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The popular manga Hetalia is getting a stage play adaptation. Performances of Musical Hetalia: Singin’ in the World will begin in December. With it being such a long-running popular series, it’s already stirring up a buzz. Noteworthy character visuals were posted this time. Don’t miss the costumes designed by series author Hidekazu Himaruya.
There will be 10 performances of Musical Hetalia: Singin’ in the World between Dec. 24–29. Performances will be held at Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi in Tokyo, and producing the musical is Polygon Magic. Directing the musical is Kotaro Yoshitani and Yusei Naruse is writing the script.
The released character visuals show the main cast of nine members: Japan, Germany, Italy, America, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Austria. Playing Italy is Ryoki Nagae, playing Germany is Yoichiro Omi, playing Japan is Keisuke Ueda, playing America is Ryuko Isogai, playing Britain is Daisuke Hirose, playing France is Juri, playing Russia is Yuki Yamaoki, playing China is Taishi Sugie, and playing Austria is Takuya Kikuchi. Each cast member is a young actor who performs in 2.5D musicals and movies.
The visuals quite faithfully stick to the original work. The costumes were designed by series author Hidekazu Himaruya and produced by Tomoko Shin who created costumes for Musical Samurai Warriors: Sekigahara Chapter, and they’re spot on down to the tiniest details.
Since it’s a musical, naturally the music is also a main fixation. It has been revealed that Tak of Musical Amnesia fame will be handling the music and Mamoru, choreographer for the band Kishidan, is in charge of choreography.
Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Nov. 8 (JST). The high-reproduction visuals released will likely gather even more attention for the musical. What kind of musical will it be? Don’t take your eyes off it.
Musical Hetalia: Singin’ in the World
© Hidekazu Himaruya, Gentosha Comics / Hetalia Production Committee
© Musical Hetalia Production Committee
Source: animeanime
