Girls Band Cry stage play to run in Ikebukuro in March 2027
The stage adaptation retells episodes 1 to 8 from Momoka Kawaragi's viewpoint, with anime staff supervising and Hiroaki Hirata reprising his role.
A stage adaptation of the TV anime Girls Band Cry will run from March 21 to March 28, 2027 at Sunshine Theatre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp. The production is scheduled for 11 performances.
The play reconstructs episodes 1 to 8 of the anime from the perspective of Momoka Kawaragi. Kazuo Sakai, Jukki Hanada and Satoshi Hirayama, all staff on the anime, serve as supervisors, while Hideyuki Nishimori writes the script and directs.
The cast includes Kanon Nanaki, Kurumi Takase and Rufu Nemoto among 11 performers. Hiroaki Hirata, who voiced the live house manager Hayashi in the anime, plays the same character on stage. A stage-original character, Hinata Nozomi, appears as Momoka's part-time coworker.
After-talk events are set for March 22, 25 and 26, 2027. Advance ticket reception opens on November 4, 2026 at 19:00 through Ticket Pia, with three ticket types available.
Background
Girls Band Cry is an original 3D anime by Toei Animation that began airing in April 2024 and recorded seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on X trends from episode 7 to the finale. A new film, Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE, is set to open on May 21, 2027.
Quick answers
When does the Girls Band Cry stage play run?
It runs from March 21 to March 28, 2027 at Sunshine Theatre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, with 11 performances.
When do tickets go on sale?
Advance ticket reception begins on November 4, 2026 at 19:00 via Ticket Pia.
What part of the story does the stage play cover?
It reconstructs episodes 1 to 8 of the anime from the perspective of Momoka Kawaragi.