Starring Asamikai Rio and Kimura Midoriko: Minitaro Kuriyama's New Masterpiece 'Electra,' a Scenic Fusion of Poetry and Music, Unveils Main and Solo Visuals — Early Access Tickets Available Until September 6

Minitaro Kuriyama's next major work, 'Electra'—a scenic fusion of poetry and music—has been confirmed for a December 2026 run at the Tokyo Building Pia Theatre. The main and solo visuals have now been unveiled, along with new photos from a recent press conference held in Tokyo. The event featured Asamikai Rio, Kimura Midoriko, and Nakao Akira, who shared their enthusiasm for the production. Early access tickets for the Tokyo performances are available until Sunday, September 6.

Main Visual

Solo Visuals

- Asamikai Rio as Electra - Kimura Midoriko as Clytemnestra - Nakao Akira as Orestes - Watanabe Ao as Pylades - Tokushige Satoshi as Aegisthus - Toyohara Erina as Cassandra - Yamanishi Atsushi as the Drunkard / Chorus Leader

Press Conference Photos

- Photographer: Tanaka Aki

Tokyo Performance Details

### Performance Schedule

- Dates: December 13 (Sun), 2026 – December 30 (Wed), 2026 - Venue: Tokyo Building Pia Theatre

### Ticket Prices

- Reserved Seating: ¥14,500 - U-25 (Ticket for those 25 and under, redeemable on the day): ¥7,500 - Y-Seat (Ticket for those 20 and under, redeemable on the day): ¥2,000 (Available exclusively through Horipro Stage)

### Horipro Stage Ticket Sales Schedule

- [Early Access] - Gold Members: August 22 (Sat), 9:00 – September 6 (Sun), 23:59 - Regular Members: August 22 (Sat), 10:00 – September 6 (Sun), 23:59 - [General Sale]: September 9 (Wed), 11:00 – - [Y-Seat]: September 14 (Mon), 17:00 – September 20 (Sun), 23:59 - [U-25]: October 10 (Sat), 10:00 –

### Other Ticket Outlets

- Pia Ticket: https://w.pia.jp/t/electra2026/ - e+ (Eplus): https://eplus.jp/electra2026/ - Lawson Ticket: https://l-tike.com/electra2026/

### Special Event

- Horipro Stage Members-Only Performance - Date: December 20 (Sun), 12:30 - After-show talk session (participants to be announced) - All attendees receive a sticker gift - *After-talk session to last approximately 15 minutes after the performance - *In case of cancellation, tickets will be refunded but gifts will not be distributed

▼ Ticket Information & Event Details: https://horipro-stage.jp/news/electra2026_ticket/ ▼ Horipro Stage Membership Info: https://horipro-stage.jp/member/

Based on the Greek tragedy 'Electra,' this production explores the intertwined cycles of 'revenge' and 'justice' through poetic language and music.

Left to right: Electra (Asamikai Rio), Clytemnestra (Kimura Midoriko), Orestes (Nakao Akira), Pylades (Watanabe Ao), Aegisthus (Tokushige Satoshi), Cassandra (Toyohara Erina), Drunkard / Chorus Leader (Yamanishi Atsushi)

Additional Cast: Menelaus / Chorus Member – Ishibashi Tetsuro

Kuriyama's new work is a 'scenic fusion of poetry and music,' where intense human drama, music, and narrative language collide.

Asamikai Rio, former top star of Takarazuka Revue's Flower Troupe, takes on the role of Electra, a daughter obsessed with avenging her father's murder by her mother. With a unique presence blending delicacy and passion, she portrays Electra's fragile soul. Kimura Midoriko, known for her overwhelming acting power, plays Clytemnestra, the mother. She embodies the queen who, driven by grief and anger over losing her daughter, condemned her husband in the name of 'justice,' portraying her with profound sorrow and intensity.

Nakao Akira plays Orestes, Electra's brother, torn between divine command and the guilt of matricide, capturing human fragility and torment with exceptional skill. Watanabe Ao portrays Pylades, Orestes' cousin, who stands by him through fate's cruelty, bringing a fresh yet resolute presence to the stage. Tokushige Satoshi plays Aegisthus, Clytemnestra's lover who helped assassinate Agamemnon and seized the throne, embodying the family's tragic legacy with gravitas and menace. Toyohara Erina plays Cassandra, the Trojan princess who foresees doom and delivers prophecies, showcasing her powerful vocals and mystical aura. Yamanishi Atsushi takes on the dual role of the Drunkard and Chorus Leader, representing the voice of the people and the futility of war, bringing compelling rhythm and conviction to the stage.

Additionally, Ishibashi Tetsuro joins as Menelaus and Chorus Member.

The cast is further strengthened by Takara Kazuya, Kamijo Shun, Kurayama Eimi, Machiya Misaki, Minato Hina, Motoeina Sanae, Yasufuku Takeshi, and Yurikku Musashi—talented actors who complete this solid ensemble for a deeply moving tragedy.

Electra, the daughter robbed of her father.

Clytemnestra, the queen who judged her husband.

In the crossfire of familial love and hatred,

each 'truth' becomes a blade that wounds another.

Through dialogue and melody, silence and screams, body and breath in constant tension, this creates a completely new theatrical space that immerses the audience into the story's depths.

This is not a distant myth. It is a grand narrative poem questioning 'what is justice?' for all of us living in a world where war, division, and violence repeat.

'Electra' – A Scenic Fusion of Poetry and Music

### Production Team

- Original: Greek Tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides) - Adaptation: Ikarugi Shoichiro - Lyrics: Takahashi Ako - Music: Brandon Lee - Director: Minitaro Kuriyama - Music Director: Takeuchi Satoshi - Set Design: Futamura Shusaku - Lighting: Ozawa Atsushi - Sound: Yamamoto Koichi - Costumes: Maeda Fumiko - Hair & Makeup: Kamata Naoki - Video: Ueda Hiroki - Choreography: Tainaka Tomoko - Assistant Director: Aihara Setsugeka - Vocal Coach: Yamaguchi Akiko - Rehearsal Pianist: Nakajo Junko - Stage Managers: Kato Takashi, Takahashi Daisuke

### Tokyo Performances

- Dates: December 13 (Sun) – December 30 (Wed), 2026 - Venue: Tokyo Building Pia Theatre - Organizers: Horipro / Pia

### Aichi Performances

- Dates: January 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), 2027 - Venue: Niterra Japan Fine Ceramics Center Village Hall - Organizers: Me~tele / Me~tele Business - Inquiries: Me~tele Business 052-331-9966 (Weekdays 10:00–18:00) - URL: https://www.nagoyatv.com/event/electra2026_aichi.html

### Osaka Performances

- Dates: January 21 (Thu) – 22 (Fri), 2027 - Venue: Umeda Arts Theater Drama City - Organizer: Umeda Arts Theater - Inquiries: Umeda Arts Theater 0570-077-039 (10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00)