Legendary Voice Actor Toshio Furukawa and Others Gather in Nagoya! 'Akari no Moribito' Special Stage Set for August 1st!
World Eggs Co., Ltd. announced that the lighthouse personification project 'Akari no Moribito' will hold a special stage event, 'Akaribi Matsuri,' on August 1, 2026, during the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, featuring a reading drama and talk show with top-tier voice actors.
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World Eggs Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Katsunori Nabafusa) and the World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; Chairman: Tokumaru Oguri) have decided to hold 'Akaribi Matsuri' on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Main Hall.
The lighthouse personification project 'Akari no Moribito' will descend upon the stage of the World Cosplay Summit, a massive event where cosplay enthusiasts from around the world gather.
A luxurious lineup of voice actors who have colored the world of 'Akari no Moribito,' led by Toshio Furukawa, will take the stage. Furthermore, Norihito Nakayashiki, who has handled numerous popular stage works, will direct the reading drama. We will deliver a special reading drama performed by 'Voice Actors x Cosplayers' that can only be seen here.
[Event Overview]
Event Name: Akari no Moribito 'Akaribi Matsuri' ~Reading & Talk Show with Voice Actors~
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Part 1: 16:30–17:30
- Part 2: 19:00–20:00
*Content differs between Part 1 and Part 2. Each part is approximately 60 minutes.
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Main Hall
Original Work: Akari no Moribito
Original Story (Reading Drama): Katsunori Nabafusa / K-Kata
Director (Reading Drama): Norihito Nakayashiki
Script (Reading Drama): Yui Yoshida
Production: Gochi Brothers
Organizers: Akari no Moribito Production Committee / World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee
Special Page: https://www.akarinomoribito.com/special/2026stage/
[Cast (Common to Part 1 & 2)]
- Toshio Furukawa (Roles: Ataru Moroboshi in 'Urusei Yatsura', Piccolo in 'Dragon Ball Z')
- Yohei Azakami (Roles: Guel Jeturk in 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury', Rinne Amagi in 'Ensemble Stars!!')
- Sonosuke Hattori (Roles: Chitose Kanra in 'Ensemble Stars!!', Junnosuke Sanada in 'Readyyy!')
...and others.
Cosplayers for the stage will be recruited from the public! Details will be announced later.
[Reading Drama Synopsis]
'Akari no Moribito'—spirits dwelling in lighthouses at the ends of the earth.
In a world threatened by sea monsters, the hope of humanity is entrusted to them.
And now, a suspicious shadow creeps toward the waters near Nagoya...
[Director: Norihito Nakayashiki]
Playwright and director. Leader of the theater company 'Kaki Kuu Kyaku.' Handles scripts and direction for all works. Active in stage, drama, and radio. Recent works include stage plays like 'Joro Gumo', 'Kitaro Tanjo: Gegege no Nazo', and 'Oshi no Ko' 2.5D Stage Arc.
[Ticket Information (All seats reserved, tax included)]
- SS Seat [Part 1 & 2 Combo]: 17,000 yen
- SS Seat: 9,000 yen
- S Seat: 8,000 yen
- A Seat: 7,500 yen
[Sales Schedule]
1. Official Fastest Pre-sale: April 28 (Tue) 18:00 – May 6 (Wed) 23:59
2. Lottery Pre-sale: May 12 (Tue) 12:00 – May 19 (Tue) 23:59
3. First-come First-served Pre-sale: May 23 (Sat) 12:00 – June 3 (Wed) 23:59
4. General Sales: Starting June 6 (Sat) 10:00
Available at Ticket Pia. Online streaming is also planned.
[Venue Merchandise]
Original 'Akari no Moribito' goods will be sold at the venue. Details will be announced on the official site/X.
The lighthouse personification project 'Akari no Moribito' will descend upon the stage of the World Cosplay Summit, a massive event where cosplay enthusiasts from around the world gather.
A luxurious lineup of voice actors who have colored the world of 'Akari no Moribito,' led by Toshio Furukawa, will take the stage. Furthermore, Norihito Nakayashiki, who has handled numerous popular stage works, will direct the reading drama. We will deliver a special reading drama performed by 'Voice Actors x Cosplayers' that can only be seen here.
[Event Overview]
Event Name: Akari no Moribito 'Akaribi Matsuri' ~Reading & Talk Show with Voice Actors~
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Part 1: 16:30–17:30
- Part 2: 19:00–20:00
*Content differs between Part 1 and Part 2. Each part is approximately 60 minutes.
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Main Hall
Original Work: Akari no Moribito
Original Story (Reading Drama): Katsunori Nabafusa / K-Kata
Director (Reading Drama): Norihito Nakayashiki
Script (Reading Drama): Yui Yoshida
Production: Gochi Brothers
Organizers: Akari no Moribito Production Committee / World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee
Special Page: https://www.akarinomoribito.com/special/2026stage/
[Cast (Common to Part 1 & 2)]
- Toshio Furukawa (Roles: Ataru Moroboshi in 'Urusei Yatsura', Piccolo in 'Dragon Ball Z')
- Yohei Azakami (Roles: Guel Jeturk in 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury', Rinne Amagi in 'Ensemble Stars!!')
- Sonosuke Hattori (Roles: Chitose Kanra in 'Ensemble Stars!!', Junnosuke Sanada in 'Readyyy!')
...and others.
Cosplayers for the stage will be recruited from the public! Details will be announced later.
[Reading Drama Synopsis]
'Akari no Moribito'—spirits dwelling in lighthouses at the ends of the earth.
In a world threatened by sea monsters, the hope of humanity is entrusted to them.
And now, a suspicious shadow creeps toward the waters near Nagoya...
[Director: Norihito Nakayashiki]
Playwright and director. Leader of the theater company 'Kaki Kuu Kyaku.' Handles scripts and direction for all works. Active in stage, drama, and radio. Recent works include stage plays like 'Joro Gumo', 'Kitaro Tanjo: Gegege no Nazo', and 'Oshi no Ko' 2.5D Stage Arc.
[Ticket Information (All seats reserved, tax included)]
- SS Seat [Part 1 & 2 Combo]: 17,000 yen
- SS Seat: 9,000 yen
- S Seat: 8,000 yen
- A Seat: 7,500 yen
[Sales Schedule]
1. Official Fastest Pre-sale: April 28 (Tue) 18:00 – May 6 (Wed) 23:59
2. Lottery Pre-sale: May 12 (Tue) 12:00 – May 19 (Tue) 23:59
3. First-come First-served Pre-sale: May 23 (Sat) 12:00 – June 3 (Wed) 23:59
4. General Sales: Starting June 6 (Sat) 10:00
Available at Ticket Pia. Online streaming is also planned.
[Venue Merchandise]
Original 'Akari no Moribito' goods will be sold at the venue. Details will be announced on the official site/X.