Unless you grew up in Japan, you may not know that Bleach musicals are a pretty commonplace event.
But if you’re so hardcore on Bleach musicals that you’ve hunted down the fansubbed versions and watched them all, and you can’t get enough of singing along with Ichigo Kurosaki, you might want to check out these brand new pics of the cast for the newest installment, Rock Musical Bleach.
◆黒崎一護役◆高野 洸さん
— ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH (@RM_BLEACH2024) May 30, 2016
「BLEACH」に関われるということに幸せを感じています。
そして主演という大役が未だ信じられません。共演者の皆さんと最高の舞台にします。皆さんの理想の一護になれるよう頑張ります。高野 洸 pic.twitter.com/xqFT8KQd8j
In typical Japanese fashion, a boy band member will lead the cast. Ichigo Kurosaki will be played by Akira Takano of J-pop band Dream5. Takano said in the announcement that he grew up watching the original Rock Musical Bleach and he hopes to bring his best to the performance.
◆朽木ルキア役◆甲斐千尋さん
— ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH (@RM_BLEACH2024) May 30, 2016
本当に大好きな作品に出演できるなんて思ってもいませんでした。
嬉しい気持ちと同じくらい、とても緊張しています。先輩達が築いたものを大切に、作品、そしてルキアと真摯に向き合っていきたいです。頑張ります! pic.twitter.com/nQXZcAJ7hb
Chihiro Kai will take on the role of Rukia Kuchiki, the woman who gives her power to Ichigo.
◆阿散井恋次役◆崎山つばささん
— ROCK MUSICAL BLEACH (@RM_BLEACH2024) May 30, 2016
必ずあなたの心に突き刺さる作品にします。
なぜだかわかるか？
誓ったんだよ。絶対に面白くするってな。
ただ俺の
魂にだ!!! pic.twitter.com/5EBVQWhTzt
Actor Tsubasa Sakiyama, who was also in the Touken Ranbu Trial Performance musical, will play the role of Renji Abarai.
The musical’s official Twitter account includes several more announcements for the roles of Gin Ichimaru, Izuru Kira, and Retsu Unohana.
Rock Musical Bleach marks the 10th musical production of the popular anime with the first debuting in 2005. The story focuses on parts of the manga plotline from Soul Society arc and will be directed by Tatsuyuki Tsutsumi (Platinum Papers).
If you’re dying to see it, presale tickets go on sale for 7,800 yen on June 3 and then to everyone on June 26. It’s playing at both the AiiA 2.5 Theater in Tokyo (July 28-August 7) and the Kyoto Theater (August 24-28).
H/T Crunchyroll
