Get Ready to Hajike Again! Brand New Bobobo Stage Play Announced
Mark your calendars, hair-hunting heroes and nonsense enthusiasts! A brand new stage production based on the legendary manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is set to blow the roof off. Titled Cho Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo ~Innen! Hanage! Kessen!~, this completely original stage play will run at Tokyo’s Theatre G Rosso starting June 12, 2026. Fresh details have just dropped, including new cast additions and performance info. Plus, fans heading to Jump Festa 2026 this December will get a special treat: a display of the costumes from the previous stage hit!
The Legend of the Nose Hair Fist
For the uninitiated, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is the legendary absurd gag battle manga by Sakai Keio that serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2007. It follows the utterly bizarre adventures of Bo-bobo, a master of the “Nose Hair Fist” (Hanage Shinken), who fights to protect humanity’s freedom and peace—specifically the freedom of their hair—against the tyrannical Maruhage Empire and their forced “hair hunting.” With over 7 million copies sold across 28 volumes, it’s a certified classic that spawned an anime from 2003 to 2005, video games, and more. The series celebrated its 20th anniversary of the original serialization in 2021 and the anime’s 20th in 2023.
The Stage Saga Continues with More Power
This new production follows the wildly successful first stage play, Cho Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (often called Boboste), which took the stage by storm in October 2024. That show famously raced through 21 volumes of the manga in about two hours, becoming a massive talking point. Now, a year later, Boboste is back with a vengeance for a full-fledged, brand-new story!
Returning to weave the chaotic script and direction is Kawajiri Keita (SUGARBOY), the creative mind behind stage adaptations like Mob Psycho 100 and Hataraku Saibou. With his unique sensibilities, he’s once again tasked with bringing the utterly unhinged world of Bo-bobo to life on stage.
Meet the Cast: Returning Faces and New Challengers
It was already announced that Kato Masaru would reprise his leading role as the one and only Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, following his show-stopping performance last time. Now, we have the full lineup of allies and enemies joining the fray.
Main Cast
| Character | Cast Member |
|---|---|
| Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo | Kato Masaru |
| Beauty (Biュティ) | Kudo Haruka |
| Heppokomaru (ヘッポコ丸) | Higuchi Yuta |
| Tokoro Tennosuke (ところ天の助) | Usagi (Long Coat Daddy) |
| Leader Patch (首領パッチ) | Kujirai Kosuke |
Kujirai Kosuke, a multi-talented actor, director, and producer active across various fields, joins the cast as the formidable Leader Patch. Additionally, Komatsu Junya, who appeared in the previous stage, will return to lend his voice to the character Softon.
Jump Festa 2026: Costume Display for Fans
If you’re planning to attend Jump Festa 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on December 20-21, make a beeline for the Toei Animation booth. They’ll be showcasing the actual costumes worn in the previous Cho Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo production. It’s a perfect chance for fans to see the detailed craftsmanship up close!
Performance Details and How to Get Tickets
Cho Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo ~Innen! Hanage! Kessen!~ will run from June 12 to June 21, 2026, at Theatre G Rosso in Tokyo.
Ticket sales will kick off with an exclusive advance entry for digital subscribers of Weekly Shonen Jump starting December 20, 2025. General sales begin on March 14, 2026. Check the official website for all the specifics.
Key Performance Information
- Original Work: “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” by Sakai Keio (Published by Shueisha Jump Comics)
- Script & Direction: Kawajiri Keita (SUGARBOY)
- Cast: Kato Masaru / Kudo Haruka / Higuchi Yuta / Usagi (Long Coat Daddy) / Kujirai Kosuke, others
- Voice Appearance: Komatsu Junya
- Venue: Theatre G Rosso (Geopolis, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
- Dates: June 12 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun), 2026
Get ready for a stage experience that promises to be as wildly unpredictable and hilariously over-the-top as the manga itself. The battle for hair freedom is about to begin anew!
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