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‘Death Note’ musical eyes a London breakthrough
Few Japanese stage productions have built the international following of “Death Note: The Musical.” Adapted from the blockbuster…
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1124038/
As "Death Note the Musical" opens in London, producers are hoping it's more than a successful overseas run — they're betting it can help Japanese original musicals find global audiences. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/08/01/stage/death-note-musical-london/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #stage #deathnote #anime #manga #musical #japanesetheater #london #frankwildhorn
The Infinity Castle from the anime is recreated with inventive staging and a dedicated cast gives stunt-driven, action-packed performances in the latest installment of the "Demon Slayer" musical. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/19/stage/demon-slayer-stage-play-musical-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #stage #demonslayer #musical #japanesetheater #anime
Evangelion Kabuki Adaptation Reveals Exciting Cast for 30th Anniversary
The world of Japanese theater embraces a new classic this year. The iconic series Neon Genesis Evangelion will appear on a kabuki stage for the first time. Fans can now see their beloved characters performed with traditional costumes, live drums, and stylized movement....
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Evangelion Kabuki Adaptation Reveals Exciting Cast for 30th Anniversary
The world of Japanese theater embraces a new classic this year. The iconic series Neon Genesis Evangelion will appear on a kabuki stage for the first time. Fans can now see their beloved characters performed with traditional costumes, live drums, and stylized movement....
#30thanniversary #Animeadaptations #Japanesetheater #Kabuki #NeonGenesisEvangelion
Evangelion Kabuki Adaptation Reveals Exciting Cast for 30th Anniversary
The world of Japanese theater embraces a new classic this year. The iconic series Neon Genesis Evangelion will appear on a kabuki stage for the first time. Fans can now see their beloved characters performed with traditional costumes, live drums, and stylized movement....
#30thanniversary #Animeadaptations #Japanesetheater #Kabuki #NeonGenesisEvangelion
#ThrowBackThursday Demons abound during our "Mad Words: the Art of Kyōgen" at the CWRU Case Con Anime Marathon in spring 2011! #TBT
We may be seeing more fantasy and monsters in our productions this year!
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Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen! We'll have video up soon but we'll also review the brand new anime parody and one of our most successful improv games shows we staged later that same night!
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Earlier this month we demonstrated plays inspired by kyōgen at Zipcon.
#ThrowBackThursday to today in 2016 when we first went to Zipcon and taught this Japanese comedic theatrical tradition! #TBT
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Earlier this month we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!
We finished with "Kusabira", one of our favorites where a mountain warrior priest has to contend with some strange mushrooms!
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Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!
In "Jishaku", two scheming conmen are in turn duped by their intended target who claims to be a metal-eating "human magnet from Magnet Mountain"!
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Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!
In "Hikuzu", a foolish servant's prank with an oni mask might turn their miserly master into a demon for real!
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Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!
In our second play "Kagami Otoko", comedic martial strife is introduced to a clueless couple due to a simple but new to them concept of a mirror!
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Last weekend we returned to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised farce inspired by the Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen!
In our first play "Hone Kawa", the mixed-up acolyte Jūki may perhaps follow the instructions of the head priest a little too well!
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This past Saturday we held our first in-person performance of 2023 when we returned to Zipcon with five semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Check back here for our review of "Mad Words" this week!
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Hold up! If you're at Zipcon today come to Panel Room 1 (308) at 4:00pm to laugh at us for we've got more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
TODAY we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Come to Panel Room 1 (308) at 4:00pm to laugh at us!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
TOMORROW at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
This Saturday at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
This Saturday at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
This Saturday at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
This Saturday at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
This Saturday at 4:00pm we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
One week from today we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
Next week return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
#FBF 12 years ago we demonstrated plays inspired by Japanese theatrical tradition of kyōgen at Ohayocon! #FlashBackFriday
In jus over a week we return to another anime convention for more "Mad Words" at Zipcon!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Ohayocon #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon
Soon we'll return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #Zipcon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
We still go it! To prepare for Zipcon later this month, last night we rehearsed over Zoom our five short plays inspired by Japanese kyōgen theatrical tradition. We last performed this set in 2020 but we haven't forgotten! Catch us on the University of Akron's anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
Soon we'll return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
Next month we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
Next month we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
Next month we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron
In just two weeks we return to Zipcon for more "Mad Words", semi-improvised short plays inspired by the classic Japanese theatre kyōgen! Catch us at this University of Akron anime convention on Saturday, February 11 at 4:00pm!
#kyogen #JapaneseTheater #improv #improvisation #ImprovComedy #ImprovisedComedy #theater #theatre #ComedicTheater #comedy #farce #ZipCon #AnimeConvention #AnimeCon #UniversityOfAkron #UofAkron