A 'Kabuki Train' Runs on the Toyoko Line Ahead of the May Opening of Kabukicho Grand Kabuki 'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi' from the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke!
To commemorate the opening of the Kabukicho Grand Kabuki performance 'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi' at THEATER MILANO-Za, Tokyu Group has launched a 'Kabuki Train' hijacking one Toyoko Line train with visuals of Ichikawa Chusha and Ichikawa Danko starting April 7.
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Bunkamura Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), TST Entertainment Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), and Tokyu Corporation (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) have jointly organized the 'Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi from the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Performance'), which opens on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (National Holiday) at THEATER MILANO-Za (6th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower). To commemorate the performance, starting Tuesday, April 7, the inside of one Toyoko Line train is being completely hijacked with advertisements for the performance.
Visuals of the 'Monster Cat' Ichikawa Chusha and 'Tanba Yohachiro' Ichikawa Danko Fill the Train
The entire interior of the train will be filled with abundant visuals of the ghost cat 'Monster Cat' played by Ichikawa Chusha and 'Tanba Yohachiro' played by Ichikawa Danko in 'Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi from the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke'.
On the train's vision screens, two types of mini-interview videos with Ichikawa Danko will also be broadcast. Passengers can get an early taste of the world of 'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi'.
[Details of the Hijacked Train for this Performance]
Train: Toyoko Line, 1 consist (10-car train)
Operation Period: From Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to mid-May
Operating Sections:
Sotetsu Main Line/Sotetsu Izumino Line - Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line - Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line - Toyoko Line - Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line - Tobu Tojo Line
Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Minatomirai Line - Toyoko Line - Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line - Seibu Ikebukuro Line/Tobu Tojo Line
* Please refrain from making inquiries to the stations or station staff regarding the advertisements.
* Because the operation period is tentative, there is a possibility of unannounced suspension depending on operational status during the period.
* Please observe mobile phone etiquette inside the train.
* When taking photographs in stations or trains, please be considerate of those around you, such as preventing other passengers from being captured in your photos.
[Attachment]
■ Performance Overview
Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: From the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke
'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi' (Traveling Alone on the 53 Stations)
A Spectacular Kabuki Challenged by Ichikawa Chusha & Ichikawa Danko
The First 'Chunori' (Flying over the Audience) at THEATER MILANO-Za Realized!
Featuring Quick Changes! The Energetic and Popular Play is Finally Performed!
Daily Extravaganza...
Visuals of the 'Monster Cat' Ichikawa Chusha and 'Tanba Yohachiro' Ichikawa Danko Fill the Train
The entire interior of the train will be filled with abundant visuals of the ghost cat 'Monster Cat' played by Ichikawa Chusha and 'Tanba Yohachiro' played by Ichikawa Danko in 'Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi from the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke'.
On the train's vision screens, two types of mini-interview videos with Ichikawa Danko will also be broadcast. Passengers can get an early taste of the world of 'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi'.
[Details of the Hijacked Train for this Performance]
Train: Toyoko Line, 1 consist (10-car train)
Operation Period: From Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to mid-May
Operating Sections:
Sotetsu Main Line/Sotetsu Izumino Line - Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line - Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line - Toyoko Line - Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line - Tobu Tojo Line
Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Minatomirai Line - Toyoko Line - Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line - Seibu Ikebukuro Line/Tobu Tojo Line
* Please refrain from making inquiries to the stations or station staff regarding the advertisements.
* Because the operation period is tentative, there is a possibility of unannounced suspension depending on operational status during the period.
* Please observe mobile phone etiquette inside the train.
* When taking photographs in stations or trains, please be considerate of those around you, such as preventing other passengers from being captured in your photos.
[Attachment]
■ Performance Overview
Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: From the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke
'Hitoritabi Gojusantsugi' (Traveling Alone on the 53 Stations)
A Spectacular Kabuki Challenged by Ichikawa Chusha & Ichikawa Danko
The First 'Chunori' (Flying over the Audience) at THEATER MILANO-Za Realized!
Featuring Quick Changes! The Energetic and Popular Play is Finally Performed!
Daily Extravaganza...