Musical “The New Prince of Tennis” The Final Stage 2026, Japan

• October 2, 2026
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• November 15, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

Musical “The New Prince of Tennis” The Final Stage brings the long-running 2.5D musical adaptation of Takeshi Konomi’s “The New Prince of Tennis” to stages in Tokyo, Osaka and Gifu from October 2 through November 15, 2026. The production is presented as the Final Stage of the “New Prince of Tennis” musical series and continues the stage adaptation of the manga published by Shueisha.

The 2026 production features an ensemble representing Japan, Spain, Germany and France, together with coaches and supporting performers. The cast includes returning performers associated with major characters such as Echizen Ryoma, Atobe Keigo, Tohoyama Kintaro, Byodoin Houou, Tokugawa Kazuya, Oni Jujiro and Irie Kanata.

The production is written and directed by Yu Ueshima, with lyrics by Yuji Mitsuya, music by Shu Kanematsu and choreography by Yu Ueshima and Shuto Iyoda. Tennis supervision is provided by Taisuke Ogiura, while the production also incorporates stage design, lighting, sound, video and moving-light systems to create the theatrical tennis matches.

The 2026 production has four performance blocks:

• Tokyo: October 2–12, 2026
• Osaka: October 17–25, 2026
• Gifu: October 30–November 1, 2026
• Tokyo Return: November 6–15, 2026

The return engagement in Tokyo also introduces additional appearances by performers playing Seiichi Yukimura, Genichiro Sanada and Renji Yanagi. Irie Kanata is performed by a double cast, with Hiroki Aiba and Kazuaki Yasue appearing according to the published performance schedule.

For fans of the franchise, The Final Stage combines music, choreography, dramatic scenes and stylized tennis performance in the established New Prince of Tennis musical format. The production also continues the international-team storyline through its Japan, Spain, Germany and France representatives.

Event dates

The complete 2026 performance period runs from October 2 through November 15, 2026.

The four venue blocks are:

Tokyo

October 2–12, 2026
Kanadevia Hall

Osaka

October 17–25, 2026
Sky Theater MBS

Gifu

October 30–November 1, 2026
Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall

Tokyo Return

November 6–15, 2026
Kanadevia Hall

The official production schedule includes weekday evening performances as well as weekend and holiday daytime and evening performances. There are also scheduled days off between performance blocks.

The Tokyo opening block begins on Friday, October 2, while the final Tokyo return engagement concludes on Sunday, November 15. This gives visitors from outside Japan several possible periods in which to plan a trip around the production.

Performers and individual performance schedules can change without notice. The official website should therefore be checked again shortly before attending.

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Venue & performance locations

The production uses three different theaters across Japan, with Tokyo hosting both the initial and return engagements.

Kanadevia Hall, Tokyo

1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Kanadevia Hall is located within Tokyo Dome City at MEETS PORT. It is the Tokyo venue for both the opening run and the final return engagement. The hall is close to JR Suidobashi Station, Toei Suidobashi Station, Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station and Toei Kasuga Station.

Sky Theater MBS, Osaka

6F, JP Tower Osaka, 3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan

The Osaka venue is directly connected with JR Osaka Station and forms part of JP Tower Osaka, next to KITTE Osaka. The theater has a two-level seating configuration and a standard capacity of 1,289 seats.

Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall, Gifu

2121-1 Tokitsucho Tokiguchi, Toki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

The Gifu performances take place at Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall. The venue is approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Toki Station.

Using several venues allows the production to reach audiences in the Kanto, Kansai and Chubu regions before returning to Tokyo for its final performances.

Full programme

The Final Stage is structured as a complete theatrical musical rather than a collection of independent concerts. The story is presented through dramatic scenes, musical numbers, choreography and stylized tennis sequences.

The production’s creative team includes:

• Original work: Takeshi Konomi, “The New Prince of Tennis”
• Script and direction: Yu Ueshima
• Lyrics: Yuji Mitsuya
• Music: Shu Kanematsu
• Choreography: Yu Ueshima and Shuto Iyoda
• Tennis supervision: Taisuke Ogiura
• Stage design: Itaru Sugiyama
• Lighting: Kimiho Sato
• Sound: Tsutomu Masuzawa
• Video: Hiroki Arakawa
• Costume: Hiroki Yashima
• Hair and makeup design: Yoshiko Matsushita

The show brings together characters from several national teams, allowing the musical to present different playing styles and rivalries through a combination of acting and live stage performance.

