(C) ©2016 EXNOA LLC / Stage Play "Literary Masters and the Alchemist" Production Committee No. 9 ■ Specifications [Blu-ray Specifications] 2026 /
Japan /Color / 16:9 [1080i High Definition] / Main Feature + Bonus Footage (running time TBD) / Dual-layer / Audio: Linear PCM 2.0ch Stereo / 2-disc set (Main Feature Blu-ray Disc + Bonus Blu-ray Disc)
*Specifications are subject to change.
<Cast>
Takiji Kobayashi: Kazuaki Yasue
Nao Tokunaga: Soichiro Sorihashi
Shigeharu Nakano: Ryosuke Ogura
Naoya Shiga: Yoshiki Tani
Motokijiro Kajii: Rita Aizawa
Ango Sakaguchi: Ryotaro Kosaka
Atsushi Nakajima: Yuta Kishimoto
Ensemble: Naoki Machida, Ko Tada, Kei Yamaguchi, Kei Tanaka, Masaki Agaku, Yuko Matsuzaki, Yuya Sugiyama, Tenkin
Shimizu
<Staff>
Based on: “Literary Masters and the Alchemist” (DMM GAMES)
Supervised by: Creek & River Co.
Worldview Supervisor: Jirō Ishii
Screenplay: Yusei Naruse (Office Invader)
Director: Kotaro Yoshitani
Music: Hideki Sakamoto (Noisy Croak), tak, Yutaka Miyazato
Production: FAB
Presented by: Stage Play “Literary Masters and the Alchemist” Production Committee No. 9
The ninth stage adaptation of the PC browser and mobile game “Literary Masters and the Alchemist,” currently available on
DMM GAMES!
Literary masters such as Takiji Kobayashi step onto the front lines of battle, guided by their own souls.
In “Literary Masters and the Alchemist,” players aim to protect literary works from the “Corruptors”—who are the enemies—alongside the literary masters,
a literary reincarnation simulation game available on DMM GAMES, in which players aim to protect literary works from the enemy, the “Corruptors,”
before literature is stolen from people’s memories.
The first stage production premiered in February 2019,
and this stage play, “Literary Masters and the Alchemist: The Concerto of the Scooper,”
marks the ninth installment in the series.
The script is by Yusei Naruse, and the production is directed by Kotaro Yoshitani.
The in-play background music features game tracks composed by Hideki Sakamoto of Noisy Croak,
and Jiro Ishii serves as the world-building supervisor, just as he did for the game.
■Synopsis
Takiji Kobayashi encounters his Proletarian Faction comrades, Nao Tokunaga and Shigeharu Nakano, at the Imperial Library.
Though he walks alongside his comrades, including Naoya Shiga, the evil forces of corruption reach even the literature of his comrades.
Having experienced firsthand the anguished cries of works being distorted and destroyed, Takiji
chooses once again in this lifetime to resist the fate that threatens to erase the literature he holds dear,
and, guided by his soul, steps forward to the front lines of the battle.
With Takiji as their standard-bearer, the Proletarian School once again carries on their cause.
Now that they have reunited in this life, they vow never to repeat those days when they lost their light and were silenced.
*This story is a work of fiction.
It has no connection whatsoever to any real persons, organizations, politics, religions, or events. ■ Bonus
Footage
・[First-time inclusion on the "Bun-Geki" edition!] Full-length footage of the main feature
・Behind-the-Scenes
・Cast Roundtable
・Post-Event Footage (8 episodes total) *Please note that some footage may be edited
① Bunkyoku Discussion: Part 1
Panelists: Kazuaki Yasuie (as Takiji Kobayashi), Soichiro Sorihashi (as Nao Tokunaga), Ryosuke Ogura (as Shigeharu Nakano)
② Literary Theater Alumni Reunion
Panelists: Soichiro Tohashi (as Nao Tokunaga), Ryotaro Kosaka (as Ango Sakaguchi); Guest: Masashi Chinai
③ Literary Theater Discussion: Part 2
Panelists: Ryosuke Ogura (as Shigeharu Nakano), Rita Aizawa (as Motokichiro Kajii), Yuta Kishimoto (as Atsushi Nakajima)
④ Reading of the Original Screenplay
Panelists: Kazuaki Yasue as Takiji Kobayashi / Soichiro Tohashi as Nao Tokunaga / Ryosuke Ogura as Shigeharu Nakano
⑤ Literary and Theater Discussion: Part 3
Panelists: Kazuaki Yasue as Takiji Kobayashi / Yoshiki Tani as Naoya Shiga
⑥ Original Screenplay Reading Session
Panelists: Yoshiki Tani as Naoya Shiga / Rida Aizawa as Motokichiro Kajii / Ryotaro Kosaka as Ango Sakaguchi / Yuta Kishimoto as Atsushi Nakajima
⑦ Literature and Theater Alumni Reunion
Panelists: Kazuaki Yasue (as Takiji Kobayashi) / Yoshiki Tani (as Naoya Shiga) Guest: Yuho Matsui
⑧ Curtain Call Photo Session (Osaka)
Schedule
*Content and titles are subject to change without notice."
Enclosed Bonus
<First Press Limited Edition>
Original Sticker
<Included Bonus>
Booklet
■The lead role in this
9th installment is played by Takiji Kobayashi (portrayed by Kazuaki Yasue), who returns to the series for the first time since the 7th installment!
■Takiji Kobayashi, played by Kazuaki Yasue, Nao Tokunaga, played by Soichiro Sorihashi (who appeared in the sixth installment), and the new Shigeharu Nakano, played by Ryosuke Ogura—the three members of the “Proletarian School”—have finally come together!
Also appearing are Naoya Shiga, played by Yoshiki Tani—who appeared in the first and second films and starred in the seventh—and Ango Sakaguchi, played by Ryotaro Kosaka, who appeared in the first, second, and sixth films!
Additionally, Rita Aizawa as Motokichiro Kajii and Yuta Kishimoto as Atsushi Nakajima make their series debuts!
■ Continuing from the previous installment, the staff includes Yusei Naruse as screenwriter, Kotaro Yoshitani as director, and Jiro Ishii as supervisor of the world-building.
The in-show background music features game music composed by Hideki Sakamoto of Noisy Croak. The theme song is performed by ROU.
■The bonus footage includes, for the first time in the Bungaku Series, [full-screen footage of the entire main feature]! It thoroughly captures the subtle movements and staging of the literary masters that couldn’t be shown before!
It’s also packed with rare footage, including behind-the-scenes footage, roundtable discussions, and post-event highlights!
The behind-the-scenes footage offers a glimpse of the cast’s personalities in places like the rehearsal hall and backstage—aspects not visible during the actual performance.
The roundtable discussion featuring the seven main cast members is also a must-see!
This massive collection of bonus footage is a must-see for fans of the “Literary Drama” series!
Tokyo Performances: March 27 (Fri) – April 5 (Sun), 2026, Tennozu Galaxy Theater (12 performances total)
Osaka Run: April 11 (Sat) – April 12 (Sun), 2026, COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA WW Hall (4 performances total)
■Produced by: Stage Play “Literary Masters and the Alchemist” Production Committee
No. 9 ■Distributed by: TC Entertainment
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