Action Stage Helios Rising Heroes East Sector Play Runs Through February
The play's Valentine's Day-themed daily performance segment adds a seasonal hook to the stage series' established two-act format, giving returning audiences a reason to attend multiple shows.
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The fifth stage adaptation of Happy Elements KAKARIA STUDIO's mobile RPG Helios Rising Heroes, titled Action Stage "Helios Rising Heroes" -THE EAST-, is currently running in Tokyo and Osaka. The Tokyo performances at Tennozu Galaxy Theater run through January 25, and the Osaka shows at Cool Japan Park Osaka WW Hall run from January 31 to February 1. The production is split into two parts: a drama segment and a live concert. The drama follows East Sector rookie Gray (played by Kenta Matsui) as he struggles with his mentor Ash's harsh training and a past incident where a second personality emerged and attacked Ash. The live portion features eight original songs, including a Valentine's Day-themed daily performance piece called "Thank you my sweet Heart" where the cast delivers sweet lines. A Blu-ray release is scheduled for July 22, 2026, with a limited edition including extra discs and photo sets available for pre-order until March 16. DMM TV is streaming select performances live and on demand.
The East Sector installment is the fifth in the Action Stage Helios Rising Heroes series, which began in 2022. The drama portion centers on Gray, a rookie hero who struggles with social interaction and a violent second personality named Jet. His mentor Ash, played by Gaku Matsuda, pushes him hard, while fellow rookie Billy (Naoya Iwaki) offers encouragement and mentor Jay (Shuri) tries to mediate team conflicts. The plot escalates when the East Sector team encounters an attack by the enemy organization Eclipse at a hospital, triggering Gray's personality shift.
The live concert includes eight original stage songs, starting with a duet between Gray/Jet and Ash titled "Dive Burning!!!" and ending with the full-cast theme "Hope in your World (EAST Ver.)." The Valentine's Day daily performance song "Thank you my sweet Heart" features the cast whispering sweet lines, a detail the source notes as a highlight. The production uses a rotating stage set and video effects to depict the heroes' powers, such as Gray's mist manipulation and Ash's gravity control.
Blu-ray pre-orders run until March 16, with the limited edition priced at 14,000 yen. DMM TV streaming tickets are available per show or in sets, with on-demand viewing included.
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