World Eggs Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Katsunori Namifusa) is engaged in the "Akari no Moribito" project, which personifies lighthouses nationwide and creates their historical and cultural value through stories.

The first public recording of "Hattori Sounosuke's Akari no Moribito Radio" (scheduled to start broadcasting on interfm every Saturday from 24:30 to 25:00, starting Saturday, April 4, 2026) has already been decided. It will take the stage at "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026" held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

◎Public Recording Details

The radio program "Hattori Sounosuke's Akari no Moribito Radio," scheduled to begin broadcasting this spring, will hold a public recording at "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026." Sounosuke Hattori (Aoni Production), the voice actor for Kayo Nagaoka, the protagonist of "Akari no Moribito," will serve as the main personality. Look forward to a live reading full of realism with special guest voice actors, as well as a talk session with the production team. Please await further announcements for details.

Date/Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026, daytime *Detailed stage times will be announced later

Location

Hibiya Step Plaza, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Price

Free

Seating

Free viewing, free entry and exit

Performers

Sounosuke Hattori (Kayo Nagaoka), Hikaru Takada (Producer), K-kata (Scriptwriter), Guest Voice Actor (for the 63rd lighthouse)

◎HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026 Overview

Period

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

Overview

"HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026" has evolved into an urban entertainment festival. We deliver the "excitement" of a "live experience" to our customers with performances of various genres and diverse programs. A packed schedule includes "Step Shows" where you can enjoy performing arts such as musicals, operas, and ballets for free in the open air, and "Step Live" by talented artists. We also focus on "music," holding live music performances such as jazz and marching bands.

Organizer

Hibiya Area Management General Incorporated Association / Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Grant

Arts Council Tokyo [Arts and Culture Charm Creation Grant] *Target project: Step Live

Support

Chiyoda City

Details here.

https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-live-festival/

◎"Hattori Sounosuke's Akari no Moribito Radio" Program Overview

《Broadcasting Station》

interfm: https://www.interfm.co.jp/

《Broadcast Time》

Every Saturday, 24:30-25:00

《First Broadcast Date》

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 24:30-25:00

《Main Personality》

Sounosuke Hattori (Kayo Nagaoka, Aoni Production)

《Assistants》

Hikaru Takada ("Akari no Moribito" Producer), K-kata (Scriptwriter)

◎"Akari no Moribito" Project

"Akari no Moribito" is a media mix project that personifies lighthouses across Japan. It carefully delves into the charm of lighthouses in various regions and elevates them into original characters and stories.

Each character is newly created based on the actual history, culture, and episodes of their respective lighthouses, and brought to life by a cast of splendid voice actors, delivering the charm of lighthouses not only to lighthouse fans but also to a wider audience. Please visit the official website for regular updates on characters and content.

【Official Website】https://akarinomoribito.com/

【Official X】https://twitter.com/akarinomoribito

＜Activities until FY2025＞

①Voice Drama "Gensou Yawa": Short stories unraveling the history of lighthouses across Japan. 62 stories have been produced to date. All episodes are available for free on YouTube. 【Official YouTube】@akarinomoribito

②Voice Drama "Gyakkou": A grand story depicting the battles of the Akari no Moribito. 5 chapters have been produced to date. Available for a fee on FANBOX and various distribution sites. 【Official FANBOX】https://akarinomoribito.fanbox.cc/

③4-panel manga "Atsumare Moribito-kun": Delivers the relaxed daily lives of the personified Moribito characters. Available on Official X. 【Official X】＠akarinomoribito

④Lighthouse Audio Guide: Audio guides explaining lighthouses across Japan, narrated by splendid voice actors. Available for a fee on voicy. 【voicy】https://x.gd/Zzjba

⑤Regional Collaboration: Granting character usage rights to relevant local governments and the Japan Coast Guard for tie-ups.

Company Profile

Company Name: World Eggs Inc.

Location: Morisaki Building 3F, 2-14-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

Representative Director: Katsunori Namifusa

Established: June 19, 2019

Official Website:https://world-eggs.jp/

Official X:https://x.com/WORLDEGGS_0619

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