BANDAI NAMCO Music Live will present a concert project "GEKIBAN LIVE PROJECT," a concert project centered on the performance of music accompanying a play, which will incorporate performance styles and staging according to the world view of the work and maximize the appeal of the work through a new approach. The "GEKIBAN LIVE PROJECT" is a concert project centered on the performance of music accompanying plays. The latest concert will be a film concert of the TV anime "Mai-HiME" and "Mai-OtohiME" on September 20 (Sat) at the Main Hall of Morino Hall 21 in Matsudo.

Mai-HiME" began broadcasting on TV in 2004, and was followed by four series as the "Mai-HiME Project." In addition to the anime, the series has been developed in various media, including manga, novelization, radio, and drama CDs, and was Sunrise's (now Namco Bandai Filmworks) first original bishojo anime. It became a big hit as the first original bishojo anime by Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks). Character designed by Hirokazu Hisayuki (representative works: "Mai-HiME" and its sequel "Mai-OtohiME," "Cyber Formula Series," "GEAR Warrior Dendo"), this work depicts friendship, love, and battles among students at Fuuka Academy.

This event is a concert where you can experience many famous scenes from the TV anime "Mai-HiME" and "Mai-OtohiME" through visual images and live musical accompaniment. The concert will feature Mr. Yuki Kajiura, who composed the "accompaniment" for the works, allowing the audience to experience the appeal of the accompaniment in depth. In addition, the theme song artists will sing the OP/ED songs and talk with the cast. Commemorative goods for the event will also be on sale. We hope you will come and enjoy the concert at the venue. We look forward to seeing you at the concert.

*Abbreviation for "dramatic accompaniment = music that accompanies a play. Music that is played to accompany films, animations, and other works.

Producer Naotake Kozato comments

Naotake Kozato, the creator of "Mai-HiME" and "Mai-OtohiME" and producer of the project, sent a message to the fans!
「Back in the days when I was working hard on the anime production, I dreamed of a musical stage version of "Mai-HiME" and "Mai-OtohiME" and a movie version, but I could not realize it. ...... Now, 20 years later, the composer "Yuki Kajiura" will perform in a "film concert" and give a live performance. The composer "Yuki Kajiura" will appear and perform live in a "film concert" 20 years later! The ultimate in luxury! A blissful time! I look forward to the day when I will be able to bathe myself in music and images together with the audience!」

<Performance Summary

Title.
Film Concert Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the TV Animation "Mai-HiME" & "Mai-OtohiME

Date and time
September 20 (Sat) [Afternoon Session] 12:00 Doors open/ 13:00 Concert begins [Evening Session] 16:30 Doors open/ 17:30 Concert begins

Venue
Main Hall, Mori no Hall 21, Matsudo (Matsudo City Cultural Hall)
646-4 Sendabori, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 270-2252

Appearance
＜演奏＞
Yuki Kajiura (Piano)
Vocal：Kae Tomaru, KAORI, YURIKO KAIDA, Joelle
MUSICIAN: FRONT BAND MEMBERS
Takuichi KORENAGA (Guitar), Koichi SATO (Drums), Tomoharu TAKAHASHI "Jr." (Bass), Hitoshi KONNO (Violin), Takayoshi OKUZUMI (Cello),Rie AKAGI (Flute), Obawo NAKASHIMA (Percussion), Yoshio OHIRA ( Manipulator)
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Minami Kuribayashi, Aki Misato, etc.

Ticket price
All seats reserved 10,800 yen (tax included) *Admission bonus included

Related Link
Special page for "TV Animation "Mai-HiME" & "Mai-OtohiME" 20th Anniversary Film Concert
https://lantis.jp/special/maihime_filmconcert/
■Official Web of the animation work "Mai-HiME
https://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/my-hime/web/
Official account for the TV animation "Mai-HiME" / X
Official] "Mai-HiME" 20th Anniversaryhttps://x.com/myhimeofficialz

Organized by GEKIBAN LIVE PROJECT
Planning: NAMCO BANDAI Filmworks / NAMCO BANDAI Music Live
Production: Namco Bandai Music Live / Heart Company
Cooperation: Odo Ai Kurieibu/HIGHWAY STAR

Ticket sales information
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast, the "Mai-HiME - 20th Anniversary Best Collection" CD-BOX, which re-recorded the theme song, insert song, play accompaniment, and character songs, will include an application ticket for the first advance ticket lottery. The "Serial No." written on the application ticket is required. Please make sure to read the precautions on the application screen before applying.

Ticket application ticket by lottery (limited to first production)
Acceptance period: March 19, 2025 (Wed) 10:00 - April 6, 2025 (Sun) 23:59
Limitation on the number of tickets: Each person can apply for up to 4 tickets for each performance per "Serial No.

<Product Summary

©Sunrise

Mai-HiME - 20th Anniversary Best Collection - V.A.
Release date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Label: Lantis
Part numbers: LACA-39082-6
JAN：4540774390823
Price: 8,500 yen (excluding tax) / 9,350 yen (10% tax included)
*Tickets will also be on sale to the general public.
<Attention.
Performers are subject to change due to various reasons. No refunds will be made for tickets or transportation fees.
*Due to weather, disasters, or other circumstances, the opening and performance times and content may be changed, postponed, or cancelled.
*Any disruptive behavior is prohibited.
*Preschool children are not admitted.

Inquiry about application: e-plus https://eplus.jp/qa/
Inquiries about performances: Information Deskhttps://information-desk.info/