Month: October 2025

Emperor Rockhopper, which creates emotionally honest entertainment theatre with the concept of "easy to understand and easy to watch" and the motto of "truth in a world of lies," will perform their 5th stage performance, "Things Left Unfinished," at Ueno Storehouse from November 6th (Thurs) to November 10th (Mon), 2025. The key visual for the performance has been released.

In this film, Hayakawa Iori, who is active mainly in stage productions such as the play "Furiko" and the musical "Nintama Rantarou," and Sato Tomohiro, who is expanding his range of activities with the film "Futari Futatsu no Saien" and the musical "Nintama Rantarou," play brothers, as the older brother (Sato Tomohiro) desperately searches for "unfinished business" for his younger brother (Hayakawa Iori), who has been given a terminal diagnosis. Other unique actors also appear in the film, adding to the excitement of this film.

The script and direction will be handled by Taiga Kurihara, a talented actor who has appeared in many popular stage productions, including the musical "Nintama Rantaro," the stage production "Yowamushi Pedal," and the stage production "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru." Tickets will go on sale from Monday, September 22nd.

[Comment from Taiga Kurihara]
I'm Kurihara Taiga, the scriptwriter and director. This production will be themed around "things left undone" as it is the last act of one's life. We've brought together a wonderful cast of actors, including the two co-stars. Each character has their own struggles. What the person who is dying has left undone. What the person who is leaving has left undone. I hope you enjoy each perspective.

[Comment from Iori Hayakawa]
This time, I will be co-starring with Sato Tomohiro. My name is Hayakawa Iori. I am very excited to be appearing in a work written and directed by Taiga for the first time! Just reading the synopsis has me excited to see what kind of work it will be! I will work with all my heart to create a work that will make people glad they watched it.

[Comment by Tomohiro Sato]
Nice to meet you if this is your first time. Thank you as always to those who already know me. I'm Sato Tomohiro. After hearing about this role, reading the synopsis, and moving on to the visual shoot, I feel that I'll regret it if I don't cherish each and every scene and word. I'm sure I'll feel even more motivated once I read the script. I'll make sure to keep it all going from rehearsals to the final performance.

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Emperor Rockhopper 5th stage performance "Things left unfinished"
Screenplay and direction: Kurihara Taiga

■ Performance Schedule
Thursday, November 6th – Monday, November 10th, 2025
November 6th (Thursday) 7:00 PM
November 7th (Friday) 14:00/19:00
Saturday, November 8th 13:00/18:00
November 9th (Sun) 13:00/18:00
November 10th (Monday) 14:00
*Doors open 45 minutes before the start of the show, and reception and same-day ticket sales begin 60 minutes before the start of the show.
*The performance is scheduled to last approximately 120 minutes.
*Preschool children not allowed
*★ indicates that Blu-ray filming will be included.

■ Theater: Ueno Storehouse (NORD Building B1, 1-6-11 Kitaueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

■Synopsis:
Ryota is a young man who has been told he has only a short time left to live.
Ryota says there is one thing he has left to do before he dies, but he won't tell us what it is.
His older brother Yuta continues to desperately search for that “unfinished business.''
Will Ryota's wish be granted?

■ Cast:
Hayakawa Iori (co-starring)
Tomohiro Sato (co-starring)

Takuya Ohara
Moeha Gomoto
Manami Tanaka
Tsukino Miumi

Nana Mihime
Masato Kushida
Hiromasa Kudo
Takuya Murakami
Asuka Kanzaki
Kanon Minami
Hikaru Hoshina

Taiga Kurihara

■Ticket information:
Front row with special benefits* ¥8,500
Second row with special benefits* ¥7,500
Regular A seat ¥5,900
Same-day tickets +¥500
*Includes a not-for-sale 2L-size bromide (signed)
Please note that the seats in the front row will be mini chairs.

