Mononoke Prequel Stage Play: Cast Revealed!

Honestly, another stage play? I suppose it's inevitable with popular franchises. They're going with a prequel for Mononoke, huh? Not that I care about milking every last drop of nostalgia, but I'll admit, the visual they released is… rather striking. It has a certain unsettling charm, I’ll grant them that. I'm not going to pretend I'm counting down the days, but it's playing at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel for a few days in May. If you're into that sort of thing, I guess you can go see it. Just don't expect me to be there fangirling.

It's easy to dismiss these adaptations as mere cash grabs, but sometimes, just *sometimes*, they manage to capture a bit of the original magic. The Mononoke series itself was pretty unique, so seeing how they translate its… eccentricities… to the stage is at least mildly interesting. I'm sure there's a whole team of people who've poured their hearts into this, even if it is just another stage production. It’s just… I hate seeing good source material get turned into something bland. So, I'm cautiously… un-excited. Let's just see if they can pull off the atmosphere, okay?

Look, I'm not saying I'm going to be glued to my seat, teary-eyed, but the thought of seeing those distinctive designs and that eerie mood brought to life on stage isn't entirely repulsive. They better not mess it up. It’s a tight schedule, May 14th to 17th, so if you're desperate for some Mononoke fix beyond the anime, get your tickets. Just… don't tell me if it’s good. I don't want to know.

Source: Mononoke Prequel Stage Play Unveils Cast, New Key Visual