The gambling-themed manga series Kakegurui created by Homura Kawamoto (story) and Toru Naomura (art) will receive a stage play adaptation in Tokyo in September 2025. Moeko Kanisawa , a member of the Japanese idol group ≠ME (Not Equal Me) is cast as the protagonist, Yumeko Jabami. Kanisawa previously played the role of Harukaze Doremi, one of the main characters in the Ojamajo Doremi stage play performed by the members of the group in 2022, but this will be the first stage play in which she will play the lead role alone. The Kakegurui stage play's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened with a teaser visual featuring Kanisawa as Yumeko. Teaser Visual The rest of the main cast members include: Ryota Suzui played by Seiichiro Nagata Mary Saotome played by Moka Koizumi Midari Ikishima played by Kurisu Oto Itsuki Sumeragi played by Misato Kawauchi Yuriko Nishinotoui n played by Fuyuna Asakura Yumemi Yumemite played by Yuka Murayama (≒JOY) Runa Yomozuki played by Momoka Satake Kaede Manyuda played by Hiroki Sasamori Kirari Momobami played by Ayaka Umeda Daisuke Nishida , known for his stage play adaptation works of popular Japanese games and anime such as Sengoku BASARA , Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Blood Blockade Battlefront , is attached to direct and writing the script. Shunsuke Wada , whose stage play adaptation works include Haikyu!! and Ace of the Diamond , will provide the music. The Kakegurui stage play is scheduled to perform at Theater H in Tokyo from September 5 to 14, 2025. After various pre-sales from June 11 to July 14, general sales of the ticket will begin on August 2. RELATED: English Live-Action Adaptation of Kakegurui Manga Reveals Trailer The original Kakegurui manga is serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Joker since March 2014, releasing 19 volumes to date. The main series was adapted into a TV anime for two seasons in 2017 and 2019, a live-action TV drama series for two seasons in 2018 and 2019, and two live-action feature films in 2019 and 2021. Additionally, a spin-off series Kakegurui Twin received a TV anime adaptation in 2022. As previously reported , Netflix is now also streaming BET , the English-language live-action adaptation of the manga. Yen Press, which has released the manga's English edition under the title Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler , describes the series: Hyakkaou Private Academy. An institution for the privileged with a very peculiar curriculum. You see, when you're the sons and daughters of the wealthiest of the wealthy, it's not athletic prowess or book smarts that keep you ahead. It's reading your opponent-the art of the deal. What better way to hone those skills than with a rigorous curriculum of gambling? At Hyakkaou Private Academy, the winners live like kings, and the losers are put through the wringer. But when Yumeko Jabami enrolls, she's gonna teach these kids what a high roller really looks like! Source: "Kakegurui" stage play official website / X 'Formerly Twitter)
