The global phenomenon of Fruits Basketbased on the hit manga by Natsuki Takaya, continues to captivate its fans with a new stage adaptation. On Friday, the production team of Butai Fruits Basket: The Final (Fruits Basket on Stage: The Final) revealed a special promotional video and visual featuring 16 cast members who will bring the beloved characters to life in this final stage of the story.
The new trailer includes footage from the play based on the second season of Fruits Basketwhich has raised expectations among fans. The work will be presented in Hulic Hall Tokyo from October 18 to 27, 2024, and will feature the return of many actors who already participated in previous versions of the theatrical adaptation.
A cast much loved by fans
Fans will be pleased to know that several actors will be returning to play the characters they love. Ayano-Christie Yoshida will reprise the role of Tohru Honda, the kind-hearted and optimistic protagonist, while Naoya Kitagawa will return as Yuki Sohma, the charming “prince” of the high school. Shōhei Hashimoto will also return in the role of Kyo Sohma, Yuki’s temperamental rival, whose troubled relationship has been a major theme in the narrative of Fruits Basket.
Yūya Asato will once again play Shigure Sohma, the enigmatic and playful member of the family, while Shōgo Tamura will take on the role of Hatsuharu Sohma, known for his intense personality swings. Ruito Koga will return as Momiji Sohma.
Chisato Minami will return as Arisa Uotani, Tohru’s loyal friend with a gang past, while Yukari Nakamura will play Saki Hanajima, Tohru’s mysterious friend with psychic abilities. Marina Horiuchi will reprise her role as Machi Kuragi, Yuki’s love interest, while Yūna Sekine will play Kagura Sohma. Elena Kamata will play Kisa Sohma, the shy and sweet girl who adores Tohru, and Airi Yoshiharu will return as Hiro Sohma, the youngest member of the clan, known for his sharp intelligence and sharp attitude.
Daiki Miyoshi will play Kureno Sohma and Sho Ayanagi will reprise his role as Akito Sohma, the enigmatic leader of the Sohmas whose role in the curse that plagues the family is central to the plot.
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New additions to the cast
In addition to the returning actors, Fruits Basket: The Final adds two new talents who will play essential characters at this stage of the story. First up is Yūto Hiroi, who will play Kakeru Manabe, Yuki’s fellow student council member known for his lively personality. Secondly, Nene Shida will play Isuzu “Rin” Sohma, a crucial character in the exploration of the trauma and grief that plagues the Sohma family.
One of the highlights of this new stage adaptation is the involvement of Gaku Matsuda, who will play both Akira Sohma and God. Akira Sohma is a central character in the family’s story, while God is an omnipresent figure in the curse that plagues the Sohma clan. Matsuda’s ability to portray these two complex characters will be crucial in bringing the deep narrative of Fruits Basket in this final stage.
The growth of Fruits Basket over the years
The legacy of Fruits Basket It is wide-ranging and long-running. The original manga was serialized by Natsuki Takaya in the magazine Hana to Yume of Hakusensha from 1998 to 2006. The story follows Tohru Honda, an orphan who becomes entangled with the Sohma family, whose members are cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugged by someone of the opposite sex. What begins as a simple romantic comedy soon transforms into a deep exploration of family trauma, redemption, and the search for true happiness.
In 2001, Fruits Basket was first adapted into a 26-episode anime series, which quickly became a hit among shojo fans. Years later, in 2019, a reboot of the series was released that was highly praised for its faithful adaptation of the original manga. This reboot ran for three seasons and ended in 2021, covering the entirety of the manga’s story. Additionally, a compilation film titled Fruits Basket -prelude-.
The universe of Fruits Basket has gone beyond the pages of the manga and television screens. In October 2023, the theatrical adaptation of the second season took place in Tokyo, which was a resounding success among fans. This led to the creation of this new work entitled Fruits Basket: The Final.
Source: https://reporteasia.com/anime/2024/09/22/obra-teatro-fruits-basket-the-final/
