Completely new "Blue Exorcist" stage production "Shimane Illuminati Arc" to be performed this fall!

A completely new "Blue Exorcist" stage production, "Shimane Illuminati Arc," will be performed this fall in Tokyo from October 20 to October 29 and in Kobe from November 2 to November 5.

Blue Exorcist" is a manga series by Kazue Kato serialized in "JUMP SQ." (Shueisha). It is a dark fantasy depicting the battle between demons and humans, centering on the brothers Rin, who is a child of Satan but decides to become an exorcist, and Yukio, an exorcist. received favorable reviews.

Three stage productions have been staged so far, andthis "Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Arc" will be the third production to be staged.

The new "Blue Exorcist" Shimane Illuminati Arc" is a stage adaptation of episodes from volumes 10 to 15 of the original comic. As in the previous production, Daisuke Nishida, who specializes in the depiction of emotional human relationships and dynamic direction incorporating sword fighting and dance, will express the world of "Blue Exorcist" in its entirety, with the cooperation of Mr. Kato, the author of the original manga.

The comments from Rin Okumura (Rin Okumura) and Akito Miyazaki (Yukio Okumura), as well as new character visuals, have just arrived.

Official comments】 ※Honorifics omitted

Comment from Ryo Kitamura, who plays the role of Rin Okumura
My name is Ryo Kitamura, and I play the role of Rin Okumura!
I am very happy to be able to play the role of Rin Okumura, following on from my role in the previous Kyoto Kohren Arc!
I'm very happy to be able to play Okumura Rin again, following on from my role in the previous Kyoto Kohren Arc! Please look forward to it!

Comment from Akito Miyazaki as Yukio Okumura

I am Akito Miyazaki, who will be playing the role of Yukio Okumura, continuing from the previous production.
I am very excited to be able to play Yukio again.
I wonder how Yukio's feelings have changed since his confrontation with Todo in the previous production, and how his brother and all the other students have grown. I hope you will look forward to the stage that this team will create.

Performance information】
■"Blue Exorcist" Shimane Illuminati Arc
＜Performance dates and venues
Tokyo Performance】 October 20 (Fri) - October 29 (Sun), 2017 at Zepp Blue Theatre Roppongi
Kobe: November 2 (Thu) - November 5 (Sun), 2017 Shin-Kobe Oriental Theatre, Kobe, Japan

<Cast
Rin Okumura: Ryo Kitamura, Yukio Okumura: Akito Miyazaki
Katsuro Ryushi: Kazuyoshi Yamamoto, Shima Renzo: Koji Saikawa, Miwa Konekomaru: Hiroto Doi
Shiemi Matsuoka: Rie Matsuoka, Nemu Takara: Yuta Higuchi, Sakuko Park: Mako Komaki
Izumo Kamiki: Satomi Okubo
Lucifer: Tatsuyoshi Yokota, S.O.D.: Azusa Inamura, Gedoin Michal: Yuya Hara
Mephistopheles: Sohei Izumi, Tamakumo Kamiki: Yoshiko Tanaka, etc.

＜Staff
Original story and script by Kazue Kato (serialized in Shueisha's "JUMP SQUARE")
Script and direction: Daisuke Nishida

<Story
In the middle of the True Cross School Festival, Lucifer, the leader of the Illuminati, the enlightened society, suddenly appears. Lucifer, the King of Light, declares war on the Knights of the True Cross, planning to unite the material world and the world of emptiness by resurrecting a demon god. Izumo is taken away for a certain "plan" of the Illuminati. The rescue team, led by Yukio, heads for Shimane Prefecture, where Izumo is being held captive.

<"JUMP SQ." special pre-order>
・Receiving period: August 4, 2017 (Fri.) 12:00 - August 16, 2017 (Wed.) 18:00
　For details, please check the September issue of "JUMP SQ." (on sale 8/4)!

　For the performance schedule, please visit the official website #.

For ticket inquiries: e-plus: 0570-06-9919 (10:00-18:00)

■For inquiries about the performance: Aniplex Customer Center: 03-5211-7555 (weekdays 10:00-18:00 / except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)


(C)2017 Kazue Kato / Shueisha, Stage "Blue Exorcist" Project