Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!' Second Cast Announcement: Former AKB48 Yuiri Murayama to Appear! FC Ticket Pre-sale Underway Until April 5th (Sun)!

Dance entertainment group 'Umebou,' known for choreographing and directing for 'EXPO2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo,' Takarazuka Revue, and music videos for artists like Arashi, has announced that Yuiri Murayama (Murayama Yuiri), formerly of AKB48, will appear in their latest production, Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!,' scheduled for May-June 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi.

Murayama began her career after passing the AKB48 13th Generation Audition in 2011. She served as captain of Team 4 and will graduate in June 2025. Afterward, she has appeared as an actress in musicals such as 'Shin Bakumatsu Junjo Den' and Kohei Tsuka's 17th Memorial Performance 'Atami Satsujin Jiken' Last Message.

Upon her casting, Murayama commented, "When I went to see Umebou, everyone on stage was sparkling, and I wanted to stand on that stage too. I was so excited in the audience that I wanted to start dancing right away! So, I'm very happy to be able to appear in such an Umebou production this time!!" She expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I'm really looking forward to seeing how I can dance and express myself within the world of various songs, and I feel like I might discover a new side of myself!"

In addition to Murayama, the cast includes Umebou members Imato Ito, Yusuke Umezawa, Koichi Tsuruno (W cast), Takuya Shiono, Kazuki Amano (W cast), Yuki Noda, Masue Tawada, and SuGuRu. Also appearing are Ayumi Ishida, Ryo Takizawa, Keiko Matsuura, KAN [POWERPUFF BOYZ], HARUYOSHI [REAL AKIBA JUNIORZ / RAJ GLANZ], and Kosuke Kikuchi [Oshare Shinshi]. Furthermore, after auditions, Koshiro Tsuyama, Koki Toi, Hikari Hatanaka, and Hiyori Ban [Yes!Problem!] have been newly selected to appear as ensemble members.

'Love All!!' is a story about sisters who aspire to be idols and were separated due to family circumstances, reuniting on a girls' group audition program. They aim for a "future" beyond the stage, clashing with fierce rivals, supportive fans, a charismatic and quirky director, and the feelings of their estranged parents. This production is a major reboot based on Umebou 11th STAGE 'Love Me Do!!,' performed in 2021, and is a heartwarming comedy unique to Umebou that will make you laugh and cry.

Advance ticket reception for Umebou OFFICIAL FANCLUB "Hinomaru Bento" and others is currently underway until 23:59 on April 5th (Sunday).

Comment from Yuiri Murayama on her enthusiasm!

It has been decided that I will appear in Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!'

When I went to see Umebou, everyone on stage was sparkling, and I wanted to stand on that stage too.

I was so excited in the audience that I wanted to start dancing right away! So, I'm very happy to be able to appear in such an Umebou production this time!!

I love dancing very much, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how I can dance and express myself within the world of various songs, and I feel like I might discover a new side of myself!

I definitely want many people to see the actual stage! I'll do my best!!

＜Synopsis＞

An elder sister who dreams of becoming an idol, and a younger sister who has wholeheartedly supported her. The two, who were inseparable and engrossed in "idol play," were separated due to their parents' circumstances.

Years later, they have a fateful reunion on a girls' group audition program. There are fierce rivals aiming for debut, fans who stake their lives on them, a quirky and talented charismatic director. And the figures of their estranged father and mother also appear.

Dreams, jealousy, obsession. Amidst various intense emotions clashing, can the sisters once again grasp "the same future"? Where will the family's bond lead?

Laugh, cry, and you'll find yourself wanting to cheer someone on.

This work, a major reboot based on Umebou 11th STAGE 'Love Me Do!!,' is a heartwarming comedy in Umebou's style that will shake the hearts of all who have an "oshi" (favorite idol)!!

＜Ticket Pre-sale Reception＞

Ticket pre-sale reception (lottery) is being held at Umebou OFFICIAL FANCLUB "Hinomaru Bento" and others.

Reception period: March 27th (Fri) - April 5th (Sun) 23:59 Target performances: All performances Target seat types: S seats, A seats, Reserved seats (talk event sessions)

https://www.umebou.net/

Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!' Performance Overview

【Writer/General Director】Imato Ito [Umebou] 【Choreography/Supervision】Umebou

【Cast】Imato Ito, Yusuke Umezawa, Koichi Tsuruno (W cast), Takuya Shiono

Kazuki Amano (W cast), Yuki Noda, Masue Tawada, SuGuRu [Above, Umebou]

Ayumi Ishida, Yuiri Murayama, Ryo Takizawa, Keiko Matsuura, KAN [POWERPUFF BOYZ]

HARUYOSHI [REAL AKIBA JUNIORZ / RAJ GLANZ], Kosuke Kikuchi [Oshare Shinshi]

Koshiro Tsuyama, Koki Toi, Hikari Hatanaka, Hiyori Ban [Yes!Problem!]

【Dates/Venues】

May 29th (Fri) - June 14th (Sun), 2026 @ Theater H / 22 stages + talk event

June 19th (Fri) - June 21st (Sun), 2026 @ COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TT Hall / 5 stages

June 27th (Sat) - June 28th (Sun), 2026 @ Tokai Arts Theatre / 3 stages

【Ticket Prices (All seats reserved/Tax included)】 *Children under school age not admitted

S seat: 9,000 yen S seat (Tokyo performances Sat/Sun): 10,000 yen A seat: 7,000 yen Talk event: 5,000 yen (with non-sale bonus)

U-25 Service Area: 3,500 yen (25 years old or younger, ID required, assigned seats on the day)

*The 14:00 performance on June 5th (Fri) will feature a talk event by Umebou members. Details on participating members and bonuses will be announced later.

Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!' Special Performance Site: http://umebou21st.dynamize.net/

Umebou Official Site: https://www.umebou.com/

Umebou OFFICIAL FANCLUB 'Hinomaru Bento': https://www.umebou.net/ *Schedule is subject to change at this stage.

＜Umebou / Profile＞

Formed in 2001 within the Nihon University College of Art Dance Circle BAKU no Kai (now Dance Company BAKU). They create "theatrical dance entertainment" with a storytelling theatrical worldview through dance and J-POP.

In 2009, they received a Special Award at "JAPAN DANCE DELIGHT vol.16," the largest street dance contest, and in 2012, they won "Legend Tokyo chapter.2," the largest choreography work contest in Japan.

From the same year, they shifted their main activities to theatrical performances, captivating various audiences including theater, dance, and music fans. The total audience for Umebou performances in 2021-2022, their 20th anniversary year, exceeded 60,000 people.

In addition, individual members are active in various fields, and the group has handled direction and choreography for Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe performance 'GOD OF STARS-Shokusei-,' musical 'The Prince of Tennis,' movie 'The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero,' 'NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen,' GRe4N BOYZ LIVE tour, Arashi 'Natsu Hayate,' 'EXPO2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo,' TV dramas, musicals, artist live performances, and music videos, continuing their diverse activities.