"Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan" Stage Play Adaptation Announced
The popular manga series "Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan," also known as "Uramichi Oniisan," is set to captivate audiences in a new medium. Gaku Kuze, the creator of the series, announced on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter) that a stage play adaptation is in the works. Fans can mark their calendars for the show's run at the Theater Sun-Mall in Tokyo from July 8th to 12th.
Commemorative Illustration and Cast Reveal
To celebrate the announcement, Kuze shared a special illustration, delighting fans with a visual treat. The stage play boasts a talented cast, bringing the beloved characters to life. Ryuto Nishiumi will take on the role of Uramichi Omota, while Shin Nikaido will portray Iketeru Daga. Ryota Nakata will play Tobikichi Usahara, and Shoichiro Omi will embody Mitsuo Kumatani. Maria Sawada will star as Utano Tadano, and Kouki Taguchi will play Tekito Derekida. Guren Shimada will appear as Eddy Edei, and Ryosuke Ogura will portray Hanbee Kikaku. Rounding out the cast are Reiki Nakajima as Saito Uebu and Washio Syuuto as Matahiko Nekota.
Production Team and Story Synopsis
Gou Mikai will direct the stage play, ensuring a faithful and engaging adaptation of the manga. Vivi will pen the screenplay, translating the story's unique humor and poignant themes for the stage. The manga series revolves around Uramichi Omota, a 31-year-old man with a complex personality. He is the cheerful exercise instructor on the educational program "Maman to Together." However, beneath his bright facade lies a man grappling with emotional instability. The manga explores the often-unseen struggles and realities faced by young adults.
Anime Adaptation and Manga's Success
An anime adaptation of "Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan" premiered in Japan in July 2021, following a delay from its originally planned 2020 release. The anime's production team cited "production issues" as the cause of the delay. Funimation streamed the anime as it aired in Japan, bringing the series to international audiences. The manga itself debuted in 2017 in Ichijinsha and pixiv's digital manga magazine Comic POOL. It has garnered numerous accolades, including a win in the Web Manga category of Niconico's third Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards. The series also secured second place in 2018's pixiv and Nippon Shuppan Hanbai, Inc's "Web Manga General Election," topped the "Indies" category in the same competition in 2017, and was featured in the top 20 of Kono Manga ga Sugoi's ranking for female readers in 2018.
English Release and Source Information
Kodansha USA Publishing is currently releasing the manga in English in print, making it accessible to English-speaking fans. The information for this article was sourced from Gaku Kuze's X/Twitter account and Comic Natalie.