The Japan representatives include Ryoma Echizen, Keigo Atobe, Kintaro Toyama, Houou Byodoin, Kazuya Tokugawa, Jujiro Oni, Kanata Irie, Ryuji Omagari, Gekko Ochi and Jusaburo Mori.

The international cast includes representatives from Spain, Germany and France, with Ryoga Echizen also appearing as part of the Spanish side.

Featured productions & performers

The central production is “The New Prince of Tennis” The Final Stage, featuring an ensemble of actors portraying the manga’s players and coaches.

Among the Japanese representatives are:

• Ryoma Echizen: Hikaru Imamaki
• Keigo Atobe: Reiya Takahashi
• Kintaro Toyama: Junto Awano
• Houou Byodoin: Takashi Sasaki
• Kazuya Tokugawa: Kento Ono
• Jujiro Oni: Yuki Okamoto
• Kanata Irie: Hiroki Aiba / Kazuaki Yasue
• Ryuji Omagari: Ryo Hatakeyama
• Gekko Ochi: Kei Sona
• Jusaburo Mori: Ryusei Maruyama

The Spain team includes Antonio da Medano, Julio Roman, Mars de Colon, Silva Serra Bambieri, Romeo Fernandez, Ceda, Ryoga Echizen and another Medano character.

The Germany team includes Q.P. and Kunimitsu Tezuka, while France is represented by Timothe Moreau and Prince Ludovic Chardard.

The production also features Mifune Nyudo and Echizen Nanjiro as coaches.

For the Tokyo return engagement, additional cast members include Kota Fujita as Seiichi Yukimura, Tomoaki Yoshida as Genichiro Sanada and Hiroki Kajita as Renji Yanagi.

Shows & performances

The Final Stage combines conventional musical-theater storytelling with the distinctive physical performance style associated with the Tenimyu franchise.

Musical numbers form a major part of the presentation, with actors performing songs while advancing the story and developing relationships between the players. Choreography is integrated into both the musical sections and the tennis-centered scenes.

The tennis sequences are particularly important because the production has to translate fictional techniques and high-speed matches from manga into a live theatrical environment.

The international cast also gives the production a broader visual and musical identity. Japan, Spain, Germany and France are represented through separate groups of players, creating opportunities for ensemble scenes as well as individual character moments.

The production is supported by dedicated lighting, sound, video and moving-light planning. This technical framework allows the stage to shift between dialogue scenes, musical performances and heightened tennis sequences.

Performance schedule

The official schedule includes multiple performances during each venue block.

Tokyo opening

October 2–12, 2026
Kanadevia Hall

The opening Tokyo block includes evening performances on selected weekdays and daytime and evening performances on weekends and the public holiday period. October 6 is listed as a non-performance day.

Osaka

October 17–25, 2026
Sky Theater MBS

The Osaka run provides a series of weekday and weekend performances at the new Umeda theater. Ticket sales are handled through the major official ticketing services, with Sky Theater MBS’s own Milude! online ticket service also listed for the Osaka engagement.

Gifu

October 30–November 1, 2026
Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall

The Gifu engagement is the shortest venue block, running for three days. Tickets are available through ePlus, Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket and the Toki City Cultural Plaza.

Tokyo return

November 6–15, 2026
Kanadevia Hall

The return engagement concludes the national tour. Performances during this block include additional appearances by Yukimura, Sanada and Yanagi, while the role of Irie Kanata alternates between the two listed performers according to the published schedule.

Exact curtain times vary by date, with published performances including 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM starts. Visitors should check the official date-specific schedule before travelling.

Ticket types

The 2026 production has two main reserved-seat categories.

S Seat: approximately $60 USD

A Seat: approximately $47 USD

These figures are converted from the official prices of ¥9,500 for S seats and ¥7,500 for A seats, using an approximate recent exchange rate of ¥158 per US dollar. Actual international card charges may differ because exchange rates and payment-provider fees fluctuate. The official ticket prices include Japanese consumption tax.

Both categories are reserved seating, meaning visitors receive an assigned seat rather than general admission.

The official information does not advertise a separate VIP ticket category. Seat quality and location therefore depend on the S or A classification and the individual venue seating plan.

Some parts of the stage may be difficult to see from certain seats because of the stage configuration, so visitors should consider the seating map before purchasing.

Ticket release & booking

General ticket sales opened on August 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Tickets are available through several authorized ticketing services, with individual sales codes assigned to the different venue blocks.