■Ticket sales
General sale: Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00
Confetti https://www.confetti-web.com/@/kouteirockhopper_5
Corich https://ticket.corich.jp/apply/400815/

■ Staff
Script and direction: Taiga Kurihara (Emperor Rock Hopper) / Stage director: Keiichi Maeda (LDA) / Stage art: Aiko Maeda (LDA) / Sound: Yusuke Kakumaru (DISCOLOR Company) / Lighting: Kaori Iwaisako (DISCOLOR Company) / Merchandise photography: Taichi Maruyama / Merchandise hair and makeup: Kaori Mochizuki / On-site merchandise: satsuki / Practice Manager: Yuka Mikuni (Emperor Rock Hopper) / Promotional art: Shuho Sakato / Videography and editing: Akinori Onodera / Production and ticket sales: style office / Organizer: Vtoly / Planning: Emperor Rock Hopper / Producer: Takuya Ohara (Emperor Rock Hopper)

■ Cooperation (in alphabetical order)
Adesso / Apollo Bay / RMP / It's Follies / SPM / All Staff / Queen's Avenue / Space Craft / Timely Office

■Organization name: Emperor Rockhopper
■Official website: https://kouteirockhopper.wixsite.com/main
■Official Group X: https://x.com/k_rockhopper
■Performance website: https://yarinoko2025.com/

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~Starting in October in collaboration with puzzle-solving apps "RIDDLER" and "JRE WALLET"~

Square Enix Co., Ltd. will launch "Catrip," a local sightseeing tour-style puzzle-solving content, in mid-October 2025. The first installment, the Tokyo Ueno edition, will be created by RIDDLER, led by Ryogo Matsumaru, and digital coupons will be provided in collaboration with JR East's "JRE WALLET," providing a touring experience that intertwines reality and a slightly mysterious fantasy as you tour the city and its stores.
The first "Catrip" event will be held in the Ueno Park area. In advance of that, we began accepting pre-orders for the puzzle-solving kit today, September 18th. As a limited-edition early purchase bonus, a special goshuin stamp will be included that can be received in the "Catrip" game.

"Catrip" official website : https://www.jp.square-enix.com/catrip/

About "Catrip"

"Catrip" is an experiential content with the theme of "tripping with a cat," where participants progress through a story while walking around a real city. Using a paper puzzle-solving kit and the LINE app, participants are guided by the navigator cat "Nyaoyorozu" to collect goshuin stamps depicting distinctive landmarks and enjoy a story set against the backdrop of landscapes and historical sites. An everyday stroll around town is transformed into a special time filled with inspiration and discovery.
Furthermore, by linking with "JRE WALLET," a digital service provided by JR East, those who solve puzzles and complete missions will be rewarded with digital coupons that can be used for discounts and special offers at affiliated stores, adding value to the travel experience with a "bargain" element. Enjoy smart sightseeing while rediscovering the charms of the region.

About the first installment of "Catrip": Ueno, Tokyo

The first installment, the Tokyo Ueno edition, will begin in mid-October in the Ueno Onshi Park area. The puzzles for this installment were created by RIDDLER Inc., led by Ryogo Matsumaru, who is active on television programs, resulting in a challenging experience. Similarly, "Nyaoyorozu" was created by Square Enix artist Ryoma Ito, who was involved in the development of "Final Fantasy XII," and will bring to life a fun new worldview that blends with traditional local culture. Starting with the Tokyo Ueno edition, "Catrip" is scheduled to be rolled out to various areas, each with its own unique story and character design, offering new discoveries.

Square Enix has set strengthening customer touchpoints across both digital and real-world channels as one of its key initiatives in its medium-term management plan. We will continue to actively expand our efforts to enable more customers to experience our titles through various touchpoints.

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About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. is a leading entertainment company that continues to produce hit, creative and innovative content and services. Representative works from the group's in-house IP include the Dragon Quest series (total shipments and download sales of over 95 million units), the Final Fantasy series (total shipments and download sales of over 204 million units), and the Space Invaders series. ( https://www.jp.square-enix.com )

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