Ayumi Ishida (Former Morning Musume) and Yuiri Murayama (Former AKB48) Star as Sisters! Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!' Opens

Umebou 21st STAGE 'Love All!!', scheduled for performances in Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi from May to June 2026, opened today, Friday, May 29, at Theater H in Tokyo.

Umebou is a dance entertainment group known for direction and choreography for events like 'EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan', the Takarazuka Revue, and music videos for artists like Arashi. 'Love All!!' tells the story of sisters who dream of being idols and were separated due to family circumstances. They reunite at a girls' group audition show, where they clash with intense rivals, supportive fans, a charismatic director, and the feelings of their long-separated parents while striving for a 'future' beyond the stage.

The younger sister, Ruka, is played by former Morning Musume member Ayumi Ishida, and the older sister, Akari, is played by former AKB48 member Yuiri Murayama, both of whom have been active as actors since graduating from their idol groups. Additionally, the father, Kippei, is played by Yusuke Umezawa [Umebou], the mother, Tsubaki, by Ninnyaku Tawada [Umebou], and the audition founder, BREED, is played by Ryo Takizawa.

Comments were received from Ito Imabito [Umebou], the writer, general director, and performer, along with cast members Ayumi Ishida, Yuiri Murayama, Ryo Takizawa, Yusuke Umezawa [Umebou], and Ninnyaku Tawada [Umebou] upon the opening. Please check the official website for performance details.