[Kabuki / Global Streaming] The Brand-new Kabuki Production "LUPIN III" (Lupin the Third) August 11th (Sun) 21:00~ (Japan time) Simultaneous streaming in 28 countries around the world!

The Brand-new Kabuki Production "LUPIN III" live stream with English subtitles

[Broadcast date and time] Sunday, August 11, 2024 21:00 (JST)

[Archived distribution] August 12th (Monday) 0:00 to August 18th (Sunday) 23:59

[Fee] 4,400 yen + system usage fee 220 yen (tax included in Japan) / 4,000 yen + system usage fee 200 yen (tax exempt overseas)

[How to purchase] Shochiku's official video streaming service, Kabuki on Demand

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• Table of Contents
• 1.What is the Brand-new Kabuki Production "LUPIN III"?
• 2. A lineup of gorgeous actors! Introducing the main cast and their special kimono costumes!
• 3. Highlights: Various performances unique to Kabuki
• 4. How to purchase tickets
• 5. Enjoy Kabuki broadcasts on "Kabuki on Demand"!

1.What is the Brand-new Kabuki Production "LUPIN III"?

The hugely popular manga "Lupin the Third" is now a Kabuki play!

The "Lupin the Third" series is loved around the world through various media mixes, including manga and TV anime. This new kabuki production, "Lupin III" is a miraculous fusion of "Lupin the Third" and the traditional Japanese art of kabuki!

What is Lupin the Third?

The ""Lupin the Third" series, based on the original work by popular manga artist Monkey Punch, has been popular in various media mixes, including manga and TV anime. The story of "Lupin the Third, the grandson of the phantom thief Arsene Lupin, and his friends as they search for treasures all over the world, has captured the hearts of a wide range of generations, and has been made into many masterpieces through TV anime and movies. Among them, the particularly popular TV anime series has been well received since its first broadcast in 1971, and has been broadcast up to PART 6 by 2022, making it an incredible long-running hit that is rare in the history of Japanese anime! Furthermore, it has been made into a wide range of media, including games, live-action movies, and musicals, making it a mega-hit content that is loved not only in Japan but also around the world.

What is Kabuki?

Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art, was born in the Edo period. It has a history of over 400 years! It was developed as a theater in which all roles were played by men, and even the female roles were played by male actors wearing gorgeous kimonos. The word "kabuki" itself is composed of three characters meaning "song," "dance," and "performance," and the high level of entertainment that allows you to enjoy all of these elements has long been loved by Japanese people and overseas customers. In addition, there are plays that have been performed continuously from the Edo period to the present, and there are also newly created plays such as the new kabuki "LUPIN III", and the wide range of repertoire of works is also attractive! Japan's the Kabukiza Theatre is located in the city of Ginza, and kabuki performances are held almost every day. With a barrier-free design inside the theater and earphone guides that explain kabuki in an easy-to-understand manner, if you visit, you can watch live kabuki very easily! !

▶ the Kabukiza Theatre official website

I want to see Kabuki, but it's just too hard to go to the Kabukiza Theatre! Or I couldn't get tickets to the performance I wanted to see! For those of you, we recommend watching Kabuki online !! As long as you have an internet connection, you can enjoy Kabuki from the comfort of your own home! In this new Kabuki production, "LUPIN III" (streamed simultaneously in 28 countries around the world), Lupin and his friends' exploits are depicted dynamically through the unique direction and techniques of Kabuki!! With beautiful images and clever camera angles, there are plenty of ideas to excite viewers of the stream!! Please consider it♪

Synopsis of The Brand-new Kabuki Production "LUPIN III"

It's the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Master thief Lupin III and his companion Jigen Daisuke are after the national treasure known as "Himiko's Golden Seal." To break the seal on the seal, two swords, Yuryumaru and Meryumaru, are needed, and it is said that once both the seal and the swords are in hand, the power to rule the world will be his. However, Meryumaru is in the hands of Ishikawa Goemon, a famous master thief. Goemon is also after Himiko's Golden Seal. Fujiko Mine, with whom Lupin has a crush, also seems to know something about the situation. Furthermore, Mashiba Hisayoshi, who rules the country, seems to be searching for the Golden Seal, and Lupin's arch rival, Inspector Zenigata, is pursuing Lupin, Goemon, and his men. What will be the outcome of this battle over one treasure?

This original story is set in the Azuchi-Momoyama period (the last third of the 16th century). The great infamous thief Lupin III and his partner Daisuke Jigen are engaged in a fierce struggle for the “Gold Seal of Himiko”, a national treasure. Two treasured swords are needed to break the seal, and it is said that the one who obtains both the swords and the seal gains the power to rule the world. 

However, of the two, one of the swords is in the hands of another great thief, Goemon Ishikawa. He too, was searching for the gold seal. On top of that, Hisayoshi Mashiba, the current ruler of Japan, is also in pursuit of the treasure in question. 

Meanwhile, Lupin's archnemesis Inspector Zenigata is in pursuit of Lupin, Goemon and the others… 

2. A lineup of gorgeous actors! Introducing the main cast and their special kimono costumes!

Lupin III: Ainosuke Kataoka

[This is the key point!] The bright red haori coat that evokes Lupin's image flutters and shines lightly on the Kabuki stage. The background pattern of the kimono is "all about treasure," just like Lupin, who steals treasure!

Goemon Ishikawa: Matsuya Onoe

[This is the key point!] The design was made without making any major changes to the original. The rise is high, making Goemon's stance stand out!

Daisuke Jigen: Emisaburo Ichikawa

[This is the key point!] Jigen's black suit is turned into a raincoat and hakama. His trademark fedora is replaced with a sedge hat, making it look more Kabuki-like!

Fujiko Mine: Emiya Ichikawa

[The key point is this!] Look gorgeous in a classical costume. The design of the katami-gaeshi, which symbolizes duality, the uchikake from the dance "Fujimusume," and the obi reminiscent of a courtesan bring out the beauty of Fujiko-chan!

Inspector Zenigata: Ichikawa Chusha

[The key point here is that he has changed his trademark trench coat to a haori jacket. He has added a brim to his eboshi hat and changed his gun to a jitte, among other clever touches. His kimono has a Yongle Tongbao coin pattern!

3. Highlights: Various performances unique to Kabuki

Dynamic sword fighting using "honmizu" (real water), a technique unique to Kabuki!

A famous scene that pays homage to the gathering of the Inasegawa men from the popular classical Kabuki play "Benten Musume Onna Otoko Shiranami" (also known as the Five Shiranami Men)!

*"Benten Musume Onna Otoko Shiranami" is currently streaming on Kabuki on Demand!　

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4. How to purchase tickets

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[Broadcast date and time] Sunday, August 11, 2024 21:00 (JST)

[Archived distribution] August 12th (Monday) 0:00 to August 18th (Sunday) 23:59

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● When using from within Japan

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- Viewing via Google Chromecast or AirPlay is not possible.

●If you are using the service from overseas

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5. Enjoy Kabuki broadcasts on "Kabuki on Demand"!

Good news for those who want to watch other kabuki plays online besides the new kabuki play "Ryuu Shiranami Sansei (Lupin the Third)"! You can watch performances of representative kabuki plays on Shochiku's official video streaming service "KABUKI ON DEMAND", distributed on MIRAIL. All performances come with English commentary such as English subtitles and English audio commentary! You can rent each performance at an affordable price, and you can watch it as many times as you like during the rental period!

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