What this is
A live reading theater performance marking the 10th installment of the "Gakuen Death Panel" series — a psycho-mystery stage production that blends voice actors and stage actors performing together in a scripted dramatic reading format. Written and directed by Yohei Tomie, the show runs across three days at Za-Koenji 2 in Tokyo with a cast of twelve performers. An after-talk session with the cast follows the main performance, making it a rare chance for fans to hear directly from the actors.
Who should go
Fans of the Gakuen Death Panel series or Japanese reading theater (yomi-geki) will get the most out of this. Japanese language comprehension is essentially required, as the psycho-mystery script and post-show cast talk will not be interpreted.
Good to know
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis from 12:00 on July 12 — check the official website for the specific ticketing platform, likely eplus.jp or pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards. Za-Koenji is a small, intimate public theater in Koenji with a capacity of around 300 seats depending on the hall configuration; seating is typically assigned. The venue is non-smoking and cash and card are generally accepted at the box office. Arrive at least 20–30 minutes before showtime as the lobby is compact. The after-talk session with the full cast is included with your ticket and is a genuine highlight for fans — plan to stay for the full duration.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.