#Uta no Prince-sama Theater Shining JOKER TRAP

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Uta no Prince-sama Theater Shining JOKER TRAP

It’s here people. I was only just thinking about this the other day, waiting for its release date. 

【price】DVD 7,800 yen + tax / Blu-ray 7,800 yen + tax

There will be a Limited Version and Standard 

※ Limited edition will be sold only by animate or animate online. 

Release date: October 26, 2018

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Gekidan Shining from Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Presents Polaris Interview! "I've broadened my horizons," says Ryunosuke Matsumura (EnterStage)

(Originally posted August 9th, 2018)

"Gekidan Shining" is a stage performance project for the otome series "Utano☆Prince-sama♪" (more commonly known as Uta☆Pri) developed in order to delve into the theater scene. June of last year saw the debut of its first show "Tenka Muteki no Shinobi-do", followed by "Masquerade Mirage" in September and "JOKER TRAP" earlier this year. A revue performance, "SHINING REVUE", featuring all three productions was held due to astonishing fan feedback. This fall, the "Gekidan Shining" project will tackle the "Theater Shining" series, focusing on the theme of "movies".

The first installment in this series and the fourth major performance for the company will be "Polaris", a science fiction tale of a distant future where three young men must work together to protect the Earth from impending crisis while each exploring their own humanity along the way. Expectations are high for how this grand of a story will be portrayed on the stage. We talked to Ryunosuke Matsumura, the role of Tokiya Ichinose, about the shift from the "JOKER TRAP" performance and his own thoughts on "Polaris".

--To start with, can you tell us about your impressions from working on "Gekidan Shining from Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Presents JOKER TRAP"? It was only a few months ago, but it already feels like its been years since it happened. (laughs) Since there was so much that happened during that short period of time, I was actually a little sad once it had run its course... I needed some time before I could really tell myself "alright, this is really over".

--Were you particularly invested in "JOKER TRAP"? It was a truly fulfilling experience from the first day of practice all the way to the last day of performances. I was able to work with a wonderful group of people - Takamoto-kun in the role of REN, Kohatsu Allen-kun in the role of RAN, and Kikuchi Shuji-kun as CAMUS - that I would love to have the chance to perform alongside again in the future. It was a project I won't forget for the rest of my life.

--Did you have to change much about yourself to get into the role of TOKI during "JOKER TRAP"? To get into the role of TOKI I had to first learn how to act as Ichinose Tokiya and it's a pretty conscious shift I go through. Ever since I decided to turn acting into a career, I knew I had to be strict with myself. Ichinose Tokiya is also very strict with himself, the kind of person who strives to do everything perfectly. It was inspiring and sort of felt like I was getting a look at myself from a different perspective. As a result, I became more in tune with what I'm currently capable of and what I still need to improve on. The whole experience gave me a chance to grow as a person as well as an actor.

--I saw your performance and thought you were an amazing TOKI. I wouldn't necessarily say amazing, but thank you nonetheless. I think the quality of my acting will differ among viewers, but so long as I was able to grow from the performance I'll be pleased with myself. I can't extend my thanks enough to all the fans who cheered us on and gave me strength. As the audience's excitement grew we found ourselves thinking "I want them to have even more fun! I want them to feel even more fulfilled!" and that really drove us from one performance to the next. I'm proud to say that I was part of a performance that brought the audience together as a whole.

--After the "JOKER TRAP" performances were over, you were also involved in a revue show showcasing songs from "Gekidan Shining from Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Presents Tenka Muteki no Shinobi-michi, Masquerade Mirage, and JOKER TRAP" under the name "SHINING REVUE". Every single performance we did was really fun! All of my co-stars had the same mentality of not wanting to lose and to keep raising the bar for themselves. It was definitely refreshing to collaborate with the actors from separate shows during the variety corner.

--That was also where you first met Shojiro Yokoi, your co-star in "Polaris". That's right. Yokkoi-san (Yokoi's nickname) and I have even started hanging out in our free time. Once "JOKER TRAP" was over, it was nice to have someone who could put up with me. We don't have a senpai/kouhai relationship either which is a plus. (laughs) We haven't known each other for long but I already feel like he's been my best friend for years.

--You've previously said that you're rather shy when it comes to meeting new people. Does this mean you're starting to overcome your shyness? I think Yokkoi-san is a special case. Yokkoi-san seems to be pretty shy himself and that was just sort of an immediate connection between us. (laughs) The more I get to know his bright personality, his smile, and his friendly nature, the more I find myself liking him.

