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.