The final performance of Meiji-za's 150th anniversary stage play ``Mage the Cat's Eye'' will be performed at Meiji-za in Tokyo from Tuesday, February 6th to Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. “CAT’S♥EYE” has gained explosive popularity since its release in 1981, and continues to be loved even in the current Reiwa era. The original manga has not only been made into an anime and a live-action movie, but has also been adapted into various media mixes. This stage version is set in the Meiji era, the era in which Meiji-za was founded, and is an original story in which the three phantom thief Cat's Eye sisters perform their most vivid thievery. The three sisters of the phantom thief Cat's Eye, who are the main characters of the story, will be played by Norika Fujiwara as Hitomi Kisuo, Reiko Takashima as Tetsuya Kisugi, and Ayame Goriki as Ai Kisugi.
And now, in addition to the three people who have already been announced, a gorgeous co-star has been announced! Original characters for the stage version include Rurika Miya as a mysterious person who appears at the three sisters' coffee shop, Toshiyuki as Toshio Utsumi, Hitomi's lover and the police officer who chases Cat's Eye, and Ryuji Ueyama as Takeshi Hirano, a detective who is Utsumi's junior. Hatsunori Hasegawa plays the role of Michael Heinz, the father of the three sisters, and a unique cast from a wide variety of genres gathers! Furthermore, we will deliver a unique cast with the addition of Takuji Kawakubo, Minami Tsukui, Himeka Shintani, etc.
On April 28, 2023, Meijiza celebrated its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1896, it has attracted many visitors and is now the oldest theater in Tokyo. Although we have faced many disasters and difficulties, we have been able to continue to perform to this day, thanks to all the customers, performers, staff, and everyone involved who supported us through those times. To express our gratitude for this 150th anniversary, we have titled the performances from June 2022 to February 2024 as ``Meijiza 150th Anniversary Performances,'' and have performed a variety of works. In February 2024, the last special performance commemorating this anniversary will be the one and only phantom thief entertainment stage play ``Mage the Cat's Eye'', featuring three people who have experience as chairmen at Meiji-za and a gorgeous cast. , will be presented as the culmination of Meijiza's 150th anniversary. We also received enthusiastic comments from four additional main cast members: Rurika Miya, Toshiyuki Sometani, Ryuji Ueyama, and Hatsunori Hasegawa, so we hope that you will feature them in your media.
Comments by 4 additional main cast members
Rurika Miya comment
I am very honored to be able to be involved in the Meiji-za 150th anniversary production.
I'm already looking forward to seeing the stage adaptation of the famous "Cat's Eye", as I'm sure it will be an interesting production.
I'll be playing an original role, so I'd like to work with Mr. Kawahara, the director, to create a wonderful role! We look forward to seeing you at Meijiza.
Comment from Toshiyuki Someya
My name is Toshiyuki Sometani and I will be playing the role of Toshio Utsumi.
I feel very honored to be able to work on a nationally popular work that every Japanese person would know.
What's more, this time it's a Meiji era version, so please come to the theater and enjoy Mage the Cat's Eye, who stands out from the anime, manga, and original work.
Ryuji Ueyama comment
It's sure to be interesting! I am really happy to be able to participate in this project!
For the final performance to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the historic Meiji-za,"Big fireworks"I will do my best to make it happen! !
I can't help but look forward to it. Please come to the theater to see it live! !
Hatsunori Hasegawa comment
I am filled with pride and gratitude for having the opportunity to perform at Meiji-za's 150th anniversary final performance. The setting is the Meiji era, a splendid era when Japan is at its most dynamic and beautiful!
A world of suspense action created by three of Japan's most beautiful and charming actresses who dance on this stage.
We hope you enjoy the new year, a luxurious world full of beauty and fun, and have a wonderful start to the year.
About the cast
Norika Fujiwara Profile
Born in Hyogo Prefecture. While studying at the Department of English and American Literature at Kobe Shinwa Women's University, she won the Grand Prix at the 1992 Miss Japan Grand Prix competition. After graduating, she became a model and then an actress. He has starred in many dramas, and is also active in commercials, host, and voice actor. On the stage, she has starred as Sally Bowles in the musical ``Cabaret'', Nelly in ``South Pacific'', Janet in ``The Drowsy Chaperone'', the ``Atami Goro Ichiza'' series, and ``Hana no Tayu Dochu''. She is also active as an actress. At Meiji-za, he played the role of Sazae in ``Sazae-san'' in ``Makai Tensei'' in 2011, and his role as Sazae in ``Sazae-san'' is still fresh in his memory, and for the 150th anniversary performance, he took on the role of a male for the first time in the reading drama ``Otoko no Hanamichi.'' The movie ``Fly to Saitama - From Lake Biwa with Love'' in which he plays the mayor of Kobe is scheduled to be released on November 23rd. Actively engaged in not only entertainment activities but also social contribution activities, in 2007 he became a special envoy for public relations of the Japanese Red Cross, and launched his own NPO ``Smile Please World Children's Fund'', which is currently building schools in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Nepal. We continue to provide educational support to children both domestically and internationally.
Ayame Goriki Profile
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Born on August 27th. She has been an exclusive model for the fashion magazine "SEVENTEEN" since 2008, and made her debut as an actress in 2011 with "You Taught Me All the Important Things." The bright and energetic character attracted attention and was used in commercials one after another. Selected as ``Face of the Year'' by ``Nikkei Trendy.'' In 2013, she made her first lead role in a drama in ``Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo'', and in the same year, she also debuted as a singer in ``Friends More Important People''. He has been active in a wide range of fields, including dramas, movies, hosting variety shows, and commercials. In 2016, she made her debut on stage and in her first lead role in ``Sisters of Gion'' at Meijiza. Major works in recent years include [TV] ``Miraculous Experience! Unbelievable!'', ``Hello at Midnight'', ``Family Photo''; [Stage] ``No.9 - Immortal Melody'', ``Two Hi'' Kigeki "Such.
