All 18 performers of "AD-Live 2018" and "AD-Live 10th Anniversary stage - The schedule was very much in sync" & details of the performances are unveiled!

The cast for the 2018 performance of the improvisational theater project "AD-LIVE," for which Kenichi Suzumura serves as general producer, has been determined, and a special performance titled "AD-LIVE 10th Anniversary stage -Scheduled very well-" will be held at Xebio Arena Sendai. The cast for the 2018 performance of "AD-LIVE" has been decided.

AD-LIVE," produced by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, is a 90-minute stage play that is entirely improvised by the performers, with the exception of a rough world view and some events that have been decided upon. The main attraction of the show is the drama, which is both moving and shocking, and the performers themselves do not know how the story will unfold or what will happen on stage. In 2015, a total of 12 performances drew approximately 60,000 people, making it one of Japan's most popular stage performances featuring voice actors.

AD-Live 2017" was an unprecedented challenge with a different world view and scenario for all 12 performances under the theme of "secrets," and drew approximately 70,000 audiences including live viewing.

The cast for the 2018 production of "AD-Live" has now been determined. This year, the 10th anniversary of the project, will be held on a larger scale than in previous years, with a total of 16 performances over 8 days. In addition, a special performance titled "AD-LIVE 10th Anniversary stage -Scheduling was very convenient-" will be held at Xebio Arena Sendai.

In the past ad-lib performances, the performers ad-libbed their characters and lines according to the general story and events that accompanied the theme, but this time, only the "worldview" and "final action" have been decided. This time, however, only the "worldview" and the "final action" have been decided. The "story" itself will be created by the performers through "improvisation.
The overall producer, Kenichi Suzumura, will appear in all performances as a storyteller. The two performers will be able to respond to these changes in real time as they perform.

Furthermore, each performance of the "AD-Live 10th Anniversary stage - The schedule was very flexible" will have a total of five performers, compared to the previous maximum of three!　The largest number of performers in the past was three, but this AD-Live will be performed by an unprecedented five. In addition, a story will be told with the addition of a storyteller.

As the 10th anniversary approaches, one cannot take one's eyes off the ever-increasing power of "AD-LIVE"!

Comments from the cast】 ※Titles omitted
Kenichi Suzumura
The splendid cast has gathered! The 10th anniversary AD-LIVE aims to be the "ultimate AD-LIVE". The 10th anniversary AD-LIVE aims to be the "ultimate AD-LIVE", going back to its roots while creating something completely new!
We will deliver a production that will sharpen the fun of improvisational theater to the utmost limit!

Takuatsu Terashima
This is the second time, but I am already scared. I am also nervous and excited that my partner is Yuichi-kun!
The five of us are surrounded by cuties and we are so happy.

Yuichi Nakamura
Thank you for waiting for me, I'm Nakamura.
This time, I'm going to battle with Terashima-kun? Tag team? I'm looking forward to the dialogue between him and theorist (?). I can't help but look forward to the dialogue between him and me!　I'll be waiting for you on stage!

Tomokazu Seki
I'm Tomokazu Seki, the one who is not Mr. Urban Legend, and I'll be working with you again at AD-Live. I'm Seki, the one who is not Mr. Urban Legend.
I am Seki, the one who is not Mr. Urban Legend. I am pleased to be appearing at AD-Live again. I will be there in a pure and unassuming manner!

Misato Fukuen
This will be my first time to perform at AD-Live. What an honor...!　I'm so happy but nervous!
I'm going to give it my all so that I can have a good time with everyone!　Please watch over me.

Shota Aoi
I had the opportunity to perform at the last AD-Live2017, and I experienced and learned something completely different from my previous experiences. I am really honored to be able to perform in AD-Live2018 this time as well, and I hope to be more calm and rambunctious than I was in 2017, and to be able to ad-lib plays to please you.
Thank you again for your support!　Let's have fun together to the fullest, everyone!

Mitsuo Iwata
It's been a while since my last AD-Live. I am looking forward to it.
What kind of harmony will we have this time, what kind of story will we tell, and how will it end?　I am even more excited than you are.

Yuki Kaji
After a year of blank space, I am ready to take on the challenge again!
Without AD-Live, I no longer feel alive!　I'm really looking forward to the multi-person show that will be celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Wataru Hatano
I am grateful to have been invited to perform again, as I was last year!
I will cherish every moment and try to deliver the excitement that can only be created at that moment through our cooperative play! Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Kaito Ishikawa
I'm anxious and nervous because this is an ad-lib performance, but I will do my best with my head in full gear!

Kosuke Toriumi
I was invited to join this year's performance again, and I thought it would be a waste of my manhood if I ran away from the opportunity, so I gathered up my courage and accepted.
I will do my best to enjoy myself this year as well.

