The stage visual for the upcoming play 'Kaseifu no Mitazono THE STAGE: Les Miserables Style Hot Spring', featuring the well-known actor Masahiro Matsuoka, has been officially unveiled on March 11, 2025. This highly anticipated production is set to kick off on May 16, 2025, at EX THEATER ROPPONGI in Tokyo and will span across six cities including Osaka, Ishikawa, Aichi, Hiroshima, and Miyagi, before concluding on June 13, 2025.
Following the successful drama series which began airing back in October 2016, this stage production marks the second adaptation of 'Kaseifu no Mitazono', after the first was performed successfully two years ago. The original storyline, crafted by Arisa Yatsu, has captivated audiences with the unconventional and humorous antics of the protagonist, Mitazono Kaoru, portrayed by Matsuoka. Known as the "best housekeeper," Mitazono's character is often seen peeking behind the curtain to reveal the deep and sometimes unsettling secrets of the households he is assigned to. The latest visual shared with the media depicts Mitazono peering intriguingly at the old inn, Kamoya, hinting at the secrets and surprises bound to unravel during the play.
The new performance will explore the theme of redemption and recovery at the Kamoya Inn located in Atami, which has seen its glory days come to pass, now plagued by deteriorated facilities and the unfulfilled dreams of its patrons. The centralized narrative revolves around the inn's manager's daughter, Ibuki, who embarks on the ambitious task to rejuvenate Kamoya by introducing French culinary talent and entertaining thermal baths, whimsically dubbed "Les Miserables Style Hot Spring".
While Ibuki's reform proposal aims to breathe new life to the hotel, resistance surfaces when her father, the traditionalist manager Soichi, and the head chef Ejisawa vehemently oppose changes they see as counter to their heritage. Adding fuel to the flame—Ukyou, Ibuki's childhood friend recently returned from culinary studies in France, challenges the head chef to showcase the worth of modern gastronomical experiences against traditional fare, setting the stage for both culinary clash and personal confrontations.
The cast includes not only Matsuoka, but also rising star Rina Ikoma taking on the role of the newcomer housekeeper, Chisako Ogino, alongside talented performances from Yuuri Oka (of AmBitious), Hana Ranno, Uron Ta Yoshida, and Haru Kawakubo. The returning fan-favorites from the drama series include Atsuko Hirata, Harumi Shuhama, and Kimiko Yoi, enriching the ensemble with both fresh and beloved faces for audiences to enjoy.
The anticipation building around this new iteration sees audiences eager to witness how the infamous Mitazono integrates himself yet again within this melodramatic setting, addressing the "deeper grime" not just of the physical space, but the emotional inner grittiness of human connections. The rapport between the old guard and the new wave will drive the narrative, as it highlights the intersection of tradition and modernization.
General ticket sales for the upcoming performances will commence on April 12, 2025, for the cities of Tokyo, Ishikawa, Aichi, Hiroshima, and Miyagi, with the Osaka dates opening the sale window on May 18, 2025, at 10 AM. Audiences can expect to engage with richly crafted storytelling, props full of charm, and unexpected twists as 'Kaseifu no Mitazono THE STAGE: Les Miserables Style Hot Spring' promises to deliver theatergoers lessons on resilience, community, and the layered lives hidden behind the facades of everyday existence.
For more information about the performances, schedules, and tickets, one can visit the official website: Kaseifu no Mitazono Official Site.