Sayuri Murayama's Stage Momo Draws Accuracy Praise in 'Dandadan' Adaptation
The strong fan response to the casting visual suggests the production's attention to character accuracy may be a key factor in winning over audiences skeptical of live-action adaptations.
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The stage adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga 'Dandadan' was announced on May 26, 2026, with former AKB48 member Sayuri Murayama cast as protagonist Momo Ayase. Fans and readers praised the visual resemblance between Murayama and the character, calling the casting a natural fit. The play runs in Tokyo and Osaka in August and September 2026.
The stage adaptation of 'Dandadan' was announced on May 26, 2026, with a full cast and schedule. Former AKB48 member Sayuri Murayama, 28, plays high school girl Momo Ayase, a role that has drawn widespread praise for its visual accuracy. Fans commented on the revealed promotional image that Murayama's facial features and styling closely match the manga and anime version of Momo. The play, titled 'Stage "Dandadan" ~Occultic Stage~,' runs August 26 to September 3 at Tokyo's Nihon Seinenkan Hall and September 11 to 13 at Osaka's Sky Theater MBS. The script is by Shinjiro Kameda, direction by Imoto Ito, and music by Ryo Konishi. Reimu Ninomiya plays Okarun (Ken Takakura), with Hiroki Hyakuna as the transformed Okarun. Aoi Nakabeppu plays Seiko Ayase, Riko Tanaka plays Aira Shiratori, and Risa Yamazaki plays Acrobatic Silky.
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