(Highlights are pre-released) On February 9, 2023, a press conference and public dress rehearsal for "Ganryujima" was held at the Meijiza Theater. The cast members Yokohama Ryusei (role of Miyamoto Musashi), Nakamura Hayato (role of Sasaki Kojiro), and Tsutsumi Yukihiko (director) appeared at the press conference and talked about their current feelings about the upcoming opening and the highlights of the play. This video is a digest of the dress rehearsal and the uncut press conference. [Highlights of the play] 00:00 Opening 00:16 Dress rehearsal <Act 1> digest 03:14 Opening press conference (uncut talk) 10:03 Photo session *Article and photo gallery are available here https://nbpress.online/archives/77460 Stage play "Ganryujima" A fateful showdown between two master swordsmen, a solid human drama that questions the way of life of a samurai. Where did Musashi and Kojiro meet, what kind of lives have they led, why did they have to fight?... The human drama hidden behind the fight, the truth of the duel, the great battle that unfolded on "Ganryujima (Funajima)" floating in the Kanmon Straits, and the fierce battle are depicted as a spectacular and groundbreaking action period drama. This stage play will be performed as an original work (new work) with a new script created based on a new interpretation and new setting. The script is written by Makino Nozomi, who excels at deep descriptions and is adept at period dramas, and the director is Tsutsumi Yukihiko, who has produced a succession of large-scale spectacular entertainments and is renowned for his character creation. The two have produced hits such as "Sanada Ten Braves" and "Makai Tensho," and this time they have once again teamed up together to form a powerful team. The stage play "Ganryujima" will open on Friday, February 10th at Meijiza in Tokyo, and will travel to Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Nagoya, Kobe, Takamatsu, and Fukuoka, and will be performed in eight locations across the country. The lead role of Miyamoto Musashi will be played by Yokohama Ryusei, the number one young actor who is also outstanding in action scenes. He has appeared in TV dramas such as "DCU", "Something's Wrong with Us", and "There's a Reason Why We Dress Up", and in movies such as "Lines Draw Me" to be released this fall, "The Village" and "Falling in Spring" scheduled for release next year, as well as "The Wandering Moon" and "Akira and Akira". He has received high praise for both his acting and ability, and this will be his first stage appearance in six years since 2017. Sasaki Kojiro will be played by Nakamura Hayato, a young Kabuki actor who is extremely active and attracts a lot of attention. He has appeared in not only classical Kabuki, but also "Super Kabuki II (Second) One Piece" and the new Kabuki "NARUTO", pursuing the possibilities of Kabuki, and has also starred in the TV drama "Daifugo Doshin", cultivating a new fan base. This will be his first time appearing on a large-scale stage outside of a Kabuki performance. This will be Yokohama Ryusei and Nakamura Hayato's first time acting together. The clash between two fierce swordsmen, a legendary battle that has been passed down through the generations, is vividly brought back to life with a new script and direction. Taking advantage of the powerful sword fights and visual effects such as LED, a new Reiwa version of "Ganryujima" will be born, starring Yokohama Ryusei. Screenplay: Makino Nozomi Director: Tsutsumi Yukihiko Cast: Yokohama Ryusei, Nakamura Hayato, Ino Hiroki, Arai Atsushi, Tamura Shin, Kizu Takumi, Oshida Gaku, Uno Yuya, Shundo Mitsutoshi, Yokoyama Kazutoshi, Yamaguchi Makiya, Ouki Kaname and others Planning and production: Nippon Television Official website: https://ganryujima-ntv.jp/ [Performance schedule] Tokyo performance: February 10th (Friday) to 22nd (Wednesday), 2023 Meijiza Performance will be performed in 8 locations nationwide from February to March: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Nagoya, Kobe, Takamatsu, and Fukuoka Tokyo performance February 10th (Friday) to 22nd (Wednesday) Meijiza Kanazawa performance February 25th (Saturday) and 26th (Sunday) Honda no Mori Hall Niigata performance March 1st (Wednesday) Niigata Prefectural Civic Hall Akita performance March 4th (Saturday) Akita Arts Theater Milhas Nagoya performance March 8th (Wed) Century Hall Kobe performance March 11th (Sat) & 12th (Sun) Kobe International Hall Kokusai Hall Takamatsu performance March 15th (Wed) Rexxam Hall (Kagawa Prefectural Hall) Fukuoka performance March 18th (Sat) - 27th (Mon) Hakataza #Ganryujima #Yokohama Ryusei #Nakamura Hayato