Takahiro Sakurai
I'm not good at improvising, but I'll be doing it again. Thank you very much for your cooperation. I will do my best. I'm nervous.

Tomoaki Maeno
This will be my first time participating in this event, and since my partner is Mr. Sakurai, who has always been a great help to me, I will take this opportunity to experience many things.
I will do my best and enjoy myself as well!

Kensho Ono
My name is Kensho Ono. I am very happy, very excited, and very anxious to be able to participate in this play again (laughs).
I will be working with my brain at full speed to make the best of the moment!　Please look forward to it!

Hiro Shimono
I'm happy to be participating in this event again!　This time Kenshokun will be with me, so I am looking forward to seeing what will happen. I'm hoping to be able to show that thing I've been personally holding in my sealed hand at some point!　I'll do my best!

Shintaro Asanuma
Not only will I be a part of the production team again, but I will also be a part of this year's 10th anniversary production!　My partner is Mr. Tsuda. We are two 40-somethings from the stage field, and we are going to make everyone excited!

Kenjiro Tsuda
I am honored to be invited to perform in AD-Live again.
I have performed twice, but I still have some regrets, so I want to take revenge. I'm going to go wild! I am looking forward to it!

Shotaro Morikubo
First of all, congratulations on your 10th anniversary!　I will be the carp on the chopping block prepared by Suzumura-kun again this year.
No matter how many times I stand on that stage, I can never get used to it. And this time, I'll be competing against four other skilled performers. I am both anxious and looking forward to it. I will be waiting for you at the venue.

Performance information】 ※Honorifics omitted.
AD-Live 2018 " *Performances on all days: Kenichi Suzumura / 2 performances (day and night)

＜Misato City Cultural Hall
September 15 (Sat): Takuatsu Terashima, Yuichi Nakamura
・ September 16 (Sun): Tomokazu Seki, Misato Fukuen
September 22 (Sat): Shota Aoi, Mitsuo Iwata
・ September 23 (Sun): Hiroki Kaji, Wataru Hatano

＜Yokosuka Art Theater
October 6 (Sat): Kaito Ishikawa, Kosuke Toriumi
・October 7 (Sun): Takahiro Sakurai, Tomoaki Maeno

＜Mielparque Osaka
October 27 (Sat): Kensho Ono, Hiro Shimono
・ October 28 (Sun): Shintaro Asanuma, Kenjiro Tsuda

Performance times
＜Saturday
Afternoon performance: Doors open at 13:30, Concert begins at 14:30, Concert ends at 16:00
Evening performance: Doors open at 17:30, Concert begins at 18:30, Concert ends at 20:00

＜Sunday
Daytime performance: Doors open at 12:30pm, Concert begins at 13:30pm, Concert ends at 15:00pm
Evening performance: Doors open at 16:30, Concert begins at 17:30, Concert ends at 19:00

AD-LIVE 10th Anniversary stage -Scheduling is very convenient.
2 performances (day and night)

＜Xebio Arena Sendai
Saturday , November 17: Shota Aoi, Shintaro Asanuma, Yuki Kaji, Hiroki Shimono, Takuatsu Terashima, Kenichi Suzumura
Sunday, November 18 : Mitsuo Iwata, Kensho Ono, Takahiro Sakurai, Kenichi Suzumura, Shotaro Morikubo, Shintaro Asanuma

*Performance times*.
Daytime performance: Doors open at 13:00, Concert begins at 14:00, Concert ends at 15:30 / Nighttime performance: Doors open at 17:30, Concert begins at 18:30, Concert ends at 20:00

＜Ticket information
Priority pre-sale for Blu-ray and DVD (AD-Live 2017)
　July 1 (Sun.) 10:00 - July 16 (Mon.) 21:00
Application with "Ticket Priority Sales Application Ticket" enclosed in "AD-Live 2017" Blu-ray & DVD

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Ticket Pia exclusive pre-sale
　July 21 (Sat) 10:00 - July 31 (Tue) 21:00

General sale (at Ticket Pia)
　August 11 (Sat., holiday) 10:00 -

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＜Ticket prices
AD-Live 2018": All seats reserved 6,900 yen (tax included)
AD-Live 10th Anniversary stage": All reserved seats 7,900 yen (tax included)

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<Live Viewing at theaters
Live Viewing will be held!
Details will be announced at a later date.

◆Streaming of "AD-Live2015" and "AD-Live2016" has started on various distribution sites!
The full-length distribution of "AD-Live2015" and "AD-Live2016" has started today. In addition, one performance from each of the 2015 and 2016 shows will be available for free on each distribution site as a "trial version" of the first 30 minutes of the show. This is a great opportunity for newcomers to experience the charm of "AD-Live".
Distribution sites] Amazon Video, Nico Nico Channel, GYAO!
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