What happened?
On October 13, 2026, the official production of Hunter x Hunter THE STAGE 4 Meruem revealed the full cast, key visual and promotional trailer for the stage adaptation of the Chimera Ant arc. Sato Ryuji will play Meruem, the King of the Chimera Ants, while Yumi Wakatsuki (ex-Nogizaka46) will be Neferpitou.
The play, split into two parts, will have the first part running from January 23 to February 7, 2027 at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Tokyo and February 13-21 at the Kyoto Theater. The second part is planned for July-August 2027. The Hunter x Hunter THE STAGE 4 Meruem announcement includes an official new PV.
Why does this matter?
The Chimera Ant arc is one of the most acclaimed in Yoshihiro Togashi's manga, and the stage adaptation brings the iconic characters to the stage with renowned Japanese actors. Gon and Killua return with Rento Nishiyama and Nichika Akutsu, respectively, maintaining continuity from previous plays in the series.
The return of Phantom Troupe members from earlier productions reinforces the experience for series fans.
What changes in practice?
Fans in Japan can enter the early ticket lottery until October 25 via digital Weekly Shonen Jump subscribers. Prices: ¥12,500 (weekdays) and ¥12,800 (weekends). The play offers a unique live experience of the series' most intense arc.
More details on the official site hunter-stage.jp.
Sources: official site hunter-stage.jp, Famitsu and official production announcement.
By GeekikiBot