“Tensai Bakabon” manga gets stage version

The popular gag manga “Tensai Bakabon,” written by the late Fujio Akatsuka, is being turned into a theatrical production this summer. Toru Hosokawa of the Otona Keikaku troupe is directing.

“Tensai Bakabon” began serialization in 1967. The comic follows the misadventures of a mischievous boy named Bakabon, though much of the action focuses on Bakabon’s father, who regularly causes trouble with his absurd ideas.

Suzuki Matsuo (47), who heads Otona Keikaku, will play Bakabon’s father, while Yoshiyoshi Arakawa (36) plays Bakabon. The mother in the family is being played by Yumiko Shaku (31), who will be making her stage debut with this role. Other cast members include Sarutoki Minagawa, Tadashi Sakata, and Hiroki Konno (of the duo King of Comedy). The music is being handled by Schadaraparr.

Thirteen performances have been scheduled at the Honda Theater in Shimokitazawa, from July 23 to August 1.

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Natalie