Information regarding the first IJIGEN FES 2023 live has been revealed! The live will occur in the TOKYO DOME on the 9th and 10th of December 2023. This first fes will feature three branches of IDOLM@STER performing with four branches of Love Live!
The voice providers participating in this stop are as follows:
FIRST OF ALL, HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY STARMYU~!!!! (o^▽^o)
I have been waiting eagerly with my friends for news about this, and now that it’s here, I can’t help but just cry!! It’s what I’ve always been waiting for and I can’t believe that it really is happening soon...!! ☆*:.。.o(≧▽≦)o.。.:*☆
Also the fact that Kuga and Toraishi are part of the story just really gives way for a lot of shenanigans considering Ren’s relationship with the both of them LMAO
No story synopsis and cast visuals yet, but that’s part of the things we can always look forward to~! All that I know from Shibuki-kun’s post is that it’s “another story after 3rd season.” (◕‿◕)
Anyways, below the cut for the cast and staff-san’s messages~! (o_ _)ノ彡☆
Please check the official site here or official Twitter here for more updates~!
[STAFF MESSAGES:]
Source: https://star-mumu.com/
FROM: DIRECTOR - Yoshitani Koutaro
The first time I met the [Storytellers] actors was during the previous musical (See: StarMyuMyu 3rd Season).
I often saw them working so diligently during rehearsals, obviously not wanting to lose to the other teams. I think it’s fair to say that seeing them work so hard made this new show possible. I wanted more people to see them as the main characters.
Improving each other through friendly competitions and through butting heads would make for a good story, don’t you think? Please do come and see a new side to these boys as they grow and develop together.
FROM: SCRIPT WRITER - Harada Sayaka
StarMyu’s protagonist is Hoshitani Yuuta. But each of them have their own stories to tell. Stories that make them shine as the protagonists of their own lives. I feel that strongly in my heart whenever I look at the other characters, too.
I really am grateful for this opportunity. I think it’s a good turning point for them to make their mark in the entertainment industry. I hope that everyone will watch over Team Yuzuriha’s strong will and Team Sazanami’s toughness.
[TEAM YUZURIHA CAST MESSAGES]
FROM: AGEHA RIKU – Ohmi Takuto
Hello, I’m Ohmi Takuto who will portray Ageha Riku for “Storytellers”. I am really happy for the chance to have an independent revue with Team Yuzuriha and Team Sazanami. It’s all thanks to all the support that you’ve given StarMyuMyu.
I felt a strong affinity with the rest of the Storytellers team the moment we met each other during StarMyuMyu 3rd. I’m really happy that I get to stand together with the three of them this time, too. I believe that we’ll be deliver our own unique kind of StarMyuMyu as well.
FROM: HACHIYA SOU – Ishida Shun
The moment we were told about the spin-off revue, I felt so happy about getting the chance to live in StarMyuMyu’s world again. And just thinking about how I get to be on stage with Takuto, Ryou, and Allen again made me happier.
We were given the chance to be in this production thanks to everyone in the staff, cast, and crew who have been here since the beginning. We want to carry their feelings with us as we head into a new performance! I plan to do my best for all of you who support StarMyu, so please watch over us!
[TEAM SAZANAMI CAST MESSAGES]
FROM: KITAHARA REN – Shibuki Ryou
It’s thanks to everyone’s support that we can return to StarMyuMyu’s world. Thank you very much! We have had a lot of encounters since participating, and I look forward to the encounters that we will have in the future.
I am a little nervous about an independent revue, but I know I’ll be fine as long as I’m with Team Sazanami & Team Yuzuriha! Well, at least to me, they make me feel at ease. I will do my best to bring Kitahara Ren to life in front of everyone, so please continue supporting us!
FROM: NANJO KOKI – Kohatsu Allen
I had never imagined that an independent revue would be decided so quickly right after StarMyuMyu 3rd Season. The Storytellers balance as a group was really good that we were given a lot of scenes together during 3rd Season. I still want to believe that the reason they’re able to butt heads but still grow together is because of their impeccable teamwork.
As Nanjo Koki’s actor, I’ll do my best with Shibuki Ryou-chan to bring Team Sazanami to life. We won’t lose to Team Yuzuriha, so please watch over us as well.
[TEAM OTORI & TEAM HIRAGI CAST MESSAGES]
FROM: KUGA SHU – Shinzato Kota
It’s been a while, everyone! This is my fifth time saying that!! (laughs) I’m Kuga Shu’s actor, Shinzato Kota! This time, I will be appearing as a guest for Musical StarMyu Spin-off “Storytellers”!
Since it will be focused on Team Yuzuriha & Team Sazanami, I thought I would’ve been satisfied with just being able to watch them live! I never imagined I’d actually get to be a part of it. But now that I am, I’ll do my best to support them in any way I can! I hope that everyone looks forward to it as well ^^
FROM: TORAISHI IZUMI – Takamoto Gaku
First of all, I’m just very happy that I get to return to StarMyuMyu’s world as Toraishi Izumi!! I first joined last year during StarMyuMyu 3rd Season, and I’m really thankful to everyone in the cast and audience for making me feel welcomed.
This time, the focus will be on Team Yuzuriha & Team Sazanami, but I will do my best to help support them. Let’s meet again in the theatres!
Damn that groove! I've lost count how many times I've replayed it and still can't get over it's smoothness! And damn does tengenji look hot while doing that I was expecting Kuga to be at the centre but he managed even better than him😍