Official sales channels include:

• ePlus
• Ticket Pia
• Lawson Ticket
• Sky Theater MBS “Milude!” online tickets for Osaka
• Toki City Cultural Plaza for Gifu

The current Ticket Pia listing shows Tokyo and Gifu tickets available during their respective sales periods, while the Osaka listing is currently marked as sold out. Availability can change because returned or released reservations may become available.

The official FAQ also explains that some tickets may become available again if reservations are not collected within the required period. In addition, official day-of-performance sales may occur for performances where advance tickets, same-day exchange tickets or cancellation-waiting tickets remain available.

For visitors unable to attend after purchasing a ticket, the production also operates an official Ticket Plus trade service under specified conditions. This is an official resale mechanism rather than an invitation to use unauthorized resale platforms.

VIP & premium seating

There is no separately announced VIP package or premium hospitality ticket for The Final Stage.

The principal seating distinction is between S seats and A seats. S seats are the higher-priced reserved category, while A seats provide a lower-priced reserved option. Both provide admission to the same theatrical production.

The production does not currently list separate VIP lounges, meet-and-greet access, backstage tours or premium dining packages as part of the standard ticket programme.

Visitors interested in merchandise, special collaboration activities or related events can check the official Tenimyu website for separate announcements rather than assuming these are included with the performance ticket.

Event rules

The production has several important attendance and ticket policies.

Ticket changes: Purchased tickets cannot normally be cancelled or changed. Refunds are available only under circumstances specified by the organizers, including an official performance cancellation.

Lost tickets: Tickets cannot be reissued if lost or stolen.

Resale: Commercial purchase, transfer and unauthorized resale are prohibited. Tickets identified as resold may be invalidated and admission can be refused.

Identity verification: Guests may be asked to present identification, particularly where suspicious ticket activity is identified. Visitors should bring appropriate identification documents.

Minors: Minors must obtain parental consent before purchasing and attending the performance.

Stage visibility: Depending on the seat, portions of the stage may be difficult to see.

Recording: The theater may be filmed during performances, and footage may be broadcast, streamed, reproduced or distributed.

Performance changes: Cast members and performance schedules may change without prior notice.

Accessibility support: Wheelchair users and visitors requiring assistance should contact Nelke Planning after purchasing tickets and no later than one week before attending.

How to get there

Each venue is served by major railway networks, making the national production accessible for visitors traveling between Tokyo, Osaka and Gifu.

Kanadevia Hall: The Tokyo theater is located inside Tokyo Dome City at MEETS PORT. The address is 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

Sky Theater MBS: The Osaka venue is on the sixth floor of JP Tower Osaka at 3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka. Its entrance is directly connected with the Osaka Station area.

Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall: The Gifu venue is located at 2121-1 Tokitsucho Tokiguchi, Toki. JR Toki Station is approximately a 12-minute walk away.

Visitors attending multiple tour stops should allow sufficient travel time between cities because the production moves from Tokyo to Osaka, then Gifu, before returning to Tokyo.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is the most practical option for reaching all three venues.

Tokyo: Kanadevia Hall is close to JR Suidobashi Station East Exit, Toei Suidobashi Station A2 Exit, Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station Exit 2 and Toei Kasuga Station A1 Exit.

Osaka: Sky Theater MBS is directly accessible from JR Osaka Station’s West Exit. Kitashinchi Station and several Osaka Metro stations, including Umeda, Nishi-Umeda and Higashi-Umeda, also provide access.

Gifu: Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall is approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Toki Station.

For Tokyo visitors arriving by car, Tokyo Dome City has parking facilities, including the Times Meets Port parking facility listed for Kanadevia Hall.

Parking availability and conditions can vary on performance days, so public transportation is preferable when possible.

Accommodation areas

For the Tokyo performances, Korakuen, Suidobashi, Ochanomizu, Iidabashi and central Tokyo provide convenient accommodation options. Staying around Tokyo Dome City allows visitors to reach Kanadevia Hall quickly while also providing access to JR and subway services.

For Osaka, Umeda is the most convenient area because Sky Theater MBS is located directly in the Osaka Station district. Hotels around Osaka Station, Nishi-Umeda and Kitashinchi provide easy access to the theater and excellent connections for onward travel.

For the Gifu performance, visitors can stay around Toki, Tajimi or nearby Nagoya. Toki is the closest option to the theater, while Nagoya provides a much larger selection of hotels and can be useful for visitors combining the production with a wider Chubu-region trip.

