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 | |
| Music | KEN the 390 |
| Book | Masafumi Hata |
| Basis | Attack on Titan |
| Premiere | 7 January 2023: Orix Theatre, Osaka |
| Productions |
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The Japanese-language musical premiered at the Orix Theater in Osaka, Japan on January 7, 2023 before moving to Tokyo. Internationally, it is scheduled to be performed in Japanese with English supertitles at the New York City Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York from 11 to 13 October 2024.
Development
editAn 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
edit100 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.
The musical covers material roughly up through the end of the "Struggle for Trost" arc, ending at about chapter 11 or 12 in the manga or episode 10 of the anime.
Cast and characters
edit| Character | Osaka | Tokyo | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Eren Yeager | Kurumu Okamiya | ||
| Mikasa Ackerman | Sara Takatsuki | ||
| Armin Arlert | Eito Konishi | ||
| Levi | Ryo Matsuda | ||
| Jean Kirstein | Yū Fukuzawa | Shota Matsuda | |
| Marco Bott | Yasue Kazuaki | ||
| Connie Springer | Tomoya Nakanishi | Yūri Takahashi | |
| Sasha Braus | Sena | ||
| Hannes | Mitsu Murata | ||
| Keith Shadis | Takeshi Hayashino | ||
| Dimo Reeves | Masanori Tomita | ||
| Carla Jaeger | Mimi Maihane | ||
| Grisha Jaeger | Mitsuru Karahashi | ||
| Hange Zoe | Riona Tatemichi | ||
| Erwin Smith | Takurō Ōno | ||
Productions
editThe show debuted in the Orix Theater in Osaka from 7 to 9 January 2023, before moving to Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo from 14 to 24 January.[3] The play is scheduled to be perform internationally at the New York City Center from 11 to 13 October 2024, with the cast and staff returning to reprise their roles. The musical will be performed in Japanese with English supertitles.[7]
References
edit- ^ Pineda Antonio, Rafael (December 12, 2016). "Attack On Titan Gets Stage Play Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 13, 2017). "Attack On Titan Stage Play Cancelled". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Harding, Daryl (September 5, 2022). "Attack on Titan Starts Singing a Tune in Stage Musical Adaptation". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Ettenhofer, Valerie (November 21, 2022). "Attack On Titan Is Getting A Stage Musical Adaptation". SlashFilm. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Attack on Titan: The Musical Official Site". shingeki-musical.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Dempsey, Liam (October 20, 2022). "Attack on Titan the Musical Unveils Main Visual, More Cast Photos". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (May 29, 2024). "Attack on Titan: The Musical Gets New York Performance in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 30, 2024.