Dramatic drama "Gekidan Sphere," in which Sphere takes on a variety of genres, starts October 2019 on TOKYO MX!

To commemorate the 10th anniversary year of the voice-over unit "Sphere," the drama "Gekidan Sphere," a collaboration between Sphere and a playwright & director active in the theater company, will be broadcast on TOKYO MX from October 16, 2019 (every Wednesday at 24:00~).

The voice actor unit "Sphere" was formed by four members selected from the "Super Voice Actor Audition" held in 2005.
Their daily activities are based on "voice acting" for anime games, etc. In 2009, they made their CD debut as "Sphere. Since then, they have gained popularity as a rare unit that performs music as a group and as a solo artist in parallel with voice acting. The release of their 10th anniversary album "10s" (read "tens") on May 8, the single "best friends" on June 19, and a nationwide tour starting in September have been announced to the delight of their long-awaited fans.

To commemorate their 10th anniversary year, Sphere has announced that the drama series "Gekidan Sphere" will be broadcast on TOKYO MX from October.

Gekidan Sphere" is a new style of drama that makes viewers feel as if they are watching a play, in collaboration with five writers and directors of the hottest theater companies.

The new drama created with five talented directors will have two complete episodes. Each director will produce one drama in relay for two weeks each, dividing it into a first part plus a second part.
To commemorate the start of the new drama, it was also announced that a special program will be broadcast on October 9 (Wed.), the week before the opening of the film, from 24:00 pm.

The theme song for the drama will of course be sung by Sfia.

The following is a comment from Sfia, the lead actress of the drama.

Comments】 ※Titles omitted

Minako Kotobuki

I am happy that we can still try even though it is our 10th anniversary.
The four of us can do our best! I hope everyone enjoys the show☆.

Ayayo Takagaki

It was an exciting photo shoot with a lot of exploration and conflict.
I hope those who know Sphere and those who don't will enjoy it.

Haruka Tomatsu

There are a lot of firsts here. I hope you can feel the new Sphere that has never been seen before!

Aki Toyosaki

In the 10th anniversary year of the formation of Sphere, the four of us took on the challenge of acting in a drama.
We hope you enjoy the various faces of Sphere!

Director's Introduction

Koji Tokuo (Tokuo Gumi) / Drama title: "SHELTER
He wrote the script for "Ossan Zurubu Love.
He specializes in fresh depictions of young people's adolescence and light comedies.

Ayuka Kishimoto (Tsuyo-∞Police) / Drama title: "Bloody Brassiere
She draws easy-to-understand and highly accurate conversational drama from a woman's unique point of view that makes you chuckle.

Mitsutoshi Saijo (TAIYO MAGIC FILM) / Drama title: "Love Hotel 602
Saijo is also active in TV and film, writing scripts for popular dramas such as "Shimokitazawa Diehard" and numerous movies.

Kana Yamada (□Jiqiq) / Drama title: "Craving: The Festival of the 30s" (□Jiqiq)
Kana Yamada is well known for her approach to the true feelings of women spun out of closed relationships.
He also wrote the script for "The Naked Director.

Takashi Masuyama (Gekidan Kodomo Kyojin) / Drama title: "Comic of the Dead
Born in Osaka. From quiet conversational drama to lively musical drama, he pursues the "sadness and comedy of human existence.

Program Information
■ Serial drama: "Gekidan Sphere"
Broadcast date: October 16, 2019 (Wed.) Episode 1 begins airing
(A special program will be broadcast on October 9 (Wed.).
Broadcasting station: TOKYO MX
Broadcast time: Every Wednesday from 24:00 to 24:30 *Distribution on M-CAS and other stations to be determined.

Stars: Minako Kotobuki, Ayaka Takagaki, Haruka Tomatsu, Aio Toyosaki
Written and directed by: Koji Tokuo (Tokuo-gumi), Ayuka Kishimoto (Elegant Police), Mitsutoshi Saijo (TAIYO MAGIC FILM), Kana Yamada (□Jiq), Takashi Masuyama (Kodomo Kyojin Gekidan)

Production: at Movie
Production: TOKYO MX, MUSIC RAIN

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