End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland

Produced by HoriPro Inc.
Directed and Choreographed by Philippe Decouflé
Adapted for the stage by Ako Takahashi

Watch Haruki Murakami’s spectacle of fantasy and adventure come to life on the theatre stage!

Based on the Japanese author’s award-winning 1985 novel, Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, this production sees two parallel narratives unfold simultaneously, alternating between the cyberpunk world of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the surrealistic virtual fantasy of The End of the World.

Hard-Boiled Wonderland follows data specialist Watashi, played by Tatsuya Fujiwara, as he navigates a cyberpunk world. Employed by the “System”, Watashi is skilled in encrypting information using a technique called “shuffling”. His life takes a tailspin when he meets the mysterious Doctor (Narushi Ikeda) and his granddaughter (Miu Tomita).

End of the World follows Boku, played by Kiita Komagine / Ryunosuke Shimamura, who arrives in a peaceful and ordinary city surrounded by high walls. Upon entering the city, Boku is separated from his shadow by the gatekeeper (Shinya Matsuda) and is told that when his “Shadow” (Shuntaro Miyao) dies, he will lose his heart. Boku then embarks on a journey to help his shadow escape and discover the city’s true identity.

Adapted for the first time ever by Ako Takahashi with direction and choreography by Philippe Decouflé, the production features a stacked cast of talented Japanese actors including lead actor Tatsuya Fujiwara, known for his roles in Battle Royale, Death Note, Kaiji and the live action Rurouni Kenshin films.

Premiering in January 2026 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse, this one-of-a-kind experience lands in Singapore in April 2026. Follow one man’s descent into the underworld of contemporary Tokyo in this tour de force that combines farce and tragedy, empathy and detachment, urban life and philosophy. An absolute must-watch!

Cast　
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Misato Morita
Shuntaro Miyao
Miu Tomita
Kiita Komagine
Ryunosuke Shimamura
Haru Fujita
Shinya Matsuda
Narushi Ikeda
Moeko Uematsu
Yuuka Okamoto
Mizuki Tomioka
Junpei Hamada
Erika Hara
Miki Furusawa
Nana Horikawa
Reo Yamada
Yuya Yoshizaki
Rikubouz

Production Credits
Original Story: Haruki Murakami
Director / Choreographer: Philippe Decouflé
Script: Ako Takahashi
Music: Umitaro Abe
Set Designer: K Ishihara
Lighting Designer: Yukiko Yoshimoto
Sound Designer: Masahiro Inoue
Video Designer: Taiki Ueda
Costume Designer: Ayako Maeda
Hair & Make-up Designer: Naoki Kamada
Associate Director: Maiko Tanaka
Associate Choreographer: Ryu Suzuki
Associate Set Designer: Sayako Makino
Assistant Director: Noriko Kawai
Stage Manager: Kazutaka Mori
Production Manager: Yasumasa Hirai
Production Supervisor: Yuichiro Kanai