Kabuki Train Runs on Toyoko Line Ahead of the May Opening of 'Hitoritabi Gojusan-tsugi,' One of the 48 Kabuki Selections of the Third Ennosuke
To commemorate the upcoming Kabukicho Grand Kabuki performance starting in May, a special 'Kabuki Train' has been running on the Tokyu Toyoko Line since April 7th. The train cars are adorned with visuals of actors Ichikawa Chusha and Ichikawa Danko, promoting the world of the play.
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Tokyu Bunkamura Corporation (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), TST Entertainment Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), and Tokyu Corporation (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) are jointly hosting the 'Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: Hitoritabi Gojusan-tsugi (A Lonely Journey of 53 Stations)' from the 48 selections of the third generation Ennosuke. To commemorate the performance, which opens on May 3, 2026 (Sun/Holiday) at THEATER MILANO-Za (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 6th floor), one train set on the Toyoko Line has been wrapped in advertisements for the show since April 7th (Tue).
Visuals of Ichikawa Chusha as the 'Demon Cat' and Ichikawa Danko as 'Tanba no Yahachiro' Fill the Train Interior
The entire train interior is filled with an abundance of visuals featuring Ichikawa Chusha as the supernatural 'Demon Cat' and Ichikawa Danko as 'Tanba no Yahachiro,' roles they will perform in 'Hitoritabi Gojusan-tsugi.'
On the in-car video screens, two types of mini-interview videos with Ichikawa Danko will also be shown. Passengers can get an early taste of the world of 'Hitoritabi Gojusan-tsugi.'
【Details of the Jacked Train】
Train: Toyoko Line, 1 set (10 cars)
Operating Period: From April 7, 2026 (Tue) until 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
Minatomirai Line ~ Toyoko Line ~ Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line ~ Seibu Ikebukuro Line/Tobu Tojo Line
*Please refrain from inquiring with stations or station staff regarding the advertisements.
*The operating period is subject to change, and service may be suspended without notice due to operational conditions.
*Please cooperate with the etiquette for mobile phone use inside the train.
*When taking photos inside the station or train, please be considerate of others by avoiding capturing them in your photos.
■Performance Overview
Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: One of the 48 Selections of the Third Ennosuke
'Hitoritabi Gojusan-tsugi (A Lonely Journey of 53 Stations)'
A Grand Spectacle Kabuki Challenged by Ichikawa Chusha & Ichikawa Danko
The First Aerial Stunt (Chūnori) to be Realized at THEATER MILANO-Za!
Featuring Quick Changes! The Energetic and Popular Play is Finally Staged!