Toshiyuki Someya Profile
Born December 17, 1987. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Main appearances include [Stage] "MANKAI STAGE 'A3!'" series, "Touken Ranbu" series, "Swordsman Shogun Yoshiteru" series, [Movie] "Paradise/Peninsula" starring, "Gene Pro★7" [Drama] " "REAL⇔FAKE" series (MBS/TBS), "Beautiful Kanojo" (MBS), etc. In recent years, he has also expanded into voice appearances in foreign films and games, such as the anime ``HUG tto! PreCure''.
Ryuji Ueyama Profile
Born September 10, 1986. Born in Tokyo.
In 2001, he formed the male unit RUN&GUN. In 2003, he made his acting debut in the movie "ROUTE58".
In 2004, he began his career as an actor starting with the play ``INTO THE WOODS,'' focusing on stage and film.
His major appearances in recent years include the musical ``Elisabeth'' (playing the role of Luigi Luchini) and the musical ``Marie Curie'' (playing the role of Pierre Curie).
Hasegawa Hatsunori Profile
Born June 21, 1955 in Hokkaido.
Debuted in the drama "Hunger Strait". He has appeared in many dramas, movies, and plays, including the drama ``101st Proposal'', the NHK TV drama series ``Junjo Kirari'', the stage play ``No.9 - Immortal Melody'', and the stage play ``Pissarro''. Appeared in the Netflix movie "Crazy Cruise", which will be distributed from November 16th.
Rurika Miya Profile
Joined the Takarazuka Revue in 2003 (89th season). As a male actor, he played the leading role in ``Lazuli-iro no Toki'' in 2017 and ``Anna Karenina'' in 2019.
Until his retirement in June 2019, he had a unique presence and played a wide range of roles, not just male roles. After leaving the Takarazuka Revue, she has expanded her range of activities not only on stage but also in fashion, live performances, and other fields by leveraging her unique personality.
Most recently, he played the role of Yang Duanhe in 2023's ``KINGDOM'' and Momokaze in ``Vagrant''.
In addition, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the ``2022 ALL ABOUT Musical Awards'' and is attracting more and more attention.
Reiko Takashima Profile
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Born on July 25th. Debuted as an actress in 1988 in "Abarenbo Shogun III". Her beautiful face and dignified figure that goes well with her kimono are impressive, and she has appeared in TV dramas such as ``Mito Komon'', ``Ooka Echizen'', ``Ooku - Chapter 1'', the taiga drama ``Tenchijin'', and ``40 Million Steps''. He has appeared in many period dramas such as ``Otoko'', ``Onjuku Kawasemi'', and ``Zennin Nagaya''. In addition to historical dramas, he has also played various roles such as ``Kagero Series'', ``Yakuza no Wives Series'', ``Spirit Nagashi'', ``SPACE BATTLE SHIP Yamato'', ``Please Marry My Wife'', ``Red Moon'', ``Guardian of the Spirit'', etc. freely. In 2001, she won the 24th Japan Academy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for ``Nagasaki Burabura Bushi.'' At Meiji-za, he appeared in ``Onnatachi no Chushingura'', ``Kasuga no Tsuburo'', ``Onjuku Kawasemi'', and ``Onna no Ie''.
[Performance overview]
Performance name: Meijiza 150th Anniversary Final Performance Stage “Mage the Cat’s Eye”
Period: February 6th (Tuesday) – March 3rd (Sunday), 2024
Venue: Meijiza (2-31-1 Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007)
◆＝After-event included
Price (tax included):
12:00 Start...S seats (1st and 2nd floor seats) 13,000 yen A seats (3rd floor seats) 7,000 yen
17:00 Start of the show: Sengoraku (3/3 noon)...S seats (1st and 2nd floor seats) 13,500 yen A seats (3rd floor seats) 7,000 yen General sale date: Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:00 ~
original work:
Tsukasa Hojo “CAT’S♥EYE” Screenplay: Udai Iwasaki (Kamomentaru) Director: Masahiko Kawahara
Cast:
Norika Fujiwara / Ayame Goriki / Toshiyuki Sometani Ryuji Ueyama / Hatsunori Hasegawa / Takuji Kawakubo Minami Tsukuda Himeka Shintani / Rurika Miya / Reiko Takashima
Official X (old Twitter): @meijiza_theater
Official site: https://www.meijiza.co.jp/info/2023/2024_02/
Inquiries regarding performances: Meijiza Ticket Center 03-3666-6666 (10:00-17:00)
[Original information]
Hojo Tsukasa『CAT’S♥EYE』
Tsukasa Hojo's first serialized work, which began serialization in 1981 in Weekly Shonen Jump.
The thrilling romantic comedy and crime action made it popular, and it was made into a TV anime in 1983, with the theme song becoming a huge hit.
Synopsis
The three beautiful sisters who run the cafe Cat's Eye, Hitomi, Tears, and Ai, have another face. This is Cat's Eye, a mysterious thief who steals works of art in order to find out the truth about his missing father. Detective Toshio Utsumi is determined to arrest the mysterious thief ``Cat's Eye,'' but he does not know that Cat's Eye is actually his lover. While the phantom thief and the detective fight each other, what will happen to the romance between Hitomi and Toshio, who continue to date?