2026 is 'The Promised Neverland' 10th Anniversary YEAR!! Special Performance Commemorating 10 Years of Serialization Announced! Opening in Tokyo in Winter 2026!!

'The Promised Neverland' will be adapted into its first full-scale musical in winter 2026 as a special performance commemorating the 10th anniversary of its serialization.

'The Promised Neverland' is a popular comic by Kaiu Shirai (story) and Posuka Demizu (art) that was serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' from 2016 to 2020. Large-scale media mixes such as TV anime and live-action films also became a hot topic, and the cumulative worldwide circulation exceeded 42 million copies, making it a popular work not only in Japan but also in various countries around the world. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its serialization in 2026, the first full-scale musical will be staged this winter.

The creative team for this work will be the duo of Kouki Kishimoto and Ryota Kojima, who have worked on numerous musicals such as the musical 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' the musical 'Disney's Winnie the Pooh,' 'Shrek the Musical,' and 'School Idol Musical.'

Furthermore, child actors for this production will be publicly recruited through full auditions. Today, in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' released on April 6th, an announcement was published stating, "Can you also become Emma and others!? No experience required! Seeking outstanding child actors who can embody the original characters!" recruiting several male and female cast members, mainly for Emma, Norman, Ray, Don, Gilda, Connie, and Phil. Audition entries start today! Check the musical's official website for details on audition information.

Synopsis At the orphanage Grace Field (GF) House, Emma, Norman, and Ray lived with Isabella, whom they adored like a true "Mama." However, the happy orphanage was a "human farm" raising edible children for demons--. As Isabella's madness and the supervisor Krone's persistence close in, the eldest children, Emma and others, plan an escape with the children of the House. Resisting a desperate fate, using all their wits, and relying on clues left by the mysterious Minerva, will they be able to escape the House!? The unprecedented escape drama risking their lives now begins.

Performance Overview Performance Name: Musical 'The Promised Neverland' Dates/Location: Winter 2026, Tokyo *Details will be announced later. Original Work: 'The Promised Neverland' Story: Kaiu Shirai / Art: Posuka Demizu (Shueisha Jump Comics) Staff: Script, Direction, Choreography: Kouki Kishimoto Composer, Music Director: Ryota Kojima Organizer, Planning, Production: Arcs International Supervision, Cooperation: Shueisha ('Weekly Shonen Jump' Editorial Department) Official website: https://yakuneba-musical.jp Official X: @yakuneba_mu Keywords: None