Live Streaming Announced for Sold-Out 'Fugitives Heading North' Stage Play; Voice Cast Koichi Yamadera Confirmed
Live streaming for sold-out performances and the casting of voice actor Koichi Yamadera have been announced for the stage adaptation of Yuko Yuzuki's earthquake-themed crime suspense novel.
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Based on the novel 'Fugitives Heading North' by Yuko Yuzuki, known for works such as 'The Blood of Wolves,' this Naoki Prize-nominated story explores themes of 'crime and forgiveness,' 'loss and renewal,' and the meaning of human life through a man who becomes a fugitive amid the chaos following an earthquake. While set against the reality of the disaster, it presents a dense human drama of conflicts and hope among those in extreme conditions.
As the latest update, it has been decided that the sold-out opening and closing performances will be streamed live on the Confetti Streaming Theater. Furthermore, voice actor Koichi Yamadera has been announced for the role of Masayuki Hinuma (voice only).
Performance Information
Stage Play: 'Fugitives Heading North'
Dates: June 12 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun), 2026
Theater: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Theater West
Original Work: 'Fugitives Heading North' by Yuko Yuzuki (Shinchosha)
Script & Direction: Takuya Yoshimura
Music: TAKE (FLOW)
Cast: Ryo Takahashi, Kazuki Namioka, Kensuke Takahashi, Daisuke Matsuda, Yuichi Yasoda, Sho Yamamura / Kunpu Nakatani, Hiroyuki Maekawa, Koichi Yamadera (Voice Appearance), and others.
As the latest update, it has been decided that the sold-out opening and closing performances will be streamed live on the Confetti Streaming Theater. Furthermore, voice actor Koichi Yamadera has been announced for the role of Masayuki Hinuma (voice only).
Performance Information
Stage Play: 'Fugitives Heading North'
Dates: June 12 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun), 2026
Theater: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Theater West
Original Work: 'Fugitives Heading North' by Yuko Yuzuki (Shinchosha)
Script & Direction: Takuya Yoshimura
Music: TAKE (FLOW)
Cast: Ryo Takahashi, Kazuki Namioka, Kensuke Takahashi, Daisuke Matsuda, Yuichi Yasoda, Sho Yamamura / Kunpu Nakatani, Hiroyuki Maekawa, Koichi Yamadera (Voice Appearance), and others.
FAQ
舞台「逃亡者は北へ向かう」の原作は何ですか？
『孤狼の血』などで知られる柚月裕子による小説『逃亡者は北へ向かう』（新潮社刊）です。
舞台の公演期間と劇場はどこですか？
2026年6月12日(金)から6月21日(日)まで、東京芸術劇場 シアターウエストにて上演されます。
公演の生配信はどの公演が対象ですか？
初日公演（6月12日18:30）と千穐楽公演（6月21日15:30）が生配信されます。
日沼正行役の声の出演は誰ですか？
声優の山寺宏一が担当します。
チケットの一般発売はいつからですか？
2026年5月15日(金)19:00から6月8日(月)22:59までプレイガイドにて販売されます。