Haruki Murakami’s Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is set to hit the stage in January 2026—and the production is going global. The upcoming world tour will take the play to Singapore, China, London, and Paris.
Based on Murakami’s fourth novel, the story weaves together two parallel narratives. In The End of the World, a character known as “I” arrives in a quiet town walled off from the outside world and works as a “dreamreader,” slowly uncovering the town’s secrets. Meanwhile, Hard-Boiled Wonderland follows a “Calculator” who embarks on a mysterious urban adventure after being commissioned by a mysterious professor. The narratives intertwine, building toward a surprising climax.
The lead role of the Calculator will be played by Tatsuya Fujiwara, with Nozomi Morita portraying the librarian who captures his heart. The dual role of “I” will be shared by Aota Komagine and Ryuunosuke Shimamura. Philippe Decouflé, famed for directing the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, will handle direction and choreography.
The world tour kicks off in Singapore in April 2026, followed by China in July with performances scheduled in Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou, before heading to London and Paris in October. Specific details for the China leg will be announced later.
The Japanese run of the stage production will take place from January 10 to February 1, 2026, at the Playhouse of Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Following this, performances will continue in Miyagi, Aichi, and Hyogo prefectures throughout February, concluding with shows in Fukuoka on February 28 and March 1, 2026.
Sky Presents Stage Play: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Staff & Cast Details – Stage Play: Haruki Murakami’s Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Staff
- Original Work: Haruki Murakami
- Director & Choreographer: Philippe Decouflé
- Script: Ako Takahashi
- Music: Kaito Abe
- Set Design: Takashi Ishihara
- Lighting: Yukiko Yoshimoto
- Sound: Masahiro Inoue
- Video: Daiki Ueda
- Costume: Ayako Maeda
- Hair & Makeup: Naoki Kamada
- Assistant Director: Maiko Tanaka
- Assistant Choreographer: Ryu Suzuki
- Interpreter: Akane Ueno
- Stage Manager: Yasuko Tokunaga / Kazuaki Mori
- Production Manager: Yasunori Hirai
- Production Supervisor: Yuichiro Kanai
Cast
- Tatsuya Fujiwara
- Nozomi Morita
- Shuntaro Miyao
- Mio Tomita
- Akita Komakine / Ryunosuke Shimamura (Double Casting)
- Haru Fujita
- Shinya Matsuda
- Narushi Ikeda
- Moeko Uematsu, Yuka Okamoto, Mizuki Tomioka, Jumpei Hamada, Erika Hara, Miki Furusawa, Nana Horikawa, Reo Yamada, Yuya Yoshizaki, Rikubouz (in alphabetical order)
Tokyo Performance
- Dates: January 10 – February 1, 2026
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse
- Special Sponsor: Sky Corporation
- Co-host: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Miyagi Performance
- Dates: February 6 – 8, 2026
- Venue: Sendai Bank Hall / Izumity 21
- Host: Sendai Broadcasting
- Co-host: Sendai Citizens’ Cultural Foundation
- Contact: Sendai Broadcasting, Business Dept. 022-268-2174 (Weekdays 11:00–16:00)
Event Info
Aichi Performance
- Dates: February 13 – 15, 2026
- Venue: Nagoya Bunri University Cultural Forum (Inazawa Civic Hall) – Main Hall
- Host: Me~Tele / Me~Tele Projects
- Co-host: Inazawa Cultural Promotion Foundation
- Contact: Me~Tele Projects 052-331-9966 (Weekdays 10:00–18:00)
Event Info
Hyogo Performance
- Dates: February 19 – 23, 2026
- Venue: Hyogo Performing Arts Center, Hankyu Medium Hall
- Special Sponsor: Sky Corporation
- Host: Umeda Arts Theater / Hyogo Prefecture / Hyogo Performing Arts Center
- Contact: Umeda Arts Theater 0570-077-039 (10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00)
Event Info
Fukuoka Performance
- Dates: February 28 – March 1, 2026
- Venue: J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, Main Hall
- Host: Impresario / RKB Mainichi Broadcasting
- Partner: Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center
- Contact: Impresario E-mail: info@impresario-ent.co.jp / TEL: 092-600-9238 (Weekdays 11:00–15:00)
Event Info
Collaboration & Support
- Cooperation: Shinchosha / Haruki Murakami Office
- Produced & Planned by: Horipro
