Former Takarazuka male star Hiroki Nanami's Yoshitsune and the "King of Impersonation" Croquette's Benkei.
The October performance of "2021 Senbonzakura" (October 9 - October 21) at the Meiji-za Theater is now being performed to rave reviews!
Set in the late Heian period (794-1185), Tetsuro Shimaguchi, the leader of Kamui, choreographed the sword fighting choreography for the story of Yoshitsune and Benkei, from their first encounter to their final battle in Oshu (the capital of Japan).
In addition, Kamui member Yu Sato and other members of the swordsmanship team Shinji Kanazawa, Shinya Saito, and Toshiya Tonani are also in the cast.
Please come and see this innovative "2021 version" of Senbonzakura, which incorporates modern songs and dances!