In the sweltering summer heat, a unique ghost story event is set to unfold in Tokyo. *Tokyo Kaidan Collection 2026* will be held grandly at Yomiuri Otemachi Hall from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9, 2026 (Tokyo Time).Building on the acclaim of its inaugural edition in 2025, this year's event returns with a stronger presence as "Japan's Largest Ghost Story Festival," featuring a fully upgraded program..
A stellar lineup of voice actors will gather, with Natsumi Takamori confirmed to appear.
This year's event boasts a star-studded cast. In addition to actors active on stage and screen, such as Ms. Dan Rei, Mr. Sakiyama Tsubasa, and Ms. Sakaguchi Tamami, it also brings together talented voice actors including Mr. Ishii Haruki, Mr. Enoki Junya, Mr. Okiayu Ryotaro, Mr. Sato Gen, Mr. Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Mr. Hayashi Isamu, and Mr. Hosoya Yoshimasa.Furthermore, the participation of luxurious voice actors such as Ms. Uchida Maaya, Ms. Oka Misaki, Ms. Takamori Natsumi, Ms. Matsumoto Rika, and Ms. Mitsuishi Kotono makes this performance highly anticipated..
Among them, Ms. Natsumi Takamori will perform in the session scheduled for 14:00 on Thursday, August 6 (Tokyo Time).She herself excitedly stated on the official X (formerly Twitter): "I will be performing in the 14:00 session on 8/6 (Thu)! A summer ghost story event... I can't wait!! Please come and cool off.".
Classic Ghost Story *Botan Doro* Reading Drama + Ghost Story Talk Show
The core work of this performance is the classic ghost story *Botan Doro*, originally created by Mr. Sanyutei Encho, directed by Mr. Tanaka Daisuke, with the script handled by Ms. Tsuzuki Aiko.The performance adopts a two-part structure, consisting of a reading drama and a ghost story talk show segment..
In the session at 14:00 on August 6, Ms. Natsumi Takamori will play the role of Sekiguchi Hikari.She will be joined on stage by Ms. Hayashi Isamu (as Hagiwara Shinzaburo), Ms. Sakaguchi Tamami (as Iijima Roku), and Mr. Okiayu Ryotaro (as Sekiguchi Tomozo).Additionally, renowned ghost story tellers including Mr. Oakaami Nov (Nanafushigi), Mr. Yoshida Takeshi (Nanafushigi), Mr. Murakami Rock, and Mr. Yoma Yu will appear in rotation on the same day..
A Dream Collaboration of "Acting Experts" × "Voice Experts" × "Ghost Story Experts"
The unique appeal of *Tokyo Kaidan Collection* lies in its masterful fusion of classical and modern elements, reading and acting, as well as true ghost stories told by professional storytellers, creating an unprecedented stage experience.This cross-disciplinary collaboration among three types of professionals—"Acting Pros" (actors), "Voice Pros" (voice actors), and "Ghost Story Pros" (kaidan storytellers)—will deliver Japan's most unique summer audio-visual feast to the audience..
Furthermore, on the evenings of August 7 and 8 during the event period, a "Kaidan Matsuri Performance" featuring an all-star lineup of 23 ghost story tellers will be held.This allows audiences who prefer pure ghost stories to also enjoy a rich auditory experience.
Ticket Information & Viewing Guidelines
- Ticket Prices: Reading Drama + Ghost Story Talk Show (two-part structure) is 9,800 yen (tax included); Kaidan Matsuri Performance is 5,500 yen (tax included).
- Sales Schedule: Official advance lottery sales began on July 4.General sales (first-come, first-served) will start on Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM.
- Notes: Audience members under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. The performance contains ghost story and horror themes; please consider your age and physical condition before attending.
In the heat of summer, why not step into the theater and enjoy a "chilling" ghost story experience brought to you by Natsumi Takamori and a host of luxurious voice actors in the cool air conditioning! 🎐
Ticket Advance Lottery:https://www.cnplayguide.com/kaidancollection/
Official Website:https://tkc-2026.com/
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