Attack on Titan: The Musical

Attack on Titan: The Musical is a 2023 musical theatre adaptation of the manga and anime series of the same name. The script is written by Masafumi Hata, based on a story by Hajime Isayama, with music by KEN the 390. Gō Ueki is slated to be the director of the production.

Attack on Titan: The Musical
Official poster
MusicKEN the 390
LyricsKaori Miura

The musical premiered in Japan on January 7, 2023.

Development

An Attack on Titan stage show was originally developed around 2016. It was announced in the release of Volume 21 of the manga.[1] However, during rehearsals, acrobat Kazutaka Yoshino was injured while testing the ODM gear mechanics. He later died in the hospital, causing the play to be cancelled.[2] In 2022, it was announced that a new musical would be brought to the stage. A poster and trailer were both released on September 5. Reception was mostly positive, although there were some who noted that they hoped the production would be more careful.[3][4]

Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama noted that he had initial worries about the production because of the accident, but stated that he felt like the new company would be much more careful and that he was looking forward to the production.[5] A key visual was released on October 21, with photos of the individual characters released as well.[6]

Synopsis

100 years ago, man-eating giants known as Titans decimated humanity. The survivors built three walls to ensure their survival, until one day, they are reminded that they are trapped in a birdcage. A young Eren Yeager swears to destroy all of the Titans.

Cast
  • Kurumu Okamiya as Eren Yeager
  • Sara Takatsuki as Mikasa Ackerman
  • Eito Konishi as Armin Arlert
  • Ryo Matsuda as Levi
  • Yū Fukuzawa as Jean Kirstein
  • Yasue Kazuaki as Marco Bott
  • Tomoya Nakanishi as Connie Springer
  • Sena as Sasha Braus
  • Mitsu Murata as Hannes
  • Takeshi Hayashino as Keith Shadis
  • Masanori Tomita as Dimo Reeves
  • Mimi Maihane as Carla Jaeger
  • Mitsuru Karahashi as Grisha Jaeger
  • Riona Tatemichi as Hange Zoe
  • Takurō Ōno as Erwin Smith

Productions

The show debuted in the Orix theater from January 7–9, before moving to Nippon Seinenkan Hall from January 14–24.[3]

References
  1. Pineda Antonio, Rafael (December 12, 2016). "Attack On Titan Gets Stage Play Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  2. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 13, 2017). "Attack On Titan Stage Play Cancelled". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  3. Harding, Daryl (September 5, 2022). "Attack on Titan Starts Singing a Tune in Stage Musical Adaptation". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  4. Ettenhofer, Valerie (November 21, 2022). "Attack On Titan Is Getting A Stage Musical Adaptation". SlashFilm. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  5. "Attack on Titan: The Musical Official Site". shingeki-musical.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  6. Dempsey, Liam (October 20, 2022). "Attack on Titan the Musical Unveils Main Visual, More Cast Photos". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
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