Yoshiimoto Comedian Masao Yoshioi Makes History as First Solo Act to Draw 5,000 Attendees for 'Theater Version: Masao Yoshioi's Ghost Story Gathering 2026 ~Tokyo Shiver~'

Masao Yoshioi will hold the ghost story event "Theater Version: Masao Yoshioi's Ghost Story Gathering 2026 ~Tokyo Shiver~" at the Tokyo International Forum on Monday, August 24. Following last year's nationwide ghost story tour which attracted 10,000 people and concluded with great success, this year's national tour, which began in February, has sold out all performances up to July. Now, Masao Yoshioi will take on Tokyo International Forum, his largest venue to date. He is scheduled to draw approximately 5,000 people in a single night, a historic first for a solo comedian affiliated with Yoshiimoto. With over 700,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel "Masao Yoshioi's Ghost Story Gathering," Masao Yoshioi is currently the most dynamic figure in the ghost story comedian scene and is set to energize the community this summer. Ticket pre-sales will begin on Friday, April 10, at 11:00 AM via FANY Community "Masao Yoshioi's Ghost Story Gathering Salon." ### Masao Yoshioi's Comment This summer! Japan's largest ghost story event is here! This is a chance to tell 5,000 people scary stories I can't tell on YouTube! Absolutely a goosebump-inducing 3 hours. Gather, all horror fans! Or rather, could you possibly gather? Please check your schedule! Shiver! ### Performance Information & Ticket Details **"Theater Version: Masao Yoshioi's Ghost Story Gathering 2026 ~Tokyo Shiver~"** Date: August 24 (Monday) 16:30 Doors Open / 17:30 Start (Approx. 3-hour performance) Venue: Tokyo International Forum Hall A Performer: Masao Yoshioi, etc. ## Ticket Prices Premium Seats: ¥20,000 SS Seats: ¥9,000 S Seats: ¥7,000 A Seats: ¥5,000 Wheelchair Seats / Wheelchair Companion Seats: ¥6,000 * Guaranteed seats in the front 4 rows of the 1st floor. * Receive exclusive premium seat merchandise. * Receive a signed shikishi board with your name handwritten by the performer. * Participation in a handshake event with Masao Yoshioi (after the performance). Keywords: Yoshiimoto Kogyo, Masao Yoshioi, Ghost Stories