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EL NINJA
VS.
CYBORG DRAGON

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Overview:

Immersive experiences have captivated audiences around the world in recent years. Yet none resemble—let alone surpass—EL NINJA VS. CYBORG DRAGON. This production redefines the very concept of immersion. What begins as a conventional theatrical performance quickly transforms: the audience suddenly finds themselves swept into an actual film shoot. And once the shoot concludes, they return to their seats—not just as viewers, but as participants—watching the very film they have just helped create. This unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime experience leaves a lasting impression—one that audiences will not only remember, but long to revisit time and again. It is the ultimate form of immersive entertainment, made possible only by TBS, a company uniquely positioned at the intersection of television broadcasting and theatrical production.

Keyword:

  • Visual Theater
  • Experimental
  • Small Cast
  • Hilarious
  • Long Play
  • All Ages
  • Interactive Play
  • Immersive Theater
  • Sience Fiction

Performing Group:

Tokyo Broadcasting System Television

Genre:

A jump-into-the-story-experience

Status:

Open to IP licensing and co-commission opportunities.

Time:

Approximately 120 minutes (subject to change)

Dialogue:

Performed in the local language,

Subtitle:

Performed in the local language,

Cast:

To be confirmed (approximately 8 ppl expected)

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Synopsis:

The story unfolds at a film festival, where the protagonist is a cult-favorite B-movie director. His latest work—EL NINJA VS. CYBORG DRAGON—marks his first release in 12 years and is set to premiere at the festival. Fans gather in droves, buzzing with anticipation.

Just as the screening is about to begin, the director makes a shocking confession: "There are still a few scenes left to film..." While it’s only the extra scenes that are missing, there’s no time to gather people for a reshoot. All seems lost—until a sudden idea lights up the director’s face:

"Let’s use the audience as extras and shoot it now."

In an instant, the spectators who came to watch the film find themselves in the film. The director explains the scene and divides them into groups for the shoot. One by one, the audience becomes the cast—and joins in making the movie.

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Crew & Cast:

  • Hirohito Goto

    playwright and director

Company Profile:

Tokyo Broadcasting System Television

TBS, founded in 1951, is a leading broadcasting company based in Tokyo. What sets TBS apart is its unique position as the only broadcaster in the city that owns and operates a full-scale theatre in the heart of the capital.
With over 70 years of history in television, TBS has produced numerous hit programs while steadily expanding its presence in the field of live entertainment. Its current long-running production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will mark its third anniversary at the company’s theatre in July 2025.
In addition to theatre operations, TBS has built a strong portfolio in various areas, including the production of musicals and stage plays, concerts, and events linked to TV programming. In recent years, the company has also been actively involved in international productions, contributing to projects on Broadway and the West End, and strengthening its global reach.

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