Baki the Grappler Goes Live: December's Epic Stage Play Revealed!
Keisuke Itagaki’s iconic martial arts manga, Baki the Grappler, is set to hit the stage with a thrilling new adaptation. The stage play will run from December 4 to 8 at the Shinjuku Face in Tokyo, a venue known for hosting martial arts events. This production promises to bring the intense combat and dramatic flair of the original manga to life.
Key Details of the Stage Play
The play will be directed and scripted by Daisuke Tanaka, known for his expertise in bringing stories to the stage. Hideaki Okuzumi, a skilled choreographer, will handle the fight scenes, ensuring the action sequences remain true to the manga's high-energy style.
Cast Announced
The cast includes:
Yūgo Satō as Baki Hanma
Momoka Ōnishi as Kozue Matsumoto
Shō Higano as Katsumi Orochi
Haruto Sakuraba as Kaoru Hanayama
Riku Noma as Kaiō Retsu
Rita Aizawa as Kiyosumi Katō
Masafumi Yokoyama as Atsushi Suedō
Zenitsu Hashimoto as Gerry Strydum
Kotarō as Izō Motobe
Akira Tanaka as Mitsunari Tokugawa
Shinobu Kōga as Matsuo
Yōhei Takemoto as Kizaki
Yūji Higuchi as Takayama
Yūto Mihara as Miyasaka
Takayuki Kohiruimaki as Shūmei Kanō
Kōzō Takeda as Doppo Orochi
Hiroshi Ryōgoku as Yūjirō Hanma
Yūki Ishizawa and Yūya Sugiyama as Ensemble
Manga Background and Adaptations
Baki the Grappler originally ran for 42 volumes in Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine from 1991 to 1999. It was followed by several sequels, including Hanma Baki and Baki-Dou. The manga’s gripping storylines and martial arts action have led to multiple adaptations, including anime series.
The anime adaptation of Baki the Grappler first premiered on Netflix in June 2018 and has continued with subsequent series like Baki Hanma. The latest season, which debuted in July 2023, explores new story arcs, keeping fans engaged with fresh content.
Conclusion
The upcoming stage play of Baki the Grappler is a highly anticipated event for fans of the series. With a talented cast and experienced crew, this adaptation aims to deliver an unforgettable live-action experience. Don't miss the chance to witness Baki Hanma’s legendary battles come to life on stage this December.