-minute intermission)

Ticket Prices

SS Seat: ¥7,500 (front-center block rows A–C, event pamphlet, non-commercial 2L-size bromide photo, clear file)

S Seat: ¥6,500 (central block rows D–G, non-commercial L-size bromide photo, clear file)

A Seat: ¥5,000

※ For SS and S seats, please select the ticket of the cast member whose bromide photo you wish to receive.

(Please note: no changes can be made after purchase)

(All seats reserved, tax included)

About 10・Quatre

Founded in 2000 by Katsutoshi Uchibori as a swordplay troupe, alongside Shuji Sato, Asia Ka Yu, and Reiko Ikeda.

The group captivates audiences with 'living swords.'

All members are active not only as sword artists but also as actors across various fields, performing energetically in theater, film, events, and more.

Since 2001, they have held workshops, dedicating themselves to training the next generation.

In 2004, they produced Breast Knives, a unit composed of advanced disciples, presenting works that explore new possibilities in sword choreography.

They are frequently invited to provide instruction for other theater companies, vocational schools, and production companies, and also work as fight choreographers for staging and other productions.

Ticket Website 'Confetti'

How to purchase tickets & Confetti member benefits https://service.confetti-web.com