Fans following the full national tour may prefer to book accommodation separately in each performance city rather than attempting to travel long distances immediately before individual shows.

Dining & refreshments

The three venues are located in areas with extensive food and beverage choices.

Kanadevia Hall is within Tokyo Dome City, where visitors can find restaurants, cafés and convenience facilities before and after performances. The surrounding Suidobashi and Korakuen districts also offer numerous dining options.

Sky Theater MBS is located inside JP Tower Osaka in the Umeda district. The surrounding KITTE Osaka and Osaka Station area provide a particularly large selection of restaurants, cafés and food outlets. The theater’s direct connection with Osaka Station makes it convenient to eat before or after a performance without making a separate journey.

Around Toki City Cultural Plaza, visitors will find local restaurants and cafés, while the nearby Toki and Tajimi areas offer additional choices.

Fans should allow enough time for meals before curtain because popular performance dates can create higher demand around the theater districts.

Accessibility

The production specifically asks wheelchair users and visitors requiring assistance during the performance to contact Nelke Planning after purchasing tickets and at least one week before attending. This allows the production team to make the necessary arrangements for the individual venue.

Sky Theater MBS has designated wheelchair seating and accessible facilities as part of its modern theater infrastructure. The venue has a two-level seating configuration and is directly connected with Osaka Station.

Visitors should not assume that accessibility arrangements are automatically included with an ordinary ticket. Anyone requiring assistance should contact the production team before the specified deadline.

Visitors should also consider that theater seating can have different sightlines. The official production warns that some seats may have areas where portions of the stage are difficult to see.

Best performances to attend

The official schedule provides several types of performances that may be particularly relevant depending on what a visitor wants to experience.

Opening Tokyo performances: The October 2–12 Tokyo run begins the national performance period and provides an opportunity to see the production during its initial Tokyo engagement.

Weekend performances: Tokyo and Osaka include weekend daytime and evening performances, which can be useful for visitors traveling from outside the host city.

Gifu performances: The October 30–November 1 Gifu block is a compact three-day engagement at Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall.

Tokyo return performances: The November 6–15 Tokyo return engagement is particularly notable because the published cast information includes additional performers for Seiichi Yukimura, Genichiro Sanada and Renji Yanagi.

Final performances: The final Tokyo engagement concludes the scheduled 2026 run on November 15. Visitors interested in experiencing the production near the end of its announced national run may consider dates during this closing block.

Because individual cast appearances can vary, fans should check the official performance schedule when selecting a date, particularly for the double-cast role of Kanata Irie.

Previous year’s highlights

The immediate predecessor was Musical “The New Prince of Tennis” The Fifth Stage, which toured Tokyo, Osaka, Gifu and Tokyo again in October and November 2025. The structure closely parallels the 2026 production, with Kanadevia Hall, Sky Theater MBS and Toki City Cultural Plaza Sun Hall among its venues.

The Fifth Stage ran in Tokyo from October 3–13, 2025, Osaka from October 18–26, Gifu from October 31–November 2 and Tokyo return from November 7–16.

The 2025 production also used S and A reserved seating, priced at approximately $60 USD and $47 USD respectively when converted from the official Japanese prices at a similar exchange rate. This established the same basic ticket structure that continues into The Final Stage.

The Fifth Stage featured a large international ensemble, including Japan and Spain, together with performers appearing by venue block. Some characters were specifically assigned to particular regional engagements, creating variations between Tokyo, Osaka, Gifu and Tokyo return performances.

The official archive lists The First Stage in 2020–2021, The Second Stage in 2022, The Third Stage in 2023, The Fourth Stage in 2024 and The Fifth Stage in 2025. The Final Stage follows this continuing sequence in 2026.

Official tickets

The official Ticket Pia page provides current ticket information for the Tokyo, Osaka, Gifu and Tokyo return performances.

Official Ticket Pia: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2669100

General ticket sales began August 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The official ticket price is approximately $60 USD for S seats and $47 USD for A seats, based on the published Japanese prices and an approximate current exchange rate.

Current availability differs by city. The official Ticket Pia listing currently shows Tokyo and Gifu tickets available during their respective sales periods, while the Osaka listing is marked as sold out at the time of checking.

Visitors should use only the official ticketing channels listed by the production and check the official website for last-minute cast, schedule, seating and venue announcements.

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