--What's your impression of your other co-star who plays the role of Natsuki Shinomiya, Soichiro Yamakawa? If I had to describe Yamakawa-san in a nutshell, I'd say that he's the definition of "good youth". He was very friendly when we met despite that he's a good few years older than I am and I'm honestly excited to mess around with him backstage as we become better friends. (laughs) It's not stressful being around him so practice is something I look forward to.

--Gekidan Shining from Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Presents Polaris is the first of four in the "Theater Shining" series to make it to the stage. Expectations are high but what sort of work do you think this will be? We don't even have that much information yet on how the science fiction genre will be portrayed on stage but as an "Utano☆Prince-sama♪" fan myself, I'm looking forward to finding out even though I'm a part of it. I trust our director, Hosakayou, to handle the screenplay and production side of things well. I can't wait to jump into the world of "Polaris" once practice starts so that we can truly create something that will satisfy everyone!

--During the visual shoot, you had photographs taken of many different unique costumes. The pilot suit is my favorite! I've always loved space and robots so I'm excited just to be able to wear it.

--While on the topic, what are some of your favorite science fiction movies and anime? For movies, definitely Star Wars. As for anime, I'm fond of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Super Dimension Fortress Macross. Basically I like anything where the characters get to control the robots from inside them.

--Do you have anything you'd like to say to everyone who's looking forward to the performance? I'll do my best to give you a satisfying performance that exceeds your expectations! My goal is to have people correlate Ryunosuke Matsumura with Tokiya Ichinose... The least I can do for everyone who's a fan of the original work is fully engulf myself in the world of "Polaris" this time as well.

--The original "Polaris" from Theater Shining had the catchphrase "What is true strength?" What do you think "true strength" is? I know it's cliche but I'd say the answer is love. I think a truly strong person is someone who would sacrifice themselves for someones else. It's not something as simple as "the strength to get back up again no matter how many times you fall" or "the desire to repay someone" or even "the passion to become something greater than you already are". For instance, even if my acting career starts to overwhelm me in the future, I wouldn't be discouraged because I love what I do and cherish where I am already. Although things may get tough, as long as you can love something for what it is then I think that is enough to qualify as growth. I think that's what "true strength" is.

◆Performance Info Gekidan Shining from Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Presents Polaris [Tokyo Performance] Thursday, September 13th - Sunday, September 23rd, 2018     AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo [Osaka Performance] Friday, October 5th - Monday, October 8th, 2018     Umeda Arts Theater / Theater Drama City

[Original] Utano☆Prince-sama♪ Theater Shining - Polaris [Screenplay/Directing] Hosakayou (Daydream Suite) [Music] Elements Garden

[Cast] Tokiya Ichinose: Ryunosuke Matsumura Natsuki Shinomiya: Soichiro Yamakawa Cecil Aijima: Shojiro Yokoi

Mashu Ishiwatari, Shuhei Izumi, Yusuke Kashiwagi, Yuya Asato, and others

◆Secondary Pre-order Sales (Lottery) [Handling] e+ [Application Period] 18:00 Friday, August 10th ~ 18:00 Sunday, August 19th [Result Announcement] 13:00 Friday, August 24th ※All seats are specified. Up to 4 people per application.

◆General Release [Handling] e+ [Sales Start] 10:00~ Saturday, August 25th ※All seats are specified. Up to 4 people per application.

[Official HP] http://gs-polaris.com/

(C) Gekidan Shining

(Interviewed by Akiko Kondo)

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Uta no☆Prince-Sama

Just a list of every Uta☆Pri song I own ☆

Sound no☆Prince-Sama

Welcome to Uta☆Pri World!! DESTINY SONG

Audition Song

TRUST☆MY DREAM BELIEVE☆My VOICE Kishi no Kiss wa Yuki yori Yasashiku Akuma no Kiss wa Honoo yori Hageshiku SOUTHERN CROSS WALTZ ORESAMA RONDO Eien no TRISTAR Mugen no TRINITY

Happy Love Song

Nijiiro☆Over Drive! Hoshikuzu☆Shall We Dance? BLUE×PRISM HEART RED HOT×LOVE MINDS ANDROMEDA de KUCHIDZUKE o COSMIC RUNNER

Duet Drama CD

ROULETTE DOUBLE WISH GO×JET COASTER

AA & SS Disc

AMAZING LOVE Netsujou SERENADE ADVENT ACE SUPERB SPIRITS Isshou ni Hang in there♪

