Stage 【OSHI NO KO】 Episode 2.5 Dimensional Stage

Outline

Based on the manga work “OSHI NO KO” by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, which has been serialized in “Weekly Young Jump” since April 2020 and is also serialized on the web in “Yanjan!” and “JUMP+” on the web.

The story takes place in the glamorous and intense world of show business. The novel approach of the main character being reincarnated as the child of his “fave” and the story's bizarre destiny, combined with the mystery element, has attracted the attention of many fans since the serialization began, with its unpredictable and exciting development.

The “Stage [OSHI NO KO] 2.5-Dimension Stage Arc” focuses on the fifth chapter of the original work, the “2.5-Dimension Stage Arc,” and depicts the production drama of the stage adaptation of the manga work.

Story

This is the story of a boy and his encounter with a single “sword of alliance” that begins with the “theft of the country”――A very popular battle manga work depicting the bonds that are created in a war over swords is the most talked-about shonen manga of the moment, “TOKYO BLADE.”

The stage adaptation of this hit play will be performed by Japan's largest and most talented theater troupe, Theater LaLaLai. The cast includes signature actors TAIKI HIMEKAWA and AKANE KUROKAWA, with guest performances by KANA ARIMA, a former child prodigy; MELT NARISHIMA, a former reader model; SAKUYA KAMOSHIDA, a very popular 2.5-Dimensional actor; and AQUA HOSHINO, a rising star who has suddenly appeared on the scene. With a rock-solid lineup set up by accomplished producer SUMIAKI RAIDA, the production seemed to be going smoothly, but due to differences in opinion between the original author ABIKO SAMEJIMA, who visited the rehearsal studio, screenwriter GOA was forced to step down and rehearsals were halted.

At first, for AQUA, appearing on stage is merely a passing phase toward a “certain goal,” but he is gradually inspired by the enthusiasm of his co-stars and the production team, and before long, he is working in the dark to make the show a success. AQUA bets on manga artist YORIKO KICHIJOUJI, who is SAMEJIMA's mentor, to turn things around, but...

What will be the fate of “TOKYO BLADE The Stage” and Aqua and the others be?
A “2.5-Dimensional Stage” in which the thoughts of the creators intersect with each other will open at the theater!