Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix Future Arc Stage Play Set for February Run

A new theatrical production adapting the "Future" arc of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary manga series is scheduled to perform at Tokyo’s Sakura Hall from February 6 through 8. Titled Hi no Tori Mirai-hen ZEROMDISTANCE, the stage play brings the dystopian narrative set in the year 3404 to life on screen.

The creative team features Ryusei Kudoh serving as both director and writer, with Ryo Oguri handling production duties and Nao'ymt composing the musical score. The cast includes Jutta Yuki portraying Masato, Narumi Yasuda voicing the Phoenix entity, Adone Kudō and Shiina Yuzuki sharing the role of Tamami, and Kaiki Ohara playing Rock.

This upcoming performance follows a previous adaptation of the "Karma" arc that took place in July 2024. The original manga, which concluded its serialization in 1988, has inspired numerous adaptations across various media formats over the decades.