Stage Adaptation of Popular Manga "Kemono Jihen," Serialized in "Jump SQ." (Shueisha), Officially Announced!
Animate Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced a stage adaptation of "Kemono Jihen," the popular manga by Sho Aimoto serialized in Shueisha's "Jump SQ." While details like performance dates and cast are yet to be revealed, a comment from the original author has been released to celebrate the occasion.
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The popular manga "Kemono Jihen" by Sho Aimoto, currently serialized in "Jump SQ." (Shueisha), is being adapted into a stage play!!
"Kemono Jihen" is a story about Kabane, a boy born between a human and a kemono (monster), who meets the detective Inugami and solves cases involving supernatural phenomena while uncovering the mystery of his own birth. It is a popular work with a compelling world that combines battles, mystery, and the bonds of friendship.
To commemorate the stage adaptation announcement, we have received a comment from the original author, Sho Aimoto!
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Comment from the original author, Sho Aimoto
I have already had a look at the script and other materials!
I'm incredibly excited to see how Kabane and the others will be brought to life through the medium of a stage play.
For me, the greatest charm of watching a play is being able to become a subject of the illusion that "the characters might be real and right in front of me right now."
Seriously, the entire venue works together to cast a spell on you.
There are things at the live performance that you can't understand from just a photo. I'm sure it will captivate all the readers as well.
I would be delighted if you could witness this new side of Kemono Jihen together with us.
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Please stay tuned for further updates on performance details and cast information!
■ Official Website: https://www.kemonojihen-stage.com/
■ Official X: @kemonojihen_sta
©Sho Aimoto/SHUEISHA ©Stage "Kemono Jihen" Tokyo Arc Production Committee
"Kemono Jihen" is a story about Kabane, a boy born between a human and a kemono (monster), who meets the detective Inugami and solves cases involving supernatural phenomena while uncovering the mystery of his own birth. It is a popular work with a compelling world that combines battles, mystery, and the bonds of friendship.
To commemorate the stage adaptation announcement, we have received a comment from the original author, Sho Aimoto!
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Comment from the original author, Sho Aimoto
I have already had a look at the script and other materials!
I'm incredibly excited to see how Kabane and the others will be brought to life through the medium of a stage play.
For me, the greatest charm of watching a play is being able to become a subject of the illusion that "the characters might be real and right in front of me right now."
Seriously, the entire venue works together to cast a spell on you.
There are things at the live performance that you can't understand from just a photo. I'm sure it will captivate all the readers as well.
I would be delighted if you could witness this new side of Kemono Jihen together with us.
＝＝＝＝＝＝
Please stay tuned for further updates on performance details and cast information!
■ Official Website: https://www.kemonojihen-stage.com/
■ Official X: @kemonojihen_sta
©Sho Aimoto/SHUEISHA ©Stage "Kemono Jihen" Tokyo Arc Production Committee
FAQ
What kind of work is "Kemono Jihen"?
It's a story about a boy born between a human and a monster, Kabane, who solves supernatural incidents while uncovering the mystery of his own birth. It is serialized in "Jump SQ."
What is the main point of this announcement?
It has been decided that the popular manga "Kemono Jihen" by Sho Aimoto will be adapted into a stage play. Performance dates and cast will be announced later.
What did the original author say about the stage adaptation?
The author commented, "I'm really looking forward to seeing how Kabane and the others come to life within the medium of a stage play."