Amazing Aria Tokuten CD

Jounetsu no DEJA VU KISS

FANTASTIC Melody

FANTASTIC Melody

HEAVEN SKY Episode CD

HEAVEN SKY

All Star

Dekiai Temptation BRIGHT ROAD Winter Blossom Zettai Reido Emotion

Duet CD

RISE AGAIN Tsukiakari no DEAREST

Duet CD Fiction & Non-Fiction

Fiction Non-Fiction

Debut Unit Drama CD

GAMUSHARA ROman☆Tic Dream more than love Triangle Beat NorthWind and SunShine

Shuffle Unit CD

Hyper×Super×Lover☆ Koiiro Sentimental Beautiful Love Baby! My Strawberry! Still Still Still

Idol Song new Series & Quartet Idol Song

Itoshiki Hito e KISS wa WINK de Not Bad WILD SOUL A.I Futari no MONOGRAM Junketsunaru Ai -Aspiration- AURORA MARRIAGE You’re my life

Idol Song 2017

On Your Mark! BE PROUD Synchronism Melting of snow KILLER KISS Haruhana

Maji LOVE 1000%

Nanairo no COMPASS My Little Little Girl BRAND NEW MELODY Over the Rainbow Knocking on the mind Most FORTSSIMO Sekai no Hate Made Believe Heart Dear... Burning my Lady Otokogi Zenkai Go! Fight!! Changing our Song! ORION de SHOUT OUT Top Star Revolution Eternity Love Ai to Yume to ANATA to Mirai Chizu Maji LOVE 1000%

Maji LOVE 2000%

POISON KISS Ai no REINCARNATION TRUE WING CHALLENGE Koizakura Sanctuary SMILE MAGIC HORIZON Orange Rhapsody FREEDOM Sirius e no Chikai ☆YELL☆ Hoshi no FANTASIA Happiness CRYSTAL TIME INDEPENDENCE Yumeoibito e no Synphony HEAVENS☆GATE Maji LOVE 2000% Shining Star Xmas

Maji LOVE Revolutions

The dice are cast GOLDEN☆STAR EMOTIONAL LIFE Komorebi DIAMOND The New World Innocent Wind MUNE NO KODOU CODE T.V.U Mellow×2 Chu Subete o Uta ni! GREEN AMBITION Saintly Territory Double face ONLY ONE No.1 ORIGINAL RESONANCE SECRET LOVER Seien Brave Heart NEVER... Hurray×2 Dreamers Thank You Evolution Eve Maji Love☆Revolutions

Maji Love Legend Star

Turning Dreams Into Music! KIZUNA Mighty Aura Be the light! Dreamer JUSTICE IMPULSE Hatsukoi wo Mata Hajimeyo OVER THE TOP Visible Elf Kanbinaru Arcadia Michibiki Hikari Lovely Eyes Give Me True Love My Cutie... Drive Me Crazy! Grown empathy Tears in love You’re mine! Lasting Oneness I Swear... Dazzling Darling NEXT DOOR Brilliant Days STATE OF PERFECTION Mirai, Yume, Arigatou... Soshite! HE★VENLY PARADE God’s S.T.A.R Fumetsu no Inferno WE ARE ST☆RISH!! Maji LOVE Legend Star

Maji LOVE Kingdom

Ultra Blast Fantastic☆Prelude FLY TO THE FUTURE THE WORLD IS MINE

Shining All Star CD

RAINBOW☆DREAM QUARTET★NIGHT

Shining All Star CD 2

Tenkuu no MIRACLE STAR Starlight Memory

Shining Dream Festa

DAY DREAM NIGHT DREAM

Shining Live

Shining☆Romance Force Live

Shining Theatrical Troupe

MASQUERADE MIRAGE JOKER TRAP Tenka Muteki no Shinobi Michi

THEATER SHINING

POLARIS Pirates of the Frontier BLOODY SHADOWS Every Buddy!

Shining Masterpiece Show

Lost Alice Trois Lycoris no Mori

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GEKIDAN SHINING from UTA NO PRINCE SAMA [JOKER TRAP] 

CAST :

Matsumura Ryuunosuke as TOKI

Takamoto Gaku as REN

Kohatsu Allen as REN

Kikuchi Shuuji as CAMUS

And Others

DATE :

2018.04.19 - 2018.04.30 (Tokyo) = 16 performances

2018.05.10 - 2018.05.13 (Osaka) = 7 performances

PLACE :

The Galaxy Theater Tokyo

Umeda Arts Theater Osaka

CAST VISUAL MAKING OF VIDEO : HERE

Official Site : HERE